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QFC Tournament 988 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kin Karn (ranked 5160 p4p, 5167 weight class) and Paulo Henriques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kin Karn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Henriques!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henriques tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karn is in Henriques's guard.
Karn won't allow Henriques to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henriques can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karn is pushing down on Henriques's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henriques is fighting to maintain full guard but Karn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henriques wants to control but Karn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karn winds up and cracks Henriques with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henriques won't allow Karn to pass to mount.
Karn prevents Henriques from improving his position.
Henriques trying to control but Karn postures up.
Henriques is looking to improve his position.
Karn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karn trying to control the action but Henriques is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karn winds up and cracks Henriques with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henriques taking some punishment here, with Karn in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karn trying to pass the guard but Henriques defending well.
Karn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henriques is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karn slips a nice elbow through Henriques's hands, connecting with Henriques's forehead.
Karn is nestled in close to Henriques, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karn 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.
Karn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karn working the head and body with strikes.
Henriques wants to improve his position but Karn is controlling well.
Karn winds up and cracks Henriques with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henriques really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriques wants to control but Karn is keeping busy.
Karn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karn slips a nice elbow through Henriques's hands, connecting with Henriques's forehead.
Karn working Henriques over with strikes.
Karn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henriques is trying to control but can't.
Henriques is looking for a sweep. Karn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henriques is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henriques knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karn is nestled in close to Henriques, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karn lands strikes from half guard.
Karn trying to pass the guard but Henriques defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henriques tries to roll over but Karn keeps him under control.
Karn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Karn lands a nice shot to the head.
Karn working the ground and pound effectively.
Karn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriques tries to reverse the position but Karn maintains control.
Karn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karn landing punches.
Henriques tries to lock up and control but Karn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henriques is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henriques looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karn cracks Henriques with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henriques is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henriques hang on?
Karn landing shots from mount.
Karn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henriques is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henriques is in a horrible position here. Karn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karn lands a big elbow.
Karn cracks Henriques with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karn working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kin Karn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karn looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriques is just out of range.
Henriques is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henriques cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karn throws a sloppy body shot
and Henriques counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karn misses with a left hand
and Henriques counters with a nice uppercut.
Kin Karn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karn swings widly with a right hand
and Henriques counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Karn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karn misses with a body punch
and Henriques counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Karn misses.
Henriques let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karn misses with a hook
letting Henriques counter with a right hand.
Karn throws a lazy uppercut
and Henriques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karn shoots and misses
and Henriques counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karn is defended easily by Henriques.
Karn shoots in but no luck this time.
As Karn backs off Henriques throws a huge counter combo but Karn manages to avoid it all.
Karn misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriques counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karn throws a lazy uppercut
and Henriques counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Henriques.
Karn misses with a lunging right hand
and Henriques cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henriques counters with a stiff right hand.
Henriques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karn throws out the jab.
Paulo Henriques is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karn doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Henriques counter with a right hand.
Karn throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriques.
Paulo Henriques seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karn misses with an uppercut
and Henriques counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karn fails with the takedown
and Henriques counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henriques sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karn somewhat.
Karn misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henriques defends it nicely.
Karn fails with the takedown
and Henriques counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henriques might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karn fails with the takedown
and Henriques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karn misses with a takedown
and Henriques counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Henriques. No joy for Karn on that attempt.
Karn misses with an uppercut
and Henriques counters with a stiff right hand.
Karn misses with a hook
and Henriques counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karn misses with a lunging right hand
and Karn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Henriques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriques slaps away a takedown attempt from Karn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Henriques releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karn misses with a lunging right hand
letting Henriques counter with a right hand.
Henriques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Karn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henriques counters with a right hand to the body.
Karn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henriques is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karn with a body shot.
Karn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karn has his takedown stuffed
and Henriques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henriques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karn throws a combination that misses
and Henriques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriques has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henriques counters with a nice uppercut.
Karn throws a right hand that misses
and Henriques counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karn misses with a right hand
and Henriques counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karn misses with a hook
and Henriques counters with a straight right hand.
Karn with a poor takedown
and Henriques counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karn shoots and misses
and Henriques counters with a nice uppercut.
Karn throws a lazy uppercut
and Henriques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karn swings widly with a right hand
and Henriques counters with a left to the body.
Karn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henriques sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henriques appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karn thows a leg kick but Henriques checks it
enabling Henriques to counter with a crisp jab.
Karn misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriques counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karn thinking.
Paulo Henriques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henriques counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kin Karn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henriques as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karn misses with a left hand
and Henriques counters with a right hand to the body.
Karn misses with a lunging right hand
and Henriques counters with a two punch combo.
Karn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriques counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriques counters with a stiff right hand.
Karn misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriques counters with a two punch combo.
Karn throws an off balance right hand
and Henriques counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karn misses with an uppercut
and Henriques cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karn misses with a left hand
and Henriques counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karn misses with a hook
and Henriques counters with a right hand to the body.
Karn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriques counters with a series of strikes. Karn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paulo Henriques is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karn misses with a right hand
enabling Henriques to counter with a crisp jab.
Karn misses with an uppercut
and Henriques counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karn throws an off balance right hand
and Henriques counters with a right hand to the body.
Karn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henriques counters with a three punch combo that has Karn backing up. Karn nods at Henriques to acknowledge the strikes.
Henriques has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henriques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Henriques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henriques 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Paulo Henriques!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Paulo Henriques!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Paulo Henriques!
Paulo Henriques wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourn Lord (ranked 4944 p4p, 5110 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tourn Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lord counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lord sprawls well. Lord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Lord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord scores with a three punch combo!
Lord scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tourn Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lord as he jumps to the side.
Lord with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Lord.
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lord scores with a three punch combo!
Nurmagomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Lord stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lord is working an open guard so Nurmagomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Lord gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Lord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Lord counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourn Lord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Lord counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Lord catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Lord counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Lord moves away
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lord swivels and escapes.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Lord throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lord cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lord counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Lord thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!
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!
Lord connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Tourn Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Lord dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Lord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lord pounces like a tiger and cracks Nurmagomedov with a vicious hook! Nurmagomedov is down but not out! Lord follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tourn Lord!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Work (ranked 4939 p4p, 5162 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Work looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Work on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Work tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Work is looking to escape.
Work is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Work wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov can't control as he wanted to and Work manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Work is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Work's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Work sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Work sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Work feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Work pinned against the cage. Work gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larry Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Work sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Work attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Work avoids it really well and circles away.
Work half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Work connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Work is working away from the top position though.
Work looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Work.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Work is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work trying to control the pace.
Work lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Work controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Work keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Work.
Work slips a nice elbow through Nurmagomedov's hands, connecting with Nurmagomedov's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Work is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Work lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Work dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Work sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Work sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Work attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Work sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larry Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Work is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Work circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Work changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Work changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Work decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Work is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Work's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Work working some strikes from top position.
Work working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Work controlling him for the moment.
Work working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Work controlling him for the moment.
Work is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Work has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Work cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Work distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Work stands up over Nurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Work postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow.
Work controlling from the top position.
Work stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Work lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Work is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.
Work seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurmagomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.
Work with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Work is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Work scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Work not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Work is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Work defends it easily.
Work is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Work any problems.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Work gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Work has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nurmagomedov regains guard immediately.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Work is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Work showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Work has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Larry Work!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Larry Work!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Larry Work!
Larry Work wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Webster (ranked 3050 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Victor Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Andres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Webster parries the strikes from Andres easily there. Andres is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Webster to escape.
Webster is trying to get back to half guard.
Webster keeps Andres under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Webster is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Webster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Webster looking for submissions off his back.
Andres seems to be working for a kimura but Webster defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Webster is looking to escape.
Andres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Webster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andres is in Webster's guard.
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Andres passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster actively working from the bottom here.
Webster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Andres prevents Webster from getting the reversal.
Webster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Webster avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andres.
Webster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andres unloads with some shots from mount but Webster bucks and avoids them well.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Andres there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Andres blocks Webster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Andres looking to finish with strikes here!
Andres thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andres is working for a guillotine from mount but Webster frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Andres dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Webster wants to control but Andres is keeping busy.
Webster is not content to let Andres control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster is looking to escape.
Andres stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andres is taking a breather. Webster 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andres decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Andres swats away the attempt to clinch by Webster.
Webster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andres lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries for a takedown but Andres circles away easily
and Andres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andres throws a head kick that misses.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Webster's half guard.
Webster pushes Andres off but Andres dives into side control.
Andres gets to mount! Webster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andres throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres looking to ground and pound but Webster is blocking nicely.
Webster avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andres.
Victor Andres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andres thowing shots but they're missing.
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andres looking to ground and pound but Webster is blocking nicely.
Andres controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andres sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andres throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andres is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Andres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Andres scores with a jab to the head.
Andres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webster's guard.
Andres forces his way into half guard.
Andres trying to control the pace.
Andres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres content to control rather than advance.
Webster tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Andres has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andres controlling the position easily from mount.
Andres punching from mount but Webster doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Webster wants to control but Andres is having none of it.
Andres connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Webster turns into him and now he's in Andres's guard.
Andres controlling Webster's posture.
Andres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Webster passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster wants to control but Andres is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster working the ground and pound.
Webster stands up.
Andres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webster bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Webster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andres 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Victor Andres!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Victor Andres!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Victor Andres!
Victor Andres wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 4865 p4p, 5026 weight class) and Patrick Star (ranked 416 p4p, 424 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Star's choice of entrance music: shark. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Star!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jenkins is trying to drag Star to the mat but Star just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Star manages to pull guard.
Star looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins prevents Star from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Star to regain full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins prevents Star from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Star utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Star avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins postures up in Star's guard and throws a big left but Star blocks it.
Jenkins stands and throws Star's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Star struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins lands some shots froms side control.
Star sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jenkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jenkins misses with a head shot. Star uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Star's head.
Star is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Star is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Star.
Star not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
Jenkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkins tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Star's head to control him but Star postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Star throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Star trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Star might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Star slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Star accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Star stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Star is looking to stand up but Jenkins won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Star rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Star stalling against the cage.
Star has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Star makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Star is sitting in close to Jenkins's body. Jenkins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Star is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Star is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jenkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leroy Jenkins!
The defeated Patrick Star had this to say: 'Mf im a cartoon'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Red (ranked 4938 p4p, 5165 weight class) and Krill Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krill Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrew keeps Red at a distance using the push kick.
Andrew scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrew throws a head kick that misses
and Red counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Red works his way into side control.
Andrew throws Red to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrew has closed the distance and engaged Red in a clinch.
Andrew pulls guard successfully.
Red slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrew is not content to let Red control the position.
Red is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrew is defending well.
Red controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andrew is looking for a sweep.
Andrew is trying to control Red's posture but Red avoids it.
Red could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrew is not content to let Red control the position.
Red tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Red has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Red wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Red is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red moves into full mount!
Red looking to control and managing it successfully.
Red working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Andrew looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Red! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Red!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cohn Jena (ranked 5092 p4p, 4800 weight class) and Ricardo Navarro (ranked 489 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cohn Jena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro lands with a good body shot.
Jena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jena misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jena shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohn Jena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jena misses with a body punch
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jena takes one on the button.
Jena plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Ricardo Navarro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jena tries for a takedown but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jena drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
Navarro trying to stall but Jena improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Jena.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jena wants to take the fight to the mat but Navarro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jena can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Jena is trying to drag Navarro to the mat but Navarro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro trying to stall but Jena improves his position.
Jena jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for Navarro to work.
Jena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Navarro both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Jena's ribs.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Navarro lands with a shot to the body.
Jena walks into a straight right hand from Navarro.
Jena shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense.
Jena is breathing heavily.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Jena with an uppercut!
Navarro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jena is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Navarro throws a shot to the body.
Ricardo Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro misses with the combination.
Navarro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a one two! Jena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Ricardo Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Jena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Navarro cracks Jena with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Navarro finds it's way through Jena's defenses.
Jena wants to clinch.
Jena walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Navarro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jena clinches with his opponent.
Jena drags the fight down to the ground.
Jena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro wants to stand but Jena has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jena tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jena's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jena controlling Navarro's posture.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jena's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jena looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Jena's body. Jena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Navarro as he avoids it easily.
Navarro lands the left hand.
Jena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jena scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Jena's ribs.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Navarro works Jena's body with a nice hook.
Jena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Jena's head back.
Navarro slaps away a takedown attempt from Jena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jena.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands a jab to Jena's midsection.
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Jena. Jena gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohn Jena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro lands the left hand.
Jena throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro throws a shot to the body.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Jena's belly button to the back.
Jena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Jena fails with the takedown
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro lands a jab to the head.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Jena throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Navarro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jena with a lazy takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Jena with a poor takedown
and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
Jena takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro digs a good hook to Jena's body.
Jena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jena walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jena throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jena on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jena.
Navarro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohn Jena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jena at a distance.
Jena walks into a straight right hand from Navarro.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Jena's head back.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Jena's belly button to the back.
Jena walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jena back to the cage. Navarro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cohn Jena 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!
Navarro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navarro pinned against the cage. Navarro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro jabs at Jena's body.
Navarro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jena drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Navarro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jena eats them both and turns towards Navarro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricardo Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricardo Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Jena's ribs.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jena at a distance.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jena wants to clinch but Navarro slips to the side
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jena shoots in for a double leg but Navarro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Navarro.
A punch lands to the side of Jena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jena gets a double leg takedown into Navarro's guard.
Jena stops Navarro from standing up.
Jena trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jena prevents Navarro from getting back to his feet.
Cohn Jena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jena stands and steps away. Navarro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Navarro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ricardo Navarro!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Ricardo Navarro!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Ricardo Navarro!
Ricardo Navarro wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Ricardo Navarro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Jackson (ranked 4801 p4p, 4958 weight class) and Bernard Divish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Divish!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Divish moves out of range.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Divish misses.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Rick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Divish.
Divish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Divish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Divish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Divish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divish lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Divish.
Divish scores with a shoulder strike.
Divish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Divish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Divish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Divish scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Divish.
Divish lands with a left to the head.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divish.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to circle away but Divish has him pinned against the cage.
Divish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Divish lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Divish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Divish scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divish.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Divish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Divish on the inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Divish lands a left hand.
Divish is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Divish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Divish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Divish blocking some punches.
Divish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divish.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Divish cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Divish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Divish.
Divish slows down the pace here.
Divish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Divish.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Divish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Divish scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Divish.
Still in the clinch, Divish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Divish lands with a left to the head.
Divish gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Divish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Divish.
Divish lands a body shot.
Divish lands a body shot.
Divish stalls.
Divish lands a left hand.
 Jackson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Divish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Divish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Divish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Divish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divish.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Divish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Divish stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Divish lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Divish.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Divish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Divish dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Divishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Divish works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Divish swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Divish there.
Divish connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Divish throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Divish throws an overhand right that drops Jackson like a sack of potatoes! Divish dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Divish!
Bernard Divish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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