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QFC Tournament 1032 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juda Juada (ranked 4451 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Cesar Augustus (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 heavyweight 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, Juda Juada!
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, Cesar Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Juada.
Juada with a poor takedown
and Augustus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juada manages to break the clinch.
Augustus moves into the clinch.
Juada drags the fight down to the ground.
Augustus 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.
Juada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Juada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Augustus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juada wants to stand but Augustus is controlling the position.
Juada wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Augustus clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Juada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Juada pulls guard successfully.
Juada keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Juada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Augustus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juda Juada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Augustus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Augustus sneaks out the side door and pushes Juada away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Juada is breathing heavily.
Augustus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juada.
Juada tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Juada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Augustus forces Juada back against the cage and clinches.
Juada tries to score a body lock takedown but Augustus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juada is trying to break free.
Juada connects with a knee to the head.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juada prevents it.
Augustus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Augustus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juada has clasped his hands together around Augustus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Augustus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Augustus.
Juada attempts a counter takedown but Augustus avoids it well and moves away.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
Augustus motions for Juada to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Augustus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Juada is on him like a limpet, forcing Augustus back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Augustus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Augustus pushes Juada up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Juada darts in looking for a takedown but Augustus gets double underhooks and turns Juada into the cage.
Juada jumps guard and drags Augustus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Juada wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Augustus is now in half guard.
Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Juada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Augustus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juada gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustus trying to control but Juada is working from the bottom.
Juada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augustus is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Juada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juada has managed to clinch.
Augustus goes for a takedown attempt but Juada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus throws a low kick but Juada avoids it.
Juada stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
Juada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Juada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Juada. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
Juda Juada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Augustus.
Juada has closed the distance and engaged Augustus in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Augustus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Juada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Juada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus.
Juada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Augustus's guard.
Augustus pushes Juada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juada as he avoids it easily.
Juada throws a head kick but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juada is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Juada circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Juada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Juda Juada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juada checks a low kick from Augustus.
Juada looking to score a takedown here. Augustus is defending well but Juada drives through and ends up in Augustus's guard.
Augustus is wriggling around but Juada manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juada trying to control the pace.
Augustus has hold of Juada's hands but Juada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juda Juada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Juada dives in for a single leg takedown but Augustus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Augustus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juada smiles and moves away.
Augustus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustus goes for a double leg but Juada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juada continues to drive forward.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Juada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juda Juada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Augustus.
Augustus tries to sprawl but Juada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Augustus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Juada manages to move to mount!
Augustus is trying to escape the mount.
Augustus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Augustus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juada content just to control the position here.
Juada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Juada isn't that keen on the idea.
Juada trying to control but Augustus is having none of it.
Juada breaks from Augustus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two 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.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Juada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juada moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Augustus has worked his arm free - good work by Augustus!
Augustus can't do much from the bottom here.
Juada is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Augustus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Juada trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to reverse the position.
Juada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Augustus taking a bit of punishment here - Juada scoring with strikes.
Juada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't.
Juada tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juada is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Augustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juda Juada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juada 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 Juda Juada!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Juda Juada!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Juda Juada!
Juda Juada wins by unanimous decision!
Juda Juada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joahim Landberg (ranked 4450 p4p, 4444 weight class) and Mike Miller (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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joahim Landberg!
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, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Landberg pinned against the cage. Landberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Landberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joahim Landberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Landberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller forces Landberg back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Landberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Landberg trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Landberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Landberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to stand up but Landberg is controlling him.
Miller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Landberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landberg is breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Landberg defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Landberg on that attempt.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Joahim Landberg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pulls guard.
Miller seems keen to control Landberg's posture.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Landberg is having none of it.
Miller has his foot on Landberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Landberg throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Landberg keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Landberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Landberg is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller not doing much here.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throwing shots but Landberg is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joahim Landberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Landberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Landberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Landberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller darts in and clinches Landberg up against the cage.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Landberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Joahim Landberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Miller.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Landberg pinned against the cage. Landberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landberg is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Landberg sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Landberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller dives in and grabs Landberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landberg pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Landberg pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Landberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Landberg goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landberg but Landberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Landberg pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Landberg stalling against the cage.
Landberg keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Landberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Landberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Landberg.
Landberg tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landberg missing with knees to the body.
Landberg tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Landberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in but Landberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Landberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Landberg tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Landberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landberg is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Landberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landberg just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joahim Landberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joahim Landberg'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Landberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Landberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Landberg moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Landberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Landberg wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joahim Landberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Landberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Landberg is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Landberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Landberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landberg has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Landberg throws a counter high kick but Miller was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mike Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller rushes Landberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Landberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landberg tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Landberg.
Landberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Landberg stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Landberg. Landberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Landberg has managed to clinch.
Landberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Landberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landberg is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Landberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Landberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to sweep here but Landberg controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mike Miller!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mike Miller!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mike Miller!
Mike Miller wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ljung (ranked 4446 p4p, 4420 weight class) and Franchesco Bombardini (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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Ljung!
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, Franchesco Bombardini!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombardini tries to clinch but Ljung is having none of it.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bombardini sprawls well. Bombardini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ljung gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ljung as he jumps to the side.
Ljung doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Ljung misses with the body kick
and Bombardini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bombardini rushes Ljung and presses him up against the cage.
Bombardini prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ljung after a bit of a struggle.
Ljung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombardini to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ljung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljung jumps guard but Bombardini stands there with Ljung around his waist. Ljung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bombardini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini is looking for a takedown.
Ljung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombardini is looking for a takedown.
Bombardini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombardini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ljung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bombardini circles away.
Bombardini instigates a clinch.
Ljung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bombardini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ljung after a bit of a struggle.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Ljung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bombardini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bombardini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bombardini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljung 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.
Bombardini wants to sweep here but Ljung controlling him for the moment.
Ljung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bombardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ljung tries to stand but Bombardini is controlling from the bottom.
Bombardini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ljung is controlling him.
Ljung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombardini has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljung stands up and waves to Bombardini to follow him.
Ljung looks to land a left hand but Bombardini moved out of range nicely.
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombardini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bombardini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ljung has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ljung is looking for a takedown.
Bombardini digs a right hand underneath Ljung's ribcage. Ljung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bombardini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ljung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bombardini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ljung walks away with a smile on his face. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ljung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ljung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombardini pinned against the cage. Bombardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Bombardini looks winded!
Bombardini gets tackled into the cage by Ljung. Ljung maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini tries to break free but Ljung pushes him back against the cage.
Ljung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bombardini throws out a leg kick but Ljung moves out of range and Bombardini only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franchesco Bombardini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ljung looks for a takedown but Bombardini sprawls well.
Bombardini thows a leg kick but Ljung checks it
and Ljung counters with an outside leg kick.
Bombardini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ljung tries for a takedown but Bombardini circles away easily
and Bombardini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ljung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljung slips a jab and a cross from Bombardini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombardini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ljung pinned against the cage. Ljung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bombardini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombardini but Bombardini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ljung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ljung is looking to counter the offense by Bombardini and move into the clinch.
Franchesco Bombardini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombardini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ljung.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljung sprawls well. Ljung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini blocks a head kick by Ljung.
Ljung takes one to the side of the head.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches.
Ljung avoiding damage.
Ljung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombardini pulls guard successfully.
Bombardini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bombardini is trying to keep Ljung in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bombardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bombardini keeping moving, preventing Ljung from controlling successfully.
Bombardini pulls Ljung in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ljung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ljung off to one side.
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.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense.
Bombardini wants to counter the offense by Ljung and move into the clinch position.
Bombardini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ljung defends well and Bombardini ends up having to push Ljung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bombardini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bombardini has a takedown stuffed.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombardini but Bombardini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bombardini with the counter takedown but Ljung avoids it easily.
Ljung shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Ljung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ljung bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Ljung misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franchesco Bombardini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bombardini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ljung defends it nicely.
Peter Ljung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bombardini.
Ljung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ljung closes the distance but Bombardini moves to the side
and Bombardini counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini tries to clinch up
and Ljung counters with a right hand to the body.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a takedown. Ljung tries to sprawl out of it but Bombardini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ljung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Ljung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Bombardini.
Bombardini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ljung as he jumps to the side.
Bombardini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ljung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bombardini.
Ljung moves into range and clinches up with Bombardini.
Ljung manages to break the clinch.
Ljung shoots for a takedown but Bombardini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ljung.
Ljung shoots in for a double leg but Bombardini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombardini shoots in and drives through. Ljung sprawls well.
Ljung closes the distance and clinches up with Bombardini, looking for a takedown. Ljung pushes Bombardini against the cage but Bombardini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ljung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ljung lands in his opponent's guard.
Ljung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ljung trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombardini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljung won't allow Bombardini to sweep him here.
Ljung throwing strikes but missing.
Ljung tries to stand but Bombardini is controlling from the bottom.
Bombardini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bombardini can't keep his opponent in guard - Ljung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bombardini is trying to get back to full guard.
Ljung is taking a breather. Bombardini 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.
Ljung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombardini keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ljung misses with a takedown
and Bombardini counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombardini.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Ljung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bombardini 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Franchesco Bombardini wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Balentines (ranked 4410 p4p, 4447 weight class) and Ziberson Zibovsky (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 heavyweight 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, Jack Balentines!
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, Ziberson Zibovsky!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zibovsky.
Balentines is looking to counter the offense by Zibovsky and move into the clinch.
Zibovsky misses with a double jab.
Balentines goes for a double leg but Zibovsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zibovsky continues to drive forward.
Balentines jumps into guard, dragging Zibovsky to the mat.
Balentines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balentines keeping moving, preventing Zibovsky from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zibovsky has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balentines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zibovsky content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balentines keeping moving, preventing Zibovsky from controlling successfully.
Zibovsky forces his way into half guard.
Zibovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Balentines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zibovsky looks to land a strike but Balentines avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balentines has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zibovsky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zibovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balentines closes the distance and pushes Zibovsky back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines fails to pull guard.
Balentines wants to take the fight to the mat but Zibovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Balentines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zibovsky is struggling to control the position.
Balentines wants a takedown.
Balentines goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zibovsky prevents it.
Balentines prevents a body shot from Zibovsky.
Balentines misses with an elbow over the top.
Balentines is trying to force a seperation but Zibovsky has the dominant position.
Zibovsky has Balentines pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balentines manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balentines taking a breather.
Zibovsky tries to pull guard but Balentines won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balentines is working for takedown but Zibovsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zibovsky is trying to break the clinch but Balentines is controlling him.
Zibovsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Balentines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zibovsky walks away with a smile on his face. Balentines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balentines.
Balentines scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Balentines.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balentines is defended easily by Zibovsky.
Balentines is breathing heavily.
Zibovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Balentines counters by clinching up.
Balentines has Zibovsky pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balentines tries to score a body lock takedown but Zibovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zibovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balentines tries for a takedown but Zibovsky circles away easily
and Zibovsky moves into the clinch.
Zibovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balentines is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zibovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Balentines tries to pull guard but Zibovsky won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balentines pulls guard.
Balentines is looking for a triangle but Zibovsky pushes his legs off easily.
Zibovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balentines dominated that round.
That's time! Balentines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zibovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Balentines sprawls well. He's pushed Zibovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balentines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zibovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balentines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balentines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zibovsky throws a fast counter high kick but Balentines manages to duck under it in time.
Balentines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zibovsky.
Balentines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zibovsky.
Jack Balentines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziberson Zibovsky.
Balentines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zibovsky unleashes a big counter combination but Balentines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balentines slaps away a takedown attempt from Zibovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balentines misses with a punch to the body.
Zibovsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balentines gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balentines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balentines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zibovsky smiles and moves away.
Balentines tries to clinch there but Zibovsky circles away.
Balentines throws a sloppy head kick and Zibovsky moves out of range easily.
Zibovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balentines counters with a solid body kick.
Zibovsky is breathing heavily.
Balentines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Balentines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balentines has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balentines is looking to stand up but Zibovsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Zibovsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balentines is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balentines has escaped and now he's on top!
Balentines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balentines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zibovsky can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balentines wants to control from the top but Zibovsky 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.
Balentines drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zibovsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balentines has Zibovsky in his guard.
Zibovsky wants to control from the top but Balentines keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balentines isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zibovsky stacks Balentines on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zibovsky!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balentines dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zibovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balentines as he avoids it easily.
Balentines fails to land the takedown.
Balentines throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zibovsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balentines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zibovsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balentines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Balentines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balentines is trying to pull guard but Zibovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Zibovsky to work.
Balentines breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Balentines.
Balentines tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zibovsky pushes Balentines up against the cage in a clinch.
Zibovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balentines is defending well.
Balentines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zibovsky smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Balentines. No joy for Zibovsky on that attempt.
Balentines moves in looking to clinch but Zibovsky pushes him off.
Zibovsky is looking to clinch but Balentines is avoiding it.
Balentines wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines misses with a head kick.
Zibovsky goes for a double leg but Balentines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balentines continues to drive forward.
Balentines gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zibovsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Balentines fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Zibovsky.
Zibovsky has Balentines pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balentines manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balentines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zibovsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zibovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Balentines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zibovsky throws a counter combo.
Balentines swats away the attempt to clinch by Zibovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Balentines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zibovsky.
Zibovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balentines but Balentines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balentines has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balentines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zibovsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balentines.
Zibovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balentines's waist but Balentines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zibovsky off to one side.
As Zibovsky looks to move away, Balentines throws a big counter combo but Zibovsky just gets out of the way.
Balentines misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balentines blocks a head kick by Zibovsky.
Balentines shoots for a double leg takedown but Zibovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Balentines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balentines closes the distance and clinches.
Zibovsky gets control of Balentines's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zibovsky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balentines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zibovsky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Balentines escapes and throws Zibovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balentines advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Balentines.
Well Balentines has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Jack Balentines wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Cezar (ranked 4442 p4p, 4445 weight class) and Greg Obama (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 heavyweight 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, Juliusz Cezar!
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, Greg Obama!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezar shoots in but no luck this time.
Obama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cezar defends well and Obama ends up having to push Cezar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Cezar rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
Cezar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama jumps guard but Cezar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juliusz Cezar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Obama.
Cezar wants a takedown.
Cezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Cezar misses with a two punch combination.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cezar as he avoids it easily.
Cezar misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Cezar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cezar closes the distance and clinches.
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Cezar looks for a takedown but Obama sprawls well.
Cezar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Cezar shoots in.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cezar throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar is breathing heavily.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense.
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cezar is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Cezar circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Cezar.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cezar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama shoots in and drives through. Cezar sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Cezar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cezar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense.
Cezar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Cezar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Cezar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezar throwing shots but Obama is blocking nicely.
Obama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cezar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cezar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cezar tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
Obama stalling the fight.
Cezar blocks the elbow strike.
Cezar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama fails to pull guard.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Cezar stuffs the takedown.
Cezar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Cezar. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
Cezar has closed the distance and engaged Obama in a clinch.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cezar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cezar tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obama darts in and clinches Cezar up against the cage.
Cezar tries to pull guard but Obama won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Cezar.
Obama fails to pull guard.
Cezar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cezar jumps guard but Obama stands there with Cezar around his waist. Cezar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obama is looking to break free of the clinch but Cezar has double underhooks.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Cezar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama pulls guard.
Cezar is pushing down on Obama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obama is fighting to maintain full guard but Cezar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cezar is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezar wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Cezar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Cezar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cezar pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cezar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Cezar controlling the action here.
Cezar is stalling here. Obama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cezar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Obama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama decides to stand back up.
Cezar shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Cezar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Cezar steps away.
Cezar shoots for a takedown but Obama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt
and Cezar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cezar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obama defends well and Cezar ends up having to push Obama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cezar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cezar after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Obama fails with the takedown.
Cezar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Obama or perhaps it was just good defense by Cezar, which made it look bad.
Cezar throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cezar tries to clinch up.
Obama shoots in but Cezar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cezar gets a clinch.
Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cezar tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Obama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cezar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obama circles away quickly and effectively.
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama is trying to pull guard but Cezar has him pressed against the cage.
Obama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obama tries to pull guard but Cezar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juliusz Cezar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Obama jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cezar wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Cezar throwing strikes but missing.
Obama is pulling down on Cezar's head. It's preventing any offense from Cezar, at least for the moment.
Obama looking to control.
That's two 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.
Cezar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cezar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Obama with that takedown attempt.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezar instigates a clinch.
Cezar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Obama smiles and moves away.
Cezar instigates a clinch.
Cezar just leaning against Obama, taking a breather.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Cezar shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cezar as Obama shoots in.
Juliusz Cezar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Cezar sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cezar misses the target.
Obama blocks a head kick by Cezar.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cezar.
Cezar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cezar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juliusz Cezar is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cezar defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliusz Cezar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Greg Obama!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Juliusz Cezar wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bombardini (ranked 4441 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Jesperro Knudsen (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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Bombardini!
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, Jesperro Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombardini lands with a kick to the temple. Knudsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knudsen fails to land the takedown.
Bombardini tries to counter with a takedown but Knudsen is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Bombardini.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen shows good takedown defense.
Knudsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Knudsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini throws a quick counter head kick but Knudsen was just out of range.
Bombardini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bombardini misses with a double jab
and Knudsen counters with a solid body kick.
Knudsen tries to clinch up but Bombardini circles away and keeps his distance.
As Knudsen tries to get set, Bombardini tries to push him back and clinch up but Knudsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Knudsen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bombardini wants to get back to striking at distance but Knudsen won't allow it.
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Knudsen - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bombardini.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernardo Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesperro Knudsen.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Bombardini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bombardini misses with a takedown
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combo that has Bombardini backing up. Bombardini nods at Knudsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen scores with a leg kick.
Bombardini shoots for a takedown but Knudsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knudsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knudsen defends it nicely.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Knudsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombardini counters with a series of strikes. Knudsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bombardini tries to clinch there but Knudsen circles away.
Knudsen rushes Bombardini and presses him up against the cage.
Knudsen pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombardini is one step ahead there.
Knudsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bombardini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knudsen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombardini wants to stand up but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Bombardini throwing shots but Knudsen is blocking nicely.
Knudsen is looking to escape.
Bombardini is trying to work for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
Knudsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knudsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bombardini.
Knudsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesperro Knudsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knudsen throws a low kick but Bombardini moves out of range easily.
Knudsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bombardini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Knudsen clinches up with Bombardini and pushes him back against the cage.
Bombardini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Knudsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knudsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombardini is looking for a counter combo.
Bombardini wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombardini throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knudsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Knudsen misses.
Bombardini leaves Knudsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Bombardini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Bombardini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bombardini is looking to clinch but Knudsen is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen darts in looking for a takedown but Bombardini gets double underhooks and turns Knudsen into the cage.
Bombardini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knudsen circles away.
Despite the aggression on Knudsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Knudsen there.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knudsen sprawls well. Knudsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Knudsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini avoids it really well and circles away.
Knudsen is looking to slow Bombardini down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Knudsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knudsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bombardini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Knudsen.
Knudsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knudsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombardini throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Knudsen with that takedown attempt.
Bombardini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knudsen.
Bombardini shoots in but Knudsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen misses with a wild combination.
Bombardini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knudsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bombardini scrambles back to his feet.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Bombardini up against the cage.
Knudsen can't get the takedown.
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Bombardini's takedown attempt.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Knudsen won't allow it.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Knudsen darts in looking for a takedown but Bombardini gets double underhooks and turns Knudsen into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knudsen throws a body punch but Bombardini moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperro Knudsen 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bombardini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knudsen tries to avoid it but Bombardini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knudsen to the ground. Knudsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bombardini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knudsen.
Bombardini tries to sprawl but Knudsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bombardini has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knudsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Bombardini back against the cage.
Knudsen pulls guard successfully.
Knudsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knudsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bombardini passes into side control.
Bombardini is trying to get an arm triangle but Knudsen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bombardini is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bernardo Bombardini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knudsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knudsen is looking to escape.
Knudsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bombardini.
Knudsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bombardini looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombardini thowing shots but they're missing.
Knudsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bombardini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bombardini there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bombardini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knudsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bombardini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bombardini avoids the attempt from Knudsen to control.
Knudsen is squirming around, avoiding Bombardini's attempts to control the action.
Bombardini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bombardini throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Knudsen is squirming around, avoiding Bombardini's attempts to control the action.
Bombardini blocks Knudsen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Knudsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Bombardini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knudsen 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Jesperro Knudsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Second (ranked 4449 p4p, 4573 weight class) and Gia Sidao (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 heavyweight 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, Augustus Second!
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, Gia Sidao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Second counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Second looking for a takedown.
Second has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sidao uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second has his hands on Sidao's head, controlling the position.
Second has his foot on Sidao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidao works his way back into a safe position though.
Sidao throws a big elbow that misses.
Second wants to hit a sweep here but Sidao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Second there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second wants to hold on but Sidao pushes him away.
Second is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second wants to control but Sidao is having none of it.
Second really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Second holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sidao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Second tries to hold on but Sidao pushes him away.
Second keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Sidao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Second is looking to escape.
Second reaches up and holds on to Sidao to control the position.
Second is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sidao avoids the attempt from Second to control.
Second is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidao avoids the attempt from Second to control.
Second really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Second is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sidao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Second has worked his arm free - good work by Second!
Second gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Second manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Second is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sidao defends well.
Second escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Second looking for a guillotine here but Sidao defends easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Second shoots for a takedown but Sidao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Second swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gia Sidao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Second fails with the takedown.
Second takes the fight into the clinch.
Sidao wants a takedown.
Sidao looking to slow down the pace here.
Second decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sidao is looking for a takedown.
Sidao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second scores with a hook to the body.
Sidao is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Second pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sidao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Second connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidao scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Gia Sidao has been cut.
Sidao leaves Second with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Second moves into range and clinches up with Sidao.
Second successfully pulls guard.
Second is controlling Sidao's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sidao manages to get himself to full guard.
Second is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidao can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second pushes down on Sidao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Second is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Second stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick lands for Second.
Second lands with a nice body kick.
Second shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Second's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Second. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Second instigates a clinch.
Second working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Second breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Second fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sidao sprawls well initially but Second persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Second passes to side control.
Sidao dodges the ground and pound from Second.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Second dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gia Sidao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Second changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sidao tries to avoid it but Second manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sidao to the ground. Sidao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Second as Sidao shoots in.
Sidao tries to clinch but Second moves out of range.
Second shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Sidao with that takedown attempt.
Second moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Second circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sidao misses with a takedown
and Second counters by moving into the clinch.
Augustus Second has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gia Sidao.
Sidao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second is working for takedown but Sidao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Second wants a takedown.
Sidao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Second connects with a knee to the head.
Second breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Second.
No luck for Sidao with that takedown attempt.
Second stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Second is defended easily by Sidao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sidao as Second shoots in.
Sidao shoots in and drives through. Second sprawls well.
As Sidao looks to move away, Second throws a big counter combo but Sidao just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Second misses.
Second shoots in for a takedown but Sidao shows good takedown defense.
Sidao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sidao as Second shoots in.
No joy there for Second, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Second has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second pulls guard.
Sidao trying to control the position from guard on top but Second is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Second pulls Sidao in to control the position.
Sidao trying to control but Second is working from the bottom.
Second bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidao's guard.
Second is stalling in the full guard.
Second throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second passes Sidao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Second stalling.
Second not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gia Sidao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Second is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Second has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Second showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Second has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Augustus Second!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Augustus Second!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Augustus Second!
Augustus Second wins by unanimous decision!
Augustus Second seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Bombardini (ranked 4440 p4p, 4448 weight class) and Wilfredo Leon (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 heavyweight 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, Giuseppe Bombardini!
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, Wilfredo Leon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombardini drives through and clinches with Leon against the cage.
Leon pushes off an throws an elbow but Bombardini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bombardini decides to pull guard.
Leon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bombardini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Leon has eaten all the pies!
Bombardini keeping moving, preventing Leon from controlling successfully.
Bombardini has an active guard here but Leon has managed to pass into half guard.
Leon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bombardini is looking to improve his position.
Leon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leon wants to stand up but Bombardini has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Leon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon trying to control from Bombardini's half guard. Bombardini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bombardini trying to control the position.
Bombardini wants to sweep here but Leon controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leon wants to stand but Bombardini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bombardini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bombardini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombardini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bombardini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leon to keep the fight standing.
Leon has Bombardini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bombardini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bombardini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leon tries to break the clinch but Bombardini is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Leon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini presses Leon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leon tries to pull guard but Bombardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Giuseppe Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfredo Leon.
Bombardini gets underhooks to prevent Leon's takedown attempt.
Bombardini breaks from the clinch.
Leon shoots in for a double leg but Bombardini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombardini throws a quick counter head kick but Leon was just out of range.
Leon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Bombardini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bombardini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bombardini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bombardini controlling the action here for a moment.
Leon looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bombardini manages to break the clinch.
Bombardini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leon throws a head kick but Bombardini moves out of range.
Leon looks winded!
Leon tries for a takedown but Bombardini circles away easily
and Bombardini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bombardini has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leon lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Bombardini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Bombardini.
Bombardini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombardini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bombardini moves into the clinch.
Bombardini is pressed up against the cage. Leon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bombardini down to the mat. Bombardini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bombardini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leon blocks the body kick.
Bombardini clinches.
Bombardini manages to pull guard.
Leon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombardini is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bombardini, not yet.
Bombardini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bombardini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bombardini pulls Leon in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Bombardini tries to close the distance and clinch but Leon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Bombardini misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leon.
Bombardini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Giuseppe Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfredo Leon.
Leon fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Bombardini with that takedown attempt.
Bombardini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giuseppe Bombardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon blocks a head kick by Bombardini.
Bombardini has a takedown stuffed.
Leon shoots for a takedown but Bombardini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bombardini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bombardini lands a two punch combo.
Giuseppe Bombardini is winning the standup battle so far.
Leon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bombardini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leon is defended easily by Bombardini.
Bombardini appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leon sprawls well. Leon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombardini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leon unleashes a big counter combination but Bombardini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bombardini has a takedown stuffed.
Bombardini swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombardini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Bombardini dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leon lands a right hook to the body.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leon defends it nicely.
Leon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bombardini forces Leon back against the cage and clinches.
Bombardini is trying to break the clinch but Leon has him pressed against the cage.
Leon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leon is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini breaks from the clinch.
Leon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bombardini. That one must have hurt.
Bombardini scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon has closed the distance and engaged Bombardini in a clinch.
Bombardini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombardini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Leon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bombardini tries to sprawl out of it but Leon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bombardini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Giuseppe Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfredo Leon.
Leon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bombardini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bombardini fails with the takedown
and Leon counters with a nice leg kick.
Leon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombardini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leon shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini tries to clinch there but Leon circles away.
Bombardini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a takedown. Leon tries to sprawl out of it but Bombardini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon closes the distance and clinches up with Bombardini, looking for a takedown. Leon pushes Bombardini against the cage but Bombardini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bombardini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leon is fending him off so far but Bombardini persists. Nope, Leon circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leon motions for Bombardini to come forward. Leon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bombardini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bombardini coming out on top.
Bombardini forces Leon back against the cage and clinches.
Bombardini breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombardini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Leon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leon misses with a takedown
and Bombardini counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Leon as Bombardini shoots in.
Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombardini scores with a nice right hand.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leon wants a takedown.
Leon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilfredo Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giuseppe Bombardini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Bombardini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bombardini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Giuseppe Bombardini wins by unanimous decision!
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