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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Theodore (ranked 4388 p4p, 5884 weight class) and Vince Gomer (ranked 506 p4p, 582 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Theodore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Theodore!
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, Vince Gomer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomer shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Gomer dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodore wants to clinch up but Gomer keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Gomer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore.
Gomer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodore tries to buck Gomer off but Gomer is having none of it.
Gomer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theodore, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomer trying to control the action but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Theodore is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Theodore but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomer controlling the pace for now.
Gomer forces the positional change into back control.
Theodore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Theodore tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gomer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Theodore trying to get back to his feet but Gomer is in full control for now.
Gomer punches Theodore on the ear.
Gomer scores with strikes from the back.
Gomer has managed to slip his arm under Theodore's chin. This could be all over... yep, Theodore is tapping out! Submission win for Gomer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Gomer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Killjoy (ranked 4972 p4p, 4874 weight class) and Harris Carson (ranked 649 p4p, 635 weight class). Max Killjoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harris Carson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harris Carson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Killjoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Carson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carson prevents the takedown attempt.
Killjoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killjoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killjoy is one step ahead there.
Killjoy content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy forces his way into half guard.
Killjoy is controlling the pace.
Carson pushes Killjoy off but Killjoy dives into side control.
Carson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Carson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson closes the distance but Killjoy moves to the side
and Killjoy counters with a two punch combo.
Carson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killjoy is able to avoid easily.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Carson sprawls well.
Killjoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carson is fending him off so far but Killjoy persists. Nope, Carson circles away and we're back to standing.
Killjoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killjoy thinking.
Carson forces Killjoy back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killjoy wants to break free but Carson has control.
Carson is trying to break free.
Killjoy looking for a takedown.
Carson gets through Killjoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killjoy to keep the fight standing.
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Carson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carson doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Carson checks a low kick from Killjoy.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
Killjoy feinted with a counter takedown.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy forces Carson back against the cage and clinches.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Killjoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Killjoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killjoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carson drives through and clinches with Killjoy against the cage.
Killjoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy leaves Carson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Carson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killjoy.
Nice sprawl there from Carson as Killjoy shoots in.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy tries to clinch there but Carson circles away.
Carson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carson dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killjoy lands a nice hook to Carson's body. Carson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carson stuffs the takedown attempt from Killjoy. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Carson shoots for a takedown but Killjoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Carson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carson but Carson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy gets caught napping as Carson dives in and scores a takedown. Killjoy manages to retain guard.
Killjoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killjoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killjoy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here.
Killjoy tries to score with some ground and pound. Carson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carson is looking for a sweep.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to take a break and control but Carson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carson tries to bench press Killjoy off him but Killjoy keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Carson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killjoy decides to stand back up. Killjoy steps back and let's Carson get back to his feet.
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.
Carson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killjoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
Killjoy pushes Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killjoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Killjoy to work.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Killjoy avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Killjoy jumps guard but Carson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy jumps guard but Carson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Killjoy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killjoy pushes Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson is trying to pull guard but Killjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Carson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killjoy smiles and moves away.
Max Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killjoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carson, which made it look bad.
Carson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killjoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy clinches.
Carson looking for a takedown.
Killjoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Carson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson looking to throw knees to the head but Killjoy is blocking nicely.
Killjoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Killjoy has Carson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown. Killjoy tries to sprawl out of it but Carson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killjoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killjoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killjoy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killjoy somewhat.
Killjoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy taking a breather.
Killjoy can't break the clinch.
Carson fails to pull guard.
Killjoy tries to break the clinch but Carson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Carson jumps guard and drags Killjoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carson wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment.
Carson is looking for a triangle but Killjoy pushes his legs off easily.
Killjoy won't allow Carson to sweep him here.
Killjoy trying to move into half guard but instead Carson has managed to sweep!
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killjoy is working hard here to advance position.
Killjoy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carson prevents Killjoy from getting back to his feet.
Carson throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris Carson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killjoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carson stands and steps away. Killjoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Max Killjoy.
I think Killjoy 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Killjoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Smith (ranked 4263 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 584 p4p, 573 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
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, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Black.
Black looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black clinches.
Black breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
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!
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Black is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control but Black postures up.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Black manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Black has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Krippa (ranked 3940 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Zac Head (ranked 511 p4p, 535 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Krippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zac Head!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Krippa, which made it look bad.
Head misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad Krippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
A combination from Krippa does no damage.
Krippa sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Krippa avoids it this time.
Krippa shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krippa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krippa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Krippa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Krippa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krippa tries to counter by clinching up but Head breaks away and moves out of range.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krippa.
Head tries to clinch up but Krippa circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Krippa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krippa fails to land the takedown.
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Krippa sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Head throws the kick towards the body but Krippa avoids it.
Krippa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Konrad Krippa has been cut.
Krippa clinches with his opponent.
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krippa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
It looked like Krippa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krippa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krippa somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krippa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krippa, pushing him back against the cage.
Krippa is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krippa down to the mat. Krippa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krippa wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Krippa.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krippa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Krippa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krippa dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Krippa's head and hops out.
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krippa stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Krippa slowing the pace effectively.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Krippa controls his hands.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krippa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krippa has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Head has had enough of the clinch but Krippa keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krippa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krippa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to score a body lock takedown but Krippa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krippa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krippa manages to break the clinch.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krippa.
Head throws a series of punches but Krippa moves out of range.
Krippa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krippa.
Head misses with a kick to the body.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Krippa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zac Head will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konrad Krippa's cut.
That's time! Krippa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Krippa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krippa is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krippa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krippa throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krippa is defended easily by Head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Krippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Krippa shows good takedown defense.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Krippa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Krippa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Head looks for a takedown but Krippa sprawls well.
Krippa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Krippa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krippa tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Krippa moves into the clinch successfully.
Krippa swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krippa decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Krippa has control of Head's left arm, preventing Head from doing any damage.
Head wants to control from the top but Krippa keeps moving.
Krippa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.
Krippa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krippa is pulling down on Head's head. It's preventing any offense from Head, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krippa wants to sweep but no luck.
Head gets to his feet. Krippa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krippa shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krippa.
Konrad Krippa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krippa has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Krippa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krippa swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krippa manages to pull guard.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Head pushing down on Krippa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Krippa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Krippa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Head darts in and clinches Krippa up against the cage.
Krippa pulls guard.
Krippa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Head sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krippa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Head throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krippa's body to avoid the submission. Krippa has instead reached around Head's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krippa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konrad Krippa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Braddock (ranked 4451 p4p, 5287 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 510 p4p, 549 weight class). Victor Braddock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Romero's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero jumps guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Braddock wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romero breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braddock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Braddock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero leaves Braddock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braddock is defended easily by Romero.
Braddock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero closes the distance and pushes Braddock back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
Braddock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Braddock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Braddock tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Braddock'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.
Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braddock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braddock is one step ahead there.
Braddock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romero.
Braddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
Braddock closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Braddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Braddock wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Braddock taking a breather.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braddock smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Romero on that attempt.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braddock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Braddock kicks Romero off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braddock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braddock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Braddock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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 Victor Braddock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romero gets caught flat footed, as Braddock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Romero has Braddock pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Braddock throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Braddock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braddock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero controls Braddock momentarily but Braddock frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Braddock from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Braddock 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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Braddock has managed to clinch.
Braddock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Braddock is looking for a takedown.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Braddock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero can't get the takedown.
Romero tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.
Braddock tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Braddock drops back down to his feet.
Braddock is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Come on Braddock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero has Braddock pressed against the cage, preventing Braddock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Braddock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Braddock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braddock walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Braddock on that attempt.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braddock looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero pushing down on Braddock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braddock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braddock has a closed guard, preventing Romero from standing up.
Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Braddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Braddock.
Braddock throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero avoids the body shot from Braddock.
Braddock clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Braddock tries to tie him up.
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braddock defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero with the ground and pound but Braddock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Braddock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Braddock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Braddock!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Braddock controlling from the full mount.
Braddock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Braddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Braddock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Braddock has control of Romero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Romero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Romero is looking to get to half guard.
Romero wants to control but Braddock is having none of it.
Braddock looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Braddock controlling the position easily from mount.
Braddock working for a submission but Romero is keeping him at bay.
Braddock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romero is looking to escape.
Romero holds on to Braddock around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braddock tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
Romero can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Braddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braddock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Braddock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Gerry (ranked 3293 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Peter Wynn (ranked 479 p4p, 578 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192
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192
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Gerry!
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, Peter Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn tries to sprawl but Gerry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gerry is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerry with the ground and pound but Wynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Wynn, not yet.
Gerry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wynn is keeping the position for now.
Gerry preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerry stays in close to Wynn's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerry swivels and escapes.
Gerry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wynn checks it well.
Gerry moves into range and clinches up with Wynn.
Wynn breaks the clinch.
Gerry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Wynn's guard now, I'm sure.
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Gerry wants to stand but Wynn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is pulling down on Gerry's head to control his posture.
Gerry is stalling in the full guard.
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerry stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerry trying to control the position but Wynn is working away.
Wynn trying to remain calm as Gerry controls from the top position.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerry's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wynn looking for submissions off his back.
Wynn looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Gerry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wynn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is having none of it.
Gerry prevents Wynn from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Gerry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerry tries to counter by clinching up but Wynn breaks away and moves out of range.
Wynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Wynn tenderised Gerry's leg. Gerry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerry shoots in and drives through. Wynn sprawls well.
Gerry has a takedown stuffed.
Wynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerry's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerry is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerry keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerry is looking to escape.
Wynn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wynn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerry keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wynn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gerry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerry is really struggling to control Wynn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gerry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gerry keeps the fight on the outside.
Harold Gerry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Gerry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerry gets a takedown into half guard.
Wynn has one foot on Gerry's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gerry as Wynn shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerry. That snapped Wynn's head back.
Gerry misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wynn prevents a body shot from Gerry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Wynn 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!
Wynn misses with the body kick
so Gerry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wynn wants to stand up but Gerry is controlling him.
Gerry wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Gerry stands and steps away. Wynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wynn lands a front kick.
Wynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerry tries to clinch but Wynn moves out of range.
Wynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerry defends well and Wynn ends up having to push Gerry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gerry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gerry tries to bum rush Wynn with a series of wild strikes but Wynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Gerry backs off Wynn throws a huge counter combo but Gerry manages to avoid it all.
Gerry clinches with his opponent.
Wynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerry has him pressed against the cage.
Gerry is trying to stall.
Gerry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wynn walks away with a smile on his face. Gerry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gerry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wynn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gerry regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerry is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynn.
Wynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is thwarting Gerry's attempts to control the position.
Gerry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Gerry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Wynn.
Gerry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerry throws a sloppy head kick and Wynn moves out of range easily.
Gerry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wynn is trying to defend but Gerry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gerry trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is looking for a sweep. Gerry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerry prevents Wynn from standing back up.
Gerry wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn wants to control but Gerry is keeping busy.
Gerry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wynn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Gerry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Gerry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Bridges (ranked 3291 p4p, 3667 weight class) and Saul Bateman (ranked 447 p4p, 485 weight class). Hank Bridges could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saul Bateman's chin.
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178
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Bridges!
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, Saul Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman fails with the takedown.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges moves into the clinch.
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Bateman shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bateman has a takedown stuffed.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bridges darts in and clinches Bateman up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bateman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bateman looking for a takedown.
Bridges has Bateman pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges keeps control of Bateman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman is looking to clinch but Bridges is avoiding it.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch.
Bateman jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
Bridges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bridges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bateman's guard.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Bateman is avoiding it.
Bridges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Bridges throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridges, which made it look bad.
Bridges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bridges blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Bridges blocks the low kick.
Bateman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bridges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bateman somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bridges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Good work by Bridges as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Bridges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bridges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Hank Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
Bridges dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Bridges's head and hops out.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman dives in and grabs Bridges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman tries to counter with a clinch but Bridges shakes him off and moves away.
Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.
Bridges drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman wanted to stand there but Bridges had control of the position.
Bridges trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bridges throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bateman throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
As Bateman tries to get set, Bridges tries to push him back and clinch up but Bateman manages to avoid the attempt.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bateman pinned against the cage. Bateman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges gets a clinch.
Bateman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bridges throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridges to keep the fight standing.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bridges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
Bridges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges can't get the takedown.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Hank Bridges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bridges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Bridges throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
Bridges is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Bateman looking to score a takedown here. Bridges is defending well but Bateman drives through and ends up in Bridges's guard.
Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bateman clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman is pressed up against the cage. Bridges has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bateman down to the mat. Bateman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bridges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Bridges ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bateman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bateman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hank Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bateman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Bridges fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges moves into the clinch.
Bridges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bateman uses from the top position.
Bridges looking to control.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Saul Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Hank Bridges.
Well Bridges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Bridges!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Foley (ranked 3290 p4p, 3861 weight class) and Bugs Tallis (ranked 411 p4p, 462 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Foley!
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, Bugs Tallis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallis fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt.
Foley fails to land with a series of punches.
Foley closes the distance and clinches.
Foley is looking for a takedown.
Foley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foley breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallis lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Foley misses with a takedown
and Tallis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and Tallis ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tallis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley shoots in looking for a takedown but Tallis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foley slaps away a takedown attempt from Tallis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallis shoots in looking for a takedown but Foley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tallis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tallis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tallis keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Foley with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallis gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch.
Tallis manages to pull guard.
Foley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tallis, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley.
Tallis blocks a head kick by Foley.
Tallis 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard.
Foley gets full guard.
Tallis won't allow Foley to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley is pulling down on Tallis's head to control his posture.
Foley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully.
Tallis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tallis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tallis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tallis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallis breaks from the clinch.
Foley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tallis flicks out a counter leg kick but Foley steps away.
Tallis tries for a takedown but Foley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tallis wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Tallis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense.
Foley has Tallis up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley avoids the body shot from Tallis.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallis was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
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 Seth Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley.
Foley moves into the clinch.
Foley wants to break free but Tallis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tallis wants the takedown. Foley is fighting it off but Tallis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foley's guard against the cage.
Foley pushes Tallis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tallis keeps the fight on the outside.
Tallis blocks a low kick nicely.
Tallis swats away the attempt to clinch by Foley.
Foley shoots in looking for a takedown. Tallis tries to sprawl out of it but Foley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tallis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallis is in Foley's guard.
Tallis stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Foley is trying to control the position but Tallis postures up.
Foley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foley has his foot on Tallis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tallis works his way back into a safe position though.
Tallis is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugs Tallis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley darts in trying to clinch
and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley tries to clinch up.
Foley misses with a head kick.
Foley shoots in for a double leg but Tallis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tallis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Tallis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tallis controls the pace.
Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seth Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallis stuffs the takedown attempt from Foley. Foley gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tallis as he avoids it easily.
Tallis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugs Tallis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tallis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tallis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallis trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
Tallis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tallis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard.
Foley pushes Tallis off and gets back to his feet.
Tallis lands a nice hook to Foley's body. Foley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tallis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foley!
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Tallis is dominant here and he's now got Foley's back!
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!
Foley trying to control the hands but Tallis won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tallis looking to control but Foley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tallis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Foley avoids a strike by Tallis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tallis's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bugs Tallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foley trying to control but Tallis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley gets to his feet - Tallis follows without any prompting.
Tallis feints and as Foley raises his hands in defense, Tallis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foley wriggles free and stands up.
Foley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallis avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tallis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tallis misses.
Tallis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tallis gets a double leg takedown into Foley'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!
Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley keeping full guard, as Tallis tries to pass.
Tallis looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tallis looking to control.
Foley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foley stands up from Tallis's guard - Foley perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foley 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seth Foley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Timoic (ranked 3289 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Chuck Forrest (ranked 446 p4p, 469 weight class). Chuck Forrest is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Timoic!
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, Chuck Forrest!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoic rushes Forrest and presses him up against the cage.
Timoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forrest.
Forrest jumps guard.
Timoic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timoic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoic postures up.
Timoic wanted to stand there but Forrest had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forrest manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoic leaning against his opponent.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
Timoic gets control of Forrest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Timoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forrest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forrest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Forrest wants to stand but Timoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Forrest has passed into side control.
Timoic tries to improve position but can't.
Forrest trying to control the position but Timoic is working away.
Forrest tries to score with some ground and pound. Timoic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timoic looks to move to half guard but instead Forrest has passed into mount! Damn!
Forrest wants to control the pace but Timoic is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forrest sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Timoic tries to lock up and control but Forrest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Forrest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forrest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Timoic trying to control but Forrest is working from the bottom.
Timoic gets to his feet. Forrest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Timoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrest lands the left hand.
Timoic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Forrest's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forrest wants to control but Timoic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Timoic gets a double leg takedown into Forrest's guard.
Forrest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timoic is aware though and is defending well.
Timoic is pushing down on Forrest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Forrest is fighting to maintain full guard but Timoic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timoic controlling the action here.
Timoic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic throwing shots but Forrest is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoic is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer.
Timoic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Forrest regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timoic.
Timoic stands up and waves to Forrest to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timoic.
Forrest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ian Timoic has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timoic shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timoic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timoic defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Timoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forrest swivels and escapes.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Timoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forrest feints and then cracks Timoic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timoic down.
Forrest shoots in but no luck this time.
Forrest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoic tries to avoid it but Forrest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoic to the ground. Timoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timoic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ian Timoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoic blocks a head kick by Forrest.
Timoic stuffs the takedown.
Forrest is breathing heavily.
Forrest tries to clinch but Timoic moves out of range.
Timoic moves into range and clinches up with Forrest.
Timoic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Forrest working hard to break the clinch.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
Timoic manages to pull guard.
Timoic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timoic working a defensive guard here.
Forrest won't allow Timoic to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forrest.
Timoic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard.
Timoic is trying to stand up here but Forrest is controlling him well.
Timoic is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Forrest trying to control from half guard but Timoic is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timoic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Timoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Timoic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Forrest shoots in and drives through. Timoic sprawls well.
Timoic throws a sloppy head kick and Forrest moves out of range easily.
Timoic darts in and clinches Forrest up against the cage.
Forrest tries to circle away but Timoic has him pinned against the cage.
Timoic stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Forrest.
Timoic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forrest walks away with a smile on his face. Timoic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic has Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Timoic tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ian Timoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timoic counters with a takedown into side control.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Timoic is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back!
I really don't envy Forrest right now.
Timoic biding his time, controlling Forrest.
Forrest wants to control his opponent's hands but Timoic gets his hands free.
Timoic trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoic doesn't have the hooks in and Forrest manages to turn into his guard.
Forrest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timoic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forrest stops Timoic from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
Forrest tries to free his leg and advance position but Timoic is retaining full guard.
Forrest postures up.
Forrest trying to control but Timoic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Forrest wants to control from the top but Timoic keeps moving.
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.
Timoic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrest defends well.
Forrest trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forrest is fighting to break Timoic's control of his arms but Timoic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Timoic, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Timoic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timoic 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Timoic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Docket (ranked 3292 p4p, 4157 weight class) and Freddy Banks (ranked 478 p4p, 575 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allan Docket!
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, Freddy Banks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Docket throws a body kick that misses.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Docket counters with a one-two to the body.
Docket has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Docket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Docket stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Docket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Docket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Docket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Docket.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Docket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Docket tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Docket misses with a head kick.
Banks drives through and clinches with Docket against the cage.
Banks pulls guard.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Docket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Docket has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks trying to strike off his back.
Docket looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Docket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Docket is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Docket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Docket blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a takedown
and Docket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks blocks a head kick by Docket.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Docket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Docket.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Docket seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Docket avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Docket shoots in.
Banks forces Docket back against the cage and clinches.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Docket counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Docket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allan Docket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Docket. Docket gets slowly back to his feet.
Docket goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks prevents Docket from breaking the clinch.
Docket gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks has Docket pressed against the cage, preventing Docket from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Docket up against the cage.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Docket is defending well.
Banks tries to pull guard but Docket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Docket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks moves forwards but Docket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Docket misses with a head kick.
Docket sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Docket avoids it this time.
Docket tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Docket misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Docket with that takedown attempt.
Banks throws a one two combo.
Docket clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Docket controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Docket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Docket.
Docket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is pulling down on Docket's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks working for a triangle but Docket defends it easily.
Banks looking to control.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Docket not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Docket throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Docket misses with a body kick.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Docket.
Docket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Docket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Docket manages to break the clinch.
Docket pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Docket tries to clinch up.
Docket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
That's time! Docket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Docket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Allan Docket is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Docket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Docket shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks throws a fast counter high kick but Docket manages to duck under it in time.
Banks goes for a double leg but Docket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Docket continues to drive forward.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Docket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Docket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Docket shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Docket clinches up against the cage.
Banks jumps guard.
Docket drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Docket off! Docket jumps back into Banks's guard.
Banks pushes a forearm under Docket's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Docket is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Banks!
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