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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Krippa (ranked 3991 p4p, 3971 weight class) and Christopher Robinson (ranked 510 p4p, 509 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Konrad Krippa!
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, Christopher Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson gets a clinch.
Krippa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Krippa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krippa is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krippa walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krippa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Krippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krippa shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Krippa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Krippa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Krippa circles away easily
and Krippa moves into the clinch.
Krippa tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krippa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krippa prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Krippa slowing the pace effectively.
Krippa is pushing Robinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Krippa controls his hands.
Krippa jumps guard but Robinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Krippa's takedown attempt.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
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.
Krippa manages to break the clinch.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Krippa looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robinson takes a swing at Krippa's ribcage but misses.
Krippa slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Krippa, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Krippa against the cage but Krippa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krippa throws a big counter combination but Robinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krippa shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krippa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Krippa shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krippa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krippa instigates a clinch.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Krippa's takedown attempt.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krippa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Krippa stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Krippa has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krippa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krippa tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krippa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krippa jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Krippa around his waist. Krippa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krippa stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Krippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krippa has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Krippa has him pressed against the cage.
Krippa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krippa wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krippa has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krippa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Krippa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krippa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Krippa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Krippa.
Krippa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krippa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krippa manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to stand but Krippa is controlling from the bottom.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Krippa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krippa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krippa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Krippa has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Krippa will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robinson rushes Krippa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krippa avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krippa misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Krippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Krippa throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson pushes Krippa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robinson is striking but Krippa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Krippa moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that!
Krippa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krippa.
Krippa looking to ground and pound but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Krippa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krippa.
Robinson wants to control but Krippa is having none of it.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krippa. What's that going to do exactly?
Krippa thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krippa looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krippa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Krippa has a good base and remains in mount.
Krippa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson tries to control Krippa's body but Krippa pushes him off. Robinson squirms to his side and now Krippa has his back!
Robinson's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Krippa's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Krippa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krippa fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Krippa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krippa jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krippa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Krippa's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krippa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krippa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krippa is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Krippa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krippa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson is pulling down on Krippa's head to control his posture.
Krippa trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Krippa controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krippa passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Krippa is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krippa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson won't allow Krippa to pass to mount.
Krippa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robinson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krippa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krippa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Krippa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robinson tries to clinch but Krippa moves out of range.
Krippa misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Krippa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konrad Krippa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krippa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krippa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Krippa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krippa continues to drive forward.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krippa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krippa.
Konrad Krippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Robinson.
Robinson jumps guard but Krippa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krippa blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krippa fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krippa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson's brow.
Konrad Krippa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christopher Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad Krippa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krippa's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Krippa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krippa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Krippa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jai White (ranked 4001 p4p, 3433 weight class) and Chris Welch (ranked 513 p4p, 459 weight class). The key to victory for Jai White has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Jai White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Welch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White moves into the clinch.
Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White moves in looking to clinch but Welch pushes him off.
Welch throws a big counter head kick but White avoids it with no problem.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Welch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Welch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Welch thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Welch not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Welch is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welch to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Welch prevents White from improving his position.
Welch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Welch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Welch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White tries to roll over but Welch keeps him under control.
Welch uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Welch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 It looks like Jai White has been cut.
Welch controlling from the full mount.
White is looking to improve his position but Welch isn't that keen on the idea.
Welch content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Welch is having none of it.
White blocking the ground and pound.
Welch looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!
Welch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Welch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Welch is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. White is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. White flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Welch anticipates the leg and manages to get behind White and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Welch slips an arm under White chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Welch has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Welch is squeezing on White like an anaconda would it's prey. White fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Welch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Braddock (ranked 3195 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Rex Hunt (ranked 363 p4p, 393 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Braddock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Braddock trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Braddock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Braddock pulls guard successfully.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Braddock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Braddock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Braddock to his feet.
Braddock fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Braddock's guard.
Braddock controlling the position.
Braddock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Braddock is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Braddock is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Braddock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braddock moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing down on Braddock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braddock is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt prevents Braddock from improving his position.
Braddock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braddock.
Braddock trying to control the position.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt postures up in Braddock's guard and throws a big left but Braddock blocks it.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Braddock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braddock controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Braddock tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Braddock sneaks out the side door and pushes Hunt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Braddock sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Braddock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Braddock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Braddock shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Braddock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braddock backwards.
Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Braddock fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock fails with the takedown.
Braddock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Braddock gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Braddock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt working away.
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt wants to control but Braddock is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock struggling a bit here.
Braddock is trying to get back to half guard.
Braddock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braddock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Braddock.
Braddock fails to pull guard.
Braddock looking for a takedown.
Braddock has Hunt pressed against the cage.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Braddock tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braddock slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt throws a right hand that Braddock ducks under and follows up with a left that Braddock also avoids with ease.
Braddock misses with the combination.
Braddock dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Braddock's head and hops out.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side.
Braddock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Braddock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rex Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Braddock.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Braddock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braddock moves away.
Braddock tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Braddock.
Braddock is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Braddock pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Braddock pushes him away.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Braddock, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Braddock tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Braddock circles away and keeps his distance.
Braddock gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Braddock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Braddock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Braddock tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Braddock slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Braddock throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has Braddock up against the cage in a clinch.
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Braddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braddock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Braddock closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Braddock pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Braddock shows good takedown defense.
Braddock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Victor Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braddock.
Braddock shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braddock swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braddock.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braddock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt is staying tight to Braddock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Braddock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braddock keeps working.
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Braddock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Victor Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rex Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 3150 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Max Killjoy (ranked 429 p4p, 411 weight class). Jay Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Killjoy'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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy lands with a right hand.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killjoy is trying to break free.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Killjoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Killjoy enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Killjoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Killjoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva pushes Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Killjoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva pulls Killjoy into guard.
Silva controlling Killjoy's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killjoy.
Silva trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy throwing strikes but missing.
Killjoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killjoy trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killjoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Killjoy.
Killjoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killjoy somewhat.
Killjoy with a poor takedown
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to pull guard but Killjoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Killjoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killjoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killjoy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Killjoy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Swagger (ranked 3175 p4p, 3117 weight class) and Lenny Bruce (ranked 410 p4p, 403 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rod Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Swagger ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruce is looking for the big counter here.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swagger moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Bruce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swagger tries to avoid it but Bruce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swagger to the ground. Swagger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swagger shoots in and gets a takedown into Bruce's 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.
Bruce is pulling down on Swagger's head to control his posture.
Bruce throws his legs up looking for a submission but Swagger uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bruce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is holding Swagger down, trying to stall.
Bruce is trying to control Swagger's posture but Swagger avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swagger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bruce's legs.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Swagger drags him back down.
Bruce is trying to get back to half guard.
Bruce pushes Swagger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Swagger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Bruce shoots in.
Swagger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruce's waist but Bruce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swagger off to one side.
Bruce tries to counter with a clinch but Swagger shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swagger wants to control but Bruce postures up.
Bruce lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bruce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bruce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swagger sprawls well initially but Bruce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swagger trying to control here.
Swagger missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bruce is working away from the top position though.
Swagger tries to kick Bruce off but Bruce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swagger manages to get to full guard.
Swagger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce successfully pulls guard.
Bruce is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bruce looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruce, not yet.
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 Rod Swagger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swagger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruce.
Swagger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce clinches up with Swagger and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce is trying to force a seperation but Swagger has the dominant position.
Bruce lands with a right to the head.
Swagger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bruce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swagger pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bruce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bruce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swagger 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.
Bruce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bruce tries to free his leg and advance position but Swagger is retaining full guard.
Bruce stands up and waves to Swagger to follow him.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce tries to clinch there but Swagger circles away.
Bruce tries to keep at a distance but Swagger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rod Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Bruce.
Bruce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swagger is defending well.
Swagger manages to pull guard.
Swagger has his hands on Bruce's head, controlling the position.
Swagger continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swagger gets a clinch.
Bruce fails to pull guard.
Swagger avoiding damage as Bruce throws knees to the body.
Swagger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruce is defending well.
Bruce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swagger fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rod Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swagger's half guard.
Bruce is controlling the pace.
Bruce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swagger defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rod Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swagger keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Bruce will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Swagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruce. Bruce gets slowly back to his feet.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruce scores with a takedown into Swagger's guard.
Bruce throws a strike but Swagger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swagger is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swagger is one step ahead there.
Swagger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swagger gets to his feet. Bruce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swagger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swagger sneaks back into half guard.
Swagger wants to control but Bruce is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger has hold of Bruce's hands but Bruce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruce looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Swagger wants to control but Bruce is keeping busy.
Bruce stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger thumps Bruce with a low kick.
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Bruce gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swagger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is staying active underneath Bruce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.
Bruce is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce is keen to just control but Swagger is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruce 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lenny Bruce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chop Douglas (ranked 2542 p4p, 3216 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 292 p4p, 367 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 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, Chop Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douglas is defended easily by Romero.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Douglas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Douglas lands in his opponent's guard.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romero stays in close to Douglas's body and controls the position.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Douglas looking to control but Romero passes into half guard.
Douglas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas gets full guard.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Douglas controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Douglas working a defensive guard but Romero manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero controls the position.
Douglas wants to control but Romero postures up.
Douglas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Romero asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Douglas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Romero manages to move to mount!
Romero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Douglas is on top in guard.
Romero is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Douglas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Romero's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Douglas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romero tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Douglas backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Romero manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Douglas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chop Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Douglas shoots in for a double leg but Romero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Douglas moves to clinch but Romero breaks away
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Douglas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Romero trying to control the position but Douglas is working away.
Douglas pushes Romero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Romero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romero taking a break here but Douglas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Douglas looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero is trying to control. Douglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Douglas looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
Romero stays in close to Douglas's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglas as he avoids it easily.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Douglas shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Douglas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Douglas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douglas wants it to stay on the feet.
Douglas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Douglas off to one side.
Douglas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero has Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Douglas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Douglas did well to prevent Romero getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Douglas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romero to the ground. Douglas is now in Romero's guard.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Romero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
Romero is fighting to break Douglas's control of his arms but Douglas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas looking for a triangle here. Romero is fighting it but it looks tight! Douglas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Romero is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chop Douglas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 1997 p4p, 2048 weight class) and Steve Burns (ranked 239 p4p, 245 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Burns!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a front kick that sends Frost stumbling back into the cage.
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost pushes Burns off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burns rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Frost dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Burns has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Frost has passed into side control.
Burns can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Frost misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frost has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Frost has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burns is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Frost yanks on the arm and Burns is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Evans (ranked 2079 p4p, 2989 weight class) and Peter Wynn (ranked 286 p4p, 410 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 Peter Wynn 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Wynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wynn stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
Wynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans is looking to stand up but Wynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Wynn wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Wynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wynn 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Wynn is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wynn is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Wynn get back to his feet.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wynn is defended easily by Evans.
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Wynn is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Wynn's guard.
Evans stands up over Wynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wynn's guard.
Wynn is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn manages to get to full guard.
Evans 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.
Wynn keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Wynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Thomas Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wynn moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Wynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans manages to pull guard.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wynn passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control but Wynn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans pushes Wynn off and gets back to his feet.
Wynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wynn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Evans keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wynn jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Wynn is retaining full guard.
Wynn controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Evans winds up and cracks Wynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wynn wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Wynn tries to control Evans's body but Evans pushes him off. Wynn squirms to his side and now Evans has his back!
Evans is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wynn has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Evans has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wynn taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Evans doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Evans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Spade (ranked 2153 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Jake Silva (ranked 296 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spade darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spade leaning against his opponent.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spade avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Spade manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pushes down on Spade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into full mount! Spade won't be happy about that!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva avoids the attempt from Spade to control.
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Spade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva pushes Spade off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Spade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Spade goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spade pulls guard successfully.
Silva stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva won't allow Spade to get back to his feet.
Silva postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spade clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spade pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spade smiles and moves away.
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spade is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva rushes Spade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spade jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spade 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.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand but Spade is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Spade is working away.
Jake Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva working away.
Spade is looking for a sweep.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spade slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva with shots to the head and body - Spade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva has Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva has Spade pressed against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Spade checks it.
Silva drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Spade to the mat.
Spade trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Spade controlling him for the moment.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spade stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spade!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spade is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Spade was thinking about the submission.
Silva is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spade controls the pace.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Spade defends easily.
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.
Spade controlling from the top position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Jackson (ranked 2024 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Yonny Hershey (ranked 285 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonny Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hershey.
Hershey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hershey's guard.
Hershey pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hershey.
Hershey tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hershey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hershey drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Jackson is trying to keep Hershey in close.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hershey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hershey throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hershey's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey controlling the position.
Hershey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Hershey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hershey keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson looking to improve position, pressing down on Hershey's thigh with his hand. Hershey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jackson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jackson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hershey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yonny Hershey!
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