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MFC 30: Violent Ambitions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Mora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loco Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mora lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Mora is having none of it.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Mora scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mora advances position into side control!
Mora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mora in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mora landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Mora scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mora slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is pushing Mora's head away, looking to escape. Mora manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mora is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is pushing Mora's head away, looking to escape. Mora manages to hold on to the position though.
Mora just content to control the position.
Mora working the ground and pound.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Mora cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mora scoring with punches from side control.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Mora's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to escape but Mora is in control.
Mora working the head with strikes.
Mora takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Mora drags him back down.
Mora scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Mora lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mora asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mora scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mora remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mora is controlling him well.
Mora working the head with strikes.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Mora connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva looks gassed!
Mora controlling the position.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mora connects with a decent elbow.
Mora advances nicely into full mount.
Mora with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mora wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mora.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora landing punches.
Mora putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mora with a couple of short strikes.
Mora has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mora looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Mora with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mora has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mora looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mora unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Mora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mora tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mora lands the left hand.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Mora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
It looks like Loco Silva has been cut.
Silva wants to clinch up but Mora keeps it at a distance.
Mora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mora shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mora.
Mora throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Mora.
Silva is looking to clinch but Mora is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Mora circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro Mora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mora keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch there but Mora circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but Mora moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Mora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Mora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Mora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mora scores with a nice right hand.
Mora lands a body shot.
Mora misses with a few strikes there.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Mora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mora shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mora showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva pushes Mora off looking to stand but Mora dives back in and keeps control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Mora drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Mora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mora controlling the pace.
Mora scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mora prevents Silva from standing back up.
Mora drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mora lands a nice short elbow.
Mora stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Mora is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Mora uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mora is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mora takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mora working the ground and pound.
Mora creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mora prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mora working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Mora politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mora prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora working the head and body with strikes.
Mora slows the pace down.
Mora lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mora taking a breather here.
Mora working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mora is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mora connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Mora in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Mora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hardhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo de Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Hardhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo de Castro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardhand looks to land a combination. de Castro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardhand stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Hardhand misses.
de Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardhand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from de Castro.
Hardhand misses with a low kick.
de Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Hardhand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo de Castro.
Hardhand lands with a cross.
Hardhand lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardhand throws a series of punches but de Castro avoids them all with ease.
Hardhand tries to bum rush de Castro with a series of wild strikes but de Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
de Castro dives in and grabs Hardhand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardhand pushes down on de Castro's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Castro tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardhand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
de Castro looks for a takedown but Hardhand sprawls well.
Hardhand misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown by de Castro or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardhand which made him look bad.
Hardhand drops de Castro with a beautiful combination! de Castro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardhand is looking for the KO!
de Castro is rocked!
It looks like Hugo de Castro has been cut.
Hardhand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but de Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Castro misses with a takedown attempt - Hardhand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardhand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
de Castro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardhand tries to bum rush de Castro with a series of wild strikes but de Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Hardhand, looking for a takedown. de Castro pushes Hardhand against the cage but Hardhand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
de Castro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardhand tries to sprawl out of it but de Castro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardhand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
de Castro looks gassed!
Hardhand jabs de Castro right on the nose. de Castro blinks but takes it well.
Hardhand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Castro walks into a straight right hand from Hardhand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardhand misses with a double jab.
de Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardhand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardhand wants to control from the top but de Castro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Castro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardhand's guard.
Hardhand working a defensive guard here.
Hardhand wants to get back to his feet but de Castro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardhand controls de Castro momentarily but de Castro frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardhand wants to stand and escape but de Castro is having none of it.
de Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and de Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Castro 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Castro passes Hardhand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hardhand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo de Castro's cut.
That's time! Hardhand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
de Castro tries for a takedown but Hardhand circles away easily
and Hardhand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
de Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardhand counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardhand looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardhand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks de Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
de Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardhand.
Hardhand lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardhand is keen to just control but de Castro is a slippery customer.
Hardhand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardhand thows a huge punch but de Castro dodges it nicely.
de Castro wants to improve his position but Hardhand is controlling well.
Hardhand thows a huge punch but de Castro dodges it nicely.
Hardhand with the ground and pound but de Castro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hardhand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardhand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardhand pushes down on de Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardhand trying to mount his opponent but de Castro defends it.
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.
Hardhand is looking to stall here but de Castro recovers full guard.
Hardhand trying to control but de Castro is working from the bottom.
de Castro keeping full guard, as Hardhand tries to pass.
Hardhand trying to control the position from guard on top but de Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardhand is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because de Castro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardhand gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardhand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardhand tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hardhand works his way into side control.
de Castro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Castro is pressing down on Hardhand's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
de Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardhand trying to control but de Castro is working from the bottom.
de Castro wants to sweep here but Hardhand controlling him for the moment.
de Castro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardhand wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hardhand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo de Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardhand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardhand is looking for a kimura but de Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardhand to get the leverage.
de Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardhand scores with a couple of nice shots.
de Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardhand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardhand's back!
de Castro lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hardhand hold on?!
de Castro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hardhand's body.
I really don't envy Hardhand right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Castro not allowing Hardhand to control his hands.
de Castro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hardhand rolls, trying to escape but de Castro keeps control of the position.
Hardhand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by de Castro.
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.
de Castro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hardhand has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Even with his hooks in, de Castro manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardhand is trying to break free.
Hardhand trying to control the action but de Castro just sinks the hooks in.
de Castro is controlling the position but Hardhand somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
de Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hugo de Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
de Castro is trying to control. Hardhand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
de Castro throws a strike but Hardhand avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frank Hardhand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
de Castro thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo de Castro.
Well Hardhand has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hardhand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas The Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunoo Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Spider might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bate Pesadão. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas The Spider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brunoo Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier misses with a body shot.
The Spider slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xavier.
The Spider fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for The Spider with that takedown attempt.
The Spider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xavier circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas The Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier fails to land with a series of punches.
The Spider has a takedown stuffed.
Xavier stuffs the takedown attempt from The Spider. The Spider gets slowly back to his feet.
Xavier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Lucas The Spider has been cut.
A head kick misses from Xavier.
Xavier leaves The Spider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xavier scores with a jab. The Spider acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab-cross combination lands for Xavier and sends The Spider crashing to the mat! Xavier follows him down to the mat - The Spider regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The Spider is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier wants to stand but The Spider has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oh The Spider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for The Spider to stand up.
The Spider seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xavier as he avoids it easily.
The Spider is breathing heavily.
Xavier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Spider.
The Spider misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier lands a knee to the head.
Xavier lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head.
The Spider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Spider blocks it with crossed arms.
The Spider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Spider connects with a knee to the head.
The Spider tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but The Spider blocks with his arms.
Xavier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Xavier manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xavier decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Spider.
The Spider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xavier.
Xavier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Spider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xavier's waist but Xavier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Spider off to one side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Spider. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws the kick towards the body but The Spider avoids it.
Xavier lunges at The Spider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Spider's hand.
Xavier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xavier wants it to stay on the feet.
The Spider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xavier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Spider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier has The Spider pushed against the cage.
Xavier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xavier wants to get up but he can't break The Spider's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Spider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier wanted to stand there but The Spider had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Spider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt - Xavier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xavier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xavier rushes The Spider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xavier stalls.
Xavier pulls guard.
The Spider drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xavier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Spider has Xavier in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is working an open guard so Xavier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Xavier throws a sloppy head kick and The Spider moves out of range easily.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Spider manages to avoid it.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
Xavier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Spider is keeping busy.
The Spider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xavier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xavier scores with a decent looking hook.
Brunoo Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by The Spider.
Xavier tries to clinch up but The Spider circles away and keeps his distance.
The Spider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Spider looks for a takedown but Xavier sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunoo Xavier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas The Spider's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Spider tries to clinch
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Spider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Xavier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Spider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
The Spider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier is trying to maintain a safe position but The Spider gets an underhook and turns Xavier into the cage.
Xavier prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas The Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Spider is defending well for now.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Spider avoids it.
The Spider avoids a wild elbow strike from Xavier.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Spider avoids it.
The Spider landing knees to the head.
The Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Spider.
The Spider tries to score a body lock takedown but Xavier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
The Spider looking for a takedown.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
The Spider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
The Spider crunches a lovely knee into Xavier's ribcage.
The Spider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xavier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
The Spider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xavier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Xavier trying to control the position but instead, The Spider has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xavier into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Spider tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to stand up but The Spider is controlling him.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Spider tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
The Spider trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
The Spider stops Xavier from standing up.
The Spider drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Spider jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Spider throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xavier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Spider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Xavier counters with a series of strikes. The Spider will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier thuds his right hand into The Spider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Spider misses with a takedown
and Xavier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Spider avoids the elbow strike from Xavier, against the cage.
Xavier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Spider.
Xavier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Spider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xavier has The Spider pushed against the cage.
The Spider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
Xavier stalling.
The Spider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Spider can't get the takedown.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Spider.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
Xavier is pressed up against the cage. The Spider has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xavier down to the mat. Xavier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xavier throws a head kick but The Spider moves out of range.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Xavier counters by moving into the clinch.
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Spider is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xavier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xavier lands with a nice body punch.
Xavier lands with a hook. The Spider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Spider fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xavier sprawls well initially but The Spider persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Spider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Spider is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xavier defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Spider seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
The Spider tries to pass to full mount but Xavier defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunoo Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas The Spider's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Spider.
Xavier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Spider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Xavier tries to sprawl out of it but The Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xavier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xavier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Spider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Spider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Spider slips a jab and a cross from Xavier.
The Spider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Spider shoots and misses
and Xavier counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas The Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Spider shoots in and bounces Xavier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Spider off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lucas The Spider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xavier tried to score with a low kick but The Spider checks it.
Xavier motions for The Spider to come forward. Xavier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Spider wants to clinch but Xavier slips to the side
and Xavier counters with a left and a right that stings The Spider.
The Spider moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Spider was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
The Spider shoots in but no luck this time.
The Spider moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xavier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so The Spider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xavier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Spider off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brunoo Xavier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Spider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but The Spider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Spider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xavier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Spider thinking.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Spider misses with a takedown
and Xavier moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Spider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
The Spider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xavier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xavier wants it to stay on the feet.
The Spider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xavier's waist but Xavier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Spider off to one side.
A nice combination there by Xavier.
The Spider dodges the punch combination from Xavier.
Xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Spider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by The Spider or perhaps it was just good defense by Xavier which made him look bad.
Lucas The Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Spider fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Xavier counters with a three punch combo that has The Spider backing up. The Spider nods at Xavier to acknowledge the strikes.
Xavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Xavier circles away easily
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lucas The Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Spider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Spider scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Spider working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Spider throws a strike aimed at the side of Xavier's head but Xavier avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to get back to his feet.
The Spider is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xavier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xavier is pushing The Spider's head away, looking to escape. The Spider manages to hold on to the position though.
Brunoo Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is looking to get back to his feet here but The Spider is keeping cool and he's managed to take Xavier's back.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Spider looking to break Xavier's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Xavier remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Spider will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Xavier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brunoo Xavier.
I've got Xavier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunoo Xavier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rya Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rya Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernando Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Koc.
A left and a right from Koc both land. Nice combination.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Koc shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koc is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koc defends it easily.
Koc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koc working some strikes from top position.
Koc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koc thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koc defends it easily.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koc landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koc has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Koc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koc is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koc stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Koc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie has his foot on Koc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koc works his way back into a safe position though.
Koc distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stands and throws Koc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Koc is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie turns into Koc and is now in his guard.
Koc working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie passes to side control.
Koc tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Koc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and steps away. Koc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Koc is avoiding it.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koc tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Koc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Koc is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koc was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koc is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie pushes down on Koc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koc was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Koc to his feet.
Koc misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie decides to stand and escape the position.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to stand but Koc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Koc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Koc scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie stands up from half guard.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Koc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koc defends well.
Fernando Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Koc from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koc defends well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernando Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koc landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Koc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rya Koc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Everton Pirolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayron Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everton Pirolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayron Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Pirolla there.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from Pirolla.
Rocha misses with a combination
enabling Pirolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Pirolla lands a really nice looking cross but Rocha seems unphased.
Pirolla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocha's hands.
Pirolla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a two punch combo.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocha takes one on the button.
No joy there for Pirolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocha missing with a left hand there. Pirolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a straight right hand.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pirolla throws a right and a left that Rocha avoids nicely.
Pirolla moves out of range as Rocha strikes.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pirolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pirolla throws a nice looking combination but Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Pirolla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Pirolla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Pirolla connects with the punch.
Rocha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayron Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pirolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocha tries to move into range but Pirolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Pirolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Pirolla to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pirolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocha's head.
Rocha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a two punch combo.
Rocha looks gassed!
Pirolla blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pirolla.
Pirolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pirolla throws a combination. Rocha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pirolla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pirolla is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pirolla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pirolla misses with a wild combination.
Rocha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pirolla.
Rocha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pirolla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocha's hands.
Pirolla moves away from the strike by Rocha.
Pirolla cracks Rocha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Pirolla. That snapped Rocha's head back.
Pirolla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirolla misses with a two punch combination.
Pirolla lands a two punch combo.
Rocha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everton Pirolla dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pirolla throws a nice looking combination but Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rocha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
Pirolla swinging wildly here.
Everton Pirolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pirolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Pirolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocha's head.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Pirolla to acknowledge the strikes.
Rocha looks to throw the jab but Pirolla is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rocha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pirolla has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirolla with a nice cross.
Rocha misses the jab.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla counters with a left and a right that stings Rocha.
Rocha catches Pirolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocha throws a hook but Pirolla blocks it.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocha throws a looping overhand right but Pirolla ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pirolla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Pirolla to acknowledge the strikes.
Pirolla throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Pirolla to acknowledge the strikes.
Pirolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pirolla.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Pirolla.
Rocha walks into a straight right hand from Pirolla.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pirolla.
Pirolla connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pirolla!
Pirolla throws a nice looking combination but Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pirolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pirolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocha throws a head kick but Pirolla moves out of range.
Pirolla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pirolla slips under a jab from Rocha.
Rocha misses with a double jab
letting Pirolla counter with a right hand.
A combination from Pirolla does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla looks to land a combination but Rocha avoids it well.
Pirolla avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pirolla.
A swing and a miss from Rocha.
Pirolla's corner calls for a 1-2. Pirolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocha throws a head kick but Pirolla moves out of range.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pirolla scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everton Pirolla dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha throws a nice looking combination but Pirolla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pirolla counter with a right hand.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pirolla counter with a right hand.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a left and a right that stings Rocha.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pirolla counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Pirolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pirolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pirolla counters with a two punch combo.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Pirolla to acknowledge the strikes.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from Pirolla.
Rocha misses with a body shot
and Pirolla counters with a two punch combo.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pirolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocha 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.
Pirolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Pirolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pirolla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pirolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pirolla defending well as Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Pirolla throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Rocha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pirolla.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Pirolla counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from Pirolla.
Pirolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pirolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pirolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocha throws a lazy right hand but Pirolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pirolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Pirolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocha misses with a double jab
and Pirolla counters with a left and a right that stings Rocha.
Pirolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Rocha misses.
Mayron Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha.
Rocha scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Rocha misses.
Rocha throws a right hand that Pirolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Pirolla also avoids with ease.
Rocha misses with a double jab.
Rocha fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocha throws a right hand that Pirolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Pirolla also avoids with ease.
Pirolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pirolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everton Pirolla 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!
A cross from Rocha lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everton Pirolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pirolla 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everton Pirolla!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Theater - Forsaken. Galahad has chosen Apaga mais não bate as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Galahad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galahad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Galahad.
Galahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Galahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murilo Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Galahad.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro stops a takedown attempt from Galahad.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galahad.
Ribeiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galahad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galahad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galahad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Galahad defends it easily.
Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galahad uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Galahad working the ground and pound but Ribeiro is defending the strikes.
Ribeiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Galahad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Galahad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Galahad has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galahad is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galahad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galahad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ribeiro to take his back!
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.
Galahad scores with strikes from the back.
Galahad working for the choke.
Galahad doesn't have the hooks in and Ribeiro manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galahad is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro trying to control but Galahad is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galahad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galahad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murilo Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galahad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galahad.
Galahad gets caught flat footed, as Ribeiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galahad!
Ribeiro blocks Galahad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ribeiro moves to the back.
Galahad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ribeiro gets his way!
Ribeiro working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to stick to Galahad's back but Galahad is turning into Ribeiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galahad.
Galahad is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Galahad!
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
Galahad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro looking to isolate an arm here. Galahad doesn't see it coming and as Ribeiro extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's entrance music is Racionais MC's - Expresso da Meia-Noite. A fine choice. Rick Welsh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Welsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribeiro works the jab nicely.
Ribeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Welsh avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Welsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Welsh persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Welsh misses
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Welsh.
Welsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Welsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Welsh also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
Welsh tries to clinch
and Welsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Welsh slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Welsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Welsh moves out of range.
A jab from Ribeiro finds it's way through Welsh's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Welsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Welsh also avoids with ease.
Welsh clinches but Ribeiro breaks the clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro lands with a right hand.
Delson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Welsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Welsh also avoids with ease.
Welsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combo that has Welsh backing up. Welsh nods at Ribeiro to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro misses with a leg kick.
Welsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combo that has Welsh backing up. Welsh nods at Ribeiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Delson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Welsh.
Welsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribeiro tried to score with a low kick but Welsh checks it.
Ribeiro with a hook.
Welsh staying out of range there.
Welsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro scores with a jab. Welsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Welsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Welsh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ribeiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Welsh.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Welsh avoids it well.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Welsh avoids them all with ease.
Ribeiro throws a front kick aimed at Welsh's knee but Welsh avoids it well.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Welsh's shoulder, as Welsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Welsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Welsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Welsh misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Welsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welsh avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Welsh avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Welsh is able to avoid easily.
Welsh slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Welsh misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Welsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welsh moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ribeiro!
Welsh shoots and misses
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Delson Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Welsh.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Welsh ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Welsh.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Welsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welsh moves out of range as Ribeiro throws a body kick.
Welsh tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Welsh.
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.
Ribeiro lands with a shot to the body.
Welsh shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Welsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Welsh avoids them all with ease.
Ribeiro is working the combinations to good effect here.
A leg kick checked by Welsh.
Welsh checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Welsh's head but Welsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Welsh avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Welsh checks a low kick from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro lands a slapping body shot.
Welsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Welsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Welsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Welsh fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Welsh dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Welsh saw that one coming.
Ribeiro lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delson Ribeiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Welsh is out of range and Ribeiro settles back down.
Ribeiro works over Welsh's head and body with a nice combination.
Ribeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Welsh misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Welsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Welsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Welsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Welsh avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Welsh throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Welsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Welsh slips under a jab.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welsh avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Welsh avoids a kick to the body.
Welsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Welsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Welsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribeiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Welsh blocks a leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Welsh avoids nicely.
Ribeiro throws the kick towards the body but Welsh avoids it.
Welsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribeiro lands with a straight right. Welsh didn't see that one coming.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Welsh tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
and Ribeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Welsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Welsh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribeiro sprawls well initially but Welsh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Welsh looks to land a strike but Ribeiro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Welsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welsh trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh stops Ribeiro from standing up.
Delson Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro pushes Welsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Welsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welsh wants to clinch but Ribeiro slips to the side
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Welsh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a one two combo.
Delson Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welsh circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Welsh's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Welsh avoids it well.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rick Welsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Welsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Welsh also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delson Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delson Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piston Honda!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda tries to clinch up.
Dowd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honda wants it to stay on the feet.
Dowd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda throws a shot from downtown. Dowd moves away and avoids it.
Dowd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wellen Dowd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dowd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dowd throws a hook but Honda avoids it easily.
Dowd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Dowd thows a body shot but no joy.
Dowd wants to slow Honda down by chopping away at his legs.
Dowd misses with a body shot.
Honda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dowd struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is pressed up against the cage. Dowd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Honda down to the mat. Honda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dowd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dowd swinging wildly here.
Dowd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellen Dowd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowd shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Honda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dowd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Dowd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dowd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Honda drops Dowd with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dowd looks back up at him and smiles so Honda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dowd is rocked!
It looks like Wellen Dowd has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda finds Dowd's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dowd flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Honda lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dowd will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Nascimento has chosen I N F E R N O as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Nascimento misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan drives through and clinches with Nascimento against the cage.
Nascimento jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Logan walks away with a smile on his face. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Logan misses with a hook. Nascimento ducked under it nicely.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nascimento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Nascimento saw that one coming.
Nascimento tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Nascimento tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Nascimento forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
Nascimento jumps guard but Logan stands there with Nascimento around his waist. Nascimento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Logan scores with a hook to the body.
Nascimento fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
Logan cracks Nascimento with a nice body shot.
Nascimento looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan lands with a straight right. Nascimento didn't see that one coming.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Logan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nascimento backs up against the cage.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Logan catches Nascimento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Logan stuns Nascimento with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Logan cracks Nascimento with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan cracks the inside of Nascimento's front leg.
Logan clobbers Nascimento with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nascimento walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Nascimento takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Logan.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Nascimento swinging wildly here.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nascimento on the side of the head.
James Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
Logan punishes Nascimento's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan digs a good body shot into Nascimento's ribs.
Nascimento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nascimento takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Logan throws a one two combo.
Nascimento has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Logan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Logan lands a body punch.
Logan scores with a hook to the body.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan is looking to slow Nascimento down with leg kicks.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nascimento's head.
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan cracks Nascimento with an open hand slap.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Logan clinches up against the cage.
Nascimento is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Logan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nascimento.
Logan scores with a hook to the body.
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Nascimento working hard to break the clinch.
Nascimento manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Nascimento takes one to the side of the head.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nascimento takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nascimento takes one to the chin there.
Logan throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Logan.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nascimento on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Logan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is trying to control Nascimento's posture but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Logan, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Logan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nascimento trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nascimento throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing Nascimento from standing up.
Nascimento won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Nascimento misses.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
Logan works Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Logan stuffs the takedown.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan drives through and clinches with Nascimento against the cage.
Nascimento wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Wagner Nascimento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Logan does no damage.
Logan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Logan misses.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Nascimento.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nascimento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nascimento somewhat.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento moves into range and connects with a jab.
Logan instigates a clinch.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Nascimento wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Nascimento tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches.
Logan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nascimento tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.
Nascimento forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Logan lands with a straight right. Nascimento didn't see that one coming.
Nascimento is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan tests Nascimento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan connects with a jab.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Logan sprawls well. Logan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
A cross from Logan lands.
Logan swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Logan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nascimento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Logan dominated that second round.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan throws a one two combo.
Logan throws a one two combo.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nascimento wants to clinch.
Nascimento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento fails to land the takedown.
Nascimento has Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan prevents Nascimento from breaking the clinch.
Logan breaks the clinch.
Nascimento throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Nascimento works the jab nicely.
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nascimento, pushing him back against the cage.
Nascimento tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Nascimento with that takedown attempt.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nascimento at a distance.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Logan moves into range and clinches up with Nascimento.
Nascimento wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
Logan is looking to wear down Nascimento with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Logan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nascimento backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands the left hand.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nascimento's head.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Nascimento has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Logan as the two fighters clinch.
Logan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nascimento's efforts to push away.
Logan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nascimento is trying to maintain a safe position but Logan gets an underhook and turns Nascimento into the cage.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan lands with a hook. Nascimento tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Nascimento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Nascimento takes one to the chin there.
Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento takes one to the chin there.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Nascimento wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Nascimento tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan punishes Nascimento's body with a nice straight punch.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
Logan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Logan lands a jab to Nascimento's midsection.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nascimento at a distance.
Logan jabs at Nascimento's body.
Nascimento is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Logan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Logan scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nascimento wants to clinch.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan digs a good hook to Nascimento's body.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Logan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Logan catches Nascimento right on the button with a cross.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nascimento throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Logan clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Nascimento on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nascimento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Logan moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nascimento's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Logan.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nascimento.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan digs a good body shot into Nascimento's ribs.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan lands a nice hook to Nascimento's body. Nascimento takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Logan both land. Nice combination.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
Logan throws a one two combo.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Nascimento or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan which made him look bad.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Logan tests Nascimento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nascimento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Logan.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
Nascimento misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nascimento jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Logan walks away with a smile on his face. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Logan works over Nascimento's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Nascimento does no damage.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Nascimento off the cage and back into rage.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nascimento has time to react.
Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nascimento tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan looks to land a combination. Nascimento sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Logan lands a body shot.
Nascimento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan clinches with his opponent.
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Logan.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Nascimento tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan digs a good hook to Nascimento's body.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nascimento moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nascimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Logan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Logan is leaning against Nascimento and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Logan.
Logan keeps control of Nascimento as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Logan had his way with Wagner Nascimento in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Nascimento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan thuds a left hand into Nascimento's body.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Logan thuds a left hand into Nascimento's body.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nascimento on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Logan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nascimento drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nascimento shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Logan.
Logan throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Nascimento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Nascimento persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Nascimento with an uppercut!
Logan tests Nascimento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Logan pinned against the cage. Logan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Logan stuns Nascimento with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nascimento 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Logan thuds his right hand into Nascimento's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nascimento throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan rushes Nascimento and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Logan breaks the clinch.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan digs a good body shot into Nascimento's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nascimento is defended easily by Logan.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Logan lands a two punch combo.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Logan.
Logan lands a head shot.
Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan throws a sloppy body shot
and Nascimento holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nascimento. Nascimento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nascimento. Nascimento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nascimento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Logan wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Logan.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Logan leaves Nascimento with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan cracks Nascimento with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nascimento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
Wagner Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Logan.
Logan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Logan holds him up against the cage and eventually Nascimento drops back down to his feet.
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nascimento takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nascimento on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nascimento fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Logan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Logan.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Logan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:42
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:42
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Logan!
James Logan retains his middleweight title!
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