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HERO:7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Black (ranked 6050 p4p, 5053 weight class) and Jai White (ranked 706 p4p, 631 weight class). Jai White 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 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, Joe Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jai White!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Joe Black has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Black.
Black rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Jai White has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Black.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White wants to break free but Black has control.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
Black effectively controlling the action here.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Black can't get the takedown.
Black turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Black manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Black's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Black working away.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black clinches with his opponent.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Black's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Black stands up from White's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Black throws a sloppy head kick
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Black lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by White.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black wants a takedown.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White fails to pull guard.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White wants to stall.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
White being controlled here momentarily.
White prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
Black is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black has a closed guard, preventing White from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Black wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Black follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black pulls guard effortlessly.
Joe Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black tries to strike from the bottom.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Black managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Black has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
Black is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Black misses.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White is looking to clinch.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
White rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Black attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White with a poor takedown
and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Black. 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.
Black is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
White has managed to clinch.
White lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. White manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
White letting Black take a breather here.
Black gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
White postures up.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White being controlled here momentarily.
Black 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 four minutes gone in the round.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
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 Joe Black.
Well Black 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gamble (ranked 4291 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Ben Frank (ranked 571 p4p, 619 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 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, Trevor Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Frank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gamble works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frank manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frank tightens his grip and picks Gamble up, before dumping him to the ground. Gamble manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank won't allow Gamble to sweep him here.
Gamble isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frank stacks Gamble 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 Frank!
Frank trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble struggling a bit here.
Gamble sneaks back into half guard.
Gamble is trying to stand up here but Frank is controlling him well.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamble defending well though.
Frank tries to stand and escape but Gamble is controlling the position.
Gamble is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gamble trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble kicks Frank off and gets to his feet.
Gamble takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank slows down the pace here.
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 Gamble walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamble sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Frank.
Gamble clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamble gets underhooks to prevent Frank's takedown attempt.
Frank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gamble smiles and moves away.
Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frank looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gamble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamble manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frank is trying to drag Gamble to the mat but Gamble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gamble manages to break the clinch.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamble connects with a solid leg kick.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gamble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamble somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Gamble pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to pull guard but Gamble won't allow it.
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank 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.
Frank controls Gamble momentarily but Gamble frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gamble advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gamble stands up.
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gamble passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gamble throws some wild stikes that Frank manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble working Frank over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gamble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gamble misses with a head shot.
Gamble controlling from the full mount.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
Frank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gamble controlling from mount.
Gamble looking to ground and pound but Frank is blocking nicely.
Gamble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frank is looking to escape.
Gamble takes Frank's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gamble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank.
Gamble attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Gamble takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamble thows a leg kick but Frank checks it
and Frank moves into the clinch.
Gamble fails to pull guard.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamble breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamble.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Frank.
Gamble stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frank enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frank manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamble passes into half guard.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamble.
Frank wants to improve his position but Gamble is controlling well.
Gamble trying to control the pace.
Trevor Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamble decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamble moves into the clinch.
Frank wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamble won't allow it.
Gamble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank is defending well for now.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Gamble has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Gamble saw that one coming.
Gamble tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.
Gamble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses.
Trevor Gamble is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank to the ground. Gamble is now in Frank's guard.
Gamble won't allow Frank to get back to his feet.
Gamble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gamble looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frank, up you get!
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamble sprawls well. Gamble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gamble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Gamble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Love (ranked 4750 p4p, 4925 weight class) and Vince Gomer (ranked 503 p4p, 509 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Gomer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Love's guard.
Gomer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Love pulls Gomer in close to prevent any damage.
Gomer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer pushes down on Love's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomer wants to pass the guard but Love is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love controlling the position well.
Gomer wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position.
Gomer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Love is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomer trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
Gomer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Love can't escape the position.
Gomer content just to control the position here.
Love stops Gomer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomer punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer unloading with bombs!
Gomer looking to control but Love is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Gomer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomer controlling his opponent.
Love tries to hold on but Gomer pushes him away.
Gomer with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Love haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Love wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomer controlling the position easily from mount.
Love is in a horrible position here. Gomer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Love tries to lock up and control but Gomer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Gomer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Love feints and then cracks Gomer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomer down.
Love shoots in for a takedown but Gomer shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomer is defended easily by Love.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Love napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Love tries to escape but Gomer is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is not content to let Gomer control the position.
Love is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomer controlling from side mount.
Love managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gomer.
Gomer cracks Love with a big right hand but Love just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Love is looking for a sweep.
Love is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Love there.
Love content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomer strikes from the bottom but Love passes into mount!
Gomer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomer regains half guard.
Gomer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer has hold of Love's hands but Love slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Love is working away from the top position though.
Gomer is trying to control but Love passes into side control!
Gomer manages to get back to half guard.
Gomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Love connects with a nice short shot to Gomer's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love stalling.
Love is trying to work for a kimura but Gomer is defending well.
Love is trying to control. Gomer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Love will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Love wants to pass the guard but Gomer is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Love 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Love dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gomer looking to score a takedown here. Love is defending well but Gomer drives through and ends up in Love's guard.
Love throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Love swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer won't allow Love to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomer distracts Love with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomer trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
Love trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gomer closes the distance and clinches.
Love manages to break the clinch.
Gomer misses with the combination.
Gomer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomer or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad.
Gomer throws a head kick that misses.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Love jumps guard and drags Gomer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Love keeping full guard, as Gomer tries to pass.
Gomer trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
Love has his feet on Gomer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer moves into the clinch.
Love breaks the clinch.
Gomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Love's head.
Gomer stands and throws Love's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomer trying to control the position but Love is working away.
The strikes coming from Gomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Love looking for submissions off his back.
Love wants to control but Gomer is keeping busy.
Gomer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Love knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Gomer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Gomer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dunn (ranked 4327 p4p, 4392 weight class) and Bugs Tallis (ranked 472 p4p, 479 weight class). Bugs Tallis 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 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, Matthew Dunn!
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, Bugs Tallis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tallis tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tallis to the ground. Tallis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tallis closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but Tallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tallis tries for a takedown but Dunn manages to get underhooks.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but Tallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tallis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tallis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but Tallis has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallis has picked Dunn up - he's going for a ride! Tallis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tallis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Tallis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis get's back to his feet.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and Tallis moves out of range easily.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tallis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tallis wants it to stay on the feet.
Tallis dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tallis looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Tallis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunn as he jumps to the side.
Dunn goes for a double leg but Tallis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tallis continues to drive forward.
Dunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tallis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a knee strike.
Dunn avoiding damage as Tallis throws knees to the body.
Dunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tallis's efforts to push away.
Tallis is trying to pull guard but Dunn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallis.
Dunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tallis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Tallis. Tallis maintains the clinch.
Tallis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tallis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallis scores with a head kick.
Tallis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn wants to control but Tallis is keeping busy.
Dunn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to roll over but Tallis keeps him under control.
Tallis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunn manages to get to full guard.
Dunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tallis's guard.
Tallis controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tallis working for a triangle but Dunn defends it easily.
Tallis keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugs Tallis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunn lands a head kick!
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tallis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tallis goes for a double leg but Dunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunn continues to drive forward.
Tallis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tallis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Dunn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Tallis pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tallis. No joy for Dunn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn tries to clinch but Tallis moves out of range.
Tallis unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tallis darts in and clinches Dunn up against the cage.
Tallis tries to pull guard but Dunn won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis stalls.
Dunn is working for takedown but Tallis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tallis as he jumps to the side.
Dunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunn wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn darts in looking for a takedown but Tallis gets double underhooks and turns Dunn into the cage.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Tallis manages to get underhooks.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tallis throws an elbow but misses.
Tallis stops a takedown attempt from Dunn.
Tallis breaks the clinch.
Tallis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn shoots in and drives through. Tallis sprawls well.
Dunn tries to clinch but Tallis moves out of range.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallis moves out of range as Dunn throws a body kick.
Tallis is looking for the big counter here.
Tallis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunn.
Tallis clinches.
Dunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunn tries to throw a body punch but Tallis avoids it by throwing Dunn back against the cage.
Tallis looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Dunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunn looking for a takedown.
Tallis can't get the takedown.
Dunn misses with a punch to the body.
Tallis is working for takedown but Dunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tallis goes for a takedown attempt but Dunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dunn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tallis!
Bugs Tallis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tallis blocks a head kick by Dunn.
Tallis clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallis is trying to trip Dunn. He has hold of a leg but Dunn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tallis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tallis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugs Tallis 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!
Dunn wants to clinch up but Tallis keeps it at a distance.
Dunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tallis backs up against the cage.
Tallis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn tries to counter with a takedown but Tallis is quick to defend against it.
Dunn throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn backing away here, and Tallis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Tallis.
Dunn throws a head kick but Tallis moves out of range.
Tallis tries to counter with a clinch but Dunn shakes him off and moves away.
Tallis is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Tallis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallis is fending him off so far but Dunn persists. Nope, Tallis circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tallis's waist but Tallis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tallis misses with a takedown attempt - Dunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tallis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunn gets caught napping as Tallis dives in and scores a takedown. Dunn manages to retain guard.
Tallis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tallis 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.
Dunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tallis defends it easily.
Tallis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tallis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tallis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dunn working a defensive guard but Tallis passes into half guard.
Dunn trying to hold on to Tallis's head to control him but Tallis postures up.
Tallis moves into full mount! Dunn won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn is trying desperately to improve position.
Tallis has hold of Dunn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dunn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tallis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunn wants to control but Tallis is having none of it.
Bugs Tallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tallis content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallis has hold of Dunn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dunn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matthew Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugs Tallis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tallis wants to finish this one by submission but Dunn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tallis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bugs Tallis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugs Tallis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Stevens (ranked 4915 p4p, 4919 weight class) and Christopher Robinson (ranked 586 p4p, 587 weight class). Derrick Stevens 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Stevens ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robinson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robinson has Stevens pressed against the cage, preventing Stevens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robinson jumps guard and drags Stevens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Robinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevens trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevens is struggling to control the position.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Stevens gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevens dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch up
and Stevens counters with a head kick that drops Robinson to the mat! Robinson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Robinson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Robinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stevens lands a front kick.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Stevens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson tries to clinch
and Stevens counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Robinson badly! He tries to strike back but Stevens puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Robinson out cold! Oh man, Robinson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Stevens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Freeman (ranked 4328 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Kurt Amos (ranked 557 p4p, 555 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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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, Justin Freeman!
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, Kurt Amos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into Amos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Amos keeps moving.
Freeman passes Amos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amos won't allow Freeman to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Amos defends the submission attempt.
Amos is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amos avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Amos wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amos 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 is trying to control. Amos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amos is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Amos is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
Freeman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Freeman manages to pass to mount!
Freeman prevents Amos from getting the reversal.
Freeman 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.
Freeman unloads with some shots from mount but Amos bucks and avoids them well.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amos reaches up to try and control the position but Freeman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Amos rolls and tries to escape and now Freeman has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amos is trying to defend against the choke here but Freeman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Freeman Tightens the hold and Amos taps out furiously! Freeman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Freeman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Bateman (ranked 3929 p4p, 4173 weight class) and Nathan Perez (ranked 506 p4p, 535 weight class). Nathan Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Bateman!
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, Nathan Perez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez instigates a clinch.
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bateman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez slowing the pace effectively.
Bateman breaks from the clinch.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez feints and as Bateman raises his hands in defense, Perez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perez won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perez is looking to advance position but Bateman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Perez tries to control the position but Bateman now has his back.
Perez wants to control his opponent's hands but Bateman gets his hands free.
Bateman keeps control of the position as Perez tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bateman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Perez is trying to defend against the choke here but Bateman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bateman Tightens the hold and Perez taps out furiously! Bateman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Bateman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger David (ranked 3728 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Max Killjoy (ranked 527 p4p, 535 weight class). Max Killjoy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy misses with a takedown
and David counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
David sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killjoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy wants to improve his position but instead David has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is figuring out what he wants to do next.
David slips a nice elbow through Killjoy's hands, connecting with Killjoy's forehead.
David moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Killjoy.
Killjoy parries the strikes from David easily there. David is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killjoy to escape.
David content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is working Killjoy over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy struggling a bit here.
David is looking to take a break and control but Killjoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from David's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
David cracks Killjoy with a big right hand but Killjoy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
David stands up.
David closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
David was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
David misses with a kick to the body
and Killjoy counters with a left and a right that stings David.
David throws a nice looking combination but Killjoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killjoy misses with a kick to the body.
Killjoy jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from David as Killjoy shoots in.
Killjoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David is fending him off so far but Killjoy persists. Nope, David circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Killjoy.
Killjoy fails with the takedown
and Killjoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Max Killjoy has been cut.
David moves into range and clinches up with Killjoy.
David jumps guard but Killjoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killjoy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy 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.
David 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.
Killjoy is trying to keep David in close.
Killjoy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but David swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killjoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy moves into the clinch.
Killjoy tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
Killjoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. David smiles and moves away.
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killjoy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David moves in looking to clinch but Killjoy pushes him off.
David avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Killjoy moves out of range easily.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killjoy defends it nicely.
David with a poor takedown
and Killjoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killjoy throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
Killjoy throws a leg kick that misses.
David tries to clinch there but Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David is looking to counter the offense by Killjoy and move into the clinch.
Killjoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but David is out of range and Killjoy settles back down.
Killjoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has David pinned against the cage. David gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roger David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy misses with a takedown attempt - David sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David shoots in and drives through. Killjoy sprawls well.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Killjoy moves out of range easily.
Killjoy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but David blocks it well.
Killjoy is trying hard to land a takedown here. David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David moves into range and clinches up with Killjoy.
David avoiding damage as Killjoy throws knees to the body.
Killjoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but David gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killjoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Killjoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Killjoy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Roger David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David trying to hold on to Killjoy's head to control him but Killjoy postures up.
David manages to get to full guard.
Killjoy is looking to stand up but David won't let him.
Killjoy throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killjoy's guard. Nice move by David!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David passes easily into side control. Nice work.
David decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killjoy.
David moves into the clinch successfully.
David manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David trying to keep a closed guard but Killjoy is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Roger David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killjoy's waist but Killjoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
Killjoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David shoots in but Killjoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killjoy misses with a low kick.
Killjoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killjoy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David walks into a straight right hand from Killjoy.
It looks like Roger David has been cut.
Killjoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Killjoy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
As Killjoy looks to move away, David throws a big counter combo but Killjoy just gets out of the way.
David blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
David tries to clinch up but Killjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
Killjoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David drops back looking for a leg! Killjoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killjoy manages to kick David off! David jumps back into Killjoy's guard.
David seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is working Killjoy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killjoy has an active guard here but David has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
David seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
David is nestled in close to Killjoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
David passes into side control, despite Killjoy's attempt to control the position.
David lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
David moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by David.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David cracks Killjoy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for David, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger David!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Swagger (ranked 3989 p4p, 3727 weight class) and Chuck Forrest (ranked 509 p4p, 475 weight class). Chuck Forrest will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Forrest!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swagger sprawls well. Swagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forrest gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest shoots in for a double leg but Swagger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forrest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swagger, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger effectively controlling the action here.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Forrest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swagger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Forrest regains guard.
Forrest trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
Forrest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swagger has passed into side control.
Forrest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swagger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swagger is looking to advance position but Forrest won't allow it.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Forrest wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forrest tries to kick Swagger off but Swagger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forrest is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forrest is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forrest looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swagger is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swagger looking to score a takedown here. Forrest is defending well but Swagger drives through and ends up in Forrest's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger preventing the sweep.
Forrest keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest pushes Swagger off but Swagger dives into side control.
Forrest is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Forrest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger controlling from side mount.
Swagger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swagger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swagger taking a breather here.
Forrest tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger looking to finish Forrest with some ground and pound. This is bad for Forrest!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Swagger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Forrest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forrest throws a fast counter high kick but Swagger manages to duck under it in time.
Forrest has managed to clinch.
Swagger tries to pull guard but Forrest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Forrest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forrest is trying to push Swagger away but Swagger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swagger pulls guard successfully.
Swagger looking to control.
Swagger is controlling Forrest's posture.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Swagger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forrest defends it easily.
Swagger is working an open guard so Forrest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swagger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forrest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swagger manages to avoid it.
Swagger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forrest will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swagger or perhaps it was just good defense by Forrest, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forrest is defended easily by Swagger.
Forrest wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance.
Forrest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swagger stuffs the takedown.
Forrest dives in and grabs Swagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swagger pushes down on Forrest's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrest sprawls well. Forrest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest lands a jab to Swagger's midsection.
Swagger shoots in and bounces Forrest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swagger won't allow Forrest to sweep him here.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Swagger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Swagger prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet.
Forrest looking for a guillotine here but Swagger defends easily.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forrest can do to turn this around?
Swagger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Forrest gets a clinch.
Swagger jumps guard but Forrest stands there with Swagger around his waist. Swagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forrest wants a takedown.
Swagger has Forrest pressed against the cage, preventing Forrest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forrest stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest breaks from the clinch.
Forrest throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forrest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Forrest.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Swagger, which made it look bad.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Swagger misses
and Forrest counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Rod Swagger has been cut.
Forrest lands a jab to Swagger's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swagger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger takes a swing at Forrest's ribcage but misses.
Swagger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forrest lands a high kick!
Chuck Forrest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swagger avoids it really well and circles away.
Forrest rushes Swagger and presses him up against the cage.
Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rod Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forrest doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
Forrest fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Forrest tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Swagger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Forrest lands with a straight right. Swagger didn't see that one coming.
Forrest has a takedown stuffed.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forrest tries to clinch but Swagger moves away
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger is standing up over Forrest. Forrest looks to escape but Swagger dives into side control.
Swagger is putting a hurting on Forrest here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Forrest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Forrest takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swagger in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Swagger.
Swagger advances nicely into full mount.
Swagger controlling from the full mount.
Swagger wants to control the pace but Forrest is squirming around nicely.
Forrest is desperately trying to improve his position but Swagger has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Forrest.
I think Forrest 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Forrest!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Gregory (ranked 3276 p4p, 4063 weight class) and Victor Braddock (ranked 374 p4p, 444 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 5 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, Reece Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Braddock but Braddock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braddock is looking for the big counter here.
Gregory slips a jab from Braddock.
Braddock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braddock blocks a head kick by Gregory.
Braddock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Braddock persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Braddock defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braddock.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Braddock rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Gregory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Braddock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregory just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braddock wants a takedown.
Braddock has Gregory pushed against the cage.
Gregory is trying to break the clinch but Braddock has him pressed against the cage.
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock clinches with his opponent.
Gregory pulls Braddock into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braddock content to stall in guard here.
Gregory controls Braddock momentarily but Braddock frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock content to stall in guard here.
Gregory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking to control.
Braddock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregory is keeping the position for now.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory throws a body shot but no joy.
Braddock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Braddock persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Braddock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregory tries to bench press Braddock off him but Braddock keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Braddock's best efforts.
Braddock trying to control from half guard but Gregory is working away.
Gregory tries to roll over but Braddock keeps him under control.
Braddock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregory's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock is thwarting Gregory's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Braddock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braddock throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Braddock tries for a takedown but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braddock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregory checks it well.
Braddock has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Braddock sprawls well.
Reece Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braddock misses with a body kick.
Gregory darts in and clinches Braddock up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braddock darts in and clinches Gregory up against the cage.
Braddock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Gregory displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braddock up against the cage.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregory.
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregory is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Braddock.
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Gregory misses with a knee strike.
Braddock can't break the clinch.
Gregory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braddock is trying to push Gregory away but Gregory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Gregory on that attempt.
Gregory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braddock stuffs the takedown.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Braddock circles away easily
and Braddock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Braddock fails to pull guard.
Gregory has Braddock pressed against the cage.
Braddock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory is pressed up against the cage. Braddock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gregory down to the mat. Gregory avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Braddock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregory pinned against the cage. Gregory gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregory sprawls well. He's pushed Braddock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gregory sets himself, and Braddock steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregory avoids it this time.
Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Braddock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.
Braddock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gregory's legs.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braddock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Braddock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Braddock is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory tries to improve position but can't.
Gregory wants to control but Braddock postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy.
Gregory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Braddock's best efforts.
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 Reece Gregory will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gregory shoots and misses
and Braddock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Braddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory clinches.
Braddock pulls guard successfully.
Braddock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gregory is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Braddock keeps moving.
Braddock is working an open guard so Gregory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Braddock moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.
Gregory decides to pull guard.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass.
Braddock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregory, up you get!
Gregory doesn't manage to clinch there - Braddock circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side.
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, Braddock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.
Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregory as he jumps to the side.
Gregory throws a combination. Braddock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gregory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Braddock kicks Gregory off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Braddock is controlling Gregory's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Braddock is trying to control but can't.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Braddock dodges it nicely.
Braddock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Braddock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Braddock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Braddock gets caught flat footed, as Gregory shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gregory decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock misses with a body kick.
Gregory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braddock.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Braddock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Victor Braddock just about did enough to take it.
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.
Braddock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregory sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braddock somewhat.
Braddock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Braddock!
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is dominant here and he's now got Braddock's back!
Braddock trying to control the action but Gregory just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braddock is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gregory's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gregory is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Braddock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braddock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gregory's guard. Nice work there by Braddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory wants to stand but Braddock is controlling the position.
Braddock wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Gregory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory pulls Braddock in close to prevent any damage.
Braddock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but Braddock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braddock slows down the pace here.
Braddock tries to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling the position.
Gregory is pushing Braddock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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.
Gregory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregory changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braddock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gregory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregory works to advance to full mount. Braddock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Braddock to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Gregory had his way with Victor Braddock in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gregory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braddock.
Braddock tries for a takedown but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Braddock looks to move away, Gregory throws a big counter combo but Braddock just gets out of the way.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Braddock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braddock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregory in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory leaves Braddock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gregory clinches with his opponent.
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory advances position into side control!
Gregory trying to control the action but Braddock is working from the bottom.
Gregory creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Braddock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
Gregory tries to advance to mount but Braddock denies him.
Braddock is not content to let Gregory control the position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Braddock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braddock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braddock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reece Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory 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.
Gregory postures up and lands a big shot to Braddock's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory is working Braddock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gregory works over Braddock with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braddock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Braddock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braddock throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Braddock manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Gregory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregory 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Braddock!
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