PURE Fighting Championships: 21st Century Vale Tudo

Jingo · April 3, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVI

@ World Memorial Hall in Kobe, JP/ 2nd Week of October 2014

Opening Bout:

Peter Sobotta (13-4-1)

x

Hai Lin Ao (8-0)

2nd Bout:

Young Choi (16-9-2)

x

Antz Nansen (1-1)

3rd Bout:

Jutaro Nakao (23-17-4)

x

Kajan Johnson (19-10-1)

4th Bout:

Soa Palelei (18-3)

x

Justin Wren (10-2)

5th Bout:

Peter Graham (7-5)

x

Mike Martelle (15-2)

6th Bout:

Damian Grabowski (16-1)

x

Chris Barnett (7-1)

7th Bout:

Tomonari Kanomata (19-7-6)

x

Mackens Semerzier (7-4)

8th Bout:

Takenori Sato (15-8-7)

x

Daniel Acacio (29-13)

9th Bout:

Ikuhisa Minowa (55-34-8)

x

John Salter (8-3)

10th Bout:

Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (11-1)

x

Mei Yamaguchi (10-5-1)

Main Event:

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-11)

x

Valentijn Overeem (32-31)

wekka · April 4, 2013

PURE Formally Announces Schedule for Upcoming Championship Cards:

PURE Fighting Championships XVIII: Welterweight Championship (3rd Week of January 2015) @ WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV

PURE Fighting Championships XIX: Middleweight Championship (3rd Week of February 2015) @ Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil

PURE Fighting Championships XX: Heavyweight Championship (3rd Week of March 2015) @ DSC Indoor Arena in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

PURE Fighting Championships XXI: Lightweight Championship (3rd Week of April 2015) @ Ginasio Milton Olaio Filho in Sao Paulo, Brazil

PURE Fighting Championships XXII: Cruiserweight Championship (3rd Week of May 2015) @ Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil

PURE Fighting Championships XXIII: Featherweight Championship (3rd Week of June 2015) @ Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, Canada

PURE Fighting Championships XXIV: Bantamweight Championship (3rd Week of July 2015) @ Yoyogi 2nd Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan

PURE Fighting Championships XXV: Flyweight Championship (3rd Week of August 2015) @ Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

PURE Fighting Championships XXVI: TBA (4th Week of November 2015) @ Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan

PURE Reaches Agreements With Two New Sponsors:

After the Grand Prix Series came to a conclusion, PURE renewed all but two sponsorship deals with advertisers through 2015. PURE decided not to extend deals with Asahi Brewery Company and Nissin.

In their place, PURE has come to agreements with Red Stripe and Kenwood electronics.

wekka · April 5, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVI: Rampage Rising

@ World Memorial Hall (9,132)

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Opening Bout: Hailin Ao x Peter Sobotta

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Sobotta is trying to muscle Ao up against the ropes.
>Sobotta manages it, and controls Ao up against the ropes.
>Unable to break free, Ao is smothered up against the ropes, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>Sobotta keeps Ao up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>Sobotta smothers Ao up against the ropes, keeping him stuck there for sixty seconds.
>Ao is trapped against the ropes and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>There's a takedown attempt from Ao.
>Sobotta tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Sobotta avoided Ao.
>Moving in closer, Sobotta looks like he may want to wrestle Ao.
>Ao seems happy to grapple with Sobotta.
>Sobotta is looking to muscle Ao back against the ropes.
>Sobotta does it, Ao is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Sobotta steps back to achieve some separation from Ao and gets ready to strike.
>Showing good head movement, Ao weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Standing in the pocket, Ao chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Sobotta.
>Sobotta counters with a right hand that catches Ao flush, rocking him!
>Moving in closer, Sobotta looks like he may want to wrestle Ao.
>Ao tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Ao throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Ao walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Sobotta looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ao.
>Ao seems happy to grapple with Sobotta.
>With Sobotta controlled by the clinch, Ao looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
>Ao doesn't get the throw, Sobotta instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Sobotta tries to wrestle Ao backward and up against the ropes.
>Ao ends up backed against the ropes.
>Peter Sobotta is breathing very hard.
>Sobotta takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>A leg kick gets checked by Ao.
>Ao comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Ao doesn't get the takedown, Sobotta saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Ao avoids a kick to the leg and hits a solid left.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Ao is able to strike back with a straight left.
>Ao shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Sobotta sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Ao up close into a clinch.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Sobotta tries to wrestle Ao backward and up against the ropes.
>Sobotta does it, Ao is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Hai Lin Ao is looking ragged.
>Sobotta pins Ao up against the ropes and works him over with small punches to the body for the remainder of the round.
>Peter Sobotta seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>It sounded like his corner told Sobotta to attempt to get Ao to the floor in this round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>With Ao in his grasp, Sobotta tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>A great inside leg trip sees Ao get thrown to the mat, and Sobotta is left in guard.
>Sobotta smothers Ao with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Sobotta throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Ao attempts a triangle choke on Sobotta from the bottom of the guard.
>Sobotta blocks the triangle attempt.
>Sobotta attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Sobotta passes to half guard.
>Sobotta looks to get past the half guard.
>Ao comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sobotta in half guard.
>The gas tank looks empty on Peter Sobotta.
>Ao attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>A guillotine choke is applied; Sobotta isn't tapping out though!
>Sobotta must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied.
>Ao releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>In guard, Sobotta begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Ao attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Sobotta defends well against it.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Hai Lin Ao has much energy left.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ao bobs and weaves.
>Sobotta steps in to put some pressure on.
>Sobotta throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Ao attempts to avoid Sobotta as he shoots in.
>Ao avoids the takedown attempt.
>Ao fakes a lunge.
>Sobotta seems to be waiting for Ao to make a move.
>Sobotta, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Ao.
>Ao is pulled into a grapple.
>With Ao in his grasp, Sobotta tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Sobotta uses a nice inside leg trip and Ao is forced to pull guard!
>Sobotta begins trying to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Sobotta is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Ao keeps Sobotta in half guard.
>Ao tries to pull Sobotta into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Ao gets the guillotine, sinks it in, and Sobotta has to tap!

>Hai Lin Ao takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Hai Lin Ao defeats Peter Sobotta (Submission (Guillotine) in 9:02 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

2nd Bout: Antz Nansen x Young Choi

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>RYO slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist.
>A jab misses and Nansen counters with a series of heavy punches, each one landing hard on RYO who is desperately trying to cover up!
>Getting destroyed, RYO falls to the ground...but the blows keep on landing!
>With RYO taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'Notorious' Antz Nansen!

>Post-Fight: RYO reveals that he did not have a great camp for this fight.
>Official Result: 'Notorious' Antz Nansen defeats Young 'RYO' Choi (TKO (Strikes) in 0:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Kajan Johnson x Jutaro Nakao

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Nakao moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Nakao steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Nakao chooses to shoot in on Johnson.
>Nakao doesn't get the takedown, Johnson was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Johnson has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Nakao to the ground.
>Johnson can't get the takedown, as Nakao wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Nakao looks for a trip takedown.
>Nakao gets the takedown, but Johnson was ready and pulled guard.
>Nakao blocks Johnson as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Nakao smothers Johnson with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Nakao lies on top of Johnson, basically smothering him.
>Nakao attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Johnson finds his opponent too skilled, and Nakao passes guard into side control.
>Nakao begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Johnson tries a sweep, but only manages to move Nakao from side control to north-south position.
>Nakao throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power.
>Johnson tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Nakao.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nakao elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.
>Johnson tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Nakao.
>Nakao decides to alter positions and moves himself into side control.
>Nakao attempts to move to mount.
>Nakao struggles but cannot mount Johnson.
>Johnson tries to move to guard, but Nakao doesn't allow it.
>Nakao attempts to roll Johnson slightly and take his back.
>Johnson can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Nakao tries to ensnare Johnson in an armbar.
>Johnson pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Nakao lying flat, easily secured in side control.
>Johnson throws a few right hands to the body.
>Nakao looks ready to try and scramble, but Johnson is quick to move to prevent that.
>In side control, Johnson begins working to get a mount.
>Nakao can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Johnson tries to pound on Nakao, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Nakao tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Johnson doesn't allow it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Johnson tries to lock Nakao in an armbar.
>Nakao does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control.
>Nakao looks to get a mount.
>Nakao isn't able to mount Johnson this time around.
>Breathing very hard, Jutaro Nakao is looking ragged.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Johnson tries for a leg kick but Nakao moves out of range.
>Johnson chooses to shoot in on Nakao.
>Nakao cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Johnson in half guard.
>Johnson begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>Stuck under side control, Nakao takes a knee to the ribs.
>Johnson fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Johnson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Johnson starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Advancing his position, he gets mount.
>Johnson pounds away from the mount, but Nakao covers up and defends them well.
>Kajan Johnson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Johnson counters an attempt by Nakao to move him from mount by taking his back!
>Johnson tries to lock Nakao in an armbar.
>Nakao pulls his arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Johnson.
>Nakao tries to lock Johnson in an armbar.
>Johnson stops Nakao from applying it.
>Nakao blocks Johnson as he tries a transition to guard.
>Nakao attempts to americana Johnson from side control.
>Johnson defends himself well.
>Nakao blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nakao looks to get a mount.
>Johnson doesn't allow Nakao to get the mount.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jutaro Nakao has much energy left.
>Johnson tries to pull guard on Nakao but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>Nakao looks to roll Johnson slightly and slip behind.
>Johnson is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Nakao tries to get Johnson locked in a rear naked choke.
>Johnson does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in his opponent's guard.
>Nakao should have gotten hooks in before attempting that submission.
>Kajan Johnson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>In guard, Johnson catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Johnson throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Johnson throws a few right hands to the body.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Johnson is trying to pass guard.
>Nakao can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Johnson at half guard.
>Johnson fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has Nakao as the winner.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Johnson.
>Judge #3: Johnson.
>Johnson wins by split decision!
>Official Result: 'Rajin'' Kajan Johnson defeats Jutaro Nakao (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

4th Bout: Justin Wren x Soa Palelei

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Palelei counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of big right hands, forcing Wren back!
>Palelei throws a flurry of punches but Wren covers up well.
>From the pocket, Palelei sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Palelei hits a jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Palelei to counter with a punch.
>Palelei tries for a left jab but Wren uses head movement to avoid it.
>Palelei hits a quick series of punches from the pocket.
>From the pocket, Palelei connects on Wren with a stiff jab.
>Palelei tries for a left jab but Wren uses head movement to avoid it.
>Wren looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Palelei strikes first and manages to rock Wren with a solid right!
>Wren counters a left jab with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>Wren looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Palelei.
>A counter right hook catches Wren hard, almost putting him down!
>Palelei catches Wren with a solid left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Wren.
>Palelei strikes first and manages to rock Wren with a solid right hand!
>Soa Palelei is looking really tired.
>Although visibly tired, Palelei looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Wren drops down and catches the advancing Palelei by surprise with a single leg takedown.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Wren looks to get past the guard.
>Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.
>Wren begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Palelei tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Wren doesn't allow it.
>Wren throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>In half guard, Wren catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Wren throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Palelei gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Wren the perfect opportunity to get side control.
>Palelei takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control!
>Stuck under side control, Palelei takes a hard knee to the ribs!
>Wren begins trying to get himself behind Palelei.
>He does it, getting behind Palelei.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Wren successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Wren tries to finish Palelei off with a rear naked choke.
>Palelei fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Soa Palelei seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Wren to take it to the ground as early as possible in this round.
>A left jab misses and Wren strikes back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Soa Palelei won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Wren looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>There's the slam! Palelei is planted onto his back, and pulls guard.
>Justin Wren looks very tired out there.
>Wren begins trying to pass the guard.
>Wren passes to half guard.
>Wren throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Wren reaches over and tries to lock Palelei in an arm triangle.
>Wren gets the arm triangle fully applied!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Palelei tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Wren.
>Wren looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Wren isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Palelei.
>Justin Wren looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Palelei attempts to grab an arm of Wren from the bottom of half guard.
>Palelei gets a kimura and wrenches back, Wren has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Soa Palelei!
>Official Result: Soa Palelei defeats Justin 'The Viking' Wren (Submission (Kimura) in 4:24 of round 2). The match was rated as being Excellent.

5th Bout: Mike Martelle x Peter Graham

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Graham slips out of the way of a jab.
>Martelle throws a left jab but Graham avoids it.
>Martelle takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Graham glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Graham settle at all, Martelle comes in closer.
>Martelle throws a left jab but Graham avoids it.
>Martelle gets hit with a crisp left jab.
>Martelle throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Graham seems to be waiting for Martelle to make a move.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Graham keeps Martelle from advancing with a crisp left jab.
>Graham keeps Martelle back with a crisp jab.
>Martelle avoids a flurry of punches.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Martelle gets Graham with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Graham doesn't press the issue, allowing Martelle to circle.
>Martelle just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Graham looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Martelle.
>Martelle finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Graham and Martelle break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Martelle fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Graham is happy to let Martelle circle for the moment.
>Graham hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Martelle slams a crisp right into the gloves of Graham, but can't follow up.
>Time slips away as Graham doesn't press Martelle, allowing him to circle.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Martelle uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Time slips away as Graham doesn't press Martelle, allowing him to circle.
>Mike Martelle is looking really tired.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Graham slips past a left jab and fires back with a series of quick lefts.
>A tired Martelle moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>Martelle can't get past the sprawl of Graham, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Martelle springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>Peter Graham doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Martelle walks into a hard leg kick.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Martelle, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Graham.
>Graham counters with a right hand that catches Martelle flush, rocking him!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>A straight left by Graham keeps Martelle from advancing.
>Martelle presses in closer to attack.
>A tired-looking Martelle approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Graham tries to avoid the takedown.
>Martelle can't get the takedown, Graham was too quick to back away.
>Martelle throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting up, Graham steps in closer to pressure Martelle into action.
>Mike Martelle looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Peter Graham looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Graham drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Martelle in with a feint.
>Martelle misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Graham steps in to put some pressure on.
>A visibly tired Graham is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Martelle.
>Martelle tries to single leg Graham as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Martelle chooses to move forward and try to take Graham down.
>Martelle can't get past the sprawl of Graham, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Mike Martelle looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Graham tries to drive a knee to the head, but Martelle scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
>Despite being tired, Graham looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Martelle.
>Martelle tries to take down Graham as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Peter Graham looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Graham apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Seeing an opportunity, Martelle goes straight for a takedown, but Graham is equal to it.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Martelle.
>Graham sprawls well, and Martelle is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Martelle gets up sharply, sensing that Graham was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
>Graham, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Martelle.
>Martelle tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Graham defended it well.
>Graham hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Martelle doesn't let Graham settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Martelle, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Martelle can't get past the sprawl of Graham, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Graham looks to hit a knee strike, but Martelle is back up too quickly.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Martelle looks for a trip takedown.
>Martelle can't get the takedown, Graham defended it well.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Graham.
>Graham wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: 'Rolling Thunder' Peter Graham defeats Mike 'The Math Librarian' Martelle (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

6th Bout: Chris Barnett x Damian Grabowski

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Barnett tries for a right body kick but Grabowski moves out of range.
>Grabowski moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Grabowski chooses to shoot in on Barnett.
>Grabowski gets caught with a right hand though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Grabowski recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Barnett to make a move.
>Barnett motions for Grabowski to stand up, which he does.
>Grabowski comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Barnett.
>Grabowski can't get close enough to grapple, Barnett keeps him away with strikes.
>Barnett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Grabowski fires off a right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Barnett.
>Grabowski tries for a left jab but Barnett moves out of range.
>Barnett circles, looking for an opening.
>Grabowski quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Grabowski throws a feint.
>Barnett doesn't get drawn in as Grabowski feints a kick.
>Grabowski chooses to shoot in on Barnett.
>Barnett first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Grabowski the the floor! Grabowski has to pull guard.
>Barnett tries to stand up, but Grabowski keeps him firmly in guard.
>Grabowski brings his legs up and tries to lock Barnett in a triangle choke.
>Barnett defends well against it.
>Barnett wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.
>Grabowski tries to ensnare an arm.
>Grabowski uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Grabowski tries to get into the mount position.
>Advancing his position, he gets mount.
>Grabowski pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Barnett.
>Grabowski pounds away on Barnett, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Grabowski unloads with big punches from the mount, but Barnett is able to deal with most of them.
>Damian Grabowski doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Grabowski pounds away from the mount, but Barnett covers up and defends them well.
>Barnett tries to roll Grabowski, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Grabowski tries to pound on Barnett, but can't balance properly due to the squirming going on, and cannot hit anything cleanly.
>Grabowski blocks Barnett as he tries to roll over.
>Grabowski increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>Grabowski, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Grabowski flattens Barnett out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>The winner, by submission; Damian Grabowski!
>Official Result: 'The Polish Pitbull' Damian Grabowski defeats Chris 'Beast Boy' Barnett (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

7th Bout: Mackens Semerzier x Tomonari Kanomata

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Kanomata tries for a left jab but Semerzier moves out of range.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Semerzier.
>Kanomata gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Semerzier throws a few right hands to the body.
>Semerzier gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Kanomata quickly scrambles.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Semerzier the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>Semerzier attempts an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Kanomata has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Mackens 'Mack Da Menace' Semerzier!
>Official Result: Mackens 'Mack Da Menace' Semerzier defeats Tomonari Kanomata (Submission (Armbar) in 2:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

8th Bout: Daniel Acacio x Takenori Sato

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>A jab misses, allowing Sato to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Sato throws a feint.
>Sato swings wildly to get Acacio to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Acacio attempts to avoid Sato as he shoots in.
>Acacio cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Sato attempts to pass guard.
>He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>Sato attempts an arm triangle.
>Acacio doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Acacio tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Sato.
>Sato tries to ensnare Acacio in an arm triangle.
>Acacio blocks it.
>Sato blocks Acacio as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Sato begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Acacio can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Sato gains side control.
>Sato tries to ensnare Acacio in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Acacio has no option but to tap out!

>Takenori Sato takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Takenori Sato defeats Daniel Acacio (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

9th Bout: John Salter x Ikuhisa Minowa

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Minowa throws a left jab but Salter avoids it.
>Minowa uses a feint to get Salter off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark.
>There's a takedown attempt from Minowa.
>Salter saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is too fast, Salter cannot grab the guillotine.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg but Salter is on his back less than a few seconds; spinning out and away, he quickly gets back up.
>Minowa comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Salter counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Minowa is forced to pull guard.
>Salter starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Minowa keeps Salter in guard.
>Minowa reaches up and tries to lock Salter in a guillotine.
>Salter gets turned over via the guillotine, ending up on his back under side control.
>Minowa begins trying to get himself behind Salter.
>Minowa isn't able to get behind Salter this time around.
>Minowa blocks Salter as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Minowa throws a few right hands to the body.
>Minowa blocks Salter as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Minowa throws a few right hands to the body.
>Minowa attempts an arm triangle.
>Minowa gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Salter has to tap!

>Ikuhisa Minowa takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Ikuhisa 'Minowaman' Minowa defeats John Salter (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

10th Bout: Mei Yamaguchi x Cris Cyborg

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Cyborg moves in and stings V Hajime with an excellent combination.
>Cyborg throws a leg kick but V Hajime avoids it.
>Cyborg counters a left jab by hitting a left jab to the cheek.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Cyborg hits a nice combination.
>Cyborg tries for a left jab but V Hajime moves out of range.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Cyborg scores with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body.
>V Hajime needs to raise her hands, they're far too low at the moment.
>Cyborg throws a leg kick but V Hajime avoids it.
>Cyborg fakes a lunge.
>The fight slows as V Hajime sits back and allows Cyborg to circle.
>Cyborg avoids a jab and scores with a nice three-punch combination.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>V Hajime circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Cyborg steps in and unloads with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>V Hajime backs off, stung.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Cyborg avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>A left jab misses and Cyborg strikes back with a nice three-punch combination.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Cyborg counters a left jab with a swift right kick to the leg.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>A straight left from Cyborg fails to land.
>Time slips away as V Hajime doesn't press Cyborg, allowing her to circle.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds, her corner told Cyborg to try and use counter striking in this round.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Cyborg slips past a left jab and fires back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Cyborg looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with V Hajime.
>Cyborg cannot get close enough to the elusive V Hajime.
>V Hajime avoids a tight combination.
>V Hajime throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Cyborg seems to be waiting for V Hajime to make a move.
>Cyborg hits a left jab.
>V Hajime glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Cyborg seems to be waiting for V Hajime to make a move.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>V Hajime glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Cyborg seems to be waiting for V Hajime to make a move.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cyborg to fire back with a jab.
>V Hajime glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting up, Cyborg steps in closer to pressure V Hajime into action.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Cyborg looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Cyborg moves into the pocket.
>Working from in the pocket, Cyborg scores with a series of quick jabs.
>The blow causes V Hajime to back-pedal away.
>Cyborg throws out a quick left jab.
>It seems that V Hajime is happy to let Cyborg circle for the moment.
>Cyborg looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>V Hajime uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Cyborg.
>V Hajime steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting up, Cyborg steps in closer to pressure V Hajime into action.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Cyborg moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting V Hajime.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>V Hajime and Cyborg break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have agreed that Cyborg is the winner.
>Cyborg wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos defeats Mei 'V Hajime' Yamaguchi (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Awful.

Main Event: Valentijn Overeem x Rampage Jackson

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Jackson slips past a left jab and counters with a pair of nice shots to the body.
>Jackson feints rushing in, but Overeem doesn't fall for it.
>Overeem avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Jackson counters an errant left jab with a barrage of huge rights, knocking Overeem down!
>Jackson senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Jackson unloads with massive punches, Overeem is getting destroyed!
>With Overeem taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

>By TKO, the winner is Quinton Jackson!
>Official Result: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson defeats Valentijn 'The Python' Overeem (TKO (Strikes) in 1:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Prediction Results-

CageRage: 7-4

Jingo: 5-6

This time, the prediction contest will span from this card on until PURE XXVI, then the winner will get a special matchmaking prize for the card that follows.

wekka · April 5, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVII: American Takeover Card Finalized

PURE Fighting Championships XVII: American Takeover
@ Harrah's Cherokee Council Fire Ballroom/ 4th Week of November 2014

Opening Bout:
Hector Sandoval (4-1)
x
Czar Sklavos (7-2)

2nd Bout:
Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-11-1)
x
Jared Rollins (8-4)

3rd Bout:
Isaac DeJesus (9-6)
x
Tyler Toner (13-6)

4th Bout:
Jack Marshman (11-3)
x
Lucio Linhares (18-8)

5th Bout:
Jimmie Rivera (11-2)
x
Manny Tapia (12-4-1)

6th Bout:
Josh Bryant (14-3)
x
Valentino Petrescu (12-3)

7th Bout:
L.C. Davis (18-6)
x
Ryan Schultz (23-13-1)

8th Bout:
Vitaly Minakov (10-1)
x
Stav Economou (15-3-1)

9th Bout:
Joe Ellenberger (15-2)
x
Adam Lynn (17-10)

10th Bout:
Rhadi Ferguson (3-0)
x
Ricardo Romero (11-3)

11th Bout:
Guram Gugenishvili (13-3)
x
Tyler East (11-3)

Main Event:
Henry Cejudo (2-1)
x
Jessie Riggleman (11-2)

Jingo · April 5, 2013

Opening Bout:

Hector Sandoval (4-1)

x

Czar Sklavos (7-2)

2nd Bout:

Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-11-1)

x

Jared Rollins (8-4)

3rd Bout:

Isaac DeJesus (9-6)

x

Tyler Toner (13-6)

4th Bout:

Jack Marshman (11-3)

x

Lucio Linhares (18-8)

5th Bout:

Jimmie Rivera (11-2)

x

Manny Tapia (12-4-1)

6th Bout:

Josh Bryant (14-3)

x

Valentino Petrescu (12-3)

7th Bout:

L.C. Davis (18-6)

x

Ryan Schultz (23-13-1)

8th Bout:

Vitaly Minakov (10-1)

x

Stav Economou (15-3-1)

9th Bout:

Joe Ellenberger (15-2)

x

Adam Lynn (17-10)

10th Bout:

Rhadi Ferguson (3-0)

x

Ricardo Romero (11-3)

11th Bout:

Guram Gugenishvili (13-3)

x

Tyler East (11-3)

Main Event:

Henry Cejudo (2-1)

x

Jessie Riggleman (11-2)

CageRage · April 6, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVII: American Takeover

@ Harrah's Cherokee Council Fire Ballroom/ 4th Week of November 2014

Opening Bout:

Hector Sandoval (4-1)

x

Czar Sklavos (7-2)

2nd Bout:

Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-11-1)

x

Jared Rollins (8-4)

3rd Bout:

Isaac DeJesus (9-6)

x

Tyler Toner (13-6)

4th Bout:

Jack Marshman (11-3)

x

Lucio Linhares (18-8)

5th Bout:

Jimmie Rivera (11-2)

x

Manny Tapia (12-4-1)

6th Bout:

Josh Bryant (14-3)

x

Valentino Petrescu (12-3)

7th Bout:

L.C. Davis (18-6)

x

Ryan Schultz (23-13-1)

8th Bout:

Vitaly Minakov (10-1)

x

Stav Economou (15-3-1)

9th Bout:

Joe Ellenberger (15-2)

x

Adam Lynn (17-10)

10th Bout:

Rhadi Ferguson (3-0)

x

Ricardo Romero (11-3)

11th Bout:

Guram Gugenishvili (13-3)

x

Tyler East (11-3)

Main Event:

Henry Cejudo (2-1)

x

Jessie Riggleman (11-2)

wekka · April 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVII: American Takeover

@ Harrah's Cherokee Council Fire Ballroom (6,716)

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Opening Bout: Czar Sklavos x Hector Sandoval

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>After a flurry of punches miss, Sklavos is able to strike back with a nice left hand.
>A left jab misses and Sandoval counters with a solid left jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Sklavos is able to fire back with a looping right.
>Sklavos moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab.
>Sklavos counters a wayward left jab with a right hand.
>Sklavos slips past a left jab and counters with a right hand.
>Sandoval bobs and weaves.
>Sklavos doesn't let Sandoval settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Sandoval to fire back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Sklavos moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>After some wild swings miss, Sandoval is able to strike back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Sandoval waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a clean jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Sklavos counters a wayward left jab with a right hand.
>Sklavos slips past a left jab and counters with a right hand.
>Sandoval bobs and weaves.
>Sklavos doesn't let Sandoval settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Sandoval to fire back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Sklavos moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>After some wild swings miss, Sandoval is able to strike back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Sandoval waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Sklavos counters a wayward left jab with a right hand.
>Sklavos slips past a left jab and counters with a right hand.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Sandoval bobs and weaves.
>Sklavos doesn't let Sandoval settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Sandoval to fire back with a left jab to the cheek.
>A flicked jab from Sandoval only finds gloves.
>Not letting Sandoval settle at all, Sklavos comes in closer.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Sklavos avoids a barrage of punches and hits a jab.
>A left jab misses and Sandoval strikes back with a barrage of hard punches!
>Sklavos slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Sklavos throws a left jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Stepping back, Sandoval creates a bit of distance.
>Sandoval slips past a left jab and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Sandoval is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Sklavos uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Sandoval.
>Sandoval is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Sandoval moves into the pocket.
>Sklavos slips past a jab and scores with a barrage of big rights!
>Sklavos takes a hard inside leg kick.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Sklavos covers up well to absorb a couple of big rights.
>Stepping back, Sklavos creates a bit of distance.
>Sandoval looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sklavos.
>Sandoval moves into the pocket.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Sklavos to counter with a solid punch.
>Using good head movement, Sklavos ducks under a punch and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Sklavos uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a quick series of punches.
>Good head movement allows Sandoval to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a flurry of small strikes.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Slipping past a left jab, Sandoval hits a sequence of quick punches.
>A left jab misses, giving Sandoval the chance to hit back with a barrage of big punches on Sklavos!
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Sandoval to counter with a flurry of small strikes.
>Sandoval tries for a left jab but Sklavos uses head movement to avoid it.
>Showing good head movement, Sklavos weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Sklavos scores with a left jab from the pocket.
>Sandoval goes under a wild right hand and hits a left hook to the body.
>Sklavos uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Sandoval.
>Sandoval ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a solid left jab.
>Sklavos uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Sandoval goes under a wild right hand and hits a jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Sandoval hits a punch.
>Slipping past a left jab, Sandoval hits a sequence of quick punches.
>Sandoval uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a solid right hook to the body.
>Slipping past a left jab, Sandoval hits a crisp left hook to the body.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sklavos uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Sklavos steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Sandoval uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a series of quick punches.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Sandoval.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Hector Sandoval!
>Official Result: Hector Sandoval defeats Czar Sklavos (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

2nd Bout: Jared Rollins x Waachiim Spiritwolf

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Rollins counters a left jab with a spinning back kick to the ribs.
>Rollins avoids several big right hands and counters with a nice left hand.
>Rollins avoids a jab.
>Rollins uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Spiritwolf to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Spiritwolf has Rollins at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard.
>Spiritwolf tries to get out of half guard and stand up, but Rollins doesn't allow it.
>Rollins tries to ensnare Spiritwolf in a guillotine.
>The guillotine is applied, but Spiritwolf stubbornly holds on and does not tap!
>Rollins must not have it totally sunk in.
>The guillotine is finally released, Rollins may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out.
>Rollins keeps Spiritwolf, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard.
>Rollins works some separation, and Spiritwolf ends up standing looking down at him.
>Apparently unwilling to engage, Spiritwolf lets his opponent stand back up.
>Rollins shoots in for a takedown.
>Spiritwolf attempts to avoid Rollins as he shoots in.
>Rollins can't get the takedown, Spiritwolf was too quick to back away.
>Spiritwolf circles, looking for an opening.
>Rollins quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Rollins tries for a left jab but Spiritwolf moves out of range.
>Spiritwolf comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Spiritwolf is now standing in the pocket.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Spiritwolf lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a series of hard rights!
>Spiritwolf tries for a left jab but Rollins uses head movement to avoid it.
>Spiritwolf backs away from Rollins, creating some space between them.
>Rollins catches Spiritwolf with a flying knee but can't put him off his feet!
>A big right misses, giving Rollins the chance to counter with a spinning back fist!
>Using good head movement, Spiritwolf ducks under a spinning back fist and scores with a nice jab.
>Spiritwolf throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Rollins covers up well.
>Slipping past a left jab, Spiritwolf hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Rollins hits a left jab from the pocket.
>Spiritwolf uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Good head movement allows Rollins to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a punch.
>Standing in the pocket, Spiritwolf has to be alert to avoid a spinning heel kick aimed at the lower legs.
>Good head movement allows Rollins to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Spiritwolf throws a barrage of big punches but Rollins bobs and weaves, not letting any of them find a home.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A left jab misses, giving Rollins the chance to hit back with a nice left.
>Rollins hits a left jab from the pocket.
>Rollins uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a spinning kick to the legs, stinging Spiritwolf!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Rollins avoids a couple of wild punches and hits a clean left.
>Rollins slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings.
>Spiritwolf throws a barrage of big right hands but Rollins moves out of range.
>Moving in closer, Spiritwolf looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Rollins now has Spiritwolf standing in the pocket.
>Spiritwolf throws a left jab but Rollins uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Rollins circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Rollins bobs and weaves.
>Spiritwolf doesn't let Rollins settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Spiritwolf looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Spiritwolf is now standing in the pocket.
>Spiritwolf throws a barrage of big punches but Rollins covers up and is no danger.
>Waachiim Spiritwolf looks very tired out there.
>Rollins backs away to create some more space.
>Spiritwolf throws a barrage of big right hands but Rollins moves out of range.
>A flying knee strike from Rollins hits Spiritwolf, momentarily putting him on rubbery legs!
>Spiritwolf uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a barrage of hard right hands!
>Good head movement allows Rollins to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Rollins covers up to take several right hands.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Waachiim Spiritwolf has much energy left.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Rollins steps back and creates some space.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A speculative right hand from Rollins doesn't find a home.
>Not letting Rollins settle at all, Spiritwolf comes in closer.
>Rollins steps back to avoid some wild swings.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Spiritwolf apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Rollins uses his strikes to stop Spiritwolf from getting too close.
>Spiritwolf somehow doesn't go down, despite taking a wild spinning back fist from Rollins!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Spiritwolf is trying to push Rollins so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Spiritwolf manages it, and controls Rollins up against the ropes.
>Waachiim Spiritwolf looks totally gassed.
>Spiritwolf scores with an elbow strike from the clinch that catches Rollins hard.
>Spiritwolf hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Spiritwolf catches Rollins with a knee strike to the thigh.
>Spiritwolf steps back to achieve some separation from Rollins and gets ready to strike.
>Rollins shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Stepping back, Spiritwolf creates a bit of distance.
>Rollins throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Spiritwolf doesn't let Rollins settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Rollins avoids a couple of wild punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Spiritwolf apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Spiritwolf moves into the pocket.
>Spiritwolf throws a barrage of big punches but Rollins covers up safely.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have agreed that Rollins is the winner.
>Rollins wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Jared 'J-Roc' Rollins defeats Waachiim Spiritwolf (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

3rd Bout: Tyler Toner x Isaac DeJesus

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>DeJesus avoids a nice combination.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Toner to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>DeJesus throws out a quick left jab.
>Toner doesn't let DeJesus settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Toner counters a wayward left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>A straight left fails to land and Toner is able to fire back with a sharp body kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Toner to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>DeJesus throws out a quick left jab.
>Toner doesn't let DeJesus settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Toner counters a wayward left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>A straight left fails to land and Toner is able to fire back with a sharp body kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Toner to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>DeJesus avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab.
>DeJesus bobs and weaves.
>Toner quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>DeJesus steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>DeJesus misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Not letting up, Toner steps in closer to pressure DeJesus into action.
>DeJesus gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>A straight left by DeJesus keeps Toner from advancing.
>Not letting up, Toner quickly steps in closer to attack DeJesus.
>DeJesus slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>A jab misses and Toner counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting DeJesus.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving DeJesus the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab.
>Tyler Toner doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Advancing, Toner counters a left jab by using a barrage of big right hands, knocking DeJesus down!
>Toner quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed DeJesus!
>Somehow DeJesus hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!
>Toner gets pulled down into guard as he looked to throw a bomb.
>Toner is trying to pass guard.
>DeJesus keeps Toner in guard.
>Securing an arm, DeJesus then brings his legs up and tries to lock Toner in a triangle choke.
>Toner pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Toner begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>DeJesus is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Toner firmly in guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Tyler Toner has much energy left.
>DeJesus attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>DeJesus can't get the submission from it, but does use it as the basis for a sweep to side control.
>DeJesus throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>DeJesus tries to ensnare Toner in an armbar.
>Toner stops DeJesus from applying it.
>Toner tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>DeJesus tries to lock Toner in an armbar.
>Toner defends himself well and is in no danger.
>DeJesus blocks an attempted sweep.
>Tyler Toner looks totally gassed.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>DeJesus punches down at Toner, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>DeJesus tries to ensnare Toner in an armbar.
>An armbar is applied, Toner is trapped!
>No! Toner manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>DeJesus feels Toner prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>DeJesus tries to lock Toner in an armbar.
>DeJesus gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Toner has to tap!

>By submission, the winner is Isaac DeJesus!
>Official Result: Isaac DeJesus defeats Tyler 'Thunder' Toner (Submission (Armbar) in 7:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

4th Bout: Lucio Linhares x Jack Marshman

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Marshman counters a left jab with a crisp jab.
>A jab misses and Marshman counters with a body kick.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Linhares steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Linhares sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, down goes Marshman! He pulls guard though.
>Linhares looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Marshman tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Linhares prevents it.
>Linhares fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Marshman tries to catch Linhares with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Linhares tries to pass the guard.
>Marshman comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Linhares in guard.
>Marshman tries to break free and scramble for position, but Linhares keeps him trapped.
>Linhares lies on top of Marshman, basically smothering him.
>Linhares attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Linhares struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Marshman tries to pull Linhares in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Marshman counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches.
>A left jab misses and Linhares counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>An errant jab sets Marshman up to counter-strike with a series of quick punches.
>Linhares slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Moving in closer, Marshman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Linhares lets Marshman get closer.
>Marshman uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Showing good head movement, Linhares weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>From the pocket, Linhares shoots in for a double leg.
>Marshman not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Linhares to the floor! Linhares pulls half guard.
>Marshman tries to ensnare Linhares in an arm triangle.
>Linhares stops Marshman from applying it.
>Linhares uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Linhares manages to come out on top with side control.
>Linhares starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Marshman doesn't allow Linhares to get the mount.
>Marshman bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Marshman nails Linhares with a series of quick jabs.
>There's a takedown attempt from Linhares.
>Linhares walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Linhares avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left.
>A straight left from Marshman fails to land.
>Linhares quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Linhares throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Marshman stuffed it.
>Lucio Linhares is looking really tired.
>An errant jab sets Marshman up to counter-strike with a series of lefts.
>Marshman avoids a jab and scores with a quick series of punches.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Linhares.
>Linhares can't get the takedown, Marshman defended it well.
>Linhares slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Jack Marshman looks very tired out there.
>Marshman counters a left jab with a flurry of quick punches.
>Marshman avoids a quick jab and hits a series of quick lefts.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Linhares throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Marshman stuffed it.
>An errant jab sets Marshman up to counter-strike with a series of lefts.
>Marshman avoids a jab and scores with a quick series of punches.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Linhares.
>Linhares can't get the takedown, Marshman defended it well.
>Lucio Linhares looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Linhares slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Marshman counters a left jab with a flurry of quick punches.
>Marshman counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>Jack Marshman looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>A tired-looking Linhares throws some ragged looping punches to get Marshman to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Marshman stuffed it.
>Marshman circles around Linhares.
>Linhares quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A visibly tired Linhares is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Marshman.
>Marshman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Lucio Linhares looks totally gassed.
>Linhares tries to wrestle Marshman backward and up against the ropes.
>Linhares achieves it, pinning Marshman to the ropes.
>Linhares tries to hit Marshman with an elbow, but Marshman takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Linhares is the one backed against the ropes.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given the victory to Marshman.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jack 'Hammer' Marshman!
>Official Result: Jack 'Hammer' Marshman defeats Lucio 'Spartan' Linhares (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

5th Bout: Manny Tapia x Jimmie Rivera

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Tapia to fire back with a nice jab.
>Rivera keeps his cool as Tapia throws a feint to the left.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Rivera to fire back with a crisp jab.
>Tapia shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Tapia is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Tapia springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>Rivera looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Tapia.
>Rivera is in the pocket, ready to attack Tapia.
>Tapia, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>Tapia backs away to create some more space.
>Rivera counters a left jab with a solid left.
>Tapia comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Tapia.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Rivera pulling guard.
>Tapia lies on top of Rivera, basically smothering him.
>Time slips away as Tapia successfully keeps Rivera stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Rivera is being smothered against the ground by Tapia.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Tapia lies on top of Rivera, basically smothering him.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Tapia counters a right kick to the legs with a clean jab.
>Tapia comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Tapia walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek.
>A left jab misses and Rivera counters with a kick to the ribs.
>A speculative right hand from Tapia doesn't find a home.
>Rivera steps in to put some pressure on.
>Rivera is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Rivera moves into the pocket.
>Rivera dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Tapia, who covered up well.
>Rivera uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Rivera throws a flurry of punches but Tapia covers up well.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Rivera tries for a left jab but Tapia uses head movement to avoid it.
>Rivera uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a series of quick jabs.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Rivera to counter with a kick to the ribs.
>Tapia, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Tapia feints rushing in, but Rivera doesn't fall for it.
>Tapia feints rushing in, but Rivera doesn't fall for it.
>There's a takedown attempt from Tapia.
>A counter right hook catches Tapia hard, putting him down!
>Rivera doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Tapia recovers his wits quickly.
>Rivera looks to get on top of Tapia.
>Tapia is unable to prevent Rivera from getting side control.
>Rivera throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Tapia uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>The scramble leaves Rivera on his back pulling guard.
>Tapia pounds away from the guard, but Rivera isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Tapia blocks an attempted sweep.
>Tapia fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>In guard, Tapia catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>In guard, Tapia begins working to pass to side control.
>Tapia struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Rivera bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Tapia the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>Tapia throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Tapia hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Tapia holds Rivera in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Tapia tries to ensnare Rivera in an armbar.
>Rivera doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Breathing very hard, Jimmie Rivera is looking ragged.
>Rivera tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Tapia.
>Stuck under side control, Rivera takes a knee to the ribs.
>Tapia throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Tapia blocks an attempted sweep.
>Tapia holds Rivera in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Despite being tired, Rivera looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Tapia.
>Rivera is in the pocket, ready to attack Tapia.
>Tapia dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of hard right hands!
>Rivera staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him!
>Instinctively, the groggy Rivera drops down and goes for a takedown.
>Tapia sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Rivera down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jimmie Rivera has much energy left.
>Tapia hits a short knee strike to the head.
>Tapia hits a short knee strike to the head.
>Tapia hits a short knee strike to the head.
>Manny Tapia is looking really tired.
>Rivera springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Tapia.
>Rivera tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Rivera avoided Tapia.
>Tapia counters a left jab with a jab.
>Despite being tired, Rivera looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Tapia.
>Standing his ground, Tapia looks happy to engage Rivera in the pocket.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have given Tapia the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Manny Tapia!
>Official Result: Manny 'The Mangler' Tapia defeats Jimmie Rivera (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

6th Bout: Valentino Petrescu x Josh Bryant

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Petrescu avoids a quick jab and hits a clean jab.
>Petrescu throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bryant.
>Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Petrescu into a clinch.
>Bryant and Petrescu break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Petrescu is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Petrescu moves into the pocket.
>Petrescu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Bryant.
>Petrescu grabs Bryant and pulls him into a grapple.
>Petrescu tries to wrestle Bryant backward and up against the ropes.
>Petrescu can't do it though, and Bryant gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>A jab misses and Petrescu counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>Petrescu throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Petrescu into a clinch.
>Bryant gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Clinched with Bryant, Petrescu looks to try and take him down.
>Bryant cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Petrescu unloads with some big right hands, but Bryant deals with them comfortably.
>Bryant attempts to guillotine Petrescu from the bottom of the guard.
>Petrescu pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Petrescu throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Petrescu attempts to pass guard.
>Petrescu gets past, but Bryant stops him at half guard.
>Petrescu attempts to kimura Bryant from the top of half guard.
>Bryant gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!
>No! He pops free. That was really close.
>Bryant attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Petrescu defends it well.
>Petrescu fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Petrescu tries to lock Bryant into an arm triangle.
>Petrescu gets the arm triangle fully applied and Bryant has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Valentino 'Battista' Petrescu!
>Official Result: Valentino 'Battista' Petrescu defeats Josh 'The Beast' Bryant (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 8:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

7th Bout: Ryan Schultz x L.C. Davis

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Schultz slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Moving forward, Davis counters a series of wayward big punches with a leg kick.
>A straight left fails to land and Schultz is able to fire back with a flurry of quick punches.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Having ended up close together from the strikes they threw, a wild exchange of punches begins!
>Schultz smashes Davis with a huge right hand and he is knocked clean out!

>The winner, by Knock Out; Ryan Schultz!
>Official Result: 'Lion' Ryan Schultz defeats LC Davis (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

8th Bout: Stav Economou x Vitaly Minakov

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Minakov slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left.
>Moving forward, Minakov counters a series of wayward big punches with a crisp left hand punch.
>Minakov moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab.
>Minakov avoids a body kick.
>There's a takedown attempt from Minakov.
>Minakov can't get past the sprawl of Economou, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Economou pounds away on the turtled up Minakov, landing several great shots that rock Minakov!
>Economou tries to kick to the body, but Minakov scoots backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
>Economou throws a right kick to the body but Minakov avoids it.
>Minakov counters a weak right kick with a crisp left hand punch.
>An errant jab sets Economou up to counter-strike with a straight left.
>Minakov avoids a low kick.
>A flurry of punches miss Minakov and allow him to counter-strike with a nice left hand.
>Minakov steps back to avoid a left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Minakov.
>Economou sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Minakov down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Economou rolls Minakov out of turtle position and into side control.
>In side control, Economou catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Minakov tries to sweep Economou but can't do it.
>Minakov takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>In side control, Economou catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Minakov tries to move to guard, but Economou doesn't allow it.
>Economou gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Minakov time to stand too.
>A straight left fails to land and Minakov is able to fire back with a clean left.
>Economou narrowly misses Minakov with a right uppercut.
>Not letting up, Minakov quickly steps in closer to attack Economou.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Minakov.
>Minakov is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Breathing very hard, Stav Economou is looking ragged.
>Economou fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Minakov getting to his feet.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Minakov avoids a jab.
>Minakov gets Economou with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Economou steps in closer to force the issue.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Economou counters some wild swings with a nice left hand.
>Minakov throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Minakov is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Economou pounds away with rights, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Stav Economou looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Economou fires away with right hands, and Minakov is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Economou pounds away on the body and side of the head, Minakov struggles to deal with them.
>Minakov takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>Minakov catches Economou with a crisp left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Minakov.
>Economou sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Minakov up close into a clinch.
>Stav Economou looks exhausted.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Minakov throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>It seems that Economou is happy to let Minakov circle for the moment.
>Minakov comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Minakov is now standing in the pocket.
>Standing in the pocket, Minakov chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Economou.
>Minakov doesn't get the takedown, Economou was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Minakov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Economou.
>He pulls Economou into a grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>From the grapple, Minakov tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Economou is alert and smothers them quickly.
>Vitaly Minakov is breathing very hard.
>Minakov is trying to muscle Economou up against the ropes.
>Economou out-wrestles him though.
>Economou throws a few close-range strikes, but Minakov smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Minakov is trying to push Economou so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Economou doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Economou and Minakov separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Minakov sneaks a glance at his corner.
>It seems that Economou is happy to let Minakov circle for the moment.
>Backing out of range, Minakov circles tentatively.
>The fight slows as Economou sits back and allows Minakov to circle.
>Vitaly Minakov looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Minakov, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Economou tries to avoid Minakov.
>The takedown doesn't work, Economou saw it coming and got out of range.
>A drained-looking Minakov tries to close the distance between them.
>Economou finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Minakov has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Economou down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Economou defended it well.
>Economou tries to get clear of the grapple, but Minakov holds him in place.
>Minakov has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Economou down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Economou has to pull guard.
>Vitaly Minakov looks exhausted.
>Minakov looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have Economou down as the winner.
>Making Stav 'Crazy Bear' Economou the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Stav 'Crazy Bear' Economou defeats Vitaly Minakov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

9th Bout: Adam Lynn x Joe Ellenberger

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A straight left fails to land and Ellenberger is able to fire back with a series of quick jabs.
>Ellenberger comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Ellenberger gets the takedown! Lynn pulls guard.
>Ellenberger begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Lynn finds his opponent too skilled, and Ellenberger passes guard into side control.
>Ellenberger tries to lock Lynn in an americana.
>Lynn defends himself well.
>Lynn tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Ellenberger tries to lock Lynn in an armbar.
>Lynn gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Joe Ellenberger!
>Official Result: Joe 'Excalibur' Ellenberger defeats Adam Lynn (Submission (Armbar) in 2:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

10th Bout: Ricardo Romero x Rhadi Ferguson

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Romero hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Ferguson has his hands far too low to offer a good guard.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Ferguson swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Romero.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Romero has Ferguson at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, taking his back!
>Romero gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Romero attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Ferguson defends himself well against the choke.
>Romero maintains his hooks, despite Ferguson trying to break them.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Romero tries to finish Ferguson off with a rear naked choke.
>Ferguson stops Romero from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Ferguson attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Romero doesn't allow it.
>Romero has solid control over Ferguson, and starts pounding away with right hands.
>Ferguson is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Romero!
>With Ferguson stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO; Ricardo Romero!
>Official Result: Ricardo Romero defeats Rhadi Ferguson (TKO (Strikes) in 3:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

11th Bout: Tyler East x Guram Gugenishvili

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gugenishvili to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>A left hand misses, allowing Gugenishvili to counter with a straight left.
>After some wild swings miss, East is able to strike back with a left.
>East looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Gugenishvili now has East standing in the pocket.
>East lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a jab.
>Using head movement, East slips past a left jab and counters with a straight left.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a clean punch.
>A right cross misses, giving Gugenishvili the perfect angle to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>A left jab misses, East counters with a stinging jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Gugenishvili the chance to hit back with a left hook to the body.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a clean left jab.
>A left jab misses, Gugenishvili counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Dodging to one side, Gugenishvili counters an attempted knock out punch with a quick series of punches.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows East to counter with a punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a quick series of punches.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a crisp left hook to the body.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Gugenishvili to counter with a crisp left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>East slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a punch.
>Good head movement allows Gugenishvili to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>Showing good head movement, East slips past a right hand and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Gugenishvili to counter with a clean left jab.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a thudding right hook to the body.
>Using head movement, Gugenishvili slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick jabs.
>Using head movement, Gugenishvili slips past a left jab and counters with a punch.
>Using good head movement, East slips past a wild right hand and hits a huge right hand and Gugenishvili is knocked down!
>East doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Gugenishvili recovers his wits quickly.
>East leans over and throws a right hand that tags Gugenishvili, who is lying on his back.
>East stands back and allows Gugenishvili to stand back up.
>There's a takedown attempt from Gugenishvili.
>East tries to avoid Gugenishvili.
>Gugenishvili can't get the takedown, East was too quick to back away.
>Gugenishvili comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>East tries to counter Gugenishvili with a huge right hand, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Gugenishvili comes in and hits two punches.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Gugenishvili hits a right hand.
>East has his hands far too low to offer a good guard.
>East waits for a flurry of wild swings to stop, then hits a crisp jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Gugenishvili slips out of the way of a jab.
>East catches Gugenishvili with a barrage of big punches.
>A left jab misses, Gugenishvili counters with a clean left jab.
>Slipping past a left jab, East hits a stinging jab.
>Slipping past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a flurry of small strikes.
>East slips past a wild right hand and then hits a stinging jab.
>Working from the pocket, East hits a couple of heavy punches that knock Gugenishvili down!
>Almost as soon as he hits the ground, Gugenishvili has recovered his wits and is ready to defend himself.
>East gets pulled down into guard as he looked to throw a bomb.
>East gets up out of guard and backs off, allowing Gugenishvili time to stand too.
>East looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Gugenishvili.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Gugenishvili uses strikes to keep East away.
>East is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>East is in the pocket, ready to attack Gugenishvili.
>East throws a barrage of big punches but Gugenishvili covers up well.
>Gugenishvili catches East with a solid jab.
>Good head movement allows Gugenishvili to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a thudding right hook to the body.
>East covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Gugenishvili counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Showing good head movement, East slips past a right hand and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>East slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a nice jab.
>Slipping past the blow, Gugenishvili counters an attempted knock out punch with a right hook to the body.
>East gets tagged with a crisp jab.
>Gugenishvili works the jab.
>Gugenishvili lands a crisp jab.
>East eats a stiff jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Showing good head movement, East slips past a flurry of strikes.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, East hits a barrage of punches, eventually putting Gugenishvili down!
>Tyler East is breathing very hard.
>East starts pounding away on Gugenishvili, looking to finish him off!
>East fires away with punches, Gugenishvili is taking several big shots.
>Gugenishvili finally manages to pull East into side control to survive.
>East throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Gugenishvili attempts to pull East into an arm-in guillotine.
>East gets caught in the guillotine...and has no choice but to tap out!

>Guram Gugenishvili takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Guram Gugenishvili defeats Tyler 'The Beast' East (Submission (Guillotine) in 9:01 of round 2). The match was rated as being Excellent.

Main Event: Jessie Riggleman x Henry Cejudo

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Cejudo counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch.
>Cejudo looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riggleman.
>Riggleman seems happy to grapple with Cejudo.
>With control of the clinch, Riggleman tries to complete a takedown.
>Riggleman can't get the takedown, Cejudo defended it well.
>A whizzer allows Cejudo to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Riggleman.
>Cejudo stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Cejudo comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Riggleman.
>Riggleman sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Cejudo is able to defend against it.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Cejudo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Riggleman tries to take down Cejudo as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Moving in closer, Cejudo looks like he may want to wrestle Riggleman.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Riggleman goes for a single leg, but Cejudo is equal to it.
>A left jab misses and Cejudo counters with a jab.
>Riggleman steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Moving in closer, Cejudo looks like he may want to wrestle Riggleman.
>Riggleman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Cejudo is trying to muscle Riggleman up against the ropes.
>Cejudo does it, Riggleman is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Cejudo moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Cejudo lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab.
>Riggleman uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Cejudo looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riggleman.
>Cejudo grapples with Riggleman, who made no attempt to escape.
>Clinched with Cejudo, Riggleman looks to try and take him down.
>Riggleman can't get the takedown, Cejudo defended it well.
>Cejudo uses a whizzer to turn Riggleman slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Moving in closer, Cejudo looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Riggleman sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Cejudo is able to defend it.
>Cejudo hits a left jab.
>Cejudo is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Riggleman drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>Jessie Riggleman is looking really tired.
>Cejudo circles around Riggleman.
>Not letting up, Riggleman steps in closer to pressure Cejudo into action.
>Looking very tired, Riggleman comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Cejudo tries to avoid Riggleman.
>Cejudo avoids the takedown attempt.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Moving in closer, Cejudo looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Riggleman tries to counter with a takedown, but Cejudo defended it well.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Cejudo looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>Cejudo has him! Slams him down! Riggleman pulls guard.
>Cejudo attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Henry Cejudo is looking really tired.
>Cejudo throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Riggleman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Cejudo begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Cejudo isn't able to mount Riggleman this time around.
>Riggleman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Jessie Riggleman looks very, very tired.
>Stuck under side control, Riggleman takes a knee to the ribs.
>Cejudo fires away with rights, Riggleman is getting pounded.
>Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Riggleman is going to lose this fight!
>The referee has seen enough, he pulls Cejudo off!

>Henry Cejudo takes the win by TKO!
>Official Result: Henry Cejudo defeats Jessie 'Mountain Man' Riggleman (TKO (Strikes) in 3:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Prediction Results-

CageRage: 13-10

Jingo: 13-10

wekka · April 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVIII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XVIII: Welterweight Championship
@ WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV/ 3rd Week of January 2015

Opening Bout:
Nick Agallar (24-6)
x
Alvin Robinson (12-7)

2nd Bout:
Jon Shores (11-3)
x
Tito Jones (10-6)

3rd Bout:
Jordan Rinaldi (6-1)
x
Clay French (19-6)

4th Bout:
Vitor Vianna (12-3-1)
x
Johnny Cisneros (7-1)

5th Bout:
Jesse Forbes (15-5)
x
Michal Materla (18-3)

6th Bout:
Roy Boughton (8-3)
x
Mark Godbeer (8-1)

7th Bout:
Cole Escovedo (17-9)
x
Nick Mamalis (24-9)

8th Bout:
Tony Lopez (32-11)
x
Viktor Nemkov (16-4)

9th Bout:
Jake Rosholt (14-6)
x
Jae Young Kim (14-10)

10th Bout:
Pat Runez (4-0)
x
Antonio Banuelos (20-9-1)

11th Bout:
Jared Rosholt (5-2)
x
Nick Gaston (5-1)

Main Event: PURE Welterweight Championship:
© John Howard (22-7)
x
Marius Zaromskis (19-8)

CageRage · April 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVIII: Welterweight Championship

@ WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV/ 3rd Week of January 2015

Opening Bout:

Nick Agallar (24-6)

x

Alvin Robinson (12-7)

2nd Bout:

Jon Shores (11-3)

x

Tito Jones (10-6)

3rd Bout:

Jordan Rinaldi (6-1)

x

Clay French (19-6)

4th Bout:

Vitor Vianna (12-3-1)

x

Johnny Cisneros (7-1)

5th Bout:

Jesse Forbes (15-5)

x

Michal Materla (18-3)

6th Bout:

Roy Boughton (8-3)

x

Mark Godbeer (8-1)

7th Bout:

Cole Escovedo (17-9)

x

Nick Mamalis (24-9)

8th Bout:

Tony Lopez (32-11)

x

Viktor Nemkov (16-4)

9th Bout:

Jake Rosholt (14-6)

x

Jae Young Kim (14-10)

10th Bout:

Pat Runez (4-0)

x

Antonio Banuelos (20-9-1)

11th Bout:

Jared Rosholt (5-2)

x

Nick Gaston (5-1)

Main Event: PURE Welterweight Championship:

© John Howard (22-7)

x

Marius Zaromskis (19-8)

Jingo · April 7, 2013

Opening Bout:

Nick Agallar (24-6)

x

Alvin Robinson (12-7)

2nd Bout:

Jon Shores (11-3)

x

Tito Jones (10-6)

3rd Bout:

Jordan Rinaldi (6-1)

x

Clay French (19-6)

4th Bout:

Vitor Vianna (12-3-1)

x

Johnny Cisneros (7-1)

5th Bout:

Jesse Forbes (15-5)

x

Michal Materla (18-3)

6th Bout:

Roy Boughton (8-3)

x

Mark Godbeer (8-1)

7th Bout:

Cole Escovedo (17-9)

x

Nick Mamalis (24-9)

8th Bout:

Tony Lopez (32-11)

x

Viktor Nemkov (16-4)

9th Bout:

Jake Rosholt (14-6)

x

Jae Young Kim (14-10)

10th Bout:

Pat Runez (4-0)

x

Antonio Banuelos (20-9-1)

11th Bout:

Jared Rosholt (5-2)

x

Nick Gaston (5-1)

Main Event: PURE Welterweight Championship:

x

Marius Zaromskis (19-8)

wekka · April 8, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XVIII: Welterweight Championship

@ WesBanco Arena (6,633)

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Opening Bout: Alvin Robinson x Nick Agallar

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Agallar waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Using his wrestling skills, Agallar is trying to push Robinson up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Robinson pinned to the ropes.
>Agallar tries to use some knees from the clinch, but Robinson is able to block them.
>Robinson is controlled up against the ropes and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.
>Agallar tries to foot stomp Robinson, but misses.
>Agallar steps back from Robinson and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Using good head movement, Agallar ducks under a punch and scores with a punch.
>Robinson scores with a flurry of quick lefts.
>Agallar uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Agallar throws a left jab but Robinson uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Agallar throws a left jab but Robinson uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Robinson shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Robinson doesn't get the takedown, Agallar was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Agallar is looking to muscle Robinson back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Robinson pinned to the ropes.
>Agallar attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Robinson is too hard to keep controlled against the ropes.
>Out of the blue, Robinson slaps on a standing guillotine!
>Robinson gets the guillotine fully applied and Agallar has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Alvin Robinson!
>Official Result: Alvin 'Kid' Robinson defeats Nick Agallar (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

2nd Bout: Tito Jones x Jon Shores

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Shores slips past a left jab and counters with a nice jab.
>Shores slips past a left jab and counters with a nice left hand.
>Jones feints left and throws an excellent combination but Shores is just able to cover up in time.
>Shores steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>A straight left from Jones fails to land.
>Not letting Jones settle, Shores moves in closer.
>Shores shoots in for a takedown.
>Jones gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Shores unloads with some big elbows, but Jones deals with them comfortably.
>Shores gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Jones who remains on his back.
>Shores hovers, wary of up-kicks, then darts in to hit a right hand before retreating again.
>In comes Shores looking to get some form of ground control.
>Jones tries to get free, but Shores is able to secure side control.
>Shores tries to lock Jones into a kimura.
>The kimura is fully applied, Jones has no option but to tap out!

>Jon Shores takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: 'Killer' Jon Shores defeats Tito Jones (Submission (Kimura) in 3:32 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Clay French x Jordan Rinaldi

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Rinaldi avoids a jab.
>Rinaldi counters a left jab by hitting a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>French looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Rinaldi.
>He pulls Rinaldi into a grapple.
>French uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Rinaldi is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>French throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>French keeps Rinaldi guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Rinaldi grabs French and draws him in close, smothering him.
>The clock runs down as Rinaldi is being smothered against the ground by French.
>French looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Grabbing an arm, Rinaldi attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>French blocks the triangle attempt.
>French lies on top of Rinaldi, basically smothering him.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Rinaldi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>French sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Rinaldi, caught by surprise, has to pull guard.
>French looks to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Rinaldi raises his legs and tries to get French into a triangle choke.
>French blocks the attempt.
>French punches down at Rinaldi, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>French gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Rinaldi quickly scrambles.
>Rinaldi manages to come out on top, holding French down in turtle position, facing him.
>Rinaldi pounds away on the body and side of the head, French struggles to deal with them.
>Rinaldi floats over the turtled French and takes his back.
>Rinaldi attempts to set up a rear naked choke.
>With his opponent turtled tightly, Rinaldi cannot get the rear naked choke applied.
>Rinaldi tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke.
>Rinaldi sinks the choke in deeply, and French has to tap!

>Jordan Rinaldi takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Jordan Rinaldi defeats Clay French (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

4th Bout: Johnny Cisneros x Vitor Vianna

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Cisneros avoids a jab and scores with a jab.
>Cisneros covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a stinging leg kick.
>Vianna uses a smart combination to get Cisneros to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Cisneros attempts to avoid Vianna as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Cisneros avoided Vianna.
>Vianna comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Vianna cannot get close enough to the elusive Cisneros.
>Cisneros steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting Cisneros settle at all, Vianna comes in closer.
>Vianna looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cisneros.
>To counter, Cisneros throws a big right hand which doesn't miss by much.
>Vianna avoids a right kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Cisneros throws a spinning roundhouse kick but Vianna avoids it.
>Vianna steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Cisneros moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Vianna comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Vianna goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, Cisneros is on his back and pulls guard.
>Vianna unloads with big right hands from the guard, but Cisneros is able to deal with most of them.
>Cisneros tries to pull Vianna in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Vianna tries to pound on Cisneros, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Vianna deflects a couple of punches that Cisneros threw from below.
>Vianna smothers Cisneros with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Vianna pounds away from the guard, but Cisneros isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Cisneros throws out some punches, but Vianna leans back to avoid them.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Vianna uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Cisneros tries to avoid the takedown.
>Vianna can't get the takedown, Cisneros was too quick to back away.
>A jab misses and Vianna counters with a clever combination ending in a big right hook.
>Moving in closer, Vianna looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Vianna cannot get close enough to the elusive Cisneros.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Vianna chooses to shoot in on Cisneros.
>Cisneros tries to avoid Vianna.
>The takedown doesn't work, Cisneros saw it coming and got out of range.
>Vianna catches a right leg kick and goes for a takedown getting it! Cisneros pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Vianna successfully keeps Cisneros stuck against the ground.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

>Round two begins!
>Moving forward, Vianna counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses and Vianna counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Vianna shoots in for a takedown.
>Cisneros tries to step away from the takedown.
>Vianna doesn't get the takedown, Cisneros avoided it.
>Moving in closer, Vianna looks like he may want to wrestle Cisneros.
>Cisneros finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Vianna tries to suck Cisneros to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.
>The attempt is successful, Cisneros is sucked down into his guard.
>Vianna brings his legs up and tries to lock Cisneros in a triangle choke.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Cisneros has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Vitor Vianna!
>Official Result: Vitor Vianna defeats Johnny Cisneros (Submission (Triangle) in 2:45 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

5th Bout: Michal Materla x Jesse Forbes

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Forbes counters a left jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Forbes tries for a left jab but Materla moves out of range.
>Materla comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Forbes tries to avoid Materla.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Forbes avoided Materla.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Materla has to cover up to take a barrage of big punches.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Materla is looking to muscle Forbes back against the ropes.
>Forbes ends up backed against the ropes.
>With the ropes trapping Forbes, Materla looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown is completed, Forbes is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Materla looks to get past the half guard.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Forbes attempts to guillotine Materla from the bottom of half guard.
>Forbes gets a guillotine but cannot get Materla to tap out!
>Forbes must not have it totally sunk in.
>Forbes finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Materla tries to control Forbes against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Forbes tries to catch Materla with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Materla fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Forbes tries to ensnare Materla in a triangle.
>Materla blocks the attempt.
>Materla tries to control Forbes against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Materla gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.
>Materla begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Materla gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Forbes quickly scrambles.
>The scramble leaves Forbes on his back pulling half guard.
>Materla fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Materla tries to pass the half guard.
>Forbes keeps his half guard secure.
>Forbes uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>The scramble leaves Forbes turtled up, facing Materla.
>Materla floats over and takes the back.
>Materla tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke.
>Forbes does excellently though, rolling over sharply and ending up on top in guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Forbes feints going high, but Materla doesn't buy it.
>Materla throws a left jab but Forbes avoids it.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Materla.
>The takedown doesn't work, Forbes stuffed it.
>Michal Materla doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Materla uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Forbes steps in closer to force the issue.
>Forbes uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Materla to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Materla saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost.
>Materla gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Forbes smothers Materla with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Forbes smothers Materla with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Forbes tries to pass the guard.
>Materla keeps his guard secure.
>Jesse Forbes is looking really tired.
>Securing an arm, Materla then brings his legs up and tries to lock Forbes in a triangle choke.
>Forbes blocks the attempt.
>Forbes throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Materla tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Materla uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control.
>Michal Materla looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Materla attempts to move to mount.
>Forbes doesn't let Materla get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Forbes brings his legs in to trap Materla in half guard.
>Materla is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Forbes keeps Materla in half guard.
>Forbes tries to ensnare Materla in a guillotine.
>Forbes gets a guillotine but cannot get Materla to tap out!
>It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Materla to breathe.
>The guillotine is finally released, Forbes may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out.
>Materla throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Forbes tries to catch Materla with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Michal Materla looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Materla throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Looking to catch his breath, Materla is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Materla keeps Forbes guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Materla blocks Forbes as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Materla fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has given Materla the win.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Forbes.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Forbes.
>Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes wins by split decision!
>Official Result: Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes defeats Michal 'Cipao' Materla (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

6th Bout: Mark Godbeer x Roy Boughton

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Moving forward, Boughton counters a series of wayward big punches with a left jab to the cheek.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Boughton uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a thudding right hook to the body.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Godbeer to hit a crisp left jab.
>Godbeer slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Godbeer hits a crisp left jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Godbeer tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Boughton uses wrestling to smother the attacks.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Moving forward, Boughton counters a series of wayward big punches with a clean left.
>Boughton sees a body kick coming and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Boughton the opportunity to counter with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Moving in closer, Godbeer looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Boughton uses his strikes to stop Godbeer from getting too close.
>Boughton keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Godbeer steps in to put some pressure on.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Boughton to fire back with a solid left jab.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>A weak right kick is countered by Boughton with a straight left.
>A left hand misses, allowing Boughton to counter with a clean left.
>A weak body kick is countered by Boughton with a left.
>Godbeer misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Boughton doesn't let Godbeer settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Godbeer looks to get some strikes in, but Boughton seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Boughton tries to wrestle Godbeer backward and up against the ropes.
>Boughton can't manage it, and Godbeer gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Boughton hits a left jab.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Godbeer slips past a left jab and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Boughton scores with a series of quick lefts.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Boughton looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Godbeer.
>Godbeer ends up grappling for supremacy with Boughton.
>Using his wrestling skills, Boughton is trying to push Godbeer up against the ropes.
>Boughton can't manage it, and Godbeer gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Mark Godbeer looks very tired out there.
>There's a takedown attempt from Boughton.
>Boughton is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Seeing that a soccer kick is about to be thrown to the body, Boughton springs to his feet.
>Boughton avoids a low kick.
>Boughton circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting up, Godbeer steps in closer to pressure Boughton into action.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Having ended up close together from the strikes they threw, a wild exchange of punches begins!
>Boughton eats a huge right hook and his legs buckle!
>Boughton recovers his wits quickly though.
>Apparently unwilling to engage, Godbeer lets his opponent stand back up.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Boughton comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Boughton is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Boughton takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Mark Godbeer has much energy left.
>A wayward right kick to the body allows Boughton to hit a series of quick lefts.
>Godbeer fakes a lunge.
>Boughton presses in closer to attack.
>Boughton looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Godbeer.
>Boughton is now standing in the pocket.
>Boughton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Godbeer.
>Godbeer keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Boughton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Godbeer.
>Boughton cannot get close enough to the elusive Godbeer to grapple.
>The gas tank looks empty on Mark Godbeer.
>Boughton narrowly misses Godbeer with a right uppercut.
>Not letting up, Godbeer quickly steps in closer to attack Boughton.
>Godbeer tries for a right body kick but Boughton moves out of range.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A straight left by Godbeer keeps Boughton from advancing.
>Boughton doesn't press the issue, allowing Godbeer to circle.
>Boughton counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, getting it! Godbeer manages to pull guard.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has Godbeer as the winner.
>Judge #2: Boughton.
>Judge #3 has given Boughton the win.
>Making Roy Boughton the winner by split decision!
>Official Result: Roy Boughton defeats Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

7th Bout: Nick Mamalis x Cole Escovedo

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Moving forward, Mamalis counters a right jab with a jab.
>Mamalis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Escovedo.
>Mamalis grapples with Escovedo, who made no attempt to escape.
>Mamalis is trying to push Escovedo so that his back is up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Escovedo pinned to the ropes.
>Mamalis looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Escovedo proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Escovedo tries to keep Mamalis up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Mamalis reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Mamalis tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Mamalis comes very close to getting trapped in a standing guillotine, but he sees the danger and blocks it.
>Mamalis tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Escovedo isn't allowing it.
>Mamalis almost allows Escovedo to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time.
>Escovedo is trapped against the ropes and Mamalis hits him with a short left uppercut.
>With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.
>Mamalis slams a crisp right into the gloves of Escovedo, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Escovedo steps in closer to pressure Mamalis into action.
>Escovedo throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Mamalis tries to hook a guillotine as Escovedo comes in.
>Mamalis can't get the guillotine choke.
>He has the takedown! Mamalis is too quick though, and as soon as he hits the ground he spins away, getting back to his feet.
>Mamalis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Escovedo.
>Escovedo uses his strikes to stop Mamalis from getting close enough to grapple.
>Mamalis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Escovedo.
>They start grappling, Escovedo looks happy to engage Mamalis at close quarters.
>Mamalis tries to wrestle Escovedo backward and up against the ropes.
>Mamalis achieves it, pinning Escovedo to the ropes.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Mamalis tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Escovedo tries for a standing guillotine, but Mamalis pulls free too quickly.
>Escovedo uses his wrestling skills to prevent Mamalis from attacking with dirty boxing.
>Mamalis tries dirty boxing, but Escovedo out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Escovedo tries dirty boxing, but Mamalis out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Escovedo gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Escovedo takes a hard foot stomp.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>Mamalis looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Mamalis can't get near enough to engage, Escovedo uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Moving in closer, Mamalis looks like he may want to wrestle Escovedo.
>Escovedo tries to counter Mamalis with a left hand, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>Escovedo looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Mamalis lets Escovedo get closer.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Mamalis steps back and creates some space.
>Mamalis counters an errant right jab with a clean left.
>Moving in closer, Mamalis looks like he may want to wrestle Escovedo.
>He pulls Escovedo into a grapple.
>Mamalis is looking to muscle Escovedo back against the ropes.
>Mamalis does it, Escovedo is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Mamalis tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Escovedo uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
>Mamalis tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Escovedo isn't allowing it.
>Escovedo catches an unsuspecting Mamalis in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Escovedo to be aggressive and really let his hands go.
>An errant jab sets Escovedo up to counter-strike with a left handed bomb that knocks Mamalis clean out!

>By Knock Out, the winner is Cole Escovedo!
>Official Result: Cole 'The Apache Kid' Escovedo defeats Nick 'Garfield' Mamalis (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:19 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

8th Bout: Viktor Nemkov x Tony Lopez

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Nemkov the opportunity to counter with a left.
>Lopez steps back to avoid a left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Lopez.
>Nemkov sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Lopez doesn't get the takedown, Nemkov avoided it.
>Lopez gets Nemkov with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Nemkov seems to be waiting for Lopez to make a move.
>Lopez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nemkov.
>Nemkov fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Lopez.
>Nemkov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lopez.
>Lopez is pulled into a grapple.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Lopez comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Lopez moves into the pocket.
>Standing in the pocket, Lopez chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Nemkov.
>Lopez can't get past the sprawl of Nemkov, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>In turtle position Lopez does not allow Nemkov to roll him over.
>In turtle position Lopez does not allow Nemkov to roll him over.
>Lopez doesn't let Nemkov roll him onto his back.
>Lopez gets quickly back to his feet.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Moving in closer, Nemkov looks like he may want to wrestle Lopez.
>Nemkov eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Nemkov slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Lopez.
>Lopez can't get the takedown, Nemkov defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Nemkov is trying to push Lopez so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Lopez ends up backed against the ropes.
>Showing good control, Nemkov keeps Lopez stuck against the ropes and hits him with short punches to the body for about thirty seconds.
>Nemkov looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Lopez proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Viktor Nemkov looks very tired out there.
>Lopez tries to keep Nemkov up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Nemkov reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Lopez takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.
>Lopez throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Nemkov seems to be waiting for Lopez to make a move.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lopez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nemkov.
>Nemkov tries to counter with a takedown, but Lopez defended it well.
>Viktor Nemkov looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Lopez comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Lopez is now standing in the pocket.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Nemkov side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a crisp jab.
>Breathing very hard, Tony Lopez is looking ragged.
>Nemkov steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Nemkov avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Nemkov slams a crisp right into the gloves of Lopez, but can't follow up.
>Lopez doesn't let Nemkov settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Lopez comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>To counter, Nemkov fires off a right hand but only finds the gloves.
>Lopez slips past a left jab and counters with a barrage of hard punches!
>From the looks of things, I don't think Tony Lopez has much energy left.
>Nemkov is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!
>Instinctively, the groggy Nemkov drops down and goes for a takedown.
>Lopez strikes first and manages to rock Nemkov with a solid right hook, sending him down to the ground, stunned!
>Lopez dives in on his stunned opponent to attempt a quick armbar.
>Lopez gets the armbar fully applied and Nemkov has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Tony Lopez!
>Official Result: 'Kryptonite' Tony Lopez defeats Viktor Nemkov (Submission (Armbar) in 3:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

9th Bout: Jae Young Kim x Jake Rosholt

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Kim keeps his cool as Rosholt throws a feint to the left.
>Rosholt darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Rosholt counters a left jab by hitting a solid left.
>Rosholt is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kim.
>Kim finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Rosholt looks for a trip takedown.
>Kim blocks the takedown attempt.
>Kim tries to get clear of the grapple, but Rosholt holds him in place.
>Rosholt is looking to muscle Kim back against the ropes.
>Rosholt can't move Kim at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>Kim and Rosholt separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Rosholt comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Kim is left on his back pulling guard.
>The clock runs down as Kim is being smothered against the ground by Rosholt.
>Rosholt tries to pass the guard.
>Kim can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>In half guard, Rosholt begins working to get side control.
>Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Rosholt attempts to arm triangle Kim from side control.
>Rosholt gets the arm triangle fully applied and Kim has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Jake Rosholt!
>Official Result: Jake Rosholt defeats Jae Young Kim (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 5:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

10th Bout: Antonio Banuelos x Pat Runez

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>A jab misses, allowing Banuelos to counter-strike with a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>Banuelos tries for a left jab but Runez moves out of range.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Banuelos drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Runez in with a feint.
>Runez slips out of the way of a jab.
>Runez moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging left jab.
>Runez slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Runez chooses to shoot in on Banuelos.
>Banuelos sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Runez down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Runez gets up sharply, seeing that Banuelos was preparing to kick him in the ribs.
>A left hand misses, allowing Runez to counter with a nice jab.
>Runez avoids a low kick.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Runez.
>A counter left catches Runez above the eye.
>Runez counters a left jab by using a solid left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Banuelos throws a looping punch, but Runez avoids it.
>Runez comes in closer to press the issue.
>There's a takedown attempt from Runez.
>Banuelos tries to avoid Runez.
>Banuelos avoids the takedown attempt.
>Banuelos feints rushing in, but Runez doesn't fall for it.
>Banuelos throws a right kick to the body but Runez avoids it.
>Banuelos throws out a quick left jab.
>Runez doesn't let Banuelos settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Runez looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Banuelos.
>Runez can't get close enough to clinch, Banuelos keeps him away with strikes.
>Runez slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Runez looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Banuelos uses his strikes to stop Runez from getting too close.
>Banuelos throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting Banuelos settle, Runez moves in closer.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Runez throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Runez can't get the takedown, Banuelos defended it well.
>Runez slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Runez to push for takedowns in this round.
>Runez throws a barrage of big right hands but Banuelos moves out of range.
>Runez shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Banuelos sprawls well, and Runez is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Antonio Banuelos doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Banuelos tries to roll Runez and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Banuelos is too slow to stop Runez getting back up.
>Runez slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Moving in closer, Runez looks like he may want to wrestle Banuelos.
>Runez cannot get close enough to the elusive Banuelos to grapple.
>Runez chooses to shoot in on Banuelos.
>Banuelos tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Banuelos avoided Runez.
>Runez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Banuelos.
>Banuelos keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Antonio Banuelos looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>A left hand misses, allowing Runez to counter with a nice left hand.
>Banuelos slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab.
>Runez shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Banuelos is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Runez begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Runez attempts an arm triangle.
>Banuelos gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

>Pat Runez takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Pat Runez defeats Antonio Banuelos (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 5:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

11th Bout: Nick Gaston x Jared Rosholt

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Gaston counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch.
>Rosholt swings wildly to get Gaston to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Rosholt tries to pass the half guard.
>Rosholt struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Rosholt blocks Gaston as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Rosholt tries to pass the half guard.
>Rosholt struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Gaston tries to sweep Rosholt but can't do it.
>Rosholt pounds away with rights, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Gaston is comfortable holding half guard.
>Gaston tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Rosholt.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Rosholt moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a left.
>Gaston circles around Rosholt.
>Rosholt quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Rosholt swings wildly to get Gaston to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Gaston pulls guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Rosholt starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Gaston is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Rosholt firmly in guard.
>Gaston throws out some punches, but Rosholt leans back to avoid them.
>Rosholt attempts to pass guard.
>Gaston is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Rosholt firmly in guard.
>Gaston throws out some punches, but Rosholt leans back to avoid them.
>Rosholt pounds away from the guard, but Gaston isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Rosholt leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gaston.
>Rosholt throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Rosholt deflects a couple of punches that Gaston threw from below.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Gaston counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Rosholt.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>A jab misses and Gaston counters with a clean left.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gaston catches Rosholt with a barrage of big punches.
>From the pocket, Gaston hits a flurry of punches on Rosholt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Gaston avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek.
>Gaston tries for a left jab but Rosholt moves out of range.
>Gaston catches Rosholt with a flurry of small strikes.
>There's a takedown attempt from Rosholt.
>Gaston cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Rosholt in half guard.
>Nick Gaston doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>In half guard, Rosholt begins working to get side control.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Rosholt blocks Gaston as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Rosholt attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Gaston doesn't let Rosholt get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Jared Rosholt is looking really tired.
>Gaston tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Rosholt.
>Rosholt begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Rosholt gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.
>Rosholt looks to get a mount.
>Gaston tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Rosholt successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Rosholt, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Gaston doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Jared Rosholt looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Gaston struggles against Rosholt but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>With both hooks in, Rosholt tries to flatten Gaston out for the rear naked choke.
>Gaston fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Nick Gaston has much energy left.
>Rosholt attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Gaston defends himself well against the choke.
>Rosholt unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Gaston.
>Rosholt unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Gaston.
>Jared Rosholt looks totally gassed.
>Rosholt tries to pound on Gaston, but can't balance properly due to the squirming going on, and cannot hit anything cleanly.
>Rosholt tries to unload with punches, but Gaston is struggling around enough to unbalance him.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Rosholt tries to pound on Gaston, but can't balance properly due to the squirming going on, and cannot hit anything cleanly.
>Gaston struggles against Rosholt but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Rosholt tries to pound away, but Gaston covers up and defends them well.
>Gaston struggles against Rosholt and manages to free himself from the hooks.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have Rosholt down as the winner.
>Rosholt wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Jared Rosholt defeats Nick 'Afrozilla' Gaston (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Main Event: PURE Welterweight Championship:
Marius Zaromskis x John Howard

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Zaromskis slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a clean right.
>A right jab misses and Howard strikes back with a series of lefts.
>Zaromskis feints an attack, keeping Howard on his toes.
>Howard is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Zaromskis keep Howard from stepping in too close.
>An attempted body kick misses and Howard fires back with several big right hands, putting Zaromskis down, dazed!
>Zaromskis shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Howard to make a move.
>Howard tries to secure a ground position.
>Howard dives in, but Zaromskis pushes him away and starts to scramble.
>The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.
>Zaromskis comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Strikes from Howard keep Zaromskis from stepping in too close.
>Zaromskis gets Howard with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Howard quickly steps in closer to attack Zaromskis.
>Moving in closer, Howard looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Zaromskis uses his strikes to stop Howard from getting too close.
>Backing out of range, Zaromskis circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Howard steps in closer to pressure Zaromskis into action.
>Howard looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Howard gets caught with a left cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Zaromskis drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Howard in with a feint.
>Howard sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Howard settle, Zaromskis moves in closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A left kick to the legs misses and Howard fires back with a barrage of big right hands, knocking Zaromskis down!
>Howard doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Zaromskis recovers his wits quickly.
>Zaromskis keeps Howard back with an up-kick.
>Zaromskis gets caught with a massive right hand from Howard, who remains standing, hovering over his opponent.
>Howard tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Zaromskis scoots backward as soon as Howard comes in, initiating a scramble for position.
>Zaromskis manages to come out on top, with Howard pulling half guard.
>Zaromskis looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Howard looks ready to try and scramble, but Zaromskis is quick to move to prevent that.
>In half guard, Zaromskis begins working to get side control.
>Howard doesn't let Zaromskis get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Howard attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Howard gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!
>Howard must not have it totally sunk in.
>Howard eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission.
>Zaromskis throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>In guard, Zaromskis catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Zaromskis throws a few left hands to the body.
>Zaromskis is trying to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Zaromskis counters a wayward left jab with a clever combination ending in a big left hook.
>Zaromskis doesn't get drawn in as Howard feints a kick.
>An attempted body kick misses, giving Howard the opportunity to counter with a clean jab.
>Zaromskis steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Zaromskis looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Howard seems happy to engage with Zaromskis in the pocket.
>In the pocket, Howard avoids a spinning back fist and clinches.
>Howard attempts to wrestle Zaromskis to the ground.
>The takedown doesn't work, Zaromskis defended it well.
>A whizzer almost allows Zaromskis to create enough space to get free, but Howard shuts that opportunity down.
>Howard tries to take Zaromskis down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Zaromskis defended it well.
>Zaromskis turns Howard slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Howard looks for a trip takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Zaromskis defended it well.
>John Howard doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>A whizzer almost allows Zaromskis to create enough space to get free, but Howard shuts that opportunity down.
>Using his wrestling skills, Howard is trying to push Zaromskis up against the ropes.
>Zaromskis out-wrestles him though.
>Marius Zaromskis looks very tired out there.
>Zaromskis tries to get Howard into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Zaromskis manages it, and now controls Howard by the back of the head.
>Howard uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.
>From the looks of things, I don't think John Howard has much energy left.
>Howard tries to take Zaromskis down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Zaromskis defended it well.
>Zaromskis turns Howard slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Howard steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Zaromskis apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Howard drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Marius Zaromskis has much energy left.
>The gas tank looks empty on John Howard.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Zaromskis apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Howard tries to counter with a takedown, but Zaromskis defended it well.
>Zaromskis throws three punches in quick succession, but Howard was out of range.
>Howard doesn't press the issue, allowing Zaromskis to circle.
>Marius Zaromskis looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Zaromskis comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Howard lets Zaromskis get closer.
>Stepping back, Zaromskis creates a bit of distance.
>Howard avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Howard avoids a body kick.
>Howard slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Howard avoids a left kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Zaromskis still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Howard counters with a right hand that catches Zaromskis flush, rocking him!
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Howard.
>STILL PURE Welterweight Champion, 'Doomsday' John Howard wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: 'Doomsday' John Howard defeats Marius 'Whitemare' Zaromskis (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Prediction Results-

Jingo: 21-14

CageRage: 19-16

wekka · April 8, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XIX Card Finalized

PURE Fighting Championships XIX: Middleweight Championship
@ Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil/ 3rd Week of February 2015

Opening Bout:
Iliarde Santos (27-6-1)
x
Ralph Lauren (7-5-1)

2nd Bout:
Adrienna Jenkins (17-5)
x
Felice Herrig (9-4)

3rd Bout:
Bendy Casimir (19-11-2)
x
Soo Chul Kim (7-4)

4th Bout:
Alexandre Pimentel (12-1)
x
Giovanni da Silva Santos (12-1)

5th Bout:
A Sol Kwon (16-7)
x
Yui Chul Nam (15-4-1)

6th Bout:
Francimar Barroso (14-3)
x
Hans Stringer (21-6-2)

7th Bout:
Fabricio Guerreiro (17-2)
x
Jhon Teixeira (14-1-1)

8th Bout:
Geronimo dos Santos (32-14)
x
Yusuke Kawaguchi (14-7)

9th Bout:
Alexandre Pantoja (13-2)
x
Jose Maria Tome (33-4-2)

10th Bout:
Antonio Braga Neto (8-1)
x
Jorge Santiago (27-11)

11th Bout:
Andre Galvao (5-2)
x
Braulio Estima (1-0)

Main Event: PURE Middleweight Championship:
© Ralek Gracie (7-0)
x
Thales Leites (20-4)

CageRage · April 9, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XIX: Middleweight Championship

@ Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil/ 3rd Week of February 2015

Opening Bout:

Iliarde Santos (27-6-1)

x

Ralph Lauren (7-5-1)

2nd Bout:

Adrienna Jenkins (17-5)

x

Felice Herrig (9-4)

3rd Bout:

Bendy Casimir (19-11-2)

x

Soo Chul Kim (7-4)

4th Bout:

Alexandre Pimentel (12-1)

x

Giovanni da Silva Santos (12-1)

5th Bout:

A Sol Kwon (16-7)

x

Yui Chul Nam (15-4-1)

6th Bout:

Francimar Barroso (14-3)

x

Hans Stringer (21-6-2)

7th Bout:

Fabricio Guerreiro (17-2)

x

Jhon Teixeira (14-1-1)

8th Bout:

Geronimo dos Santos (32-14)

x

Yusuke Kawaguchi (14-7)

9th Bout:

Alexandre Pantoja (13-2)

x

Jose Maria Tome (33-4-2)

10th Bout:

Antonio Braga Neto (8-1)

x

Jorge Santiago (27-11)

11th Bout:

Andre Galvao (5-2)

x

Braulio Estima (1-0)

Main Event: PURE Middleweight Championship:

© Ralek Gracie (7-0)

x

Thales Leites (20-4)

Jingo · April 9, 2013

Opening Bout:

Iliarde Santos (27-6-1)

x

Ralph Lauren (7-5-1)

2nd Bout:

Adrienna Jenkins (17-5)

x

Felice Herrig (9-4)

3rd Bout:

Bendy Casimir (19-11-2)

x

Soo Chul Kim (7-4)

4th Bout:

Alexandre Pimentel (12-1)

x

Giovanni da Silva Santos (12-1)

5th Bout:

A Sol Kwon (16-7)

x

Yui Chul Nam (15-4-1)

6th Bout:

Francimar Barroso (14-3)

x

Hans Stringer (21-6-2)

7th Bout:

Fabricio Guerreiro (17-2)

x

Jhon Teixeira (14-1-1)

8th Bout:

Geronimo dos Santos (32-14)

x

Yusuke Kawaguchi (14-7)

9th Bout:

Alexandre Pantoja (13-2)

x

Jose Maria Tome (33-4-2)

10th Bout:

Antonio Braga Neto (8-1)

x

Jorge Santiago (27-11)

11th Bout:

Andre Galvao (5-2)

x

Braulio Estima (1-0)

Main Event: PURE Middleweight Championship:

© Ralek Gracie (7-0)

x

Thales Leites (20-4)

wekka · April 10, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XIX: Middleweight Championship

@ Arena do Gremio (30,201)

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Opening Bout: Ralph Lauren x Iliarde Santos

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Lauren catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, getting it! Santos gets half guard.
>Lauren starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Santos tries to sweep Lauren but doesn't get anywhere.
>Lauren tries to pass the half guard.
>Santos keeps his half guard secure.
>Santos tries to pull Lauren into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Santos gets the guillotine, sinks it in, and Lauren has to tap!

>Iliarde Santos takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Iliarde Santos defeats Ralph Lauren (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

2nd Bout: Felice Herrig x Adrienna Jenkins

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Using her wrestling skills, Jenkins is trying to push Herrig up against the ropes.
>Jenkins does it, Herrig is stuck with her back to the ropes.
>Jenkins attempts to wrestle Herrig to the ground.
>Herrig digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Herrig tries to uses a whizzer to turn Jenkins, but is blocked from doing so.
>With the ropes trapping Herrig, Jenkins looks to try and take her down.
>Herrig shows stubborn resistance and Jenkins cannot complete the takedown.
>Herrig tries to get clear of the grapple, but Jenkins holds her in place.
>With Herrig stuck against the ropes, Jenkins tries to complete a takedown.
>Herrig digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Herrig turns Jenkins slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>With the ropes trapping Herrig, Jenkins looks to try and take her down.
>Herrig keeps her composure, and Jenkins cannot get past her takedown defence.
>Herrig tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Jenkins attempts to wrestle Herrig to the ground.
>Herrig digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Herrig tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Jenkins attempts to wrestle Herrig to the ground.
>Herrig digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Herrig turns Jenkins slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Jenkins looks for a trip takedown.
>Herrig will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Jenkins.
>Herrig tries to uses a whizzer to turn Jenkins, but is blocked from doing so.
>With Herrig stuck against the ropes, Jenkins tries to complete a takedown.
>Herrig keeps her composure, and Jenkins cannot get past her takedown defence.
>Herrig turns Jenkins slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Jenkins tries to take Herrig down.
>Herrig keeps her composure, and Jenkins cannot get past her takedown defence.
>A whizzer almost allows Herrig to create enough space to get free, but Jenkins shuts that opportunity down.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>With the ropes trapping Herrig, Jenkins looks to try and take her down.
>Herrig digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>A jab misses, allowing Herrig to counter-strike with a hard kick across the side.
>Jenkins keeps her cool as Herrig throws a feint to the left.
>Herrig throws out a quick left jab.
>Time slips away as Jenkins doesn't press Herrig, allowing her to circle.
>Herrig looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Jenkins seems happy to engage with Herrig in the pocket.
>Jenkins shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Jenkins slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range.
>There's a double leg attempt from Jenkins, from the pocket.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Herrig has Jenkins at close quarters and wrestles her to the floor, finishing in her half guard.
>Felice Herrig is breathing very hard.
>Herrig tries to stand up, but Jenkins keeps her firmly in half guard.
>Jenkins reaches over and tries to lock Herrig in a guillotine.
>Jenkins gets a guillotine but cannot get Herrig to tap out!
>Herrig must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied.
>Jenkins releases the hold, perhaps having gassed her arms by squeezing for too long.
>Adrienna Jenkins is breathing very hard.
>Herrig fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Jenkins attempts to secure an arm.
>An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Herrig has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Adrienna Jenkins!
>Official Result: Adrienna 'AJ' Jenkins defeats Felice 'Lil' Bulldog' Herrig (Submission (Armbar) in 5:03 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

3rd Bout: Soo Chul Kim x Bendy Casimir

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Casimir avoids a low kick.
>Casimir moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Casimir slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Moving in closer, Kim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Kim cannot get close enough to the elusive Casimir.
>Casimir avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>There's a takedown attempt from Casimir.
>Kim attempts to avoid Casimir as he shoots in.
>Casimir can't get the takedown, Kim was too quick to back away.
>A flicked jab from Casimir only finds gloves.
>Kim presses in closer to attack.
>Kim comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Casimir.
>Kim grapples with Casimir, who made no attempt to escape.
>Kim is looking to muscle Casimir back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Casimir pinned to the ropes.
>Casimir struggles back against Kim, not allowing him to control the grappling.
>Kim almost allows Casimir to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time.
>Kim hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Kim steps back from Casimir and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Showing good head movement, Casimir slips past a flurry of strikes.
>Casimir backs away from Kim, creating some space between them.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Casimir.
>Kim sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Casimir up close into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kim is trying to push Casimir up against the ropes.
>Kim achieves it, pinning Casimir to the ropes.
>Kim pins Casimir up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
>Kim stomps down on his opponent's foot.
>Kim looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Casimir proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Kim is pressed up against the ropes and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for roughly a minute.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>Kim glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Casimir steps in closer to force the issue.
>There's a takedown attempt from Casimir.
>Kim stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Kim looks like he may want to wrestle Casimir.
>Casimir moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Clinched with Kim, Casimir looks to try and take him down.
>Kim blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Casimir smothers Kim when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Clinched with Kim, Casimir looks to try and take him down.
>Casimir doesn't get the takedown, Kim instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Kim steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Casimir.
>Kim sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kim avoided Casimir.
>Kim throws a left jab but Casimir avoids it.
>Kim gets Casimir with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Casimir quickly steps in closer to attack Kim.
>Soo Chul Kim looks very tired out there.
>There's a takedown attempt from Casimir.
>Kim attempts to avoid Casimir as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kim avoided Casimir.
>Casimir throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>It seems that Kim is happy to let Casimir circle for the moment.
>Bendy Casimir doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Kim counters a left jab with a nice left hand.
>A speculative right hand from Kim doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Casimir quickly steps in closer to attack Kim.
>A tired-looking Casimir approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Casimir is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Kim pounds away with rights, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Kim rolls the turtled Casimir over and secures side control.
>Kim relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Casimir stand too.
>Casimir circles around Kim.
>The fight slows as Kim sits back and allows Casimir to circle.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Casimir, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Kim attempts to avoid Casimir as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kim saw it coming and got out of range.
>Soo Chul Kim looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Casimir fires back with a nice jab.
>A jab misses and Casimir counters with a solid left jab.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Casimir.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kim blocked Casimir.
>Bendy Casimir seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Casimir comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Kim uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Casimir.
>Casimir throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Kim doesn't press the issue, allowing Casimir to circle.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Casimir apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Kim uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Casimir.
>Kim misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Casimir presses in closer to attack.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Kim.
>Making Soo Chul Kim the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Soo Chul Kim defeats Bendy Casimir (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

4th Bout: Giovanni da Silva Santos x Alexandre Pimentel

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Santos avoids a quick jab and hits a sharp kick to the shin.
>Pimentel avoids a wild spinning back fist and counters with a nice jab.
>Santos slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses and Santos counters with a series of hard rights!
>Pimentel sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, down goes Santos! He pulls guard though.
>Pimentel looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Pimentel gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Santos, who is on his back.
>Santos takes a stomp to the body!
>Pimentel kicks Santos to the thigh.
>Pimentel gets pulled down into guard as he looked to throw a bomb.
>Pimentel tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Santos glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Pimentel.
>Pimentel starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Pimentel isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Santos tries to pull Pimentel in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>In guard, Pimentel begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Santos pulls Pimentel close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>Pimentel is trying to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Santos, working from the bottom, clips Pimentel with an elbow.
>Pimentel begins trying to pass the guard.
>Santos keeps Pimentel in guard.
>Santos pulls Pimentel in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Santos comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Pimentel goes for a single leg, but Santos is equal to it.
>Santos avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Pimentel uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Santos to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Santos has Pimentel at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, taking his back!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Santos tries to get his hooks in, but can't.
>Pimentel tries to turn over and sweep Santos but can't do it.
>Breathing very hard, Alexandre Pimentel is looking ragged.
>Santos gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>With both hooks in, Santos tries to flatten Pimentel out for the rear naked choke.
>Pimentel stops Santos from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Santos telling him to use a lot of movement.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Pimentel steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Pimentel counters a flurry of punches with a clean jab.
>Looking tired, Pimentel comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Santos.
>Strikes from Santos keep Pimentel from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Pimentel gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Pimentel steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Time slips away as Santos doesn't press Pimentel, allowing him to circle.
>Advancing, Santos counters a left jab by using a barrage of big right hands!
>A left jab misses, giving Santos the chance to hit back with a nice left.
>A left jab misses, Santos counters with a flurry of small strikes.
>Santos dodges a jab, and fires back with a series of quick jabs.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Pimentel to counter with a stinging jab.
>Pimentel dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Santos uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>From the pocket, Pimentel sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a straight left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Pimentel to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Pimentel to hit a jab.
>Breathing very hard, Giovanni da Silva Santos is looking ragged.
>Pimentel tries for a left jab but Santos uses head movement to avoid it.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Pimentel counters with a solid left jab.
>Santos shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Santos to counter with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Pimentel steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>There's a ragged-looking double leg attempt from Pimentel, from the pocket.
>The takedown doesn't work, Santos stuffed it.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Alexandre Pimentel has much energy left.
>Santos circles around Pimentel.
>Pimentel quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Pimentel, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Santos.
>Santos ends up grappling for supremacy with Pimentel.
>Pimentel is trying to muscle Santos up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Santos pinned to the ropes.
>Alexandre Pimentel looks like he is completely out of gas.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>With the ropes trapping Santos, Pimentel looks to try and take him down.
>Santos digs in and manages to defend the takedown, but Pimentel does manage to get behind him.
>Santos turns Pimentel slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Giovanni da Silva Santos looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have agreed that Santos is the winner.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Giovanni 'Soldado' da Silva Santos!
>Official Result: Giovanni 'Soldado' da Silva Santos defeats Alexandre 'Pulga' Pimentel (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

5th Bout: Yui Chul Nam x A Sol Kwon

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Nam feints stepping in.
>A left hand misses, allowing Nam to counter with a huge right cross that sends Kwon straight to the floor! He is out!

>Yui Chul Nam takes the win by Knock Out!
>Official Result: Yui Chul Nam defeats A Sol Kwon (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

6th Bout: Hans Stringer x Francimar Barroso

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Stringer counters an attempted spinning back fist with a series of quick lefts.
>Stringer throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bodao.
>Bodao tries to avoid the takedown.
>Stringer doesn't get the takedown, Bodao avoided it.
>Bodao misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Stringer quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Stringer comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Stringer is now standing in the pocket.
>Using good head movement, Bodao ducks under a punch and scores with a stinging jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Stringer the chance to hit back with a sequence of quick punches.
>Bodao sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a nice jab.
>Bodao tries for a left jab but Stringer uses head movement to avoid it.
>Moving in closer, Bodao looks like he may want to wrestle Stringer.
>Bodao cannot get close enough to the elusive Stringer to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Bodao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Stringer looks happy to engage Bodao in the pocket.
>Bodao slips past a jab and scores with a straight left.
>Bodao throws a left jab but Stringer uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Bodao comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Stringer.
>He pulls Stringer into a grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Bodao is looking to muscle Stringer back against the ropes.
>Bodao manages it, and controls Stringer up against the ropes.
>Bodao pins Stringer up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Bodao pins Stringer up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Bodao shows great control, keeping Stringer pressed against the ropes while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly a minute.
>Bodao goes to use some dirty boxing, but Stringer is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Stringer lifts a leg and lands a knee strike to the side of the ribs.
>Stringer uses his wrestling skills to prevent Bodao from attacking with dirty boxing.
>Breathing very hard, Francimar Barroso is looking ragged.
>Stringer works enough space that he can hit a knee to the thigh.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>Stringer is getting in closer to Bodao, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Bodao catches the advancing Stringer by surprise with a takedown.
>In guard, Bodao catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Stringer raises his legs and tries to get Bodao into a triangle choke.
>Stringer gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Bodao has to tap out!

>Hans Stringer takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Hans Stringer defeats 'Bodao' Francimar Barroso (Submission (Triangle) in 9:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

7th Bout: Jhon Teixeira x Fabricio Guerreiro

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Teixeira counters an errant left jab with a straight left.
>A straight left fails to land and Teixeira is able to fire back with a flurry of small strikes.
>Teixeira looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Guerreiro moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Teixeira is looking to muscle Guerreiro back against the ropes.
>Teixeira can't manage it, and Guerreiro gets out of the grapple entirely.
>A left jab misses and Teixeira strikes back with a jab.
>Teixeira waits for Guerreiro to step in, then hits a nice left jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Teixeira to fire back with a series of quick lefts.
>There's a takedown attempt from Guerreiro.
>Teixeira tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Guerreiro has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Teixeira has to pull guard.
>Guerreiro begins trying to pass the guard.
>Guerreiro isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Teixeira raises his legs and tries to get Guerreiro into a triangle choke.
>Guerreiro defends well against it.
>Time slips away as Guerreiro successfully keeps Teixeira stuck against the ground.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Guerreiro looks to get past the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Teixeira tries to ensnare Guerreiro in a triangle.
>Guerreiro doesn't let Teixeira get it.
>Guerreiro attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Guerreiro struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Teixeira tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Teixeira cannot secure the arm.
>Guerreiro tries to pass the guard.
>Teixeira is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Guerreiro firmly in guard.
>Guerreiro blocks Teixeira as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Teixeira avoids a quick jab and hits a solid left.
>Guerreiro is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Teixeira uses strikes to keep Guerreiro away.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Backing out of range, Guerreiro circles tentatively.
>The fight slows as Teixeira sits back and allows Guerreiro to circle.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>A straight left fails to land and Teixeira is able to fire back with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Guerreiro throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Guerreiro can't get past the sprawl of Teixeira, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Turtled up, Guerreiro takes a vicious soccer kick to the ribs!
>Thinking defence, Guerreiro rolls onto his back and away from further kicks to the body.
>Guerreiro makes Teixeira step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.
>On his back, Guerreiro takes a vicious axe kick to the chest!
>Guerreiro is allowed to stand back up, Teixeira simply stepped away.
>Teixeira is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Guerreiro.
>Seeing an opportunity, Guerreiro avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Teixeira is equal to it.
>Guerreiro shoots in for a takedown.
>Teixeira sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Guerreiro throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Teixeira stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Guerreiro into a clinch.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Guerreiro throws a looping punch, but Teixeira avoids it.
>Teixeira seems to be waiting for Guerreiro to make a move.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Teixeira looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Guerreiro.
>Guerreiro sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Teixeira is able to defend against it.
>Guerreiro throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Teixeira stuffed it.
>Guerreiro is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Teixeira.
>Teixeira is pulled into a grapple.
>Breathing very hard, Fabricio Costa da Silva is looking ragged.
>Guerreiro, controlling the grapple with Teixeira, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Teixeira slips out of the attempted lift and takes the back of Guerreiro as he falls!
>John Teixeira doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Teixeira tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
>Teixeira cannot stop Guerreiro from turtling up.
>Teixeira tries to put Guerreiro in a rear naked choke.
>Guerreiro does excellently though, rolling over sharply and ending up on top in guard.
>Guerreiro throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Guerreiro throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Guerreiro throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Guerreiro begins trying to pass the guard.
>Guerreiro struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Grabbing an arm, Teixeira attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Guerreiro blocks the triangle attempt.
>Fabricio Costa da Silva looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Teixeira down as the winner.
>Teixeira wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: John 'Macapa' Teixeira defeats Fabricio 'Guerreiro' Costa da Silva (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

8th Bout: Yusuke Kawaguchi x Geronimo dos Santos

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Kawaguchi suddenly dives at the feet of Mondragon, trying to grab a leg!
>Kawaguchi isn't fast enough, Mondragon side-stepped out of the way.
>Kawaguchi side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a solid left jab.
>Kawaguchi avoids a jab.
>Kawaguchi slips out of the way of a jab.
>Kawaguchi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Kawaguchi is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Kawaguchi gets up sharply, sensing that Mondragon was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
>A straight left fails to land and Kawaguchi is able to fire back with a stinging left jab.
>Kawaguchi circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting Kawaguchi settle at all, Mondragon comes in closer.
>Mondragon stalks Kawaguchi back toward the corner.
>Moving forward, Kawaguchi counters a series of wayward big punches with a jab.
>A left jab misses and Kawaguchi counters with a quick left.
>Kawaguchi slips out of the way of a jab.
>Mondragon looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Mondragon throws a left jab but Kawaguchi uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kawaguchi ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a stinging jab.
>Geronimo Dos Santos is breathing very hard.
>Kawaguchi avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a series of quick jabs.
>From the pocket, Kawaguchi connects on Mondragon with a stiff jab.
>Showing good head movement, Mondragon weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Kawaguchi uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Good head movement allows Mondragon to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Kawaguchi hits a straight left.
>Kawaguchi scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket.
>Kawaguchi works the jab.
>Dodging to one side, Kawaguchi counters an attempted knock out punch with a punch.
>Kawaguchi uses a right hand to sting Mondragon.
>Mondragon eats a stiff jab.
>Showing good head movement, Mondragon weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Kawaguchi uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Good head movement allows Mondragon to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Kawaguchi works the jab.
>Kawaguchi lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a series of quick punches.
>Kawaguchi uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Mondragon.
>Geronimo Dos Santos looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Mondragon steps back to avoid some wild swings.
>Kawaguchi steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Mondragon throws a barrage of big rights but Kawaguchi is quick to move out of range.
>Kawaguchi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Mondragon sprawls well, and Kawaguchi is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Mondragon prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Kawaguchi who is able to spring back up.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Mondragon still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Kawaguchi seems happy to engage with Mondragon in the pocket.
>Mondragon throws a barrage of big punches but Kawaguchi covers up safely.
>The gas tank looks empty on Geronimo Dos Santos.
>Mondragon, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Kawaguchi covers up and absorbs it.
>Stepping back, Kawaguchi creates a bit of distance.
>Mondragon fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Kawaguchi is happy to let Mondragon circle for the moment.
>Kawaguchi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Kawaguchi is now standing in the pocket.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Stepping back, Mondragon creates a bit of distance.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Kawaguchi.
>Kawaguchi is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Breathing very hard, Yusuke Kawaguchi is looking ragged.
>Mondragon looks to hit a knee strike, but Kawaguchi is back up too quickly.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Mondragon still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Mondragon is now standing in the pocket.
>Kawaguchi covers up to absorb a barrage of big right hands.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Kawaguchi steps back and creates some space.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Mondragon still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>From the pocket, a tired-looking Kawaguchi shoots in for a double leg.
>Kawaguchi is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Mondragon prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Kawaguchi who is able to spring back up.
>Mondragon counters some wild swings with a barrage of hard punches!
>Kawaguchi almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him!
>Mondragon tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses.
>Mondragon tries for a left jab but Kawaguchi moves out of range.
>Kawaguchi steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Kawaguchi catches Mondragon with a solid left jab.
>Ouch! Mondragon backs off, it looks like he accidentally got caught in the eye with a finger on that strike.
>The two fighters are told to stop by the referee, giving Mondragon time to recover.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kawaguchi, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Mondragon has to pull guard.
>Kawaguchi looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Yusuke Kawaguchi looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have given Kawaguchi the win.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Yusuke Kawaguchi!
>Official Result: Yusuke Kawaguchi defeats 'Mondragon' Geronimo Dos Santos (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

9th Bout: Jose Maria Tome x Alexandre Pantoja

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Pantoja counters an errant left jab with a hard kick across the side.
>A weak right kick is countered by Tome with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Pantoja backs away from Tome, creating some space between them.
>Tome counters a left jab by using a nice jab.
>Pantoja counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Tome to hit back with a clean jab.
>Tome uses the jab.
>Tome is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pantoja.
>Pantoja uses his strikes to stop Tome from getting close enough to grapple.
>Pantoja hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Tome sits back and allows Pantoja to circle.
>Tome counters an attempted body kick with a flurry of quick punches.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Pantoja counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Tome to hit back with a clean jab.
>Tome uses the jab.
>Tome is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pantoja.
>Pantoja uses his strikes to stop Tome from getting close enough to grapple.
>Pantoja hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Tome sits back and allows Pantoja to circle.
>Tome counters an attempted body kick with a flurry of quick punches.
>Pantoja counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Tome to hit back with a clean jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Tome looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Tome gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Pantoja counters a flurry of punches with a flurry of small strikes.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Pantoja stings Tome with a series of quick lefts.
>Tome avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Pantoja moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Pantoja is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Pantoja can't close the distance, Tome keeps him away with strikes.
>Moving in closer, Pantoja looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Tome keep Pantoja from stepping in too close.
>Tome avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Moving in closer, Tome looks like he may want to wrestle Pantoja.
>Pantoja finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Tome is trying to push Pantoja up against the ropes.
>Tome achieves it, pinning Pantoja to the ropes.
>Pantoja waits for Tome to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Tome now has his back to the ropes.
>Tome gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>Pantoja attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Tome pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Tome gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Pantoja moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Pantoja tries for a left jab but Tome uses head movement to avoid it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Tome steps back and creates some space.
>Tome slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.
>Tome avoids a barrage of punches and hits a quick series of punches.
>Pantoja is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Tome uses strikes to keep Pantoja away.
>Tome avoids a quick jab and hits a clean left.
>Moving forward, Tome counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>Tome circles around Pantoja.
>Pantoja presses in closer to attack.
>Pantoja looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Tome now has Pantoja standing in the pocket.
>Pantoja slips past a jab and scores with a right body kick.
>Tome dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left jab.
>Pantoja shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Tome uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Pantoja uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with some heavy right hands...Tome tries to cover up but is knocked down!
>Alexandre Pantoja looks very tired out there.
>Without hesitation, Pantoja goes to finish Tome off with stomps and kicks!
>Tome pulls Pantoja into half guard after catching one of the stomps.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Tome.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Pantoja.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Pantoja.
>So the winner, by split decision, is Alexandre Pantoja!
>Official Result: Alexandre Pantoja defeats Jose 'No Chance' Maria Tome (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

10th Bout: Jorge Santiago x Antonio Braga Neto

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Santiago slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.
>Neto throws a left jab but Santiago avoids it.
>Neto steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Santiago steps in closer to force the issue.
>Santiago stalks Neto, forcing him back into the corner.
>Santiago counters a left jab with a couple of nice shots.
>Santiago looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Neto.
>Standing his ground, Neto looks happy to engage Santiago in the pocket.
>Santiago tries for a left jab but Neto uses head movement to avoid it.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Neto checks a leg kick.
>Stepping back, Neto creates a bit of distance.
>Neto avoids a spinning back kick.
>Neto steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Santiago feints left and throws an excellent combination but Neto is just able to cover up in time.
>Santiago avoids a jab.
>Santiago is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Neto covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Neto backs away to create some more space.
>Neto gets Santiago with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Santiago doesn't let Neto settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Santiago stalks Neto back toward the corner.
>Santiago looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Neto.
>Neto lets Santiago get closer.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Neto, who covered up well.
>Neto backs away from Santiago, creating some space between them.
>Neto circles around Santiago.
>Santiago quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Santiago looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Neto.
>Neto tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Neto gets Santiago with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Neto settle at all, Santiago comes in closer.
>Santiago stalks Neto, forcing him back into the corner.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Santiago fakes shooting in, but Neto doesn't fall for it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Neto throws three punches in quick succession, but Santiago was out of range.
>Not letting Neto settle at all, Santiago comes in closer.
>Moving in closer, Santiago looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Neto tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Neto counters a weak right kick with a left.
>Santiago counters a left jab by hitting a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>A flicked jab from Neto only finds gloves.
>The fight slows as Santiago sits back and allows Neto to circle.
>Neto circles, looking for an opening.
>Santiago doesn't press the issue, allowing Neto to circle.
>Neto comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Neto moves into the pocket.
>Slipping past a left jab, Neto hits a clean left jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Santiago the chance to hit back with a right hook to the body.
>Neto dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a nice jab.
>Neto tries for a left jab but Santiago uses head movement to avoid it.
>Neto backs away from Santiago, creating some space between them.
>Santiago looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Neto.
>Keen to keep space between them, Neto backs away.
>Neto comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Working from the pocket, Santiago hits a barrage of big punches on Neto and knocks him down!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Santiago knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Neto, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Santiago unloads with big punches, Neto is struggling to cope!
>Neto tries to turn away from the blows, but gets rolled and Santiago has his back!
>Jorge Santiago is looking really tired.
>Santiago tries to set up Neto for an armbar.
>Santiago rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Neto pulls free and gets side control.
>Looking to catch his breath, Neto is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Santiago tries to sweep Neto.
>Neto gets swept out of side control, but scrambles back to his feet to face Santiago.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Santiago still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Neto backs away.
>Santiago avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>A jab misses and Neto counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Santiago avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Neto throws out a quick left jab.
>Santiago comes in closer to press the issue.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jorge Santiago has much energy left.
>Although visibly tired, Santiago looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Backing off, Neto makes sure to keep out of range.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Santiago still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Santiago moves into the pocket.
>Using head movement, Santiago slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp kick to the shin.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Santiago throws a leg kick but Neto checks it easily.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have given Santiago the win.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jorge Santiago!
>Official Result: Jorge Santiago defeats Antonio Braga Neto (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

11th Bout: Braulio Estima x Andre Galvao

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Estima moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Galvao tries for a left jab but Estima moves out of range.
>Estima throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, but Galvao is on his back less than a few seconds; spinning out and away, he quickly gets back up.
>A speculative right hand from Estima doesn't find a home.
>Not letting Estima settle at all, Galvao comes in closer.
>A straight left fails to land and Galvao is able to fire back with a left.
>Estima throws a left jab but Galvao avoids it.
>Galvao steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Galvao shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Estima stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead.
>Galvao nails Estima with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him.
>Galvao tries to foot stomp Estima, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
>Estima tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Galvao catches an unsuspecting Estima in a standing guillotine!
>Galvao gets the guillotine fully applied and Estima has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao!
>Official Result: Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao defeats Braulio 'Carcara' Estima (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:31 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Event: PURE Middleweight Championship:
Thales Leites x Ralek Gracie

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Gracie slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Leites feints left, then right.
>Gracie throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Gracie.
>Gracie has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Leites has to pull guard.
>Gracie begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Leites keeps his guard secure.
>Leites grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Gracie from the bottom of the guard.
>Leites gets the triangle fully applied...and there's the tap out!

>By submission, the winner and NEW PURE Middleweight Champion, Thales Leites!
>Official Result: Thales Leites defeats Ralek Gracie (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 2:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Prediction Results-

Jingo: 25-22

CageRage: 24-23

wekka · April 10, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XX Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XX: Heavyweight Championship
@ DSC Indoor Arena in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E./ 3rd Week of March 2015

Opening Bout:
Stephanie Frausto (4-5)
x
Lina Eklund (3-2)

2nd Bout:
Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2)
x
Joseph Duffy (10-2)

3rd Bout:
Magomed Shikshabekov (7-1)
x
Yuta Watanabe (16-5-4)

4th Bout:
Mathias Schuck (8-3)
x
Cristiano Kaminishi (8-2)

5th Bout:
Luiz Cane (12-5)
x
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-6)

6th Bout:
Zouhere al Assadi (5-0)
x
Ryuta Sakurai (24-18-6)

7th Bout:
Leonardo Santos (11-3)
x
Alexander Sarnavskiy (21-3)

8th Bout:
Robert Drysdale (6-1)
x
Jan Blachowicz (18-4)

9th Bout:
Gunnar Nelson (12-1-1)
x
Yan Cabral (10-0)

10th Bout:
Josh Barnett (32-6)
x
Shamil Abdurahimov (13-3)

11th Bout:
Vinny Magalhaes (10-5)
x
Jeff Monson (49-13-1)

Main Event: PURE Heavyweight Championship:
© Todd Duffee (12-2)
x
Sergei Kharitonov (19-5)

CageRage · April 10, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XX: Heavyweight Championship

@ DSC Indoor Arena in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E./ 3rd Week of March 2015

Opening Bout:

Stephanie Frausto (4-5)

x

Lina Eklund (3-2)

2nd Bout:

Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2)

x

Joseph Duffy (10-2)

3rd Bout:

Magomed Shikshabekov (7-1)

x

Yuta Watanabe (16-5-4)

4th Bout:

Mathias Schuck (8-3)

x

Cristiano Kaminishi (8-2)

5th Bout:

Luiz Cane (12-5)

x

Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-6)

6th Bout:

Zouhere al Assadi (5-0)

x

Ryuta Sakurai (24-18-6)

7th Bout:

Leonardo Santos (11-3)

x

Alexander Sarnavskiy (21-3)

8th Bout:

Robert Drysdale (6-1)

x

Jan Blachowicz (18-4)

9th Bout:

Gunnar Nelson (12-1-1)

x

Yan Cabral (10-0)

10th Bout:

Josh Barnett (32-6)

x

Shamil Abdurahimov (13-3)

11th Bout:

Vinny Magalhaes (10-5)

x

Jeff Monson (49-13-1)

Main Event: PURE Heavyweight Championship:

x

Sergei Kharitonov (19-5)

Jingo · April 10, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XX: Heavyweight Championship

@ DSC Indoor Arena in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E./ 3rd Week of March 2015

Opening Bout:

Stephanie Frausto (4-5)

x

Lina Eklund (3-2)

2nd Bout:

Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2)

x

Joseph Duffy (10-2)

3rd Bout:

Magomed Shikshabekov (7-1)

x

Yuta Watanabe (16-5-4)

4th Bout:

Mathias Schuck (8-3)

x

Cristiano Kaminishi (8-2)

5th Bout:

Luiz Cane (12-5)

x

Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-6)

6th Bout:

Zouhere al Assadi (5-0)

x

Ryuta Sakurai (24-18-6)

7th Bout:

Leonardo Santos (11-3)

x

Alexander Sarnavskiy (21-3)

8th Bout:

Robert Drysdale (6-1)

x

Jan Blachowicz (18-4)

9th Bout:

Gunnar Nelson (12-1-1)

x

Yan Cabral (10-0)

10th Bout:

Josh Barnett (32-6)

x

Shamil Abdurahimov (13-3)

11th Bout:

Vinny Magalhaes (10-5)

x

Jeff Monson (49-13-1)

Main Event: PURE Heavyweight Championship:

x

Sergei Kharitonov (19-5)

wekka · April 11, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XX: Heavyweight Championship @ DSC Indoor Arena (12,482) http://static.sport360.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/main_image/PAC04466-crop.jpg http://media.tumblr.com/856354c3ab6b4a17714e20cf02c8d212/tumblr_inline_mi63p3Fjf61rb7x3v.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Opening Bout: Lina Eklund x Stephanie Frausto Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >A weak right kick is countered by Eklund with a flurry of quick punches to sting Frausto. >Eklund avoids a low kick. >Eklund catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Frausto! She pulls guard though. >Eklund tries to pass the guard. >She can't get free of the guard. >Frausto bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >Frausto manages to come out on top with side control. >Frausto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Frausto gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Eklund time to stand too. >Eklund comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Frausto now has Eklund standing in the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from Eklund, from the pocket. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Frausto pulling guard. >Eklund unloads with some big right hands, but Frausto deals with them comfortably. >Frausto uses her legs to push Eklund back, and tries to scramble for position. >The scramble results in Eklund being on her back pulling half guard. >Frausto stands up and backs off, letting Eklund stand up as well. >Frausto gets Eklund with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Frausto settle at all, Eklund comes in closer. >Eklund shoots in, looking for a takedown. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Eklund. >The takedown is successful, Eklund almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Eklund looks to get past the half guard. >Frausto keeps Eklund in half guard. >Frausto works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position. >Eklund is left turtled up with Frausto behind her. >Eklund springs back to her feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head. >Frausto looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Eklund. >Standing her ground, Eklund looks happy to engage Frausto in the pocket. >Frausto lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a scything low kick to the legs. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Frausto hits a hard leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Using good head movement, Frausto ducks under a punch and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >Frausto fires off a stinging kick to the left thigh. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Frausto has the angle to counter with a swift leg kick. >Lina Eklund is limping, she clearly has a damaged leg. >Eklund checks a low kick. >Frausto backs away to create some more space. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Lina Eklund is looking really tired. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Eklund is stung by a sharp inside leg kick. >A leg kick gets checked by Eklund. >Showing good head movement, Frausto slips past a right hand and counters with a punch. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. Round 2: >And here we go, round two! >Frausto tries for a left jab but Eklund moves out of range. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Frausto waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a kick to the side of the ribs. >Frausto avoids a couple of wild punches and hits a sharp kick just above the hip. >Eklund slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Frausto looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Eklund. >Eklund lets Frausto get closer. >Seeing a low kick coming, Eklund strikes first with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Eklund tries for a left jab but Frausto uses head movement to avoid it. >Frausto circles away, creating some distance between them. >A drained-looking Eklund tries to close the distance between them. >Not wanting to grapple, Frausto uses strikes to keep Eklund at a distance. >Stephanie Frausto is looking really tired. >Although visibly tired, Frausto looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Eklund lets Frausto get closer. >Eklund slips past a jab and scores with a quick series of punches. >Frausto steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing. >A drained-looking Eklund tries to close the distance between them. >Frausto fires off a big right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Eklund. >Frausto comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Eklund lets Frausto get closer. >Eklund checks a low kick. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Eklund sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a clean left jab. >In the pocket, Eklund tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Frausto covers up. >Lina Eklund looks very, very tired. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Frausto hits a big kick to the outside of the left thigh. >Lina Eklund winced as that strike landed. >From the pocket, Frausto connects on Eklund with a stiff jab. >Eklund takes a hard inside leg kick. >Lina Eklund winced as that strike landed. >Eklund takes a hard inside leg kick from the pocket. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >A left jab misses, giving Eklund the chance to hit back with a barrage of big punches on Frausto! >That last shot may have done some damage, Frausto is backing off and looks totally dazed! >Eklund steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Frausto narrowly avoids it. >Looking tired, Eklund comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Frausto. >Frausto ends up grappling for supremacy with Eklund. >Frausto tries to wriggle free, but Eklund controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Lina Eklund looks totally gassed. >Eklund is looking to muscle Frausto back against the ropes. >She does so, and now has Frausto pinned to the ropes. >Stephanie Frausto looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Eklund hits Frausto, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. >Eklund tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Frausto takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Eklund ends up backed against the ropes instead. >Frausto steps back from Eklund and looks to unleash some strikes. >Frausto catches Eklund with a hard kick to the outside of the knee. >Lina Eklund winces in pain after yet another shot to the leg. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1 has given Frausto the win. >Judge #2 has given Eklund the win. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Eklund. >Lina 'Lynx' Eklund wins by split decision! >Official Result: Lina 'Lynx' Eklund defeats Stephanie 'Macaquinha' Frausto (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>2nd Bout: Joseph Duffy x Kamal Shalorus Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Duffy drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Shalorus isn't buying it. >A left jab misses and Shalorus strikes back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Duffy. >Duffy waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a stinging left jab. >Duffy narrowly misses Shalorus with a right uppercut. >Shalorus steps in to put some pressure on. >Shalorus throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Duffy attempts to avoid Shalorus as he shoots in. >Duffy avoids the takedown attempt. >Duffy moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab. >Duffy feints going high, but Shalorus doesn't buy it. >Shalorus looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Shalorus can't close the distance, Duffy keeps him away with strikes. >Shalorus uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Duffy to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Duffy tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Duffy saw it coming and got out of range. >A left hand misses, allowing Duffy to counter with a clean jab. >A straight left from Shalorus fails to land. >The fight slows as Duffy sits back and allows Shalorus to circle. >Shalorus steps back to avoid a left jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Duffy sneaks a glance at his corner. >Shalorus presses in closer to attack. >Shalorus comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Duffy sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Duffy saw it coming and got out of range. >Shalorus comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Duffy. >Shalorus grabs Duffy and pulls him into a grapple. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Duffy, Shalorus looks for a takedown. >Shalorus can't get the takedown, as Duffy wrestles his way into a dominant position. >Duffy and Shalorus separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Duffy throws out a quick left jab. >Shalorus doesn't let Duffy settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Shalorus shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Duffy sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >A speculative right hand from Duffy doesn't find a home. >Shalorus doesn't let Duffy settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Shalorus comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Duffy. >He pulls Duffy into a grapple. >Shalorus is looking to muscle Duffy back against the ropes. >Duffy ends up backed against the ropes. >Shalorus uses a vicious foot stomp. >Showing his ability to exert control, Shalorus smothers Duffy up against the ropes for thirty seconds or so. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Shalorus has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Duffy down. >Shalorus doesn't get the takedown, Duffy instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Duffy scores with an elbow strike from the clinch that catches Shalorus hard. >Round one ends as time expires. Round 2: >Round two begins! >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Kamal Shalorus doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Duffy comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Shalorus sprawls well, and Duffy is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Duffy, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Shalorus from taking his back. >Duffy scrambles to try and get a better position. >The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. >Duffy looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Duffy is in the pocket, ready to attack Shalorus. >Duffy shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Duffy goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Shalorus pulling guard. >Duffy begins trying to pass the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Grabbing an arm, Shalorus attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Shalorus gets the triangle fully applied...and there's the tap out! >By submission, the winner is Kamal Shalorus! >Official Result: Kamal Shalorus defeats Joseph Duffy (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 3:23 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>3rd Bout: Yuta Watanabe x Magomed Shikshabekov Round 1: >Round one begins! >Shikshabekov darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Watanabe slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >There's a takedown attempt from Shikshabekov. >Shikshabekov gets a single leg takedown! Watanabe pulls guard off it. >In guard, Shikshabekov begins working to pass to side control. >Shikshabekov passes to side control with ease. >Shikshabekov attempts an americana. >Watanabe gets caught by the americana, and it's wrenched back enough that he has to tap! >'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov takes the win by submission! >Official Result: 'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov defeats 'Andre' Yuta Watanabe (Submission (Americana) in 2:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>4th Bout: Cristiano Kaminishi x Mathias Schuck Round 1: >Round one begins! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Kaminishi tries to use some dirty boxing, but Schuck uses his wrestling skills to smother him. >Kaminishi is trying to push Schuck so that his back is up against the ropes. >Kaminishi achieves it, pinning Schuck to the ropes. >Kaminishi breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Schuck. >Schuck uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Schuck throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Kaminishi covers up well. >Schuck dodges a jab, and fires back with a punch. >Schuck throws a left jab but Kaminishi uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Schuck steps back and creates some space. >A jab misses, allowing Schuck to counter-strike with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Schuck slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >A jab misses and Schuck counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >A left hand misses, allowing Schuck to counter with a series of quick punches. >Kaminishi avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Kaminishi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Schuck is pulled into a grapple. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kaminishi and Schuck separate and we're back to a stand-off. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Kaminishi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Schuck. >Schuck counters with a right hand that catches Kaminishi flush, rocking him! >Kaminishi avoids a body kick. >A jab misses and Schuck counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Kaminishi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Schuck. >Not wanting to grapple, Schuck uses strikes to keep Kaminishi at a distance. >Kaminishi steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Kaminishi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Schuck snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it misses the target. >Kaminishi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Kaminishi is now standing in the pocket. >Kaminishi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Not wanting to grapple, Schuck uses strikes to keep Kaminishi at a distance. >Mathias Schuck looks very tired out there. >Kaminishi gets Schuck with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Schuck steps in closer to force the issue. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Kaminishi slips out of the way of a jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Round 2: >There's the bell for the start of the round! >A left jab misses and Schuck counters with a quick series of punches. >A jab misses, allowing Kaminishi to counter-strike with a stinging left jab. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Kaminishi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Kaminishi is surprised by a big countering right hand, but he avoids it at the last second. >Schuck slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Kaminishi avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Mathias Schuck looks very, very tired. >Kaminishi avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean jab. >Kaminishi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Schuck now has Kaminishi standing in the pocket. >Schuck uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sequence of quick punches. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Kaminishi counters with a clean left jab. >Schuck slips past a big right and hits a crisp left jab. >A low kick is checked by Kaminishi. >Kaminishi backs away from Schuck, creating some space between them. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Schuck still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Schuck is in the pocket, ready to attack Kaminishi. >Schuck uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a nice left. >Cristiano Kaminishi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Kaminishi to counter with a solid left jab. >Using good head movement, Kaminishi slips past a punch and hits a barrage of hard rights, enough to put Schuck down! >Schuck shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >In comes Kaminishi looking to get some form of ground control. >Schuck is too quick, slipping away from Kaminishi and starting to scramble. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >Schuck tries for a right body kick but Kaminishi moves out of range. >Mathias Schuck looks like he is completely out of gas. >Kaminishi comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Kaminishi is in the pocket, ready to attack Schuck. >Seeing a low kick coming, Kaminishi strikes first with a clean punch. >Slipping past a powerful straight right, Schuck counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kaminishi. >From the looks of things, I don't think Cristiano Kaminishi has much energy left. >Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Kaminishi leans in and strikes with a nice jab. >Kaminishi uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a nice jab. >A left jab misses, giving Schuck the chance to hit back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Using head movement, Kaminishi slips past a left jab and counters with a barrage of big rights, knocking Schuck down! >Schuck shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Kaminishi to make a move. >In comes Kaminishi looking to get some form of ground control. >Kaminishi dives in, but Schuck pushes him away and starts to scramble. >Schuck ends up in half guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Looking to catch his breath, Schuck is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Schuck throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Kaminishi tries to break free and scramble for position, but Schuck keeps him trapped. >Cristiano Kaminishi looks totally gassed. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Schuck as the winner. >Judge #2 has Kaminishi as the winner. >Judge #3 has Kaminishi as the winner. >The winner, by split decision, is Cristiano Kaminishi! >Official Result: Cristiano Kaminishi defeats Mathias Schuck (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>5th Bout: Magomed Sultanakhmedov x Luiz Cane Round 1: >The fight begins! >Sultanakhmedov just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a nice left hand. >Cane moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a sharp kick to the shin. >Moving forward, Cane counters a left jab with a leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Sultanakhmedov glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Cane comes in closer to press the issue. >Moving forward, Sultanakhmedov counters a series of wayward big punches with a solid left. >Cane counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of hard right hands, Sultanakhmedov is dazed and can only cover up to try and protect himself! >Sultanakhmedov gets knocked down and Cane keeps up the pressure with punch after punch! >Sultanakhmedov is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO, is Luiz 'Banha' Cane! >Official Result: Luiz 'Banha' Cane defeats Magomed 'White Wolf' Sultanakhmedov (TKO (Strikes) in 2:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>6th Bout: Ryuta Sakurai x Zouhere el Assadi Round 1: >Round one begins! >el Assadi waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a stinging left jab. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Sakurai is looking to muscle el Assadi back against the ropes. >He does so, and now has el Assadi pinned to the ropes. >Sakurai steps back to achieve some separation from el Assadi and gets ready to strike. >Good head movement allows el Assadi to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >el Assadi comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Sakurai tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Sakurai is on his back and pulls guard. >el Assadi attempts to pass guard. >He passes to side control. >el Assadi uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. >el Assadi attempts to armbar Sakurai from side control. >The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Sakurai has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Zouhere el Assadi! >Official Result: Zouhere el Assadi defeats Ryuta Sakurai (Submission (Armbar) in 3:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>7th Bout: Alexander Sarnavskiy x Leonardo Santos Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Santos grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, getting it! Sarnavskiy pulls half guard. >Santos begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Santos struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Sarnavskiy uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >Santos is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Strikes from Sarnavskiy keep Santos from stepping in too close. >Sarnavskiy circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Santos steps in closer to pressure Sarnavskiy into action. >There's a takedown attempt from Santos. >Sarnavskiy tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Sarnavskiy cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Santos starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Santos gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Santos attempts an armbar. >Sarnavskiy doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. >Using an underhook to set it up, Sarnavskiy looks to scramble for position. >The scramble leaves Sarnavskiy on his back pulling half guard. >Santos attempts an arm triangle. >Sarnavskiy stops Santos from applying it. >Sarnavskiy tries to sweep Santos but can't do it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Santos attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Sarnavskiy tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Santos. >Santos is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Santos isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Sarnavskiy. >Sarnavskiy attempts to guillotine Santos from the bottom of half guard. >Santos blocks it. >Santos tries to ensnare Sarnavskiy in an arm triangle. >Sarnavskiy blocks it. >Using an underhook to set it up, Sarnavskiy looks to scramble for position. >The scramble leaves Sarnavskiy on his back pulling half guard. >Santos tries to ensnare Sarnavskiy in an arm triangle. >Sarnavskiy blocks it. >Sarnavskiy tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Santos. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Santos reaches over and tries to lock Sarnavskiy in an arm triangle. >Sarnavskiy defends himself well and is in no danger. >Sarnavskiy tries to ensnare Santos in a guillotine. >Santos pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >The time runs out on round one. Round 2: >We are back underway! >An attempted body kick misses, giving Santos the opportunity to counter with a nice left hand. >Santos steps back to avoid a left jab. >Sarnavskiy slips past a left jab and fires back with a series of lefts. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Santos to fire back with a straight left. >Sarnavskiy narrowly misses Santos with a right uppercut. >Not letting up, Santos steps in closer to pressure Sarnavskiy into action. >Breathing very hard, Alexander Sarnavskiy is looking ragged. >Santos throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sarnavskiy. >Sarnavskiy sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Santos can't get the takedown, Sarnavskiy was too quick to back away. >Santos looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Santos is in the pocket, ready to attack Sarnavskiy. >Santos sees a kick being set up and so strikes first with a clean left jab. >Sarnavskiy uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Sarnavskiy backs away from Santos, creating some space between them. >Moving in closer, Santos looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Sarnavskiy makes sure to keep out of range. >Sarnavskiy throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Santos steps in to put some pressure on. >There's a takedown attempt from Santos. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Santos. >The takedown is successful, Sarnavskiy pulls guard. >Alexander Sarnavskiy looks very, very tired. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Santos looks to pass guard and get side control. >Sarnavskiy finds his opponent too skilled, and Santos passes guard into side control. >Breathing very hard, Leonardo Santos is looking ragged. >Santos begins trying to get himself behind Sarnavskiy. >Santos takes the back, Sarnavskiy couldn't stop it. >Santos successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Santos, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Santos flattens Sarnavskiy out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >The winner, by submission, is Leonardo Santos! >Official Result: Leonardo Santos defeats Alexander 'Tiger' Sarnavskiy (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:15 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>8th Bout: Jan Blachowicz x Robert Drysdale Round 1: >And here we go! >Out of nowhere, Drysdale dives at Blachowicz, trying to grab one of his legs! >Grabbing a leg, Drysdale looks for a heel hook but Blachowicz blocks it from being applied. >Unable to stop falling backward as a result of the submission attempt, Blachowicz has to pull half guard. >Drysdale tries to lock Blachowicz into a kimura. >Blachowicz blocks it. >Shrimping quickly, Blachowicz gets to full guard. >Drysdale looks to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Drysdale tries to get into the mount position. >He is too good for Blachowicz, and has mount. >Drysdale tries to set up Blachowicz for an armbar. >Drysdale gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Blachowicz has to tap! >Robert Drysdale takes the win by submission! >Official Result: Robert Drysdale defeats Jan Blachowicz (Submission (Armbar) in 2:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>9th Bout: Yan Cabral x Gunnar Nelson Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Cabral tries for a left jab but Nelson moves out of range. >Nelson slips past a left jab and fires back with a sharp body kick. >Cabral comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nelson blocked Cabral. >Backing out of range, Cabral circles tentatively. >Nelson comes in closer to press the issue. >Nelson shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Nelson is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Turtled up, Nelson can do nothing about giving up his back. >Cabral attempts to set up an armbar from behind. >Nelson does well, keeping his arms out of potential danger. >Cabral tries to stretch Nelson out for a rear naked choke. >Unable to get the hooks in properly, Cabral gets rolled over and winds up with Nelson on top, held in guard. >Nelson looks to pass guard and get side control. >He passes to half guard. >Nelson looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. >Nelson starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >He easily gets the mount. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Nelson unloads with big punches from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt Cabral. >Nelson fires away with punches, and Cabral is stung by several big shots. >Cabral tries to turn away from the blows, but gets rolled and Nelson has his back! >Nelson fires away with punches, and Cabral is stung by several big shots. >Nelson increases his control by getting both hooks in. >Nelson tries to unload with punches, but Cabral is struggling around enough to unbalance him. >Gunnar Nelson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Nelson maintains his hooks, despite Cabral trying to break them. >Nelson attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Cabral fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Nelson loses both hooks, but still has the back. >Nelson successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Nelson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Cabral stops Nelson from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Cabral attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Nelson doesn't allow it. >Nelson attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Cabral stops Nelson from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Cabral tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Nelson tries to unload with punches, but Cabral is struggling around enough to unbalance him. >Gunnar Nelson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Cabral tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >Nelson fires away with punches, but Cabral covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. Round 2: >We are back underway! >Cabral counters an errant left jab with a straight left. >Cabral avoids a flurry of punches and hits a nice jab. >Cabral comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Nelson tries to avoid Cabral. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nelson avoided Cabral. >Cabral uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Nelson doesn't press the issue, allowing Cabral to circle. >Nelson misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Cabral presses in closer to attack. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cabral. >Nelson attempts to avoid Cabral as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nelson avoided Cabral. >A straight left by Cabral keeps Nelson from advancing. >Nelson seems to be waiting for Cabral to make a move. >Gunnar Nelson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >A straight left from Cabral fails to land. >Nelson doesn't press the issue, allowing Cabral to circle. >Cabral is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson. >Not keen on wrestling Cabral, Nelson uses movement to keep out of reach. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cabral is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson. >Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Using his wrestling skills, Cabral is trying to push Nelson up against the ropes. >Cabral achieves it, pinning Nelson to the ropes. >Breathing very hard, Yan Cabral is looking ragged. >Cabral attempts to wrestle Nelson to the ground. >The takedown is successful, Nelson pulls guard. >Cabral looks to pass guard and get side control. >He can't get free of the guard. >Nelson attempts to grab an arm of Cabral from the bottom of the guard. >A kimura attempt almost catches Cabral, but Nelson eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. >Nelson starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Cabral. >Cabral tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Cabral is in increasing trouble, as Nelson gets both hooks in. >Nelson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Cabral defends himself well against the choke. >Nelson maintains his hooks, despite Cabral trying to break them. >Nelson attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Cabral doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Yan Cabral looks very, very tired. >Nelson maintains his hooks, despite Cabral trying to break them. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Nelson tries to finish Cabral off with a rear naked choke. >Cabral defends himself well against the choke. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Nelson fires away with right hands, and Cabral is stung by several big shots. >Nelson tries to pound away, but Cabral covers up and defends them well. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have Nelson down as the winner. >Gunnar 'Gunni' Nelson wins by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Gunnar 'Gunni' Nelson defeats Yan Cabral (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>10th Bout: Shamil Abdurahimov x Josh Barnett Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Clinched with Abdurahimov, Barnett looks to try and take him down. >Abdurahimov cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Barnett lies on top of Abdurahimov, basically smothering him. >Barnett fires away with big punches, but Abdurahimov keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Abdurahimov throws out some punches, but Barnett leans back to avoid them. >Barnett attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He passes to side control. >Barnett tries to ensnare Abdurahimov in an arm triangle. >Abdurahimov gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission, is Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett! >Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats Shamil Abdurahimov (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>11th Bout: Jeff Monson x Vinny Magalhaes Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >A left hand misses, allowing Monson to counter with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Monson avoids a jab and scores with a crisp jab. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Monson to fire back with a jab. >Monson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Magalhaes. >Monson can't get close enough to grapple, Magalhaes makes sure to keep out of range. >Magalhaes counters a wayward right jab with a clean jab. >Magalhaes avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp jab. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Monson. >Magalhaes sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Monson gets a single leg takedown! Magalhaes pulls guard off it. >Monson looks to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Monson tries to slip behind and take the back. >Magalhaes tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Monson increases his control by getting both hooks in. >With both hooks in, Monson tries to flatten Magalhaes out for the rear naked choke. >Magalhaes doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Monson maintains his hooks, despite Magalhaes trying to break them. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Monson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Magalhaes gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Jeff Monson! >Official Result: Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson defeats 'Pezao' Vinny Magalhaes (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:51 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event: PURE Heavyweight Championship: Sergei Kharitonov x Todd Duffee Round 1: >We are underway! >Duffee slips out of the way of a jab. >Kharitonov keeps his cool as Duffee fakes shooting in. >Duffee avoids a jab. >Kharitonov avoids a spinning back kick, which was set up with a nice feint. >Duffee goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Kharitonov to cover up, then shoots in. >Kharitonov saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >Kharitonov is unable to apply the guillotine choke. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Kharitonov has to pull guard. >Duffee clings very tight to Kharitonov while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. >Kharitonov brings his legs up and tries to lock Duffee in a triangle choke. >Duffee shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Kharitonov. >Duffee attempts the mount. >Duffee isn't able to mount Kharitonov this time around. >Kharitonov tries to sweep Duffee but can't do it. >Duffee begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Duffee struggles but cannot mount Kharitonov. >Kharitonov attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. >Duffee defends it easily. >Duffee pounds away on Kharitonov, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! >The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO, and STILL PURE Heavyweight Champion; Todd Duffee! >Official Result: 'The Irish Car Bomb' Todd Duffee defeats Sergei Kharitonov (TKO (Strikes) in 5:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> Prediction Results- Jingo: 32-27 CageRage: 30-29

wekka · April 11, 2013

PURE Announces Openweight Grand Prix

To celebrate their twentieth event, PURE made a huge announcement for the near future as they finalized plans to hold an Openweight Grand Prix, starting at the end of this year. They also unveiled the participants for the monumental event, although match-ups have yet to be finalized.

PURE plans to hold the first round this November for PURE Fighting Championships XXVI at the Nippon Budokan. Afterwards, PURE promised that the final round will culminate early next year at the Tokyo Dome for PURE Fighting Championships XXVII and they promise a truly legendary and memorable night of fights, as they have many surprises in store.

Afterwards, PURE released the list of participants and are as followed:

Rampage Jackson

Tito Ortiz

Asashoryu

Marius Pudzianowski

Kiyoshi Tamura

Yoshihiro Akiyama

Melvin Manhoef

Kazuo Misaki

Kazuhiro Nakamura

Sanae Kikuta

Ralek Gracie

KEI Yamamiya

Anthony Johnson

James Thompson

Yoshiyuki Nakanishi

Liu Deli

wekka · April 11, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXI Card Finalized: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>PURE Fighting Championships XXI: Lightweight Championship @ Ginasio Milton Olaio Filho in Sao Paulo, Brazil/ 3rd Week of April 2015 Opening Bout Karol Bedorf (9-2) x Chris Birchler (4-0) 2nd Bout: Mats Nilsson (9-2-1) x Rumen Dimitrov (12-2-2) 3rd Bout: Ana Michelle Tavares (7-2) x Maiju Kujala (6-3) 4th Bout: Leandro Higo (12-2) x Pedro Nobre (15-2-2) 5th Bout: Rodolfo Marques (14-2-1) x Rafael Silva (39-13) 6th Bout: Danillo Villefort (13-5) x Eugene Fadiora (12-1) 7th Bout: Alberto Mina (10-1) x Leandro Silva (18-7) 8th Bout: Marcio Cruz (8-3) x Maro Perak (22-4-1) 9th Bout: Renato Carneiro (8-1-1) x Freddy Assuncao (7-2) 10th Bout: Willamy Chiquerim (25-5) x Luiz Firmino (16-7) 11th Bout: Ricardo Arona (16-6) x Besiki Gerinava (12-2-1) Main Event: PURE Lightweight Championship: © Luciano Azevedo (20-9-1) x Jadamba Narantungalag (8-2) </div></blockquote>

CageRage · April 11, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXI: Lightweight Championship

@ Ginasio Milton Olaio Filho in Sao Paulo, Brazil/ 3rd Week of April 2015

Opening Bout

Karol Bedorf (9-2)

x

Chris Birchler (4-0)

2nd Bout:

Mats Nilsson (9-2-1)

x

Rumen Dimitrov (12-2-2)

3rd Bout:

Ana Michelle Tavares (7-2)

x

Maiju Kujala (6-3)

4th Bout:

Leandro Higo (12-2)

x

Pedro Nobre (15-2-2)

5th Bout:

Rodolfo Marques (14-2-1)

x

Rafael Silva (39-13)

6th Bout:

Danillo Villefort (13-5)

x

Eugene Fadiora (12-1)

7th Bout:

Alberto Mina (10-1)

x

Leandro Silva (18-7)

8th Bout:

Marcio Cruz (8-3)

x

Maro Perak (22-4-1)

9th Bout:

Renato Carneiro (8-1-1)

x

Freddy Assuncao (7-2)

10th Bout:

Willamy Chiquerim (25-5)

x

Luiz Firmino (16-7)

11th Bout:

Ricardo Arona (16-6)

x

Besiki Gerinava (12-2-1)

Main Event: PURE Lightweight Championship:

x

Jadamba Narantungalag (8-2)

wekka · April 13, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXI: Lightweight Championship

@ Ginasio Milton Olaio Filho (8,113)

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Opening Bout: Chris Birchler x Karol Bedorf

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Bedorf slips out of the way of a jab.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Birchler the opportunity to counter with a left.
>Bedorf shoots in for a takedown.
>Birchler looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost.
>The takedown is successful, but Bedorf can't get any sort of control as Birchler spins away instantly and is able to regain his footing.
>A straight left fails to land and Bedorf is able to fire back with a nice jab.
>Birchler is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Bedorf keep Birchler from stepping in too close.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Birchler.
>Bedorf looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>Bedorf can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Bedorf is left on his back pulling guard.
>Birchler starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Birchler tries to ensnare Bedorf in an arm triangle.
>Bedorf blocks it.
>Bedorf attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Birchler pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Birchler tries to pass the half guard.
>He does excellently, getting into side control.
>In side control, Birchler begins working to get a mount.
>Bedorf can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Birchler fires away with punches, Bedorf is getting pounded.
>Bedorf had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee gives Bedorf time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!

>Chris Birchler takes the victory by way of TKO!
>Official Result: Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler defeats Karol 'Coco' Bedorf (TKO (Strikes) in 5:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

2nd Bout: Rumen Dimitrov x Mats Nilsson

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Dimitrov throws a left jab but Nilsson avoids it.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Nilsson counters a left jab by hitting a jab.
>Dimitrov misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Nilsson comes in closer to press the issue.
>Nilsson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Dimitrov.
>Dimitrov tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>The takedown is successful, Dimitrov pulls guard.
>In guard, Nilsson begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Dimitrov uses his legs to push Nilsson back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Nilsson seizes the opportunity, Dimitrov was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>Nilsson tries to lock Dimitrov in an arm triangle.
>Dimitrov doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Nilsson blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Nilsson tries to lock Dimitrov in an armbar.
>Dimitrov defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Dimitrov tries to sweep Nilsson but can't.
>Nilsson punches down at Dimitrov, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Dimitrov tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Nilsson.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nilsson tries to lock Dimitrov into an armbar.
>Dimitrov doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Dimitrov tries to sweep Nilsson but can't.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Nilsson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Dimitrov.
>Dimitrov attempts to avoid Nilsson as he shoots in.
>Nilsson doesn't get the takedown, Dimitrov avoided it.
>Dimitrov circles, looking for an opening.
>Nilsson quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Nilsson waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Nilsson throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Dimitrov stuffed it.
>Dimitrov slips out of the way of a jab.
>Nilsson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Dimitrov.
>Nilsson can't get near enough to engage, Dimitrov uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A flurry of punches miss Nilsson and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left jab.
>Nilsson chooses to shoot in on Dimitrov.
>Dimitrov tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Dimitrov pulling guard.
>Nilsson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Dimitrov telling him to go right at Nilsson, hard and fast.
>Nilsson avoids a jab and scores with a solid left.
>A jab misses, allowing Dimitrov to counter-strike with a barrage of big punches on Nilsson!
>Dimitrov dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Nilsson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Dimitrov tries for a left jab but Nilsson uses head movement to avoid it.
>Nilsson uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Dimitrov has the angle to counter with a straight left.
>Nilsson uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Nilsson to counter with a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Nilsson the chance to hit back with a clean left jab.
>Good head movement allows Dimitrov to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a punch.
>Dimitrov throws a barrage of big punches but Nilsson covers up well.
>Nilsson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Nilsson displays good head movement to duck under a wild spinning back fist.
>Rumen Dimitrov looks very tired out there.
>Nilsson shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Nilsson goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Nilsson has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Dimitrov has to pull guard.
>The clock runs down as Dimitrov is being smothered against the ground by Nilsson.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Time slips away as Nilsson successfully keeps Dimitrov stuck against the ground.
>Nilsson looks to get past the guard.
>Dimitrov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Nilsson firmly in guard.
>Dimitrov throws out some punches, but Nilsson leans back to avoid them.
>Nilsson tries to pass the guard.
>Nilsson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Dimitrov tries to sweep Nilsson but can't do it.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Nilsson to fire back with a left.
>A jab misses and Nilsson counters with a solid left.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Dimitrov still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Dimitrov tries for a left jab but Nilsson uses head movement to avoid it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nilsson uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>There's a double leg attempt from Nilsson, from the pocket.
>Dimitrov stuffs the takedown, so Nilsson has to settle for pushing him up against the ropes.
>Mats Nilsson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have agreed that Nilsson is the winner.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mats Nilsson!
>Official Result: Mats Nilsson defeats Rumen 'The Twin' Dimitrov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

3rd Bout: Maiju Kujala x Ana Michelle Tavares

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A flurry of punches miss Kujala and allow her to counter-strike with a clean left.
>Kujala counters a left jab with a stinging left jab.
>A weak right kick is countered by Kujala with a nice jab.
>Tavares hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Kujala comes in closer to press the issue.
>Kujala shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter left catches Kujala above the eye.
>Kujala sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Tavares pulls half guard.
>Kujala looks to get past the half guard.
>She passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount.
>Kujala pounds away on Tavares with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Kujala unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Tavares is able to deal with most of them.
>Blood is visible on Tavares, that strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye.
>Kujala fires away with elbows, but Tavares deals with them fairly well.
>Kujala fires away with elbows, but Tavares deals with them fairly well.
>Kujala pounds away on Tavares with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Kujala pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Kujala pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Tavares covers up well.
>Tavares tries to sweep Kujala out of mount but can't do it.
>Kujala pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Tavares covers up and defends them well.
>Kujala blocks an attempt to move her from mount.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kujala tries to ensnare Tavares in an armbar.
>Tavares does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control.
>Tavares relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Kujala stand too.
>The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Tavares.
>The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.
>The fight will be restarted in the center!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Tavares scores with a series of quick lefts.
>Kujala shoots in for a takedown.
>Tavares tries to avoid the takedown.
>Kujala doesn't get the takedown, Tavares avoided it.
>Kujala throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Tavares comes in closer to press the issue.
>Maiju Kujala doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Tavares hits a swift inside leg kick on Kujala.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>From the grapple, Kujala tries to pick Tavares up on her shoulder for a slam.
>Tavares doesn't allow herself to be lifted, and she gets away from Kujala.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Tavares catches Kujala with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>Maiju Kujala is going to end up limping if she takes too many more of those strikes.
>Tavares tries for a right body kick but Kujala moves out of range.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Tavares telling her to go right at Kujala, hard and fast.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Using her wrestling skills, Kujala is trying to push Tavares up against the ropes.
>Kujala can't move Tavares at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled.
>Tavares is trying to force Kujala into a Muay Thai clinch.
>She gets it, and now has Kujala in trouble.
>Using the clinch, Tavares blasts Kujala with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Kujala.
>Maiju Kujala looks very, very tired.
>Ana Michelle Tavares is looking really tired.
>Tavares misses a knee strike, but maintains her control of the clinch.
>Using the clinch, Tavares hits a vicious knee to the face!
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Tavares blasts Kujala with a big knee to the face!
>From the clinch, Tavares drives an elbow to the side of the head.
>Ana Michelle Tavares looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Kujala pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Tavares apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Kujala goes for a single leg, but Tavares is equal to it.
>Maiju Kujala looks totally gassed.
>The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Kujala.
>The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.
>The referee signals for the fight to continue!
>Tavares comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Tavares throws a wild right but Kujala avoids it.
>Tavares circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Tavares comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Standing her ground, Kujala looks happy to engage Tavares in the pocket.
>Kujala gets caught with a stiff jab.
>Tavares hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Tavares to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Tavares uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Tavares hits two winged punches.
>Tavares hits two winged punches.
>Ana Michelle Tavares looks like she is completely out of gas.
>A left jab misses, Tavares counters with a thudding right hook to the body.
>From the pocket, Tavares catches Kujala with a crisp jab.
>Tavares catches Kujala with a left hand from the pocket.
>Tavares lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kujala.
>Tavares hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>Tavares hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>A left jab misses, Tavares counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kujala.
>Tavares hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>Tavares dodges a jab, and fires back with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Kujala gets caught with a straight right from the pocket.
>Tavares dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab.
>A left jab misses, Tavares counters with a right hook to the body.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>From the pocket, Tavares catches Kujala with a left hand.
>Tavares lands a crisp jab.
>From the pocket, Tavares hits a stiff jab.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have given Tavares the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Ana Michelle Tavares!
>Official Result: Ana Michelle Tavares defeats Maiju 'Maki' Kujala (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

4th Bout: Pedro Nobre x Leandro Higo

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Nobre counters a left jab with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>A straight left fails to land and Nobre is able to fire back with a couple of hard rights!
>As he backs off it becomes clear that Hygo is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him!
>Nobre grabs the stunned Hygo in a guillotine choke and drops down to tighten it!
>Nobre gets a guillotine but cannot get Hygo to tap out!
>Nobre must not have it totally sunk in.
>Nobre releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Hygo looks to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>From the bottom, Nobre glances an elbow strike off the top of the head.
>Hygo attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Nobre comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hygo in guard.
>Nobre brings his legs up and tries to lock Hygo in a triangle choke.
>Hygo blocks the triangle attempt.
>Hygo throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Nobre fights off Hygo as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Nobre drags Hygo in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
>Hygo begins trying to pass the guard.
>Hygo struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Nobre pulls Hygo close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Nobre uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Hygo quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Hygo shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Nobre gets taken down by a single leg but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>Hygo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Nobre ends up grappling for supremacy with Hygo.
>Wanting to take it to the ground, Hygo attempts to drag Nobre down into his guard.
>Nobre defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch.
>Nobre hits Hygo with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Hygo tries to wriggle free, but Nobre controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Nobre and Hygo separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Hygo chooses to shoot in on Nobre.
>Nobre tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Nobre saw it coming and got out of range.
>Moving in closer, Nobre looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Nobre is now standing in the pocket.
>Nobre slips past a jab and scores with a leg kick.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Nobre uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a kick to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nobre hits a crisp left.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Hygo, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, getting it! Hygo is in half guard.
>Hygo attempts to pass half guard.
>Nobre keeps his half guard secure.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Nobre is looking to hit Hygo on the counter.
>Nobre waits for a flurry of wild swings to stop, then hits a barrage of big punches on Hygo!
>Standing in the pocket, Hygo catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Nobre manages to pull guard.
>Hygo punches down at Nobre, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Hygo tries to pass the guard.
>Hygo isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Hygo doesn't let Nobre pull him in close to be smothered.
>Hygo looks to get past the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Breathing very hard, Leandro Hygo is looking ragged.
>Nobre pulls Hygo in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head.
>Hygo throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Hygo unloads with some big right hands, but Nobre deals with them comfortably.
>Nobre pulls Hygo down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head.
>Hygo throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hygo gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Hygo throws out a quick left jab.
>Nobre seems to be waiting for Hygo to make a move.
>Nobre hits Hygo with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>Breathing very hard, Pedro Nobre is looking ragged.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A drained-looking Hygo tries to close the distance between them.
>Nobre ends up grappling for supremacy with Hygo.
>Hygo is trying to muscle Nobre up against the ropes.
>Nobre ends up backed against the ropes.
>Leandro Hygo looks very, very tired.
>With the ropes trapping Nobre, Hygo looks to try and take him down.
>Hygo can't get the takedown, but does get behind Nobre when he attempts to wriggle free.
>Hygo loses control of Nobre, who circles out and returns to the center.
>Hygo, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nobre blocked Hygo.
>Leandro Hygo looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Hygo hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Nobre seems to be waiting for Hygo to make a move.
>Backing out of range, Hygo circles tentatively.
>Nobre seems to be waiting for Hygo to make a move.
>Pedro Nobre looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Backing out of range, Nobre circles tentatively.
>Not letting Nobre settle at all, Hygo comes in closer.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Looking very tired, Hygo comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Nobre tries to avoid the takedown.
>Nobre avoids the takedown attempt.
>Nobre comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Nobre can't close the distance, Hygo keeps him away with strikes.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Nobre.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Pedro Nobre!
>Official Result: Pedro Nobre defeats Leandro 'Pitbull' Hygo (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

5th Bout: Rafael Silva x Rodolfo Marques

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A left hand misses, allowing Marques to counter with a series of quick rights.
>A left jab misses and Marques strikes back with a series of quick rights.
>Silva throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Marques sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Silva up close into a clinch.
>Marques tries to take Silva down.
>Marques gets the takedown! Silva pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Marques successfully keeps Silva stuck against the ground.
>Marques starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Silva keeps Marques in guard.
>Silva secures an arm and tries to ensnare Marques in a triangle.
>Marques doesn't let Silva get it.
>Marques is trying to pass guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Silva tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Marques prevents it.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Silva bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Marques steps in closer to pressure Silva into action.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Silva the opportunity to counter with a left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Silva comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Silva doesn't get the takedown, Marques was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Marques is trying to push Silva up against the ropes.
>Marques can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Silva is trying to push Marques so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Silva does it, Marques is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Silva attempts to wrestle Marques to the ground.
>The takedown is successful; Marques seemed happy to take it and pull guard.
>Marques brings his legs up and tries to lock Silva in a triangle choke.
>Silva doesn't let Marques get it.
>Silva starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Marques attempts to secure an arm.
>Silva defends it.
>Silva begins trying to pass the guard.
>Silva struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Marques tries to ensnare Silva in a triangle.
>Silva blocks the attempt.
>Rodolfo Marques doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Silva keeps Marques guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Marques tries to pull Silva into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard.
>Silva pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Moving forward, Marques counters a series of wayward big punches with a clean right.
>Silva counters a flurry of punches by hitting a body kick.
>Breathing very hard, Rafael Silva is looking ragged.
>A right jab misses and Silva counters with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>A straight left from Silva fails to land.
>It seems that Marques is happy to let Silva circle for the moment.
>Silva waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a hard kick across the side.
>Marques avoids a body kick.
>Silva waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Silva hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Marques sits back and allows Silva to circle.
>Marques steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Rafael Silva has much energy left.
>Marques steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Silva keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>The fight slows as Marques sits back and allows Silva to circle.
>Silva throws out a quick left jab.
>It seems that Marques is happy to let Silva circle for the moment.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Marques scores with a jab.
>Marques sees a body kick coming and hits a crisp right hand punch.
>Rafael Silva looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Marques catches Silva with a right hand.
>Rodolfo Marques seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Marques scores with a solid right jab.
>Silva, looking very tired, has let his hands drop dangerously low, that's why he got caught.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Although visibly tired, Silva looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Strikes from Marques keep Silva from stepping in too close.
>Marques hits a left hand.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has given Silva the win.
>Judge #2 has Marques as the winner.
>Judge #3 has given Marques the win.
>The winner, by split decision, is Rodolfo Marques!
>Official Result: Rodolfo Marques defeats Rafael 'Morcego' Silva (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

6th Bout: Eugene Fadiora x Danillo Villefort

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Fadiora slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean left.
>There's a takedown attempt from Villefort.
>Fadiora tries to avoid the takedown.
>Fadiora avoids the takedown attempt.
>Villefort catches a weak right kick to the legs and shows his judo roots by going straight for a trip, and gets it! Fadiora has to pull guard.
>Villefort begins trying to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Villefort attempts an armbar.
>A straight armbar is applied, Fadiora is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended!
>No! He pops his arm free. That was really close.
>Fadiora tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Villefort attempts to americana Fadiora from side control.
>Villefort gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Fadiora has to tap!

>Danillo Villefort takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Danillo 'Indio' Villefort defeats Eugene Fadiora (Submission (Americana) in 3:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

7th Bout: Leandro Silva x Alberto Mina

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Silva feints throwing a jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Mina is able to fire back with a flurry of small strikes.
>Mina is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Silva.
>Silva is pulled into a grapple.
>Mina is looking to muscle Silva back against the ropes.
>Silva doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Silva gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Mina tries to wrestle Silva backward and up against the ropes.
>Silva doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Silva and Mina break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Silva comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Mina now has Silva standing in the pocket.
>Mina lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>A left jab misses, Mina counters with a nice left.
>Silva uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Mina looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mina is trying to push Silva up against the ropes.
>Silva out-wrestles him though.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Mina avoids a jab.
>Mina looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Mina is trying to muscle Silva up against the ropes.
>Silva doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Mina looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Silva.
>He gets into range.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Mina hits a leg kick.
>Silva falls down, clutching his groin...I think the kick accidentally caught him south of the border!
>The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue.
>The referee gives him one minute to recover, with the fight clock stopped.
>Mina looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>Mina tries to wrestle Silva backward and up against the ropes.
>Mina can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Silva looks to get some strikes in, but Mina seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mina is trying to push Silva up against the ropes.
>Mina can't do it though, and Silva gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Leandro Silva doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Silva and Mina separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Mina is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Silva.
>Mina grabs Silva and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mina is trying to push Silva up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Silva pinned to the ropes.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>With Silva stuck against the ropes, Mina tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Silva is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
>Alberto Mina doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Mina attempts to kimura Silva from the top of half guard.
>Silva gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

>By submission, the winner is Alberto Mina!
>Official Result: 'Soldier of God' Alberto Mina defeats 'Batata' Leandro Silva (Submission (Kimura) in 9:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

8th Bout: Maro Perak x Marcio Cruz

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Stepping in Cruz catches Perak with a right hand.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Cruz avoids a jab and scores with two punches.
>Cruz swings wildly to get Perak to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Perak tries to step away from the takedown.
>Cruz can't get the takedown, Perak was too quick to back away.
>A jab misses, allowing Cruz to counter-strike with a solid left.
>Cruz darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Perak to commit to throwing a strike.
>Cruz eats a jab as he steps in.
>A jab misses and Cruz counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Backing out of range, Perak circles tentatively.
>Not letting Perak settle at all, Cruz comes in closer.
>Cruz counters a left jab with a clean jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Cruz.
>Cruz goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Perak gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Cruz is trying to pass guard.
>Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.
>Cruz attempts to kimura Perak from the top of half guard.
>Perak gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!
>Shockingly, Cruz loses it! Perak pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!
>Perak tries to pull Cruz into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Cruz defends it well.
>Cruz attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Perak reaches over and tries to lock Cruz in a guillotine.
>Cruz stops Perak from applying it.
>Cruz throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Cruz tries to ensnare Perak in an americana.
>Perak blocks it.
>Perak reaches over and tries to lock Cruz in a guillotine.
>Cruz pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>A straight left from Perak fails to land.
>Cruz steps in closer to force the issue.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Cruz counters an errant left jab with a straight left.
>Cruz avoids a jab and scores with two punches.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cruz.
>Perak sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Perak has to pull guard.
>Cruz pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Perak isn't troubled by them.
>Perak reaches up and tries to lock Cruz in a guillotine.
>Perak uses the guillotine position well, sweeping Cruz over into side control.
>Breathing very hard, Maro Perak is looking ragged.
>Perak stands up and backs off, letting Cruz stand up as well.
>Moving in closer, Cruz looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Perak uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Cruz.
>Cruz feints going high, but Perak doesn't buy it.
>Moving in closer, Cruz looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Perak now has Cruz standing in the pocket.
>Cruz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Perak.
>He pulls Perak into a grapple.
>Cruz is trying to push Perak so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Cruz achieves it, pinning Perak to the ropes.
>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Cruz keeps Perak stuck against the ropes for over sixty seconds.
>Marcio Cruz is breathing very hard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Perak waits for Cruz to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Perak takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Cruz scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket.
>Good head movement allows Perak to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>Perak backs away from Cruz, creating some space between them.
>A tired-looking Cruz throws some ragged looping punches to get Perak to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Perak tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Perak is left on his back pulling guard.
>Maro Perak looks very, very tired.
>Cruz starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Stuck under side control, Perak takes a knee to the ribs.
>In side control, Cruz catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Perak tries to sweep Cruz but can't do it.
>Perak takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Marcio Cruz seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Cruz attempts to arm triangle Perak from side control.
>Cruz gets the arm triangle fully applied!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Perak tries to sweep Cruz but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Cruz begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Advancing his position, he gets mount.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have agreed that Cruz is the winner.
>Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz defeats 'Mean Machine' Maro Perak (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

9th Bout: Freddy Assuncao x Renato Carneiro

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Assuncao avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>An attempted spinning back fist is well off target and sets up Moicano to counter with a left.
>Assuncao counters an errant left jab with a kick to the ribs.
>Moving in closer, Assuncao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>A low kick is checked by Moicano.
>Showing good head movement, Moicano weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Moicano shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Moicano uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Using good head movement, Moicano ducks under a spinning back fist and scores with a clean punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Assuncao hits a crisp left jab.
>Showing good head movement, Moicano weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Slipping past a left jab, Moicano hits a crisp left.
>Moicano slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a stinging jab.
>Moicano throws a left jab but Assuncao uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Moicano strikes first with a stinging jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moicano takes a stiff jab.
>Moicano uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice jab.
>Moicano gets caught with a stiff jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Assuncao hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Moicano shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Assuncao uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a hard leg kick.
>A left jab misses, giving Moicano the chance to hit back with a solid punch.
>A left jab misses, Assuncao counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Assuncao throws a leg kick but Moicano checks it easily.
>Moicano, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Assuncao pulls guard.
>Moicano begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength, Assuncao pushes Moicano away, where he stands.
>Assuncao takes a right hand, but it didn't connect well and he uses that moment to stand back up.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Moicano keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Moicano settle at all, Assuncao comes in closer.
>Moicano avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Moicano telling him to take it to the ground early.
>An errant jab sets Assuncao up to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek.
>Moicano throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Assuncao tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>The takedown is successful, Assuncao pulls guard.
>In guard, Moicano begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Assuncao attempts a triangle choke on Moicano from the bottom of the guard.
>Moicano defends well against it.
>Moicano attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Assuncao is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Moicano firmly in guard.
>Assuncao attempts to guillotine Moicano from the bottom of the guard.
>Moicano stops Assuncao from applying it.
>Moicano looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Assuncao tries to ensnare Moicano in a guillotine.
>Moicano blocks it.
>Moicano begins trying to pass the guard.
>Assuncao keeps his guard secure.
>Assuncao secures an arm and tries to ensnare Moicano in a triangle.
>Moicano pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Assuncao is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Moicano tries to single leg Assuncao as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>Renato Carneiro doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Moicano, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Assuncao.
>Not wanting to grapple, Assuncao uses strikes to keep Moicano at a distance.
>Moicano, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Moicano gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Moicano fires back with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Assuncao back!
>Looking tired, Moicano comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Assuncao.
>Assuncao uses his strikes to stop Moicano from getting close enough to grapple.
>Freddy Assuncao is looking really tired.
>Moicano throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Assuncao comes in closer to press the issue.
>Although visibly tired, Assuncao looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Assuncao moves into the pocket.
>A left jab misses, giving Moicano the chance to hit back with a barrage of punches on Assuncao!
>Renato Carneiro looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Assuncao shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Assuncao, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Moicano.
>Moicano is pulled into a grapple.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Assuncao and Moicano separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Moicano.
>Assuncao attempts to avoid Moicano as he shoots in.
>Moicano can't get the takedown, Assuncao was too quick to back away.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 gives a draw.
>Judge #2 has given Assuncao the win.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Moicano.
>A split draw!
>Official Result: Freddy Assuncao draws with Renato 'Moicano' Carneiro (Split Draw in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

10th Bout: Luiz Firmino x Willamy Chiquerim

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Chiquerim feints an attack, keeping Firmino on his toes.
>A left jab misses and Firmino strikes back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Chiquerim uses a feint to get Firmino off balance, but the wild right hand that follows doesn't find its mark.
>A body kick misses, giving Chiquerim an opening to score with a nice left hand.
>Moving forward, Firmino counters a left jab with a stinging left jab.
>A straight left from Chiquerim fails to land.
>Firmino presses in closer to attack.
>Firmino throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Chiquerim sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Chiquerim avoided Firmino.
>Chiquerim looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Firmino.
>Firmino tries to counter with a takedown, but Chiquerim defended it well.
>Chiquerim feints throwing a jab.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Chiquerim counters a wayward low right kick with a left jab to the cheek.
>Firmino uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Chiquerim to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Chiquerim pulls guard.
>Firmino throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Time slips away as Firmino successfully keeps Chiquerim stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Chiquerim is being smothered against the ground by Firmino.
>Firmino throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Firmino throws a few right hands to the body.
>Chiquerim throws out some punches, but Firmino leans back to avoid them.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Chiquerim looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Firmino.
>Firmino lets Chiquerim get closer.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Chiquerim checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a solid left jab.
>Always alert, Firmino uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands.
>Chiquerim throws a left jab but Firmino uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Chiquerim backs away to create some more space.
>Chiquerim slips past a left jab and fires back with a left.
>Chiquerim comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Firmino drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Firmino counters a left jab with a hard right kick to the legs.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Chiquerim slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean left.
>Moving in closer, Chiquerim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Firmino looks happy to engage Chiquerim in the pocket.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Firmino hits a kick to the outside of the knee.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Chiquerim strikes first with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Firmino back!
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Firmino counters with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>There are signs that Willamy Freire is definitely feeling the damage done to his legs.
>It's a clever strategy by Firmino to work the legs.
>It will slow Chiquerim down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Chiquerim circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Chiquerim avoids a kick to the leg and hits a couple of hard rights!
>Chiquerim sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a clean left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Chiquerim to counter with a punch.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Firmino counters with a leg kick.
>Willamy Freire is limping, he clearly has a damaged leg.
>Chiquerim slips past a straight punch and hits a punch.
>Chiquerim tries for a left jab but Firmino uses head movement to avoid it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Chiquerim strikes first with a crisp left jab.
>Luiz Firmino doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Chiquerim throws a left jab but Firmino uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Chiquerim circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Willamy Freire is looking ragged.
>Chiquerim steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Firmino comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Firmino moves into the pocket.
>Chiquerim slips past a straight punch and then hits a punch.
>A left jab misses, giving Chiquerim the chance to hit back with a nice jab.
>Chiquerim slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits some heavy right hands!
>Chiquerim throws a barrage of big punches but Firmino covers up safely.
>A low kick is checked by Chiquerim.
>Chiquerim circles away, creating some distance between them.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Chiquerim still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Firmino lets Chiquerim get closer.
>Firmino shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Chiquerim the win.
>Chiquerim wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Willamy 'Chiquerim' Freire defeats Luiz 'Buscape' Firmino (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

11th Bout: Besiki Gerinava x Ricardo Arona

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>A left jab misses and Arona strikes back with a solid left jab.
>Arona throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gerinava.
>Gerinava tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gerinava saw it coming and got out of range.
>Arona looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Arona cannot get close enough to the elusive Gerinava to grapple.
>Arona looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Gerinava into a grapple.
>Arona looks for a trip takedown.
>Arona can't get the takedown, as Gerinava wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Gerinava and Arona break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Gerinava counters a wayward left jab with a clean jab.
>Arona throws out a quick left jab.
>It seems that Gerinava is happy to let Arona circle for the moment.
>Arona throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Gerinava attempts to avoid Arona as he shoots in.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Gerinava has to pull guard.
>Arona looks to get past the guard.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Arona attempts to roll Gerinava slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Arona attempts an armbar.
>Arona rolls to try and get the armbar, but Gerinava pulls free and easily secures side control.
>Gerinava pounds away with rights, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Arona has good control from the bottom of side control.
>Arona pulls half guard.
>Gerinava tries to get out of half guard and stand up, but Arona doesn't allow it.
>Arona works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Arona spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs.
>Arona ends up having to pull guard, unable to secure the leg he wanted.
>Gerinava wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.
>Arona attempts a triangle choke on Gerinava from the bottom of the guard.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Gerinava has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Ricardo Arona!
>Official Result: Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona defeats Besiki Gerinava (Submission (Triangle) in 7:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Event: PURE Lightweight Championship:
Jadamba Narantungalag x Luciano Azevedo

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Azevedo steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Narantungalag looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Azevedo.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Azevedo tries to wriggle free, but Narantungalag controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Narantungalag is trying to push Azevedo so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Narantungalag does it, Azevedo is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Narantungalag tries to smother him against the ropes with wrestling, but can't keep control of Azevedo who is fighting it.
>Narantungalag tries to maintain control, but Azevedo wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Narantungalag ends up backed against the ropes.
>With the ropes trapping Narantungalag, Azevedo looks to try and take him down.
>Azevedo gets the takedown! Narantungalag pulls guard.
>Azevedo tries to pass the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Azevedo back a bit, Narantungalag looks to scramble for position.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Azevedo the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>Azevedo tries to lock Narantungalag into an arm triangle.
>Narantungalag gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit!
>No! Narantungalag manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Narantungalag tries to break free and scramble for position, but Azevedo keeps him trapped.
>Azevedo attempts the mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Narantungalag attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Azevedo is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Azevedo blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Azevedo tries to lock Narantungalag in an americana.
>Narantungalag doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Azevedo blocks Narantungalag as he tries a transition to guard.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Moving in closer, Narantungalag looks like he may want to wrestle Azevedo.
>Azevedo moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Azevedo looks for a trip takedown.
>He has the takedown; Narantungalag didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard.
>Azevedo looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Narantungalag uses his legs to push Azevedo away, into a standing position.
>Azevedo tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Narantungalag is too quick, slipping away from Azevedo and starting to scramble.
>As Narantungalag goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Azevedo quickly tries to grab it.
>Missing the leg, Azevedo ends up on his back pulling half guard.
>Narantungalag punches down at Azevedo, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Azevedo keeps Narantungalag, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard.
>Azevedo tries to ensnare an arm.
>A straight armbar is applied, Narantungalag has to tap out before his arm is hyper-extended!

>Still PURE Lightweight Champion, Luciano Azevedo takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Luciano Azevedo defeats Jadamba Narantungalag (Submission (Armbar) in 9:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Prediction Results-

CageRage: 37-33

Jingo: 32-27

wekka · April 14, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXII: Cruiserweight Championship
@ Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil/ 3rd Week of May 2015

Opening Bout:
Eun Soo Lee (16-4)
x
Sang Soo Lee (16-11)

2nd Bout:
Nam Jin Jo (7-6)
x
Ali Cali (5-1)

3rd Bout:
Dong Sik Yoon (6-7)
x
Seok Mo Kim (5-6)

4th Bout:
Eiji Ishikawa (24-18-3)
x
Brian Melancon (6-2)

5th Bout:
Claudia Gadelha (9-0)
x
Angela Magana (11-5)

6th Bout:
Amilcar Alves (14-4)
x
Steve Carl (19-3)

7th Bout:
Dhiego Lima (7-2)
x
Andrews Nakahara (5-4)

8th Bout:
Hernani Perpetuo (15-4)
x
Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-2)

9th Bout:
Jimi Manuwa (15-1)
x
Ricardo Romero (12-3)

10th Bout:
Kyra Gracie (debut)
x
Kyoko Takabayashi (12-4-1)

11th Bout:
JZ Calvan (17-7-1)
x
Antonio McKee (30-6-2)

Main Event: PURE Cruiserweight Championship:
© Xande Ribeiro (6-0)
x
Mo Lawal (9-2)

CageRage · April 14, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXII: Cruiserweight Championship

@ Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil/ 3rd Week of May 2015

Opening Bout:

Eun Soo Lee (16-4)

x

Sang Soo Lee (16-11)

2nd Bout:

Nam Jin Jo (7-6)

x

Ali Cali (5-1)

3rd Bout:

Dong Sik Yoon (6-7)

x

Seok Mo Kim (5-6)

4th Bout:

Eiji Ishikawa (24-18-3)

x

Brian Melancon (6-2)

5th Bout:

Claudia Gadelha (9-0)

x

Angela Magana (11-5)

6th Bout:

Amilcar Alves (14-4)

x

Steve Carl (19-3)

7th Bout:

Dhiego Lima (7-2)

x

Andrews Nakahara (5-4)

8th Bout:

Hernani Perpetuo (15-4)

x

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-2)

9th Bout:

Jimi Manuwa (15-1)

x

Ricardo Romero (12-3)

10th Bout:

Kyra Gracie (debut)

x

Kyoko Takabayashi (12-4-1)

11th Bout:

JZ Calvan (17-7-1)

x

Antonio McKee (30-6-2)

Main Event: PURE Cruiserweight Championship:

x

Mo Lawal (9-2)

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