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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brooks (ranked 3376 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Reece Gregory (ranked 398 p4p, 395 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brooks!
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, Reece Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gregory controls the position.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control.
Gregory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brooks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gregory but great work by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Gregory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks jumps guard but Gregory turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory stalling.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory misses with a low kick.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregory after a bit of a struggle.
Gregory jumps guard and drags Brooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Brooks passes Gregory's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregory trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Brooks'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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted?
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Brooks content to control rather than advance.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Gregory dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gregory shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gregory darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Gregory into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Gregory.
Gregory moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gregory clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gregory has clasped his hands together around Brooks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brooks bucks up and tries to throw Gregory off but instead Gregory has got his back!
Brooks 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 just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks has one foot on Gregory's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.
Brooks clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
Gregory gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brooks escapes and throws Gregory's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brooks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Gregory sprawls well.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Gregory checks it.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregory drops back down to his feet.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Gregory has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brooks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gregory not allowing Brooks to control his hands.
Gregory is hanging on to Brooks's back as he tries to escape.
Gregory avoiding Brooks 's attempts to control his hands.
Gregory struggling to land strikes to the head as Brooks covers up.
Gregory is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brooks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brooks for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brooks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Brooks right now.
Gregory is not going to allow Brooks to sit and survive in this position.
Brooks tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but not successfully.
Brooks trying to get back to his feet but Gregory is in full control for now.
Gregory trying to control.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks breaks Gregory's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and waves to Gregory to follow him.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Brooks fights it but they end up in guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has control of Gregory's left arm, preventing Gregory from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reece Gregory.
I think Gregory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reece Gregory!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Forrest (ranked 2697 p4p, 3200 weight class) and Justin Freeman (ranked 362 p4p, 427 weight class). Justin Freeman 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Forrest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Forrest finds it's target.
Freeman pushes Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Forrest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Forrest circles away and keeps his distance.
Forrest closes the distance and clinches.
Forrest manages to break the clinch.
Forrest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forrest tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freeman has Forrest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forrest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freeman has hold of one of Forrest's legs. Forrest is fighting the takedown attempt but Freeman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Forrest being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Forrest keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Forrest keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forrest tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forrest to the ground. Forrest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Forrest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Forrest tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freeman is not content to let Forrest control the position.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it.
Freeman manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freeman is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Forrest seems content to control.
Forrest tries to stand and escape but Freeman actually recovers to full guard.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Freeman is controlling Forrest's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Forrest dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forrest.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forrest is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but Forrest blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest pulls guard.
Forrest keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Forrest is working an open guard so Freeman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forrest pinned against the cage. Forrest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Freeman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Forrest is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Freeman yanks on the arm and Forrest is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Freeman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gamble (ranked 3262 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Ronny Smith (ranked 466 p4p, 467 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 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamble is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Gamble circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Gamble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Gamble tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gamble is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Gamble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Gamble's back. He's all about the action.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gamble prevents Smith from improving his position.
Gamble wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Gamble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gamble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamble wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamble decides to return to a standing position.
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Gamble is now in Smith's guard.
Gamble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Gamble from improving his position.
Gamble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Gamble does no damage.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gamble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Gamble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gamble walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Gamble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gamble breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamble's waist but Gamble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGamble.
Gamble moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Gamble letting Smith take a breather here.
Gamble keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamble scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gamble dives into side control.
Gamble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Gamble working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Gamble unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith tries to hold on but Gamble postures up.
Gamble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount.
Gamble working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Trevor Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gamble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Gamble controlling his opponent.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
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.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gamble goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gamble keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamble is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Gamble drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has Gamble pressed against the cage.
Smith 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 fails to pull guard.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gamble. 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.
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamble, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamble is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Gamble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gamble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks Gamble off and gets to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamble forces his way into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamble pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gamble keeps him under control.
Gamble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard.
Gamble controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith gets full guard.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gamble avoids them all with ease.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Trevor Gamble.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger David (ranked 2786 p4p, 3782 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 400 p4p, 538 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Roger David has been cut.
Black shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
David manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Black on his heels. He'll look to pass Black's guard now, I'm sure.
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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control David haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black is pulling down on David's head. It's preventing any offense from David, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but David circles away.
David changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
David slows the pace down.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked David off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to break free.
Black trying to control.
My spies in GinĂ¡sio Guerreiro inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Black connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for David to escape the position.
Black controlling well, preventing David from escaping the position.
David is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Black biding his time, controlling David.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black avoiding David 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as David covers up.
Black is trying to stick to David's back but David is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by David.
Black looking to control.
David scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a big elbow that misses.
David looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Roger David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger David's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by David, which made it look bad.
Black scores with a takedown into David's guard.
Black trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Black won't allow David to sweep him here.
David is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Black instigates a clinch.
Black slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Black.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
David can't get the takedown.
David is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
David working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables David to keep the fight standing.
David tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
David manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Black preventing the sweep.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
David controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to pass the guard.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
David keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black jumps guard but David turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roger David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Black.
Black is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but David has him pressed against the cage.
Black has dropped down and is working for a takedown. David is trying to keep an underhook but Black manages to get the takedown into half guard.
David is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
Well, if Black is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roger David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger David's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
David rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
David jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. David gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with David, looking for a takedown. Black pushes David against the cage but David circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. David is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
David trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is trying is best to control the position here.
David regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Black.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
David throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
David lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.
David stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
David shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into David's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David moves into the clinch.
David is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Black leaning his opponent against the cage.
Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. David can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. David looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
David looking for a triangle here. Black is fighting it but it looks tight! David pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Black is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger David!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Evans (ranked 1901 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Warren Spade (ranked 284 p4p, 326 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Spade!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spade's half guard.
Spade has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spade throws a lazy head kick
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spade, up you get!
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has Spade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spade regains guard immediately.
Spade pushes Evans off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
Evans wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans dives in and scores a takedown into Spade's guard.
Spade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Evans darts in and clinches Spade up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spade regains guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Spade trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans 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.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spade.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spade wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spade to the mat! Spade manages to get full guard.
Spade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spade manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spade has hold of one of Evans's legs. Evans is fighting the takedown attempt but Spade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans stands and steps away. Spade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Spade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Evans tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Spade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Spade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Evans working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Thomas Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Evans scores with a one two! Spade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spade gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Spade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spade is controlling him.
Evans trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Spade distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans 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.
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spade throws a sloppy strike and Evans has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Spade is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Jackson (ranked 2012 p4p, 2844 weight class) and Aaron Sparrow (ranked 291 p4p, 382 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Sparrow tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Sparrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson pushes Sparrow off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sparrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Sparrow uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparrow prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Sparrow unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson tries to hold on but Sparrow pushes him away.
Sparrow looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Sparrow tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Sparrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Sparrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparrow controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.
Sparrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Sparrow breaks the grip.
Sparrow tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparrow's arms.
Sparrow trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sparrow clinches up against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrow is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparrow clinches.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Sparrow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Sparrow's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparrow is on top in guard.
Sparrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sparrow scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparrow postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his feet on Sparrow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sparrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparrow is in Jackson's guard.
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!
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparrow postures up.
Sparrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Sparrow any problems.
Sparrow is stalling in the full guard.
Sparrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sparrow avoids it well.
Sparrow feints the counter takedown.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparrow tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparrow to the ground. Sparrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparrow.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparrow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparrow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson has Sparrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparrow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sparrow has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
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 Freddy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Sparrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Sparrow does no damage.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparrow.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sparrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparrow somewhat.
Freddy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Sparrow gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sparrow drops back down to his feet.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson clinches.
Sparrow gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparrow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparrow 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.
Jackson trying to control but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Sparrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pushing down on Sparrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparrow is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to stand but Sparrow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sparrow is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparrow sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Sparrow is controlling the position.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Sparrow won't allow it.
Sparrow tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sparrow is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparrow is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparrow avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Sparrow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sparrow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sparrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson is pushing Sparrow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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 Freddy Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Burns (ranked 1732 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Chop Douglas (ranked 217 p4p, 331 weight class). Steve Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chop Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries for a takedown but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Douglas responds with a good body kick, but Burns manages to step out the way in time.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns has Douglas pressed against the cage, preventing Douglas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Douglas is trying to escape back to his feet but Burns uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas stops Burns from passing to mount.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom here.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Douglas has one of Burns's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Burns tries for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas seems a little lost for a moment, as Burns dominates the positioning.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Douglas some visible discomfort.
Douglas is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Douglas some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.
Douglas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Douglas wants to control but Burns postures up.
Douglas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Douglas tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Douglas missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Douglas stuffs the takedown.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Douglas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burns wants to control but Douglas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Douglas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Douglas wants to take a breather but Burns manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Douglas.
Douglas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burns controlling Douglas's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas preventing the sweep.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Douglas 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Douglas both land. Nice combination.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns drives through and clinches with Douglas against the cage.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.
Douglas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Douglas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burns gets caught napping as Douglas dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chop Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Douglas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas shoots in and bounces Burns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burns striking from the bottom here.
Burns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to hit a sweep here but Douglas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burns there!
Douglas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burns's face.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Douglas's attempts to control the action.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in GinĂ¡sio Guerreiro inform me that Douglas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
Douglas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chop Douglas.
I think Douglas 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 1382 p4p, 2403 weight class) and Rex Hunt (ranked 179 p4p, 296 weight class). Rex Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost avoids the head kick by Hunt.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost stuffs the takedown.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Frost drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Frost pulls Hunt into guard.
Hunt won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Frost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frost prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Frost successfully pulls guard.
Hunt trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frost is controlling Hunt's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Frost is dominant here and he's now got Hunt's back!
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frost thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frost trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape.
Frost is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hunt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Frost off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonny Hershey (ranked 1156 p4p, 1900 weight class) and Lenny Bruce (ranked 182 p4p, 273 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonny Hershey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershey instigates a clinch.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce darts in and clinches Hershey up against the cage.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bruce gets control of Hershey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bruce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hershey tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruce is retaining full guard.
Hershey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hershey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hershey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hershey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey stands and throws Bruce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hershey'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.
Hershey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bruce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hershey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hershey trying to control but Bruce is having none of it.
Bruce is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to hold on but Hershey pushes him away.
Bruce tries to reverse the position but Hershey maintains control.
Bruce is trying to reverse the position but instead Hershey has taken his back - oops!
Even with his hooks in, Hershey manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bruce is trying to break free.
Hershey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hershey is hanging on to Bruce's back as he tries to escape.
Bruce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hershey. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bruce is trying to control the position but Hershey manages to sink in the RNC - Bruce is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yonny Hershey!
Yonny Hershey retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 1883 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Jake Silva (ranked 282 p4p, 260 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay Silva stuffs the takedown.
Jay Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jay Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jake Silva.
Jay Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jake Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jay Silva working away.
Jake Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jay Silva's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jake Silva is staying active underneath Jay Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jay Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jay Silva stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Silva manages to get to full guard.
Jake Silva trying to control the position.
Jay Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jake Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jay Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jake Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jake Silva 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jake Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jay Silva moves into the clinch.
Jake Silva misses with some punches.
Jake Silva has Jay Silva pressed against the cage.
Jake Silva jumps into guard, dragging Jay Silva to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Silva is pushing down on Jake Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jake Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Jay Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
Jay Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jay Silva thows a huge punch but Jake Silva dodges it nicely.
Jay Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jake Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay Silva is working away from the top position though.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva is not content to let Jay Silva control the position.
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jake Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Jake Silva won't allow Jay Silva to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jake Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jake Silva.
Jay Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jake Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jake Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jay Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jake Silva is in Jay Silva's guard.
Jay Silva has his feet on Jake Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay Silva.
Jake Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jake Silva.
Jay Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay Silva as he jumps to the side.
Jake Silva throws a push kick but Jay Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Jake Silva misses with a head kick.
Jay Silva clinches with his opponent.
Jay Silva lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Silva pushes Jay Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Jake Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jake Silva gets tackled into the cage by Jay Silva. Jay Silva maintains the clinch.
Jay Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Jake Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Silva prevents Jay Silva from getting back to his feet.
Jake Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Jay Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jake Silva is on top in guard.
Jay Silva controls Jake Silva momentarily but Jake Silva frees himself.
Jay Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jay Silva seems keen to control Jake Silva's posture.
Jake Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jay Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jake Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jake Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Jay Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jay Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Jay Silva being controlled against the cage.
Jake Silva manages to pull guard.
Jay Silva wants to control from the top but Jake Silva keeps moving.
Jake Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jay Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jake Silva.
Jay Silva wants to control but Jake Silva is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay Silva working away.
Jake Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jay Silva is staying active.
Jay Silva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jay Silva tries to advance to mount but Jake Silva denies him.
Jay Silva trying to control the action but Jake Silva is working from the bottom.
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 Jay Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jake Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay Silva blocks a head kick by Jake Silva.
Jake Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jake Silva instigates a clinch.
Jay Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Jay Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jay Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Jake Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Silva is looking to slow Jay Silva down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Silva clinches with his opponent.
Jake Silva breaks the clinch.
Jay Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jay Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jake Silva on the ground.
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jay Silva trying to control the action but Jake Silva is working from the bottom.
Jake Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva trying to hold on to Jay Silva's head to control him but Jay Silva postures up.
Jay Silva tries to pass to full mount but Jake Silva defends it.
Jay Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Silva wants to control but Jake Silva is keeping him busy.
Jake Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jay Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jay Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jay Silva postures up.
Jay Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jake Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jake Silva gets caught napping as Jay Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Jake Silva manages to retain guard.
Jake Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay Silva.
Jake Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Jake Silva, not yet.
Jake Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jay Silva manages to pass to side control.
Jake Silva is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jake Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jay Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jay Silva rushes Jake Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay Silva decides to pull guard.
Jake Silva wants to pass the guard but Jay Silva is keeping the position.
Jay Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Jake Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva wants to sweep here but Jake Silva controlling him for the moment.
My spies in GinĂ¡sio Guerreiro inform me that Jake Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jay Silva keeping moving, preventing Jake Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Silva wants to pass the guard but Jay Silva is keeping the position.
Jake Silva advances position into side control!
Jay Silva prevents Jake Silva from moving into mount.
Jake Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jay Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jay Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Jake Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Jake Silva blocks Jay Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jake Silva content just to control the position here.
Jake Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Jake Silva wants to control the pace but Jay Silva is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jay Silva is keeping busy.
Jake Silva avoiding Jay Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Jake Silva keeps control of the position as Jay Silva tries to break free.
Jake Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
Jake Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jay Silva just trying to survive but Jake Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jake Silva controlling well, preventing Jay Silva from escaping the position.
Jay Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Jake Silva gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Silva wants to control but Jay Silva manages to buck him off and is now in Jake Silva's guard! Nice work there by Jay Silva!
Jay Silva won't allow Jake Silva to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jay Silva sprawls well. Jay Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jake Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Silva throws a push kick but Jay Silva slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Jay Silva with that takedown attempt.
Jay Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jake Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jay Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jay Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jay Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva trying to control but Jake Silva is working from the bottom.
Jay Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jake Silva wants to get back to his feet but Jay Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Jake Silva, not yet.
Jay Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jake Silva wants to sweep here but Jay Silva controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jay Silva 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jake Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jay Silva instigates a clinch.
Jay Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jake Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay Silva won't allow it.
Jake Silva pulls guard.
Jake Silva looking to control.
Jake Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jay Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jay Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake Silva seems keen to control Jay Silva's posture.
Jay Silva wants to control from the top but Jake Silva keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jake Silva wants to stand and escape but Jay Silva is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jay Silva tries for a takedown but Jake Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Jay Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Jake Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay Silva controlling from the top position.
Jake Silva is looking for a triangle but Jay Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jay Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Silva.
I think Jay Silva 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Silva!
Jay Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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