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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rj Bell (ranked 4470 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Mizune Otori (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, Rj Bell!
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, Mizune Otori!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Otori.
Otori lands a head kick!
Otori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori throws a head kick that misses.
Bell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Otori manages to circle out of the way.
Bell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Otori to the mat! Otori manages to get full guard.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Bell passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Otori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rj Bell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Dego (ranked 4444 p4p, 4637 weight class) and Alexander Andersson (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, Lucien Dego!
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, Alexander Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dego is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersson's half guard.
Andersson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dego is on him like a limpet, forcing Andersson back against the cage.
Dego is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dego is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Dego dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dego postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dego scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Dego from controlling successfully.
Dego scoring with some ground and pound.
Dego postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dego's guard.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Dego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dego manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Dego's guard.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dego working a defensive guard but Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dego is trying to control but can't.
Dego wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersson is trying for a kimura here. Dego looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Andersson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Andersson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dad Smith (ranked 4552 p4p, 4586 weight class) and Mateusz Mateusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz has chosen Marcin Najman-ostatnia walka as his entrance music. 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, Dad Smith!
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, Mateusz Mateusz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith goes for a double leg but Mateusz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mateusz continues to drive forward.
Mateusz has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Mateusz pulls guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mateusz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Mateusz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mateusz scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz controlling from the top position.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mateusz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateusz has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mateusz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mateusz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mateusz 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.
Mateusz won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Mateusz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateusz won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mateusz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mateusz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mateusz tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mateusz counters with a two punch combo.
 Smith is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mateusz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mateusz pinned against the cage. Mateusz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateusz swinging wildly here.
Smith tries to sprawl but Mateusz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mateusz slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Mateusz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith wants to control but Mateusz passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateusz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mateusz working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Mateusz decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Mateusz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mateusz gets the takedown into side control.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mateusz's best efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mateusz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mateusz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateusz stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Mateusz is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mateusz but Mateusz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mateusz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mateusz is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Mateusz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mateusz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mateusz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mateusz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mateusz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mateusz lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mateusz passes into side control.
Mateusz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mateusz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Mateusz trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateusz landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mateusz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Mateusz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mateusz connects with a decent elbow.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Mateusz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mateusz.
Mateusz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mateusz moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Mateusz 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!
Mateusz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Mateusz is still trying to improve position.
Mateusz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateusz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mateusz is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Mateusz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is trying to stand.
Mateusz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mateusz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Mateusz there.
Mateusz working the head and body with strikes.
Mateusz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mateusz.
Well, if Mateusz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mateusz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mateusz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mateusz is looking to reverse the position.
Smith takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Mateusz to pass into mount.
Mateusz regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateusz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mateusz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith gets to his feet - Mateusz follows without any prompting.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mateusz misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Dad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Mateusz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Mateusz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mateusz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Mateusz Mateusz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 4429 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Khan Dharma (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, No Name!
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, Khan Dharma!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Name manages to avoid it.
Name fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dharma throws a hook but Name blocks it.
Name throws a combination. Dharma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Khan Dharma has been cut.
Name moves out of range of the strikes.
Name tries to clinch up but Dharma circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dharma tries to counter it with a takedown but Name pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Name steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dharma.
Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Name wants to clinch up but Dharma keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name wants to clinch.
Dharma dives in and scores a takedown into Name's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving.
Dharma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Name works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dharma scoring with some ground and pound.
Name keeping full guard, as Dharma tries to pass.
Name working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharma.
Name tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dharma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Name wants to improve his position but instead Dharma has moved into half guard.
Dharma is trying to control. Name wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Name has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dharma wants to pass the guard but Name is defending well.
Name is staying active underneath Dharma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dharma throwing shots but Name is blocking nicely.
Name is trying to maintain the position but Dharma is very close to passing his half guard.
Name gets full guard.
Name is trying to control the position but Dharma postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Name working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dharma avoids the head kick by Name.
Name wants to clinch but Dharma slips to the side
and Dharma counters with a takedown into side control.
Dharma working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dharma advances to full mount.
Dharma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Name?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Name sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dharma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dharma is trying to control. Name wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Name is looking to control Dharma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Name avoid being mounted?
Dharma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dharma trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name trying to control here.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharma scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khan Dharma's cut.
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.
Name tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dharma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dharma throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Name wants to clinch.
Dharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharma slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Name has his takedown stuffed
and Dharma counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma manages to break the clinch.
Dharma misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Name checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Name tries to sprawl but Dharma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Name is trying to control but Dharma manages to pass to mount!
Khan Dharma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dharma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Name has worked his arm free - good work by Name!
Dharma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Name wants to control but Dharma postures up.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Name keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma lands a few punches from side control.
Dharma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Name is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Name can't do much from the bottom here.
Name is trying to get back to his feet.
Dharma cracks Name with a big right hand but Name just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name taking a bit of punishment here - Dharma scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dharma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dharma is looking to take a break and control but Name is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Name is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dharma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dharma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dharma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dharma preventing the sweep.
Name trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dharma being controlled here momentarily.
Name preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khan Dharma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dharma misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Name was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharma.
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Dharma circles away.
Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khan Dharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Name misses with a head kick.
Dharma wants to counter with a clinch but Name pushes him away.
A big left from Dharma misses.
Name tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Name fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dharma throws out the jab.
Name throws a counter high kick but Dharma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dharma clinches with his opponent.
Dharma wants to take the fight to the mat but Name manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name tries to clinch up.
Dharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name jabs Dharma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Name closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dharma to the mat! Dharma manages to get full guard.
Name with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dharma wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment.
Name has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Name postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Name working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dharma keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
Khan Dharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Name is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Name trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Name fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dharma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dharma closes the distance and clinches.
Dharma pulls Name into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dharma trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Name distracts Dharma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Name controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dharma working a defensive guard here.
Name wants to control from the top but Dharma keeps moving.
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.
Name is really struggling to control Dharma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dharma wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dharma throws a leg kick
and Name counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dharma won't be happy with that.
Name wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dharma, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Name politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Name prefers to stall for the moment though.
No Name has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dharma is looking to regain half guard here but Name keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
No Name showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dharma 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Khan Dharma wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aranchai Kiatpatarphan (ranked 4442 p4p, 4464 weight class) and Nick Harris (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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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
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, Nick Harris!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a kick to the body.
Nick Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a one two combo.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatpatarphan looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiatpatarphan tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiatpatarphan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiatpatarphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter punch.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiatpatarphan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Kiatpatarphan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiatpatarphan misses with an elbow strike.
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris has Kiatpatarphan pressed against the cage.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
Harris blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatpatarphan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Kiatpatarphan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiatpatarphan or not.
Kiatpatarphan prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Kiatpatarphan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harris connects with a high kick.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiatpatarphan is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Kiatpatarphan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris clinches up with Kiatpatarphan and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiatpatarphan after a bit of a struggle.
Kiatpatarphan gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Kiatpatarphan gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Harris looks winded!
Kiatpatarphan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but Kiatpatarphan is having none of it.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Kiatpatarphan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiatpatarphan throws a good cross that connects.
Kiatpatarphan stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nick Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Kiatpatarphan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatpatarphan stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiatpatarphan has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris gets control of Kiatpatarphan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kiatpatarphan tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kiatpatarphan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiatpatarphan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiatpatarphan tries to get out of the position.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris cracks Kiatpatarphan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan is bucking up trying to escape but Harris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harris stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiatpatarphan as he avoids it easily.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Harris.
Kiatpatarphan throws a nice head kick!
Harris takes one on the button.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris forces Kiatpatarphan back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiatpatarphan letting Harris take a breather here.
Kiatpatarphan tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Kiatpatarphan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kiatpatarphan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiatpatarphan circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiatpatarphan.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Kiatpatarphan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris lands a head kick. Kiatpatarphan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatpatarphan is looking to land body kicks.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Kiatpatarphan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiatpatarphan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiatpatarphan, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kiatpatarphan catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiatpatarphan.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiatpatarphan scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Kiatpatarphan gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Harris.
Kiatpatarphan lands a jab to the nose.
Kiatpatarphan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harris goes for a double leg but Kiatpatarphan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiatpatarphan continues to drive forward.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiatpatarphan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Kiatpatarphan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiatpatarphan thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiatpatarphan missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiatpatarphan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Kiatpatarphan settles back down.
Kiatpatarphan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris clinches.
Kiatpatarphan being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiatpatarphan wants to stall.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiatpatarphan's waist but Kiatpatarphan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiatpatarphan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiatpatarphan is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Kiatpatarphan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiatpatarphan throws a quick counter head kick but Harris was just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris looks for a takedown but Kiatpatarphan sprawls well.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Nick Harris!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Nick Harris!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
Nick Harris wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Salamanca (ranked 4603 p4p, 4493 weight class) and Rio De Janeiro (ranked 492 p4p, 419 weight class). Salamanca comes to the cage accompanied by Watch Me Rise. 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, Freddy Salamanca!
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, Rio De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Janeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Janeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salamanca did well to prevent De Janeiro getting side control.
Salamanca wants to control but De Janeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salamanca wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salamanca is controlling De Janeiro's trapped leg to prevent De Janeiro from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca trying to control here.
Salamanca is looking for a sweep. De Janeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Janeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salamanca has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Janeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Janeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salamanca wants to get back to his feet.
De Janeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
De Janeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Salamanca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salamanca actively working from the bottom here.
De Janeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
De Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salamanca is just riding it out for now. De Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Salamanca gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca wants to get back to his feet but De Janeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salamanca can't keep his opponent in guard - De Janeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Janeiro not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Janeiro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Salamanca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio De Janeiro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Wilson (ranked 4540 p4p, 4605 weight class) and Phil Sushko (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, Chad Wilson!
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, Phil Sushko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Sushko.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sushko backwards.
Sushko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Sushko.
Sushko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sushko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sushko.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sushko's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Sushko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilson checks a low kick from Sushko.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chad Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Sushko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Chad Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Sushko.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Sushko's head.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Sushko's head.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sushko looks winded!
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sushko backwards.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Sushko is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sushko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sushko backwards.
Sushko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sushko backwards.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson presses Sushko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Sushko is rocked!
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Sushko is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sushko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson sends Sushko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilson is motioning to the referee to let Sushko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wilson has Sushko up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sushko's efforts to push away.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sushko backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson pushes Sushko against the cage. Wilson is working some dirty boxing. Wilson pushes off with a quick right hook! Sushko goes down! Sushko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wilson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Wilson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Logan Levine (ranked 4610 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Bao Long Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 422 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 Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Logan Levine!
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, Bao Long Donaire!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Donaire.
Levine closes the distance and clinches.
Donaire working hard to break the clinch.
Levine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levine closes the distance and clinches.
Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levine dives in and scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.
Donaire has hold of Levine's hands but Levine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donaire is trying to escape back to his feet but Levine uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Donaire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Levine staying calm.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine is dominant here and he's now got Donaire's back!
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.
Donaire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaire is trying to stand back up.
Levine controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Donaire right now.
Levine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Donaire defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Levine's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Donaire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Levine gets his way!
Levine controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaire trying to get back to his feet but Levine is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Levine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levine shoots in and bounces Donaire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donaire kicks Levine off and gets back to his feet.
Levine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donaire taking a breather.
Levine tries to pull guard but Donaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Levine drops back down to his feet.
Levine is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine stalling against the cage.
Donaire tries to break the clinch but Levine is controlling the position.
Donaire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Levine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire manages to break the clinch.
Donaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Donaire closes the distance and pushes Levine back into the cage.
Levine pulls guard effortlessly.
Logan Levine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donaire stands and steps away. Levine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine moves into the clinch.
Levine is working for takedown but Donaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levine slowing the pace effectively.
Donaire manages to break the clinch.
Donaire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levine has his hands clasped together around Donaire's back. He's all about the action.
Levine wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine wants to control but Donaire is keeping busy.
Donaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levine is controlling Donaire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Levine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donaire can do to turn this around?
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Levine controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donaire escapes and gets back to his feet.
Levine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Levine shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense.
Donaire with the counter takedown but Levine avoids it easily.
No joy there for Levine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaire cracks Levine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Levine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donaire throws a head kick but Levine moves out of range.
Donaire fails with the takedown.
Donaire tries to clinch there but Levine circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levine.
Donaire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Donaire gets caught napping as Levine dives in and scores a takedown. Donaire manages to retain guard.
Donaire pushes Levine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Donaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Levine shoots in looking for a takedown but Donaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donaire lands a head kick!
Donaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Levine takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaire wants to stand up but Levine is controlling him.
Levine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donaire is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire wants to stand and escape but Levine is having none of it.
Levine passes Donaire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levine seems to be working for a kimura but Donaire defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire is trying to stand.
Levine controlling the action here.
Levine stops Donaire from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Levine clinches with his opponent.
Levine successfully pulls guard.
Levine pulls Donaire in close to prevent any damage.
Levine lands a decent shot there.
Levine looking for a sweep. Not yet Levine, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levine is working hard here to advance position.
Levine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bao Long Donaire.
I think Donaire 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Logan Levine wins by unanimous decision!
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