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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Banks (ranked 3922 p4p, 3919 weight class) and Shane Ryan (ranked 506 p4p, 504 weight class). Freddy Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Banks passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banks to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Banks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan is wriggling around but Banks manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Ryan won't allow Banks to pass to mount.
Banks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is controlling Banks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Banks stands up from half guard.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Banks.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Banks misses its target.
Freddy Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Ryan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Banks backs off Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Banks dominated 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.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to clinch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Banks tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Freddy Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan.
Ryan darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banks gets control of Ryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ryan doesn't defend quickly enough and Banks has managed to lock this one up! Can Ryan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Banks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddy Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Gomer (ranked 3900 p4p, 3915 weight class) and Reece Gregory (ranked 434 p4p, 436 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Gomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reece Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory shoots in but Gomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory goes for a double leg but Gomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomer continues to drive forward.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
Gregory is looking to clinch but Gomer is avoiding it.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Vince Gomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gomer looks to land a combination but Gregory avoids it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gregory enables Gomer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gregory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregory controls Gomer momentarily but Gomer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is looking for a triangle but Gomer pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory has a closed guard, preventing Gomer from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomer wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully.
Gomer looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gomer stops Gregory from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Gomer shows good takedown defense.
Gregory misses with a two punch combination.
Gomer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gregory manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gomer instigates a clinch.
Gomer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomer breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregory swivels and escapes.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregory. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory throws a lazy body kick
and Gomer counters with a takedown into side control.
Gregory bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gomer throws a low kick, looking for Gregory's leg but Gregory calmly moves out of range.
Gregory has his takedown stuffed
and Gomer counters with a three punch combo that has Gregory backing up. Gregory nods at Gomer to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomer moves in looking to clinch but Gregory pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomer is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.
Gomer tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg.
Gomer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gomer missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vince Gomer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregory was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gregory is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory has managed to clinch.
Gomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gomer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory tries to sprawl but Gomer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gregory pushes Gomer off but Gomer dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Gomer is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gregory will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gregory tries to buck Gomer off but Gomer is having none of it.
Gomer wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to bench press Gomer off him but Gomer keeps the position.
Gregory struggling a bit here.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gregory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomer is working Gregory over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomer decides to stand back up.
Gregory looks to land a body kick but Gomer moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomer is defended easily by Gregory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Gregory as Gomer shoots in.
Gregory with the counter takedown but Gomer avoids it easily.
Gomer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.
Gregory has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gregory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
Gregory closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Gomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory grinds an elbow into Gomer's temple.
Gomer is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Gregory taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
Vince Gomer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomer tries to clinch up but Gregory circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregory wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregory is defended easily by Gomer.
Gomer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gregory darts in and clinches Gomer up against the cage.
Gomer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregory prevents it.
Gomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gomer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gregory counters by clinching up.
Gregory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomer slows down the pace here.
Gomer breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gomer. No joy for Gregory on that attempt.
Gomer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregory is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gomer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reece Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Gomer is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gregory is looking to advance position but Gomer won't allow it.
Gomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory winds up and cracks Gomer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gregory trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomer looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but Gomer is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gregory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reece Gregory!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Stevens (ranked 3886 p4p, 3380 weight class) and Zac Head (ranked 497 p4p, 438 weight class). Zac Head is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derrick Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zac Head!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.
Head closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Stevens is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Head is trying to pull guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Derrick Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
As Head looks to move away, Stevens throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Head is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Head shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Stevens shakes him off and moves away.
Stevens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Head tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
Head just leaning against Stevens, taking a breather.
Head tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head moves into the clinch.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Head blocks it.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Head moves into the clinch.
Head fails to pull guard.
Stevens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Head leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens manages to pull guard.
Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Head pushes down on Stevens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Head stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stevens connects with a jab.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Stevens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Head instigates a clinch.
Head lands a body punch.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head clinches.
Head leaning his opponent against the cage.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Head kicks off Stevens and gets to his feet.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a leg kick.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Head misses with a head kick.
Stevens is looking to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zac Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Stevens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Stevens connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Head tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head misses with a double jab.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Stevens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Head has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Head counters by clinching up.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Derrick Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
Stevens dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Stevens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking for a counter combo.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Head swivels and escapes.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stevens takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Head.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Head wants a takedown.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevens.
Stevens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Head takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zac Head.
I think Head has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zac Head!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harris Carson (ranked 3898 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Frank Macri (ranked 501 p4p, 507 weight class). Frank Macri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harris Carson's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harris Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Macri!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carson is looking to get back to is feet but Macri passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here.
Carson is trying to get back to half guard.
Macri decides to stand back up. Macri steps back and let's Carson get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macri misses with a double jab.
Carson avoids the head kick by Macri.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macri as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Macri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macri fails with the takedown.
Carson moves into the clinch.
Carson is trying to pull guard but Macri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Macri wants a takedown.
Macri decides to pull guard.
Carson is looking to stand up but Macri won't let him.
Macri keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass.
Macri controlling the position.
Carson wants to control from the top but Macri keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macri pushes a forearm under Carson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Macri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Love (ranked 3903 p4p, 3314 weight class) and Danny Brooks (ranked 435 p4p, 370 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Brooks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Love defends it well.
Love moves into the clinch.
Love has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Love pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Love is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Love tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Love did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Love.
Brooks trying to move into half guard but instead Love has managed to sweep!
Love postures up.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Love tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Love stops Brooks from standing up.
Love postures up.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love controlling from the top position.
Love gets to his feet. Brooks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooks moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Love.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Love after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Love scores with a hook to the body.
Love will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Love on that attempt.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Love improves position.
Love manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Brooks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Love will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad.
Love shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Love misses with a double jab.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Love sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chad Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Love is having none of it.
Brooks has his feet on Love's thighs here. He's pushed Love off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Love screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Brooks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Freeman (ranked 3959 p4p, 3379 weight class) and Saul Bateman (ranked 508 p4p, 437 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Freeman.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bateman looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Justin Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bateman drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman slowing the pace effectively.
Freeman is trying to trip Bateman. He has hold of a leg but Bateman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet but Freeman passes into half guard.
Freeman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bateman is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is positioning himself well to prevent Freeman advancing to mount.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman wants to pass to mount but Bateman is defending the position.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman has managed to clinch.
Freeman tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Bateman won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Freeman's brow.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bateman stops Freeman from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Bateman is trying to keep Freeman in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bateman cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freeman pushes Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bateman prevents it.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Freeman stalling the fight.
Bateman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freeman uses from the top position.
Freeman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman instigates a clinch.
Freeman jumps guard.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to move into half guard but instead Freeman has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman passes Bateman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bateman is concentrating on defense, preventing Freeman from advancing position.
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.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
Bateman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Freeman controlling the pace.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Bateman trying to control but Freeman postures up.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman prevents Bateman from improving his position.
Freeman decides to stand up.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Freeman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman looks to throw a body kick
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman instigates a clinch.
Freeman jumps guard.
Freeman pulls Bateman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bateman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Freeman's body to avoid the submission. Freeman has instead reached around Bateman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Freeman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Freeman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Forrest (ranked 3324 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Jorge Jones (ranked 429 p4p, 428 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Chuck Forrest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Jones lands but Forrest takes it in his stride.
Forrest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Forrest scores with a jab.
 It looks like Jorge Jones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jones.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forrest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forrest looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forrest drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Forrest is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Forrest is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Forrest is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Forrest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Forrest is looking for a takedown.
Jones breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch up.
Forrest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Forrest persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Forrest's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Forrest, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Forrest against the cage but Forrest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Jones tries to get set, Forrest tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrest sprawls well. Forrest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest is looking for a counter combo.
Forrest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Forrest bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Forrest throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Forrest leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forrest is defended easily by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Forrest stuffs the takedown.
Forrest gets a clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forrest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Forrest saw that one coming.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Forrest, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Forrest against the cage but Forrest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Forrest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Forrest shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Forrest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forrest has managed to clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Forrest gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Forrest closes the distance and clinches.
Forrest misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jumps 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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Forrest controlling him for the moment.
Forrest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working an open guard so Forrest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forrest scores with a nice body kick.
Forrest slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones kicks Forrest off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forrest.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Forrest on that attempt.
Forrest shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones has his feet on Forrest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forrest stuffs the takedown.
Forrest tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forrest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Forrest tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones jumps guard but Forrest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Forrest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body shot.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Forrest.
Forrest leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorge Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forrest dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Forrest stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Forrest has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Forrest fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Chuck Forrest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forrest looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Forrest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forrest continues to drive forward.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Forrest manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones tries for a takedown but Forrest manages to get underhooks.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forrest blocks a body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forrest's elbow.
Jones jumps guard.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is trying to keep Forrest in close.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forrest misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Forrest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is striking but Forrest is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jorge Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Forrest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forrest throws a head kick that misses.
Forrest clinches up against the cage.
Forrest tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Forrest avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Forrest.
I think Forrest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Forrest!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Theodore (ranked 3372 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Matthew Dunn (ranked 373 p4p, 442 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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BJJ Blue 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Theodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore avoids the head kick by Dunn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
Dunn darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Theodore drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Theodore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Dunn is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Theodore wants to get back to his feet but Dunn passes into half guard.
Dunn is pressing down on Theodore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodore is holding on for now.
Dunn is trying to control. Theodore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Theodore tries to get to full guard but Dunn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theodore actively working from the bottom here.
Theodore keeping hold of Dunn's head, controlling as best he can.
Theodore is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunn wants to control but Theodore is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theodore shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Theodore throws a counter high kick but Dunn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodore dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Dunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn gets caught napping as Theodore dives in and scores a takedown. Dunn manages to retain guard.
Dunn has his feet on Theodore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Dunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodore avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Theodore closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Dunn trying to stall but Theodore improves his position.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Dunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
Theodore jumps guard but Dunn stands there with Theodore around his waist. Theodore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore is trying to push Dunn away but Dunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Theodore closes the distance and clinches up with Dunn, looking for a takedown. Theodore pushes Dunn against the cage but Dunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theodore tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
Theodore just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theodore looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn has Theodore up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore gets underhooks to prevent Dunn's takedown attempt.
Come on Theodore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Theodore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunn manages to circle out of the way.
Henry Theodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Theodore circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
Dunn throws a right hand that Theodore ducks under and follows up with a left that Theodore also avoids with ease.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunn leaves Theodore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodore or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn, which made it look bad.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodore throws a head kick that misses
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunn wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to clinch up.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Henry Theodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodore closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theodore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunn jumps guard but Theodore stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Dunn won't allow it.
Dunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theodore to keep the fight standing.
Dunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Theodore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Theodore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunn is defending well for now.
Theodore prevents Dunn from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Theodore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Theodore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theodore misses with a head shot. Dunn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Theodore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Theodore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodore pinned against the cage. Theodore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn thinks about the counter body kick.
Theodore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Theodore tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theodore at a distance.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodore tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodore to the ground. Theodore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunn defends well and Theodore ends up having to push Dunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunn fails to pull guard.
Theodore has had enough of the clinch but Dunn keeps him there for the moment.
Theodore slows down the pace here.
Dunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but Theodore has him pressed against the cage.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dunn to keep the fight standing.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Matthew Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.
Theodore wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dunn decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodore throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodore 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.
Theodore trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theodore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Theodore trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Theodore gets to his feet. Dunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dunn throws a body punch but Theodore moves out of range.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodore's waist but Theodore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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.
Dunn thumps Theodore with a low kick.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodore.
Theodore fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Theodore!
Theodore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Theodore tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn scores with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn is looking to clinch but Theodore is avoiding it.
Dunn misses with the combination.
Theodore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Dunn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Frank (ranked 3909 p4p, 3908 weight class) and Ronny Smith (ranked 503 p4p, 502 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frank tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Frank with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Frank looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Frank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frank swivels and escapes.
Frank darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Frank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frank dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Frank's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.
Frank has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Frank is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Frank buck him off.
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frank defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frank is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his hands free as Frank looks to control.
Smith working for the choke.
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frank shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Frank is controlling him.
Frank looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Ben Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Ronny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frank explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frank moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ben Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.
Smith has picked Frank up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank trying to control but Smith postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger David (ranked 3325 p4p, 5519 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 440 p4p, 648 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Roger David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks to throw a body kick
so David counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as David controls the pace.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
David has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Black is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is pulling down on David's head. It's preventing any offense from David, at least for the moment.
Black wriggles free and stands up.
Black looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
David pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Black rolls with it to try and escape but David cranks on the arm and Black is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger David!
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