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Sabotage-Rio I PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Silva is rocked!
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jackson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Rios will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Schneider!
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, Victor Rios!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schneider drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schneider drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schneider jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rios is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schneider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schneider postures up in Rios's guard and throws a big left but Rios blocks it.
Schneider throws a big right hand that misses.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rios scores with a head kick.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rios is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Schneider or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schneider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schneider shoots in but Rios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rios lands a front kick.
Schneider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rios.
Schneider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rios swivels and escapes.
Rios connects with a high kick.
Rios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schneider. That did some damage!
Rios lands with a nice combination. Schneider backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rios duly obliges.
Schneider is rocked!
Rios throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Schneider colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Rios as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Schneider is left battered and dazed whilst Rios and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Rios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artisan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid The Choke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artisan Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sid The Choke's chin.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artisan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid The Choke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
The Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for The Choke with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Choke sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Choke tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
The Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Choke wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Choke is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Choke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! The Choke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Choke lands a couple of digs.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Choke!
Robinson prevents The Choke from getting the reversal.
Robinson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choke is trying to improve his position.
The Choke prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Robinson moves into full mount!
Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Choke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Choke and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robinson off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from The Choke. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Choke is striking from the back but Robinson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but The Choke has control of the leg.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Choke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson is trying to control the position but The Choke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artisan Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Choke with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Robinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Choke!
The Choke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Choke is working to get back to half guard.
The Choke tries to improve his position but Robinson has taken his back! Robinson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will The Choke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Robinson pushes The Choke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artisan Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between WELLINGTON MARTINEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WELLINGTON MARTINEZ had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. WELLINGTON MARTINEZ looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, WELLINGTON MARTINEZ!
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, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MARTINEZ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like WELLINGTON MARTINEZ has been cut.
MARTINEZ looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
MARTINEZ throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson counters with a crisp one two that drops MARTINEZ! Wilson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves MARTINEZ to his feet! MARTINEZ is in big trouble!
MARTINEZ is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson seems to be stalking MARTINEZ here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! MARTINEZ drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Don Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Junior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Junior closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior has Riley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Junior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riley tumbling to the mat - Junior dives into Riley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Junior wants to stand but Riley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley looks gassed!
Riley has a closed guard, preventing Junior from standing up.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Junior would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior lands a couple of digs.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley has a closed guard, preventing Junior from standing up.
Junior works over Riley with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior wants to stand but Riley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior stays in close to Riley's body and controls the position.
Junior trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Junior tries to stand but Riley is controlling from the bottom.
Riley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Junior is defending well. Riley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Junior has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Riley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Riley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Everest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everest comes to the cage accompanied by Pan Panamericano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Everest!
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, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakort, pushing him back against the cage.
Jakort stops a takedown attempt from Everest.
Jakort prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakort wants a takedown but no success here.
Everest is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jakort can't fight it off and eventually Everest manages to take the fight to the floor. Jakort looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Everest wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.
Jakort working for a triangle but Everest defends it easily.
Everest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everest has managed to get both his arms back between Jakort's legs - danger averted.
Everest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jakort looking for a guillotine here but Everest defends easily.
Jakort working for a triangle but Everest defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everest drops back looking for a leg! Jakort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakort manages to kick Everest off! Everest jumps back into Jakort's guard.
Everest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jakort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everest defends well.
Everest drops back looking for a leg! Jakort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakort manages to kick Everest off! Everest jumps back into Jakort's guard.
Everest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Everest is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everest defends it easily.
Jakort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Jakort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Everest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Everest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everest wants to pass the guard but Jakort is keeping the position.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jakort looking for a guillotine here but Everest defends easily.
Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort looking for a guillotine here but Everest defends easily.
Everest wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.
Everest drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Everest jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakort has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Everest doesn't defend quickly enough and Jakort has managed to lock this one up! Can Everest escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jakort on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ralph Jakort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Diamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Diamante!
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, Jake Lasha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Lasha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diamante moves into range and clinches up with Lasha.
Diamante manages to break the clinch.
Lasha slaps away a takedown attempt from Diamante, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamante misses the shot to the body.
Lasha misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Lasha. No joy for Diamante on that attempt.
Lasha throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Lasha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamante slips a jab and a cross from Lasha.
Lasha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diamante.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diamante.
Diamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lasha defends it nicely.
Lasha misses with a wild combination.
Lasha throws a sloppy head kick and Diamante moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamante rushes Lasha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diamante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lasha has had enough of the clinch but Diamante keeps him there for the moment.
Lasha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lasha is trying to break the clinch but Diamante is controlling him.
Diamante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Lasha - just one landing.
Diamante slips a jab and a cross from Lasha.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lasha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diamante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diamante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diamante misses with a takedown attempt - Lasha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lasha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamante.
Horrible takedown by Diamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Lasha which made him look bad.
Lasha connects with a jab.
Lasha misses with the combination.
Lasha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lasha throws a nice looking combination but Diamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diamante avoids the head kick by Lasha.
Diamante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasha misses with a series of wild punches.
Lasha throws a right hand that Diamante ducks under and follows up with a left that Diamante also avoids with ease.
Diamante misses with a head kick.
Diamante fails with the takedown.
Diamante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diamante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lasha defending well though.
Still in half guard, Diamante seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasha wants to control but Diamante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lasha is staying active underneath Diamante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lasha is trying to stand up here but Diamante is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamante is working away from the top position though.
Diamante is working for a kimura but Lasha is defending it quite comfortably.
Diamante is breathing heavily.
Lasha is trying to stand up here but Diamante is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lasha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lasha misses with a wild combination.
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.
Lasha connects with a looping right hand.
Lasha misses with a double jab
and Diamante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diamante is looking to work some ground and pound but Lasha has wrist control.
Lasha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamante wants to get up but he can't break Lasha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lasha wants to sweep but no luck.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Lasha keeps moving.
Diamante gets to his feet. Lasha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lasha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diamante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Diamante dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lasha misses with a leg kick.
Lasha throws a series of punches but Diamante moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lasha misses the target.
Lasha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamante tries for a takedown but Lasha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lasha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamante counters with a three punch combo that has Lasha backing up. Lasha nods at Diamante to acknowledge the strikes.
Lasha slips a jab and a cross from Diamante.
Nice sprawl there from Lasha as Diamante shoots in.
Lasha misses with a series of wild punches.
Lasha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lasha wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasha tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lasha.
Michael Diamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lasha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diamante breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diamante keeps control of Lasha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasha wants to get back to striking at distance but Diamante won't allow it.
Diamante keeps control of Lasha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lasha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lasha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lasha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diamante shoots in looking for a takedown. Lasha tries to sprawl out of it but Diamante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lasha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lasha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diamante rushes Lasha and presses him up against the cage.
Lasha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diamante breaks the clinch.
Lasha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diamante closes the distance and clinches.
Diamante breaks the clinch.
Diamante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lasha counters with a straight right hand.
Lasha misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lasha tries to avoid it but Diamante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lasha to the ground. Lasha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lasha throws a good cross that connects.
Lasha throws a solid leg kick but Diamante takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lasha.
Lasha cracks Diamante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jake Lasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lasha as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Lasha.
Lasha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lasha looks to land a combination. Diamante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Lasha sprawls well. He's pushed Diamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lasha tries to bum rush Diamante with a series of wild strikes but Diamante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lasha misses with a wild combination.
Diamante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lasha misses with a few strikes there.
Diamante gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamante manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamante counters with a series of strikes. Lasha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diamante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lasha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown but Lasha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lasha wants it to stay on the feet.
Lasha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diamante counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lasha wants to get back to his feet but Diamante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diamante thows a big elbow that misses.
Diamante wants to get up but he can't break Lasha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lasha is trying to keep Diamante in close.
Lasha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diamante is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasha wants to control the position but Diamante says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diamante.
Lasha is looking to control Diamante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lasha avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diamante fails with the takedown.
Diamante walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Lasha misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diamante is defended easily by Lasha.
Lasha misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Diamante will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lasha tries to bum rush Diamante with a series of wild strikes but Diamante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamante misses with a two punch combination.
Diamante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lasha is trying to defend but Diamante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diamante.
Diamante throws a strike but Lasha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lasha looking to control.
Diamante stopping the sweep attempt from Lasha.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Lasha keeps moving.
Diamanteis looking to pass into half guard but Lasha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lasha is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasha stops Diamante from standing up.
Lasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lasha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamante counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diamante controlling the action here for a moment.
Diamante keeps control of Lasha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lasha backwards.
Lasha is trying to break the clinch but Diamante has him pressed against the cage.
Diamante will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lasha up against the cage.
Diamante breaks from the clinch.
Lasha throws a one two combo.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lasha as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lasha avoids the body shot from Diamante.
Lasha lands a jab-cross combination.
Lasha misses with a few strikes there.
Diamante fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Lasha both land. Nice combination.
Lasha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lasha lands with a nice combination. Diamante backs away looking to recover.
Lasha tries to bum rush Diamante with a series of wild strikes but Diamante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lasha misses with a series of wild punches.
Lasha misses with a few strikes there.
Diamante dives in and grabs Lasha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lasha pushes down on Diamante's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasha throws a sloppy head kick and Diamante moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Lasha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamante misses with a takedown attempt - Lasha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lasha connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamante tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lasha swivels and escapes.
Nice jab there from Lasha.
Lasha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamante pushes Lasha up against the cage in a clinch.
Lasha working hard to break the clinch.
Diamante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lasha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lasha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lasha.
Lasha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Lasha does no damage.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lasha controls Diamante momentarily but Diamante frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasha wants to sweep but no luck.
Lasha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lasha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diamante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lasha is proving hard to escape from.
Diamante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diamante won't allow Lasha to get back to his feet.
Diamante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diamante throws a looping overhand right but Lasha ducks down to avoid it.
Michael Diamante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jake Lasha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Lasha misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Lasha.
I think Diamante 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Calijuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Calijuri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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207 lbs
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25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Francisco Calijuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calijuri.
Calijuri gets a clinch.
Calijuri just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Calijuri has the dominant position.
Calijuri stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Calijuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Frank Nelson has been cut.
The referee calls for Calijuri to work.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calijuri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calijuri breaks from the clinch.
Calijuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calijuri is out of range and Nelson settles back down.
Frank Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francisco Calijuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Calijuri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson wriggles free and stands up.
Calijuri gets a takedown into half guard.
Calijuri is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calijuri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Calijuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calijuri stalling away here and it's allowed Nelson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nelson controlling Calijuri's posture.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calijuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calijuri throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a right hand that Calijuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Calijuri also avoids with ease.
Nelson clinches but Calijuri breaks the clinch
and Calijuri counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calijuri.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calijuri is breathing heavily.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calijuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calijuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calijuri counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Calijuri slows down the pace here.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Calijuri tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson cracks Calijuri with a nice body shot.
Calijuri tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Calijuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calijuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calijuri preventing the sweep.
Calijuri throws and elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calijuri's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calijuri is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Calijuri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calijuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Calijuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Calijuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Calijuri backpedaling.
Calijuri moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Calijuri moves out of range.
Calijuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calijuri scores with a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Calijuri stops Nelson from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Calijuri wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Calijuri blocks nicely.
Calijuri being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson tries to stand but Calijuri is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calijuri wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calijuri tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Francisco Calijuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson tries to clinch but Calijuri is having none of it.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Calijuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Calijuri is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calijuri moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calijuri misses with a knee strike.
Calijuri is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Calijuri looking to slow down the pace here.
Calijuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Calijuri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.
Calijuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calijuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Nelson is pulling down on Calijuri's head to control his posture.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calijuri counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calijuri has worked his arm free - good work by Calijuri!
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calijuri is trying to buck Nelson off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Calijuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calijuri 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Calijuri!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Dropping Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Dropping Bombs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Dropping Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeblebrox closes the distance and clinches.
Beeblebrox gets through Dropping Bombs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beeblebrox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dropping Bombs backwards.
Beeblebrox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dropping Bombs has his foot on Beeblebrox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beeblebrox works his way back into a safe position though.
Beeblebrox postures up in Dropping Bombs's guard and throws a big left but Dropping Bombs blocks it.
Dropping Bombs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beeblebrox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beeblebrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beeblebrox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dropping Bombs keeping moving, preventing Beeblebrox from controlling successfully.
Dropping Bombs has momentary wrist control but Beeblebrox slips an elbow through the middle.
Beeblebrox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beeblebrox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beeblebrox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox stands up over Dropping Bombs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dropping Bombs has momentary wrist control but Beeblebrox slips an elbow through the middle.
Dropping Bombs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beeblebrox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dropping Bombs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beeblebrox is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dropping Bombs.
Beeblebrox is putting a hurting on Dropping Bombs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beeblebrox prevents Dropping Bombs from escaping the position.
Dropping Bombs is looking for a sweep.
Beeblebrox working the head with strikes.
Dropping Bombs looks gassed!
Beeblebrox working the ground and pound from side control.
Beeblebrox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beeblebrox content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beeblebrox scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dropping Bombs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beeblebrox working the ground and pound.
Beeblebrox trying to control the action but Dropping Bombs is working from the bottom.
Beeblebrox sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dropping Bombs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beeblebrox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beeblebrox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dropping Bombs down.
Dropping Bombs manages to get back to half guard.
Beeblebrox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dropping Bombs keeps working.
Beeblebrox working Dropping Bombs over with strikes.
Beeblebrox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beeblebrox drops an elbow to the side of Dropping Bombs's head.
Dropping Bombs is refusing to be controlled, as Beeblebrox sits in half guard.
Beeblebrox winds up and cracks Dropping Bombs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs wants to control but Beeblebrox is keeping busy.
Beeblebrox is taking a breather. Dropping Bombs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beeblebrox working Dropping Bombs over with strikes.
Beeblebrox slips a nice elbow through Dropping Bombs's hands, connecting with Dropping Bombs's forehead.
Dropping Bombs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beeblebrox.
Dropping Bombs is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dropping Bombs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beeblebrox lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beeblebrox gets a clinch.
Beeblebrox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beeblebrox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beeblebrox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dropping Bombs backwards.
Beeblebrox lands a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beeblebrox here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Beeblebrox digs a right hand into Dropping Bombs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dropping Bombs's gas tank.
Dropping Bombs letting Beeblebrox take a breather here.
Beeblebrox has hold of one of Dropping Bombs's legs. Dropping Bombs is fighting the takedown attempt but Beeblebrox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beeblebrox distracts Dropping Bombs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beeblebrox advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beeblebrox lands a nice short elbow.
Dropping Bombs has hold of Beeblebrox's hands but Beeblebrox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beeblebrox works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dropping Bombs is breathing heavily.
Beeblebrox lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Dropping Bombs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beeblebrox scoring with strikes but Dropping Bombs is staying in there.
Beeblebrox scoring with strikes but Dropping Bombs is staying in there.
Dropping Bombs is bucking up trying to escape but Beeblebrox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beeblebrox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beeblebrox working Dropping Bombs over with strikes here.
Beeblebrox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dropping Bombs taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Beeblebrox! That's really hurt Dropping Bombs and he's turned his back - Beeblebrox keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Beeblebrox jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaphod Beeblebrox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tracy mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tracy mcgrady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, tracy mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcgrady moves in looking to clinch but Shewmaker pushes him off.
mcgrady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from mcgrady.
mcgrady tries to close the distance and clinch but Shewmaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shewmaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in mcgrady's half guard.
Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
mcgrady trying to control but Shewmaker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shewmaker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! mcgrady is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Shewmaker!
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