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QFC Tournament 1132 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Ravena (ranked 4315 p4p, 4512 weight class) and Scott Shredder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Lukas Ravena!
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, Scott Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder shoots in looking for a takedown. Ravena tries to sprawl out of it but Shredder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ravena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ravena stuffs the takedown.
Ravena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ravena closes the distance and clinches.
Ravena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shredder.
Lukas Ravena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ravena prevents it.
Ravena has clasped his hands together around Shredder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ravena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ravena trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Ravena decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shredder to his feet.
Shredder shoots in for a takedown but Ravena shows good takedown defense.
Ravena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shredder's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder is looking for a sweep. Ravena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shredder is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shredder actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shredder tries to get to full guard but Ravena has control of the leg.
Shredder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ravena pulls his head out easily.
Shredder tries to roll over but Ravena keeps him under control.
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.
Ravena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.
Shredder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shredder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ravena wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
Shredder wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shredder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shredder gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravena gets to his feet - Shredder follows without any prompting.
Shredder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ravena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shredder is in Ravena's guard.
Shredder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ravena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shredder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ravena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shredder drops back looking for a leg! Ravena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ravena manages to kick Shredder off! Shredder jumps back into Ravena's guard.
Shredder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ravena dives on top into guard.
Ravena is pushing down on Shredder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shredder is fighting to maintain full guard but Ravena has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravena passes to side control.
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ravena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ravena decides to stand back up.
Ravena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shredder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shredder gets a takedown into half guard.
Ravena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shredder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shredder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ravena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Ravena dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ravena gets caught napping as Shredder dives in and scores a takedown. Ravena manages to retain guard.
Shredder looking to pass the guard.
Ravena throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ravena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shredder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ravena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shredder slips nicely into half guard.
Lukas Ravena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shredder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder wants to pass the guard but Ravena is defending well.
Ravena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Shredder is working for a submission of some sort.
Shredder wants to free his trapped foot but Ravena is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder trying to control the action but Ravena is working from the bottom.
Shredder wants to pass to mount but Ravena is defending the position.
Shredder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shredder.
Ravena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shredder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shredder's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shredder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shredder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ravena's guard. Nice work there by Shredder.
Shredder is fighting to break Ravena's control of his arms but Ravena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ravena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shredder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ravena's guard.
Shredder is working for a submission of some sort.
Shredder tries to pass to full mount but Ravena defends it.
Ravena is staying active underneath Shredder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder wants to work for an arm triangle but Ravena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shredder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shredder is trying to work for a kimura but Ravena is defending well.
Shredder is looking for a kimura but Ravena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shredder to get the leverage.
Shredder trying to control from half guard but Ravena is working away.
Shredder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shredder is trying to work for a kimura but Ravena is defending well.
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.
Shredder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ravena sees it coming and defends easily.
Shredder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ravena sees it coming and defends easily.
Ravena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shredder trying to control the action but Ravena is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shredder is taking a breather. Ravena 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.
Ravena is defending against the submission attempts here by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ravena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shredder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ravena swivels and escapes.
Shredder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ravena wriggles free and stands up.
Ravena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder is looking for a sweep.
Shredder looks to move to half guard but instead Ravena has passed into mount! Damn!
Shredder is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravena wants to control the pace but Shredder is squirming around nicely.
Shredder can't escape the position.
Shredder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravena escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ravena clinches.
Ravena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lukas Ravena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ravena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ravena gets underhooks to prevent Shredder's takedown attempt.
Ravena lands a takedown into guard.
Shredder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shredder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ravena has picked Shredder up and slammed him! Shredder can't keep hold of the triangle and Ravena manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ravena decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ravena 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.
Shredder has his foot on Ravena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravena works his way back into a safe position though.
Ravena passes Shredder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shredder tries to get to full guard but Ravena has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shredder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shredder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ravena gets to his feet. Shredder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shredder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ravena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shredder is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ravena looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shredder gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ravena is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shredder lets go of the hold and Ravena can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shredder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kristiansen (ranked 4278 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Pete Sirah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Arne Kristiansen!
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, Pete Sirah!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristiansen defends well and Sirah ends up having to push Kristiansen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kristiansen. No joy for Sirah on that attempt.
Kristiansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kristiansen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sirah thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arne Kristiansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sirah.
Kristiansen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kristiansen throwing a counter right hand but Sirah manages to avoid it.
Sirah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kristiansen!
Pete Sirah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kristiansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristiansen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirah misses with a takedown attempt - Kristiansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sirah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirah is looking to clinch but Kristiansen is avoiding it.
Kristiansen throws a quick counter head kick but Sirah was just out of range.
Kristiansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirah tries to clinch there but Kristiansen circles away.
Sirah closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kristiansen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirah fails with the takedown
and Kristiansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristiansen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Sirah is predictable there
letting Kristiansen counter with a right hand.
Kristiansen cracks Sirah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sirah wants to land a leg kick but Kristiansen is out of range.
Sirah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sirah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kristiansen is trying to break free.
Sirah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kristiansen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sirah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sirah tries for a takedown but Kristiansen circles away easily
and Kristiansen counters with a nice body shot.
Sirah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kristiansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirah tries to clinch but Kristiansen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristiansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristiansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirah.
Kristiansen gets tackled into the cage by Sirah. Sirah maintains the clinch.
Kristiansen manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kristiansen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristiansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kristiansen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kristiansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kristiansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kristiansen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sirah will feel that in the morning.
Sirah wants to clinch.
Kristiansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirah can do to turn this around?
Sirah moves to clinch but Kristiansen breaks away
and Kristiansen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sirah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirah tries to clinch there but Kristiansen circles away.
Sirah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kristiansen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sirah is in Kristiansen's guard.
Sirah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sirah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kristiansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirah 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 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.
Sirah forces his way into half guard.
Sirah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirah is pressing down on Kristiansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kristiansen is holding on for now.
Sirah is working for a submission of some sort.
Kristiansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirah on the ground.
Kristiansen is in trouble now - Sirah has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirah controlling from mount.
Sirah looking for a guillotine from mount but Kristiansen is having none of it.
Sirah controlling the position easily from mount.
Sirah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sirah is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kristiansen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kristiansen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sirah anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kristiansen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sirah slips an arm under Kristiansen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sirah has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sirah is squeezing on Kristiansen like an anaconda would it's prey. Kristiansen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Sirah!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reymond Deymon (ranked 4331 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Ron Lyle (ranked 439 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Reymond Deymon!
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, Ron Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyle has a takedown stuffed.
Deymon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deymon shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyle throws a series of punches but Deymon moves out of range.
Deymon attempts a counter takedown but Lyle avoids it well and moves away.
Lyle gets a double leg takedown into Deymon's guard.
Lyle is standing up over Deymon. Deymon looks to escape but Lyle dives into side control.
Deymon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lyle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deymon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Deymon is letting Lyle control him for a moment.
Lyle trying to control the action but Deymon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deymon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Deymon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deymon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lyle is looking to control Deymon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyle avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deymon slows the pace down in half guard.
Lyle manages to get to full guard.
Lyle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lyle 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.
Deymon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deymon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deymon gets to his feet. Lyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deymon counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lyle tries to pull guard but Deymon won't allow it.
Deymon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reymond Deymon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lyle breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deymon fails with the takedown.
Deymon closes the distance but Lyle moves to the side
and Lyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Lyle.
Deymon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Deymon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Deymon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deymon moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deymon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Lyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lyle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deymon is fending him off so far but Lyle persists. Nope, Deymon circles away and we're back to standing.
Deymon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lyle tries to clinch but Deymon moves out of range.
Deymon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyle tries to avoid it but Deymon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyle to the ground. Lyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crunch! Deymon slams his shin into Lyle's torso.
Lyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deymon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyle throws a right hand that Deymon ducks under and follows up with a left that Deymon also avoids with ease.
Deymon shoots in for a takedown but Lyle shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Lyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lyle as Deymon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reymond Deymon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyle misses with a head kick.
No luck for Lyle with that takedown attempt.
Deymon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lyle's half guard.
Lyle kicks Deymon off and gets back to his feet.
Deymon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyle sprawls well. Lyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deymon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt - Deymon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deymon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deymon rushes Lyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deymon walks away with a smile on his face. Lyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lyle has closed the distance and engaged Deymon in a clinch.
Deymon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lyle manages to break the clinch.
Deymon shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deymon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deymon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deymon shoots in for a takedown but Lyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deymon goes for a takedown attempt but Lyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deymon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyle counters with a left to the body.
Lyle clinches with his opponent.
Deymon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyle tries to clinch up but Deymon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Lyle looks to move away, Deymon throws a big counter combo but Lyle just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown but Deymon shows good takedown defense.
Lyle wants to clinch.
Lyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyle misses with a double jab.
Deymon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyle.
Deymon throws Lyle to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ron Lyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lyle throws a head kick but Deymon moves out of range.
Lyle shoots in and drives through. Deymon sprawls well.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deymon but Deymon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deymon shoots in but Lyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lyle throws a big counter head kick but Deymon avoids it with no problem.
Deymon closes the distance and pushes Lyle back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deymon jumps guard but Lyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deymon prevents Lyle from breaking the clinch.
Deymon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reymond Deymon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deymon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle darts in looking for a takedown but Deymon gets double underhooks and turns Lyle into the cage.
Deymon tries to counter with a takedown but Lyle is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deymon clinches.
Deymon manages to break the clinch.
Lyle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deymon counters with a three punch combo that has Lyle backing up. Lyle nods at Deymon to acknowledge the strikes.
Lyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyle tries to clinch but Deymon moves out of range.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Deymon to counter with a crisp jab.
Deymon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reymond Deymon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deymon shoots in for a takedown but Lyle shows good takedown defense.
Lyle gets a double leg takedown into Deymon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deymon seems keen to control Lyle's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deymon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Lyle working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deymon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Deymon takes the fight into the clinch.
Deymon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyle is trying to trip Deymon. He has hold of a leg but Deymon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lyle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deymon keeping full guard, as Lyle tries to pass.
Deymon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deymon throws a right and a left that Lyle avoids nicely.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deymon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deymon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deymon wants to control but Lyle postures up.
Lyle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deymon is not content to let Lyle control the position.
Deymon wants to get back to his feet but Lyle drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reymond Deymon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Reymond Deymon!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Reymond Deymon!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Reymond Deymon!
Reymond Deymon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Zin (ranked 2902 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Mel Bec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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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, Red Zin!
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, Mel Bec!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Bec finds it's target.
Bec tests Zin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Zin is rocked!
Zin glances at the clock... BAM! Bec nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Zin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Zin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mel Bec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luc Logan (ranked 4368 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Luc Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Luc Logan!
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, Luc Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Logan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Logan dives in and grabs Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes down on Logan's head and hops out.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Logan avoids it this time.
Logan tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
Luc Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera throws a counter combo.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Logan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rivera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Logan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.
Logan looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera looks winded!
Logan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Logan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters with a left and a right that stings Logan.
Logan throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Logan wants to break free but Rivera has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but Logan is blocking nicely.
Logan tries to break free but Rivera pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a knee to the head.
Logan jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Logan wants a takedown.
Logan tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera dives in and grabs Logan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera clinches up with Logan and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Rivera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan cracks Rivera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivera tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Logan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Logan blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Logan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luc Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Rivera.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Logan has a takedown stuffed.
Logan closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Rivera forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Logan won't allow it.
Logan tries to pull guard but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Logan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivera gets an underhook and turns Logan into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivera as he connects with a hook.
Logan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan tries to clinch up
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan is trying to push Rivera away but Rivera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan working hard to break the clinch.
Logan is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Logan avoids it well.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Logan.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivera misses.
Luc Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera manages to pull guard.
Logan trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera pushes Logan off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Rivera shoots in.
Logan throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan moves to clinch but Rivera breaks away
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Logan blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Logan tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Luc Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
Logan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera goes for a double leg but Logan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Logan continues to drive forward.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Logan has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Logan is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Rivera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Logan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Logan ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera has Logan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Logan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Rivera misses with the combination.
Logan throws a leg kick but Rivera moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Logan. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
As Logan backs off Rivera throws a huge counter combo but Logan manages to avoid it all.
Luc Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan avoids the head kick by Rivera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Luc Rivera!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luc Rivera!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Luc Rivera!
Luc Rivera wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slaw Spud (ranked 4521 p4p, 4454 weight class) and Luc Ronlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Slaw Spud!
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, Luc Ronlyle!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronlyle.
And Ronlyle tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronlyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud works over Ronlyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronlyle manages to avoid it.
Ronlyle shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense.
Spud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ronlyle eats them both and turns towards Spud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 Ronlyle is rocked!
Spud is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ronlyle hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slaw Spud!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Salgado (ranked 4277 p4p, 4303 weight class) and Damien Black (ranked 438 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Mauro Salgado!
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, Damien Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salgado on his heels. He'll look to pass Salgado's guard now, I'm sure.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salgado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salgado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salgado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salgado throwing strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Salgado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Salgado.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado looking to finish with strikes here!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black wants to hold on but Salgado pushes him away.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Salgado dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salgado unloads with some shots from mount but Black bucks and avoids them well.
Black manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Black, under a barage of strikes from Salgado.
Salgado trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Salgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black is doing well to control the position and prevent Salgado from advancing to side control.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado.
Black wants to improve his position but Salgado is controlling well.
Salgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Salgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salgado working Black over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is controlling Salgado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Salgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salgado.
Black regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salgado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Salgado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salgado looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Salgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salgado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is trying is best to control the position here.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salgado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salgado's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado can't escape the position.
Black connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Salgado to escape the position.
Salgado turns into Black and is now in his 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!
Salgado stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Salgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Salgado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salgado preventing the sweep.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salgado.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Salgado throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Salgado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
Salgado tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black trying to control the action but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Salgado to see if he's OK.
Salgado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salgado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Salgado is striking well from the back but Black escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Black gets full guard.
Salgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salgado looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado being controlled here momentarily.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Mauro Salgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salgado is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is controlling Salgado's posture.
Salgado is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scoring with strikes but Salgado is staying in there.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Black looking to finish Salgado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salgado!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black landing strikes from the mount and Salgado is in trouble!
Black raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salgado is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black content just to control the position here.
Black landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Salgado is in trouble!
Black controlling his opponent.
Salgado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black stands up over Salgado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black stays in close to Salgado's body and controls the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Salgado 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.
Black works over Salgado with some ground and pound from guard.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black won't allow Salgado to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salgado is working hard here to advance position.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Salgado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salgado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black wants to control but Salgado postures up.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Salgado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salgado throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Salgado in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Salgado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado working the ground and pound but Black is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Salgado crashes against the mat.
Salgado working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Salgado keeps moving and retains side control.
Salgado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salgado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salgado tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Salgado throwing strikes but Black manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Salgado gets back to half guard.
Salgado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black working over Salgado with some ground and pound. Salgado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salgado wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black pushing down on Salgado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salgado wants to get back to full guard.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is defending well.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
Salgado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Salgado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Salgado throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Salgado is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Black reverses the position - he's now on top in Salgado's guard.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salgado trying to strike off his back.
Salgado 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.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salgado's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Salgado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mauro Salgado!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mauro Salgado!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Damien Black!
Mauro Salgado wins by split decision!
The defeated Damien Black had this to say: 'It was spinal.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Tyron (ranked 4314 p4p, 4291 weight class) and Reese Ling (ranked 216 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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, Ron Tyron!
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, Reese Ling!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ling is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ling landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Ling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyron has Ling pushed against the cage.
Ling looking to throw knees to the head but Tyron is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyron.
Ling manages to break the clinch.
Ling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyron is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling has Tyron pressed against the cage, preventing Tyron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ling tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyron avoids the damage to the body.
Ling missing with knees to the body.
Ling looking to throw knees to the head but Tyron is blocking nicely.
Tyron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyron is trying to drag Ling to the mat but Ling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyron wants to break free but Ling has control.
Ling landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyron wants the takedown. Ling is fighting it off but Tyron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ling's guard against the cage.
Tyron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling striking off his back but it's not causing Tyron any problems.
Ling controls Tyron momentarily but Tyron frees himself.
Ling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyron advances to half guard.
Tyron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tyron's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tyron.
Tyron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ling for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking for a sweep. Tyron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ling is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyron jumps into side control!
Ling is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Tyron politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tyron prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ling is trying to control Tyron's posture but Tyron avoids it.
Tyron decides to stand back up. Tyron steps back and let's Ling get back to his feet.
Ling tries to sprawl but Tyron drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking to improve his position.
Tyron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyron is thwarting Ling's attempts to control the position.
Ling is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ling tries to get to full guard but Tyron has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyron is thwarting Ling's attempts to control the position.
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 Ron Tyron will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ling.
Ling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ling.
Ling throws a sloppy head kick and Tyron moves out of range easily.
Ron Tyron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyron moves into the clinch.
Tyron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ling throws a leg kick but Tyron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ling scores with a head kick. Tyron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reese Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ling throws out a leg kick but Tyron moves out of range and Ling only half commits.
Ling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyron gets a double leg takedown into Ling's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ling is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyron has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyron working some strikes from top position.
Tyron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ling is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ling gets caught flat footed, as Tyron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyron controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyron passes into half guard.
Tyron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling won't allow Tyron to pass to mount.
Ling is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyron.
Tyron content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ling wants to control but Tyron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ling is looking for a sweep. Tyron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Ron Tyron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ling tries a head kick but it misses.
Ling lands a high kick!
Ling misses with a body kick.
Tyron blocks a head kick by Ling.
Ling tries to clinch up but Tyron circles away and keeps his distance.
Reese Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyron's sensitive parts.
Tyron looking to score a takedown here. Ling is defending well but Tyron drives through and ends up in Ling's guard.
Tyron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ling throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ling is working an open guard so Tyron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ling.
A head kick misses from Ling.
Ling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Ling lands but Tyron takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyron clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling tries to land a knee to the head but Tyron blocks with his arms.
Tyron jumps guard but Ling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ling is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyron has double underhooks.
Tyron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Tyron.
Tyron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ling tries to land a knee to the head but Tyron blocks with his arms.
Tyron avoiding damage.
Ling tries a knee to the head but Tyron blocks it.
Tyron takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyron is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ling can't fight it off and eventually Tyron manages to take the fight to the floor. Ling looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ling wants to control but Tyron passes easily into half guard.
Tyron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ling keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tyron controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tyron is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ling tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tyron has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Tyron lands a big shot there that rocks Ling but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tyron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyron landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyron is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ling has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reese Ling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyron looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Tyron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ron Tyron!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ron Tyron!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Ron Tyron!
Ron Tyron wins by unanimous decision!
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