Sunday Night Bar Fights 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Calza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Abraham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Calza
vs
Abraham

186 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gino Calza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abraham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Calza!
Abraham dominating with strikes here.

Calza is rocked!
Abraham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Calza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abraham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calza trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abraham with good strikes from the mount here!
Abraham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abraham controlling the pace for now.
Calza is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Calza seems to have got his legs back now.
Abraham is landing with some decent strikes but Calza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calza trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abraham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Calza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Calza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calza is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham controlling the position easily from mount.
Abraham is landing with some decent strikes but Calza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Abraham controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Abraham.

Abraham wants to finish this one by submission but Calza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Abraham.
Abraham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Calza?
Abraham controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Abraham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee warns Calza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Abraham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abraham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Abraham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abraham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Calza bucks up and throws Abraham to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Calza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Calza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abraham to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza fails with the takedown
and Abraham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Abraham gets caught flat footed, as Calza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Calza stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Abraham scores with a takedown into Calza's guard.
Abraham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Abraham gets to his feet. Calza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Calza has his takedown stuffed

and Abraham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calza's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abraham lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Abraham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Calza keeping moving, preventing Abraham from controlling successfully.
Calza wants to stand but Abraham is controlling the position.

Abraham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abraham stops Calza from standing up.
Abraham landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calza is looking to stand up but Abraham isn't so interested in that idea.
Calza can't keep his opponent in guard - Abraham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Abraham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abraham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Abraham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Abraham stands up and beckons Calza to his feet.
Abraham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calza counters with a one-two to the body.
Abraham with a poor takedown

and Calza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calza.
Abraham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abraham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abraham wants to sweep but no luck.
Calza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Calza stands up from Abraham's guard - Calza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calza misses with a takedown

and Abraham counters with a single leg into guard. Calza didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Calza keeps moving.
Calza wants to stand and escape but Abraham is having none of it.

Abraham stands and steps away. Calza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calza has his takedown stuffed

and Abraham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abraham.

Abraham breaks the clinch.

Abraham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryan Abraham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abraham happy to just control the position for now.
Abraham prevents Calza from escaping the position.
Calza is not content to let Abraham control the position.
Calza is pushing Abraham's head away, looking to escape. Abraham manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calza seems a little lost for a moment, as Abraham dominates the positioning.

Calza throws Abraham to one side and escapes!
Calza clinches but Abraham breaks the clinch
and Abraham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Abraham feints and as Calza raises his hands in defense, Abraham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Abraham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Calza, up you get!
Calza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Abraham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Calza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abraham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abraham wants to take a breather but Calza is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Abraham postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Calza to stand up.
Abraham throws a right and a left that Calza avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Calza. No joy for Abraham on that attempt.

Abraham gets caught flat footed, as Calza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Calza stands up from Abraham's guard - Calza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abraham wants to clinch.
Calza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calza with a poor takedown
and Abraham counters with a series of strikes. Calza will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calza misses with a takedown attempt - Abraham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Abraham feints and as Calza raises his hands in defense, Abraham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Abraham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gino Calza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Abraham instigates a clinch.
Abraham is working Calza over against the cage.
Abraham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calza is keeping busy.
Abraham is looking to break free of the clinch but Calza has double underhooks.
Abraham is trying to break the clinch but Calza has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Abraham.
Abraham is looking to break free of the clinch but Calza has double underhooks.
Abraham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abraham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abraham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calza has him pressed against the cage.
Abraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abraham tries to break the clinch but Calza is controlling the position.
Abraham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calza tries to score a body lock takedown but Abraham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abraham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Abraham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abraham sprawls well initially but Calza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abraham trying to control here.
Abraham is doing well to control the position and prevent Calza from advancing to side control.
Abraham is trying to maintain the position but Calza is very close to passing his half guard.
Abraham tries to get to full guard but Calza has control of the leg.
Abraham wants to control but Calza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abraham.
Abraham is pressing down on Calza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abraham trying to keep a closed guard but Calza is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Abraham kicks Calza off and gets to his feet.
Calza circles away from the clinch attempt

and Calza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abraham scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Calza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abraham counters with a stiff right hand.
Calza lands with a nice combination. Abraham backs away looking to recover.
Abraham wants to clinch

and Calza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abraham!

Calza gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Abraham misses with a takedown attempt

so Calza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abraham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calza stands and steps away. Abraham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calza misses with a takedown attempt

and Abraham counters with a shoot takedown. Calza fights it but they end up in guard.
Calza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abraham is controlling him.
Abraham stands and throws Calza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abraham tries to advance to mount but can't.

Calza sneaks out the side door and pushes Abraham away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Calza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calza showed some decent athleticism there.

Calza stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Calza shoots and misses

and Abraham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abraham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Calza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abraham gets to his feet. Calza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Abraham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Calza is pushing Abraham's head away, looking to escape. Abraham manages to hold on to the position though.
Calza is not content to let Abraham control the position.
Abraham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calza kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Calza is pushing Abraham's head away, looking to escape. Abraham manages to hold on to the position though.
Abraham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calza keeps working.
Abraham is chipping away with strikes.
Calza pushes Abraham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abraham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calza throws a series of punches but Abraham avoids them all with ease.
Gino Calza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abraham fails with the takedown

and Calza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abraham!

Calza get's back to his feet.

Calza takes the fight into the clinch.
Abraham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calza.
Abraham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abraham stalling.
Abraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abraham can't break the clinch.
Abraham lands a hook that snaps the head of Calza backwards.
Calza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abraham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abraham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calza keeps control of Abraham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abraham cracks Calza with a nice body shot.
Abraham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calza has Abraham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abraham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abraham gets underhooks to prevent Calza's takedown attempt.
Calza tries a knee to the head but Abraham blocks it.
Abraham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abraham missing with knees to the body.
Calza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gino Calza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abraham wants to break free but Calza has control.
Calza throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Calza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abraham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Abraham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Magellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Charton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magellen comes into the arena with Reptar, King Of The Ozone blaring out of the sound system. Miguel Magellen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Magellen
vs
Charton

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Magellen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Charton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charton shoots for a takedown but Magellen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Magellen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charton, pushing him back against the cage.
Magellen has had enough of the clinch but Charton keeps him there for the moment.
Magellen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Charton successfully pulls guard.
Charton looking to control.
Magellen throwing strikes but missing.
Magellen landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charton controls Magellen momentarily but Magellen frees himself.
Charton is controlling Magellen's posture.
Magellen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magellen's best efforts.
Magellen winds up and cracks Charton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Charton wants to get back to full guard.
Magellen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Charton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Charton tries to hold on but Magellen postures up.
Magellen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magellen avoids the attempt from Charton to control.
Charton is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellen working Charton over with strikes here.
Charton is desperately trying to improve his position but Magellen has a good base and remains in mount.
Charton looks gassed!
Magellen with shots to the head and body - Charton looks very uncomfortable down there.

Charton is rocked!
Charton wants to control but Magellen is having none of it.
Charton is still in real trouble! Can Magellen finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magellen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magellen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Charton?
Magellen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magellen landing shots from mount.
Magellen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magellen cracks Charton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magellen cracks Charton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magellen cracks Charton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magellen lands a heavy elbow.
Magellen landing strikes from the mount.
Magellen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Charton looks a forlorn figure.
Magellen lands a big shot there that rocks Charton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Magellen looking for a guillotine from mount but Charton is having none of it.
Charton tries to hold on but Magellen postures up.
Charton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charton tries to lock up and control but Magellen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magellen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Magellen.
Magellen landing punches.
Magellen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Charton tries to hold on but Magellen postures up.
Magellen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magellen unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magellen blocks Charton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Charton wants to control but Magellen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Magellen dominated that round.
That's time! Magellen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Charton as Magellen shoots in.
Magellen shoots in for a double leg but Charton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magellen closes the distance and clinches up with Charton, looking for a takedown. Magellen pushes Charton against the cage but Charton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Magellen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magellen shoots for a double leg takedown but Charton sprawls well. He's pushed Magellen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Magellen with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magellen.
Magellen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charton's waist but Charton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magellen off to one side.
No luck for Magellen with that takedown attempt.
Magellen has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magellen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellen shoots in for a double leg but Charton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magellen has a takedown stuffed.
Magellen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magellen looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magellen fails with a takedown attempt.
Magellen fails to land the takedown.
Magellen shoots in looking for a takedown. Charton tries to sprawl out of it but Magellen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Charton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Charton. No joy for Magellen on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charton pinned against the cage. Charton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Magellen or perhaps it was just good defense by Charton which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Charton as Magellen shoots in.
Magellen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charton tries to avoid it but Magellen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charton to the ground. Charton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magellen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charton circles away.
Magellen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Magellen or perhaps it was just good defense by Charton which made him look bad.
Magellen shoots for a takedown but Charton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magellen shoots in and drives through. Charton sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellen tries for a takedown but Charton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magellen shoots in for a double leg but Charton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magellen shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Magellen with that takedown attempt.
Magellen shoots in and drives through. Charton sprawls well.
Magellen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charton's waist but Charton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magellen off to one side.
Magellen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Charton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Magellen's guard now.
Magellen wants to stand up but Charton is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magellen shoots in but no luck this time.
Charton stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Magellen with that takedown attempt.
Magellen looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Charton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Charton looks to clinch
and Magellen counters with a crisp right that sends Charton to the canvas! Magellen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Magellen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lattavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Let the bodies hit the floor. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Iron
vs
Lattavo

190 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Lattavo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lattavo pinned against the cage. Lattavo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iron is looking to clinch but Lattavo is avoiding it.

Iron clinches up with Lattavo and pushes him back against the cage.

Lattavo breaks from the clinch.
Lattavo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like John Iron has been cut.
A punch combination from Iron misses.
Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lattavo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lattavo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lattavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Lattavo.
Lattavo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lattavo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron moves into full guard.
Lattavo throws a strike but Iron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattavo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lattavo wants to get back to his feet but Iron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lattavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lattavo working a defensive guard but Iron manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lattavo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Iron is breathing heavily.
Lattavo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Iron is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lattavo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lattavo is desperately trying to improve his position but Iron has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iron content just to control the position here.
Lattavo tries to lock up and control but Iron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lattavo working to try and regain half guard.
Lattavo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lattavo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lattavo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Iron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lattavo is looking to control Iron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lattavo avoid being mounted?
Lattavo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iron stands up and waves to Lattavo to follow him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iron.
John Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lattavo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iron as he jumps to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iron - that will leave a mark!
Iron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lattavo counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron seems a little lost for a moment, as Lattavo dominates the positioning.
Iron is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lattavo scoring with punches and elbows.
Lattavo working the ground and pound from side control.

Iron is rocked!
Iron on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Iron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lattavo scoring with punches and elbows.
Lattavo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lattavo scores with punches from side control.
Iron on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lattavo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Iron!
Lattavo with the ground and pound from mount.
Lattavo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iron takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lattavo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Iron hang on?
Lattavo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iron is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lattavo content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lattavo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Iron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lattavo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Iron counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lattavo's guard now.
Lattavo trying to strike off his back.

Lattavo is looking for a triangle but Iron pushes his legs off easily.
Iron preventing the sweep.
Lattavo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lattavo controls Iron momentarily but Iron frees himself.
Lattavo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Lattavo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lattavo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lattavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron seems to have got his legs back now.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Lattavo is just out of range.
Lattavo misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lattavo.
Nice sprawl there from Lattavo as Iron shoots in.
Iron dodges the punch combination from Lattavo.
Lattavo misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Iron.
Lattavo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Iron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lattavo is rocked!
Iron lands a hook that stumbles Lattavo back into the cage. Iron follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lattavo to the canvas! Iron pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lattavo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Iron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Supko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supko comes to the cage accompanied by Sup Gonna Give it To Ya'. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Supko
vs
Mitchell

185 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Supko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mitchell.

Supko breaks from the clinch.
Supko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Supko.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Supko.
Supko lands a right hook to the body.
Mitchell closes the distance but Supko moves to the side
and Supko counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Supko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Supko drops Mitchell with a right and a left! Supko comes rushing in but Mitchell regains his composure and manages to keep Supko in guard.

Mitchell is rocked!

It looks like Robert Mitchell has been cut.
Supko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell is still in real trouble! Can Supko finish him?
Well, if Supko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Supko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Supko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.

Supko clinches.
Mitchell is trying to maintain a safe position but Supko gets an underhook and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Supko prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.

Supko manages to break the clinch.
Ben Supko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to clinch
and Supko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supko tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell clinches but Supko breaks the clinch
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Supko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supko counters with a big head kick but Mitchell shrugs it off.
Robert Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Supko is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Supko is avoiding it.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Supko circles away and keeps his distance.
Supko drops Mitchell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mitchell! Supko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Supko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrik Svensson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Svensson
vs
Rogers

190 cm
21
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Liberty Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredrik Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Svensson tumbling to the canvas! Rogers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Svensson was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jah Herbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbs has chosen suck it as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Persson
vs
Herbs

176 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Persson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jah Herbs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Herbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Persson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Persson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good leg kick by Persson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Persson dodges the punch combination from Herbs.
Persson fails to land the takedown.
Herbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herbs throws a nice looking combination but Persson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Persson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Herbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herbs is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson tries to advance to mount but Herbs denies him.

Persson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herbs, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Herbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herbs tries to improve position but can't.

Persson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Herbs to his feet.
Persson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herbs counters with a good, hard body kick but Persson shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persson checks a leg kick.
Herbs scores with a jab to the head.
Persson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Herbs looks to land a combination but Persson avoids it well.
Herbs lands a jab-cross combination.

Persson is rocked!
Persson is breathing heavily.
Persson misses with a takedown attempt - Herbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Persson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persson tries to clinch but Herbs moves out of range.
Jah Herbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herbs lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Persson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jah Herbs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Taylor looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Taylor
vs
Olsson

185 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romeo Olsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Olsson has hold of Taylor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Taylor seems comfortable defending it but Olsson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Taylor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Taylor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Olsson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romeo Olsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ox Baker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanchard has chosen "Bull's on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Ox Baker Jr looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Baker Jr
vs
Blanchard

195 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ox Baker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blanchard moves in looking to clinch but Baker Jr pushes him off.
Baker Jr fails with the takedown.

Baker Jr pushes Blanchard up against the cage in a clinch.
Blanchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanchard lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ox Baker Jr has been cut.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Baker Jr shrugs off.
Blanchard scores a nice knee to the body.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Blanchard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baker Jr gets underhooks to prevent Blanchard's takedown attempt.
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside.
Blanchard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Blanchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanchard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker Jr swivels and escapes.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blanchard throws a series of punches but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Baker Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Blanchard, looking for a takedown. Baker Jr pushes Blanchard against the cage but Blanchard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ox Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baker Jr has managed to clinch.
Blanchard has had enough of the clinch but Baker Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Baker Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blanchard can't fight it off and eventually Baker Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Blanchard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker Jr wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.

Blanchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Jr trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker Jr is controlling him.
Blanchard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Jr is one step ahead there.
Baker Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Blanchard has wrist control.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker Jr is controlling him.
Baker Jr postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it.
Blanchard wants to stand and escape but Baker Jr is having none of it.
Baker Jr scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up but Baker Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blanchard.

Baker Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blanchard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blanchard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blanchard is letting Baker Jr control him for a moment.
Baker Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blanchard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanchard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baker Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blanchard trying to remain calm as Baker Jr controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet but Baker Jr drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Blanchard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Blanchard there.
Baker Jr is trying to stand back up but Blanchard is controlling him
Blanchard is nestled in close to Baker Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blanchard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blanchard trying to control from half guard but Baker Jr is working away.
Baker Jr punching from the bottom.
Blanchard works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blanchard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blanchard landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Jr tries to hold on but Blanchard pushes him away.

Blanchard goes for an armbar but Baker Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Baker Jr.
Blanchard wants to sweep here but Baker Jr controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker Jr won't allow Blanchard to get back to his feet.
Baker Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Baker Jr working Blanchard over with strikes.

Baker Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blanchard to get to his feet.
Blanchard tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Baker Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanchard is trying to maintain the position but Baker Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ox Baker Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ox Baker Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blanchard has Baker Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Blanchard.
Baker Jr can't break the clinch.
Blanchard lands an elbow just above Baker Jr 's eye.
Blanchard is trying to stall.
Baker Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.

Ox Baker Jr's cut is getting worse.
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baker Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blanchard tries to land a knee to the head but Baker Jr blocks with his arms.
Baker Jr tries to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling the position.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Baker Jr shrugs off.

Ox Baker Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blanchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanchard wants a takedown but no success here.

Blanchard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baker Jr uses from the top position.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanchard is keeping the position for now.
Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker Jr is controlling him.

Blanchard kicks Baker Jr off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blanchard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Baker Jr stalling the fight.

Blanchard breaks from the clinch.
Ox Baker Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanchard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanchard.
Baker Jr blocks a head kick by Blanchard.
Horrible takedown by Blanchard or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker Jr which made him look bad.
Ox Baker Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Blanchard.

Baker Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blanchard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baker Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blanchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanchard gets underhooks to prevent Baker Jr's takedown attempt.
Blanchard lands an elbow that stopped Baker Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Ox Baker Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blanchard lands an elbow just above Baker Jr 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ox Baker Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Blanchard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Angle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Harper
vs
Angle

202 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

178 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angle pinned against the cage. Angle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Angle is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
Angle with a nice head shot there.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Angle connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper is pulling down on Angle's head. It's preventing any offense from Angle, at least for the moment.
Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angle throwing strikes but missing.
Angle preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harper with a poor takedown

and Angle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Harper is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Angle pulls his head out easily.
Harper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Angle lands with a punch from half guard.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Angle drops an elbow to the side of Harper's head.
Angle is thwarting Harper's attempts to control the position.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Angle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Angle seems to be working for a kimura but Harper defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Angle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Angle there.
Angle slips a nice elbow through Harper's hands, connecting with Harper's forehead.
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Angle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Angle connects with a nice short shot to Harper's temple.
Angle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Harper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Angle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harper taking some punishment here, with Angle in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Harper is rocked!
Angle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Harper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Angle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Angle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Angle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harper seems to have got his legs back now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper lands with a right hand.

Harper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harper showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper is keen to just control but Angle is a slippery customer.
Harper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Angle wants to get back to full guard.
Harper wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Angle's hands, connecting with Angle's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Angle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Angle is looking to reverse the position.
Harper trying to control the action but Angle is working from the bottom.
Angle is looking to regain half guard here but Harper keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harper is looking to take a break and control but Angle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angle is looking to regain half guard here but Harper keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Angle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab by Harper.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Angle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Angle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Harper working for a triangle but Angle defends it easily.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle preventing the sweep.
Angle slips nicely into half guard.
Angle drops an elbow to the side of Harper's head.
Angle is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Harper is trying to stand.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
Harper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Harper wants to control but Angle is keeping busy.
Harper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angle's back!
Harper scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Harper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Angle as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Harper!

Harper is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Angle has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Harper has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Angle taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Harper doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stephen Harper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bobles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Rand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bobles
vs
Rand

210 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Laumeke Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Bobles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Rand!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rand.
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Bobles on that attempt.
Bobles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rand is fending him off so far but Bobles persists. Nope, Rand circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.

Rand lands a head kick that stumbles Bobles and the fighters go to the mat.

Bobles is rocked!

It looks like Ray Bobles has been cut.
Bobles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rand manages to get himself to full guard.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bobles trying to mount his opponent but Rand defends it.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bobles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rand is in trouble now - Bobles has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rand is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rand and Bobles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand manages to get back to half guard.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.

Rand makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bobles looks for a takedown but Rand sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Bobles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Bobles shoots in.
Bobles is breathing heavily.
Rand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobles at a distance.
Bobles avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bobles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bobles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rand!
Rand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bobles looking for a guillotine from mount but Rand is having none of it.

Bobles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rand is surviving well by controlling Bobles's body position as best he can.

Bobles looking to secure an arm triangle but Rand defends it well.

Bobles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rand has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Bobles goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rand is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobles keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Bobles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rand!
Rand wants to control but Bobles is having none of it.

Bobles looking for a guillotine from mount but Rand is having none of it.
Bobles fails to take his opponent's back.

Bobles is working for a guillotine from mount but Rand frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rand is trying desperately to improve position.

Bobles tries for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bobles is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rand looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bobles gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rand is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bobles lets go of the hold and Rand can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Bobles!