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MFC 35: For Lucas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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200 cm
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Justin Herald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Herald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Herald slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. Herald keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herald is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Herald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown. Herald lands with a right hand. Nice uppercut lands for Herald. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Herald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Herald's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Herald duly obliges. Herald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson looks gassed! Nice takedown defense from Herald. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. Justin Herald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Jackson. Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herald finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. Herald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Herald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Herald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Herald connects with a superb combination that knocks Jackson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Herald before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Herald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Lucky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Happy Lucky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Andreas! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andreas closes the distance and clinches up with Lucky, looking for a takedown. Andreas pushes Lucky against the cage but Lucky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lucky wants to clinch up but Andreas keeps it at a distance. Andreas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucky avoids it really well and circles away. Andreas shoots in for a takedown but Lucky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas. Andreas fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Andreas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucky swivels and escapes. Andreas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Andreas fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreas is defended easily by Lucky. Andreas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Andreas stops Lucky from standing up. Andreas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucky has escaped and now he's on top! Andreas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreas looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lucky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lucky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Andreas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lucky has passed into half guard!
It looks like Lucky is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andreas with the active half guard here but Lucky passes nicely into side control. Andreas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lucky stands up. Lucky throws a right and a left that Andreas avoids nicely. Andreas shoots in but no luck this time. Andreas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucky. Nice sprawl there from Lucky as Andreas shoots in. Andreas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucky's waist but Lucky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreas off to one side. Andreas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucky as he jumps to the side. Lucky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lucky breaks the clinch.
Andreas shoots in but Lucky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andreas shoots in and drives through. Lucky sprawls well. Lucky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andreas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Andreas fails with a takedown attempt. Andreas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucky is fending him off so far but Andreas persists. Nope, Lucky circles away and we're back to standing. Rodrigo Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lucky gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Lucky.
A right hand to the body from Lucky.
Lucky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lucky pressing his opponent against the cage. Lucky tries a body shot but Andreas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lucky lands a nice shot to the body. Lucky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Andreas shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Andreas tries for a takedown but Lucky manages to get underhooks.
Lucky is working Andreas over against the cage. Lucky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andreas.
A short right from Lucky on the inside. Lucky has a couple of punches blocked by Andreas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andreas's brow. Lucky is working for takedown but Andreas is calmly controlling the position for now. Lucky tries to land knees in the clinch but Andreas avoids the damage to the body. Andreas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Lucky dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andreas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucky's guard. Andreas 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Andreas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andreas, into his guard. Lucky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lucky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andreas's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andreas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Andreas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lucky stands up from Andreas's guard - Lucky perhaps looking for a knockout. Andreas fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lucky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lucky closes the distance and clinches. Lucky looking to slow down the pace here. Lucky can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lucky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Andreas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucky! Lucky decides to stand back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreas. Andreas shoots in but no luck this time. Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas. Andreas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lucky is trying to break free. Andreas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Andreas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lucky wants to get back to striking at distance but Andreas won't allow it.
Andreas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucky regains guard.
Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Lucky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucky manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Lucky's guard. Andreas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucky! Andreas manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andreas manages to get to full guard.
Andreas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucky manages to get himself to full guard.
Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Lucky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucky manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Lucky's guard. Andreas 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Andreas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andreas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Andreas wants to pass the guard but Lucky is defending well. Andreas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Andreas is working for a guillotine from mount but Lucky frees his head quite easily.
Andreas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andreas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lucky is on top in guard.
Andreas working for a triangle but Lucky defends it easily.
Andreas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucky uses it to pass to side control.
Andreas tries to buck Lucky off but Lucky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lucky decides to take the fight back to the feet. Happy Lucky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Andreas shoots in and drives through. Lucky sprawls well. Andreas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucky sprawls well. Lucky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet. Andreas tries to keep at a distance but Lucky has taken the fight into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Lucky throws an elbow but misses. Andreas is working for takedown but Lucky is calmly controlling the position for now. Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lucky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreas looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andreas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucky prevents it.
Lucky lands a hook to the side of the head. Andreas prevents a body shot from Lucky. Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Lucky wants to stand but Andreas is controlling the position. Andreas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Andreas 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. Andreas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreas has Lucky in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andreas has his foot on Lucky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucky works his way back into a safe position though. Lucky stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lucky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Andreas misses with a takedown attempt - Lucky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreas. Andreas fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Happy Lucky. I think Lucky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Lucky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foxtrot Kilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Winkerbeam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilo comes to the cage accompanied by Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo. Winkerbeam is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Thing. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foxtrot Kilo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Winkerbeam! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilo takes one on the button. Kilo takes one on the button. Kilo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkerbeam manages to avoid it. Winkerbeam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilo digs a good body shot into Winkerbeam's ribs. Winkerbeam throws a body punch but Kilo moves out of range. Winkerbeam misses with a shot to the body letting Kilo counter with a right hand. Winkerbeam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kilo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkerbeam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kilo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winkerbeam. Kilo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winkerbeam throws a big shot that misses. Winkerbeam thows a left - swing and a miss! Kilo throws the left hand but Winkerbeam avoids the punch easily. Winkerbeam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkerbeam. Kilo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Winkerbeam throws a jab when Kilo was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winkerbeam takes a swing at Kilo's ribcage but misses. Winkerbeam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilo.
Winkerbeam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab. Kilo ducks under a wild hook from Winkerbeam. Kilo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkerbeam was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilo. Winkerbeam stuns Kilo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Winkerbeam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kilo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winkerbeam lands a nice hook to Kilo's body. Kilo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Winkerbeam misses with the combination.
Kilo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkerbeam.
Nice sprawl there from Winkerbeam as Kilo shoots in. Winkerbeam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kilo defending well as Winkerbeam loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilo scores with a jab to the head.
Winkerbeam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilo. Gonzo Winkerbeam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winkerbeam misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Winkerbeam misses. Winkerbeam misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Winkerbeam misses the target. Winkerbeam misses with a body punch
and Kilo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kilo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winkerbeam can do anything to dispel that myth. Kilo decides to stand and escape the position. Kilo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. 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! Kilo digs a good hook to Winkerbeam's body.
Winkerbeam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kilo throws the left hand but Winkerbeam avoids the punch easily. Winkerbeam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winkerbeam getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Winkerbeam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Winkerbeam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilo moves away. Kilo swings for the body but Winkerbeam moves out of range.
Winkerbeam throws a body punch but Kilo moves out of range. A slow jab from Kilo misses its intended target. Winkerbeam misses with a straight right. Winkerbeam misses with a hook to the body
and Kilo counters with a left to the body. Winkerbeam just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kilo. Winkerbeam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkerbeam. Kilo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Winkerbeam loads up on a big right hand but Kilo slips the punch. Kilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kilo lands with a shot to the body. Kilo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winkerbeam.
It looks like Foxtrot Kilo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winkerbeam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kilo misses the shot to the body. Kilo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkerbeam.
Winkerbeam dips to his left and cracks Kilo with an uppercut! 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! Kilo ducks under a wild hook from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Winkerbeam digs a good hook to Kilo's body.
A big left from Kilo misses. Kilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab. Jab by Winkerbeam. Good standup being displayed there by Kilo as he connects with a hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kilo cracks Winkerbeam with a right hand to the side of the head. Gonzo Winkerbeam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winkerbeam scores with the left hand. Kilo knows he should have avoided that one. Winkerbeam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Winkerbeam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Winkerbeam - just one landing. 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 Foxtrot Kilo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Foxtrot Kilo's cut. That's time! Kilo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Kilo. Kilo slips a jab from Winkerbeam. Kilo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winkerbeam.
Winkerbeam connects with a nice looking jab.
Winkerbeam lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Winkerbeam. Kilo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilo misses the shot to the body. A shot to the body from Winkerbeam misses and Kilo counters with a nice body shot. Winkerbeam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winkerbeam throws a sloppy body shot
and Kilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Winkerbeam on the wrong end of a nice hook. Winkerbeam throws a looping overhand right but Kilo ducks down to avoid it. Winkerbeam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilo to score with a decent uppercut. Winkerbeam missing with a left hand there. Kilo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab. Kilo ducks under a wild hook from Winkerbeam. Kilo defending well as Winkerbeam loads up on a big left hand. Winkerbeam lands a slapping body shot.
Winkerbeam lands a head shot. Kilo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Winkerbeam throws a looping overhand right but Kilo ducks down to avoid it. Winkerbeam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kilo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kilo takes a swing at Winkerbeam's ribcage but misses. Winkerbeam misses with a jab to the body
and Kilo counters with a three punch combo that has Winkerbeam backing up. Winkerbeam nods at Kilo to acknowledge the strikes. Winkerbeam misses with a looping right. Winkerbeam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winkerbeam lands a jab-cross combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kilo slips under a jab from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam throws a series of punches but Kilo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winkerbeam throws a sloppy body shot
and Kilo counters with a left to the body. Kilo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkerbeam manages to avoid it. Winkerbeam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam throws a series of punches but Kilo avoids them all with ease. A jab from Winkerbeam misses. Kilo avoids the body shot from Winkerbeam.
Winkerbeam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kilo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Winkerbeam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilo. A punch combination from Winkerbeam misses. Kilo ducks under a wild hook from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkerbeam throws a shot from downtown. Kilo moves away and avoids it. A jab from Winkerbeam misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winkerbeam. Kilo moves forwards but Winkerbeam connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kilo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkerbeam.
Kilo blocks a jab. Winkerbeam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilo. Winkerbeam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilo at a distance.
Winkerbeam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilo at a distance.
Winkerbeam lands a slapping body shot.
Kilo slips a straight right by Winkerbeam. Kilo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab. Winkerbeam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Winkerbeam's guard now. Kilo wants to pass the guard but Winkerbeam is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Winkerbeam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Winkerbeam wants to stand but Kilo is controlling the position. Winkerbeam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kilo trying to control but Winkerbeam is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Winkerbeam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gonzo Winkerbeam will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Foxtrot Kilo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kilo slips a jab from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam throws a shot from downtown. Kilo moves away and avoids it. Kilo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winkerbeam. Kilo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkerbeam was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilo. Gonzo Winkerbeam seems to be getting the better of the standup. Winkerbeam thows a body shot but no joy. Winkerbeam throws the left hand but Kilo avoids the punch easily. Winkerbeam slips a jab from Kilo. Winkerbeam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilo. Kilo misses the jab. Winkerbeam cracks a nice hook into Kilo's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilo scores with a hook. Kilo misses with a looping right. Kilo misses with a leg kick. Winkerbeam throws a combination that misses and Kilo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Winkerbeam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kilo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winkerbeam thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winkerbeam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Winkerbeam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilo.
A jab from Kilo does it's job there. Winkerbeam takes a swing at Kilo's ribcage but misses. Winkerbeam misses with a shot to the body and Kilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Winkerbeam misses with a straight right. Winkerbeam misses the body punch and Kilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Winkerbeam thows a body shot but no joy. Kilo throws a right hand that Winkerbeam ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkerbeam also avoids with ease. Kilo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Winkerbeam misses with a straight right. Kilo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winkerbeam lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winkerbeam.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilo throws a looping overhand right but Winkerbeam ducks down to avoid it. Winkerbeam getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Winkerbeam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winkerbeam. Kilo does a little dance to reset his feet. Winkerbeam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilo dodges the punch combination from Winkerbeam.
Kilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam misses with a looping right. Nice shot lands for Winkerbeam. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilo moves out of range as Winkerbeam strikes. Kilo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kilo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winkerbeam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Winkerbeam avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Winkerbeam thows a body shot but no joy. Winkerbeam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilo counters with a nice body shot. Jab by Winkerbeam. Winkerbeam scores with a jab to the jaw. Winkerbeam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kilo moves out of range of the strikes. Winkerbeam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Winkerbeam misses. Winkerbeam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilo. Kilo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilo takes one to the chin there. A looping hook to the body misses from Kilo. Winkerbeam does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Winkerbeam misses the target. Winkerbeam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Winkerbeam works the jab nicely. Kilo takes one on the button. Kilo throws a right hand that Winkerbeam ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkerbeam also avoids with ease. Kilo slips a jab and a cross from Winkerbeam.
Winkerbeam misses with a looping left. Kilo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. 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! Winkerbeam keeps control of the position for the meantime. Winkerbeam is looking for a sweep. Kilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Gonzo Winkerbeam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Winkerbeam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzo Winkerbeam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vini de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vini de Oliveira! 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, Rick Welsh! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Welsh clinches up with de Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage. de Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Welsh blocks a body shot from de Oliveira. Welsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Welsh. No joy for de Oliveira on that attempt. Welsh misses with a takedown attempt and de Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard. Welsh looking for a guillotine here but de Oliveira defends easily.
de Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Welsh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. de Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welsh working for a triangle but de Oliveira defends it easily.
de Oliveira trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom. Welsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Welsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. de Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Welsh swivels though and keeps the full guard. de Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Welsh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welsh manages to kick de Oliveira off! de Oliveira jumps back into Welsh's guard. Welsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! de Oliveira escapes and throws Welsh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Welsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. de Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Welsh works his way to full guard. Good work. Welsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. de Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. de Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Welsh keeping full guard, as de Oliveira tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. de Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Welsh dives on top into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Welsh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! de Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! de Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Welsh wants to sweep here but de Oliveira controlling him for the moment. Welsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but de Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. de Oliveira slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Welsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Welsh looking for submissions off his back. de Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Welsh is working away. Welsh gets back to full guard.
Welsh working for a triangle but de Oliveira defends it easily.
Welsh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Welsh dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
de Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Welsh. Welsh fails with the takedown and de Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Welsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but de Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Welsh wants to sweep here but de Oliveira controlling him for the moment. de Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welsh wants to sweep here but de Oliveira controlling him for the moment. de Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard. Welsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
de Oliveira advances to half guard. Welsh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Welsh is defending against the submission attempts here by de Oliveira.
de Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Welsh manages to get to full guard.
Welsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. de Oliveira is aware though and is defending well. de Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Welsh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Welsh has escaped and now he's on top! Welsh looking to sit in guard and control but de Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Welsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. de Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. de Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welsh has his foot on de Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. de Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though. Welsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! de Oliveira escapes and throws Welsh's legs to the side, diving into side control! Welsh throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
de Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Welsh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in de Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Welsh!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Welsh chips away with some ground and pound. de Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Welsh has picked de Oliveira up and slammed him! de Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Welsh manages to pass to side control! Welsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Welsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Rick Welsh has got the better of the ground game so far. Welsh working the head with strikes. de Oliveira is trying to buck Welsh off. Welsh swings around for an armbar but de Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Welsh's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Welsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!
Welsh misses with a takedown and de Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welsh won't be happy with that. Welsh sneaks back into half guard. Welsh is trying to get back to full guard. de Oliveira trying to control the action but Welsh is working from the bottom. Welsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but de Oliveira pulls his head out easily. Welsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welsh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Welsh is refusing to be controlled, as de Oliveira sits in half guard. de Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. de Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Welsh tries to reverse the position but de Oliveira maintains control.
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. Welsh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. de Oliveira moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Welsh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. de Oliveira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Welsh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Welsh is looking for a sweep. de Oliveira advances to full mount. Welsh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! de Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Welsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welsh trying to control but de Oliveira is working from the bottom. Welsh with a flurry of punches that miss. de Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Welsh pushes his legs off easily.
Welsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Welsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. de Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Welsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Welsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. de Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Welsh sits in half guard. Welsh 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! de Oliveira is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Welsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Racionais MC's - Expresso da Meia-Noite as his entrance music. Andy Booth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Booth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delson Ribeiro! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Booth throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily. Booth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribeiro. Ribeiro scores with a takedown into Booth's guard. Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Booth wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Booth keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. Ribeiro trying to move into half guard but instead Booth has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Booth uses it to pass to side control.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position. Booth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribeiro to his feet. Andy Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. Booth misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming. Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Booth.
Andy Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Booth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Booth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro won't allow Booth to get back to his feet. Ribeiro thows a big elbow that misses. Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Booth wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ribeiro manages to pass to side control. Ribeiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. 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. Booth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Booth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ribeiro trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom. Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Booth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Booth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booth has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted. Ribeiro wants to control the position but Booth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Booth is working away from the top position though. Booth tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ribeiro controls his leg. Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Booth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Delson Ribeiro will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro dives in and grabs Booth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes down on Ribeiro's head and hops out. Booth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Booth misses with an uppercut. Booth misses with the combination.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Booth looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range. Booth throws a big shot that misses. Booth throws a right and a left that both miss. Ribeiro feints and as Booth raises his hands in defense, Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ribeiro has gone for a leg lock! Booth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribeiro's guard. Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Booth is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booth defends well. Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. Booth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booth is aware though and is defending well. Ribeiro is breathing heavily. Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Booth uses it to pass to side control.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here. Booth decides to take the fight back to the feet. Booth misses the shot to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Booth tries to escape but Ribeiro is in control. Booth prevents Ribeiro from improving position. Booth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Booth sprawls well. Booth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet. Andy Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delson Ribeiro. Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Booth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
Booth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Booth. Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Booth! Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Booth is squirming around nicely. Ribeiro content just to control the position here. Ribeiro has hold of Booth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Booth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ribeiro working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Booth slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Booth dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Booth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Booth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Booth jabs at Ribeiro's body. Booth misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming. Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Booth throws out the jab. Booth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Booth circles away. Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ribeiro thows a big elbow that misses. Booth wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro is having none of it. Booth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ribeiro decides to pull guard. Ribeiro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Booth preventing the sweep. Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Booth has passed into half guard!
Booth wants to stand up but Ribeiro has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Booth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Booth tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Booth pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booth defends well. Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booth is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booth is aware though and is defending well. Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Booth passes into side control.
Booth stands up and we're back to a striking position. Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss! Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro is trying to drag Booth to the mat but Booth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Andy Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delson Ribeiro. Booth has had enough of the clinch but Ribeiro keeps him there for the moment. Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Booth holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro has Booth pressed against the cage, preventing Booth from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ribeiro has Booth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro prevents Booth from breaking the clinch. Booth working hard to break the clinch. Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth can't break the clinch.
Booth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Booth tries to break free but Ribeiro pushes him back against the cage. Booth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ribeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Booth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Andy Booth showed his dominance in that final round. I think Booth 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Booth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andre's choice of entrance music: Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 cm
18
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Jameson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Jameson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andre as he avoids it easily. Andre stuffs the takedown. Jameson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice cross by Andre.
Jameson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andre throws an overhand right that drops Jameson like a sack of potatoes! Andre dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Andre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Train! 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, Renzo Machida! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machida moves into range and clinches up with Train. Machida stops a takedown attempt from Train.
Machida lands a shoulder strike. Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Train's face as he tries to break the clinch. Machida lands a nice elbow. Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Train is blocking nicely.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch. Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Train's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Train fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Machida. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Train takes a knee right on the jaw!
Train is breathing heavily. Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Machida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Train tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Train. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Train won't want to take too many of those. Machida lands with a left to the head. Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Machida receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Train is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nice elbow from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A shot in the inside from Machida. Machida with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Machida leaning his opponent against the cage. Machida lands an uppercut. Machida lands a right hand. Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida pushes Train back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Machida stalling against the cage.
Machida pushes Train back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Machida. Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Train in his tracks for a moment. Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands an elbow just above Train 's eye. Machida scores with a nice hook to the head. Machida stalling the fight.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Train's face.
Train tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage. Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Train's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida lands an elbow that stopped Train in his tracks for a moment. Machida lands a hook to the side of the head. Machida leaning against his opponent.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Train in his tracks for a moment. Train tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage. Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Train's defenses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Machida is leaning against Train and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Machida stalls. Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stalling in the clinch from Machida.
Machida lands an elbow just above Train 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida wants to clinch up but Train keeps it at a distance. Train shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Train keeps the fight on the outside. Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Train is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Machida tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Machida as Train shoots in. Train doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida wants to clinch but Train slips to the side so Train counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Train wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. Train postures up.
Machida is controlling Train's posture. Machida wants to stand and escape but Train is having none of it. Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet. Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Machida uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Machida blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Train circles away from the clinch attempt.
Train will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Machida avoids the head kick by Train.
Train keeps the fight on the outside. Machida tries to clinch but Train moves out of range. Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Train circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Machida tries to clinch but Train moves out of range. Train shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida scores with a jab. Train acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Train looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Machida tries to clinch up and Train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Train is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position. Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Train. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Train is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer. Train content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Machida tries to get to full guard but Train has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Train perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Train prevents Machida from improving his position. Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Train in the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Train has been cut. Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Machida lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimmy Train's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Train swats him away and circles back towards the center. Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Train dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Train's head and hops out. Machida tries to clinch but Train moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Train circles away.
Machida tries to clinch up. Machida tries to clinch there but Train circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Machida closes the distance looking to clinch and Train counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Train looking to pass the guard. Train is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Train has managed to sneak the leg through. Machida is staying active underneath Train, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Machida is trying to stand.
Machida is staying active underneath Train, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Machida keeps control of the position for the meantime. Machida is looking for a sweep. Train is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. 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. Machida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Machida wants to improve his position but Train is controlling well.
Train trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A combination from Machida does no damage. Machida tries to clinch but Train is having none of it. Machida lands a nice hook to Train's body. Train takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Train fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Machida stuns Train with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Train throws a sloppy head kick and Machida counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Train! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renzo Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayger Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayne comes to the cage accompanied by Suikoden 2 OST (the entire thing). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayger Mayne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Garcia! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Mayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garcia shoots in but no luck this time. Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayne but Mayne pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mayger Mayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Garcia. Mayne connects with a solid leg kick. Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayne is on top in guard.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. Mayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mayne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head. Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Mayne defends easily.
Mayne thows a big elbow that misses. Mayne looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mayne throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely. Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayne throwing strikes but missing. Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayne scoring with some ground and pound. Mayne working some strikes from top position. Mayne lands a couple of decent looking shots. Garcia wants to sweep here but Mayne controlling him for the moment. Mayne scoring with punches to the head and body. Mayne stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia. Mayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mayne scoring with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mayne works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard. Mayne won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. Mayne looking to pass the guard. Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. Mayne chips away with some ground and pound. Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mayne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head. Mayne working some strikes from top position. Mayne stands up from guard. Let's bang! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia. Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut. Garcia looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayne's waist but Mayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side. Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Garcia just leaning against Mayne, taking a breather. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Mayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mayne looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range. Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Mayne wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayne won't be happy with that. Mayne is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it. Mayne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts. Mayne desperately trying to maintain half guard. Garcia is pressing down on Mayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayne is holding on for now. Mayne is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Mayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mayne controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayne has managed to free his arm - good work. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mayne is trying to control but can't.
Mayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia. Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayne pinned against the cage. Mayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mayger Mayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Mayne saw it coming and moves away.
Mayne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayne to the mat! Mayne manages to get full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mayne looking to control.
Mayne has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayger Mayne dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayne tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayne. Mayne leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia. Mayger Mayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Garcia. Garcia fails to land the takedown. Mayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia. Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat. Mayne misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia is breathing heavily. Garcia misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet. Mayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mayne jabs at Garcia's body. Good standup being displayed there by Mayne as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayne throws out the jab. Marcelinho Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mayne misses with a straight left. Mayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia. Mayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Garcia takes one to the chin there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Garcia takes one on the button. Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Mayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Marcelinho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayne misses the target. Mayne moves into range and connects with a jab. Garcia staying out of range there. Mayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively. Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayne throws out the jab. Mayne throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayne avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Mayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayne napping and manages to drive through into side control! Mayne struggling a bit here. Mayne is looking for a sweep. Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Mayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia. Mayne manages to get to full guard.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mayne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Garcia is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayne lands a nice short elbow. Mayne drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. Mayne working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Garcia looking for submissions off his back. Mayne drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. Mayne working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mayne 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. Mayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Mayne slips an elbow through the middle. Mayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayne has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayger Mayne dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayger Mayne is winning the standup battle so far. Garcia fails with the takedown. Mayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mayne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcia to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mayne controlling Garcia's posture. Mayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mayne keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Garcia advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayne sees it coming and defends easily. Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Mayne is defending well.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Mayne is trying desperately to improve position. Garcia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mayne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mayne has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mayne wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mayne tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control. Mayne tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away. Garcia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayne is now in Garcia's guard. A big mistake from Garcia there, giving up the dominant position! Mayne distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mayne stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mayne throws a big right hand that misses. Garcia 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. Mayne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head. Garcia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayne! Garcia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mayne is on top in guard.
Mayne lands a couple of digs. Mayger Mayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mayne preventing the sweep. Marcelinho Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mayne trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Mayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mayger Mayne. Mayne throws out a powerful jab.
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. Mayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayne wants it to stay on the feet. Mayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mayne throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease. Garcia looks for a takedown but Mayne sprawls well. Mayger Mayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Garcia. Garcia looks to throw the jab but Mayne is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride. Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Mayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Mayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia. Nice takedown defense from Mayne. No joy for Garcia on that attempt. Mayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayne. Mayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet. Mayne rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Mayger Mayne showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mayne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayger Mayne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Heines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Heines! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Jackson! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heines. A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Heines does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heines was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson jabs Heines right on the nose. Heines blinks but takes it well. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Heines throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jackson throws a body punch but Heines moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heines, as that shot connected.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Heines circles away and keeps his distance. Heines wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Jackson moves out of range as Heines strikes. Heines lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heines.
Heines throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Heines digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heines with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries to move into range but Heines moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Heines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heines. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heines swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot. Heines lands a jab. Heines connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson is rocked! Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Heines counters with a stiff right hand. A lazy left from Heines finds it's target. Jackson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Heines shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jackson is backing up but Heines catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jackson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Heines Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Heines! Joshua Heines is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nalaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nalaban! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dillon thumps Nalaban with a low kick. Dillon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nalaban did well to prevent Dillon getting side control. Dillon thows a huge punch but Nalaban dodges it nicely.
Nalaban wants to improve his position but Dillon is controlling well.
Nalaban is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dillon throwing shots but Nalaban is blocking nicely. Dillon wants to free his trapped foot but Nalaban is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dillon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dillon trying to pass the guard but Nalaban defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nalaban looks to throw the jab but Dillon is out of range. Nalaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
Dillon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Nalaban. Nalaban sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nalaban is breathing heavily. Dillon gets a takedown into half guard. Dillon trying to control the action but Nalaban is working from the bottom. Dillon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nalaban regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dillon. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nalaban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dillon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nalaban works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nalaban looking for a sweep. Not yet Nalaban, not yet. Nalaban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nalaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nalaban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nalaban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillon to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Ricardo Nalaban has been cut. Kjell Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nalaban tries to move into range but Dillon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dillon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dillon trying to control from Nalaban's half guard. Nalaban has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Dillon controlling from the top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dillon wants to control from the top but Nalaban keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dillon is in close to Nalaban's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dillon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kjell Dillon. A solid leg kick lands there for Dillon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nalaban misses with a looping right. Dillon moves away from the strike by Nalaban. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricardo Nalaban's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nalaban misses with a body shot
and Dillon counters with a slapping leg kick. Dillon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Dillon looking to sit in guard and control but Nalaban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Nalaban preventing the sweep. Dillon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nalaban passes into side control.
Dillon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dillon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillon. Dillon looking for subs off his back but Nalaban has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dillon is not content to let Nalaban control the position.
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. Well, if Nalaban 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.
Dillon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nalaban. Dillon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nalaban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nalaban's back! Dillon trying to control. Dillon controlling from the back. Dillon looking to hold on to the position here but Nalaban rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nalaban wants to sweep here but Dillon controlling him for the moment. Dillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dillon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dillon postures up and lands a big shot to Nalaban's brow. Dillon working some strikes from top position. Dillon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nalaban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillon throws a big right hand that misses. Dillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dillon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nalaban's guard. Dillon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dillon is looking for a kimura here.
Dillon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nalaban defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ricardo Nalaban's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nalaban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nalaban misses the shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Dillon. Nalaban misses with a body shot.
Dillon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nalaban avoids it really well and circles away. Nalaban misses the jab. Dillon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nalaban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillon. Nalaban is looking to wear down Dillon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillon. Ricardo Nalaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjell Dillon. A chopping leg kick lands by Dillon. Nalaban ducks under a wild hook from Dillon. Dillon misses with a body kick. Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dillon misses the shot to the body. Dillon scores with a nice strike. Nalaban ducks under a wild hook from Dillon. Nalaban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dillon moves out of range as Nalaban strikes. Dillon throws a nice inside leg kick. Nalaban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dillon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nalaban avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Nalaban misses the target. Dillon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dillon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nalaban's guard. Dillon controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillon trying to control but Nalaban is working from the bottom. Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nalaban swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dillon is looking to work some ground and pound but Nalaban has wrist control. Nalaban keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass. Nalaban is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dillon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Nalaban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dillon connects with a high kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Dillon. Nalaban does a little dance to reset his feet. Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricardo Nalaban's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dillon cracks Nalaban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nalaban misses with a looping left. Dillon moves out of range of the strikes. Dillon ducks under a wild hook from Nalaban. Dillon throws a combination. Nalaban tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kjell Dillon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nalaban swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dillon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dillon shoots in for a takedown but Nalaban shows good takedown defense. Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Nalaban moves out of range easily. Dillon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nalaban's waist but Nalaban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillon off to one side. Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dillon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat.
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Dillon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Donk. Dillon catches Nalaban right on the button with a cross. Nalaban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Dillon scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dillon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dillon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nalaban's calf. Dillon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nalaban as he avoids it easily. Ricardo Nalaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjell Dillon. Dillon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillon showed some decent athleticism there. Dillon drops an elbow to the side of Nalaban's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nalaban has hold of Dillon's hands but Dillon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dillon controlling the action here. Dillon lands with a punch from half guard. Dillon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dillon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Dillon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nalaban has his hands clasped together but Dillon breaks the hold and Nalaban is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dillon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kjell Dillon! Kjell Dillon retains his heavyweight title!
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