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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoto Nojihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Assange has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Assange
vs
Nojihiro

176 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Assange!
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, Kaoto Nojihiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange scores with a shot to the body.
Nojihiro tries for a takedown but Assange sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nojihiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nojihiro has a takedown stuffed.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoto Nojihiro.
Nojihiro takes one to the side of the head.
Assange lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assange with a hook.
Nojihiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Assange slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nojihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Nojihiro looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nojihiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Nojihiro stands up.
Assange lands a jab-cross combination.
Assange scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Assange checks the leg kick nicely there.
Assange throws a combination. Nojihiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nojihiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Assange as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nojihiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaoto Nojihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nojihiro ducks right into an uppercut from Assange.
A punch lands to the side of Nojihiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Assange lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nojihiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Assange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assange lands with a nice body punch.
Assange lands a jab to Nojihiro's midsection.
No luck for Nojihiro with that takedown attempt.
Nojihiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojihiro tries to move into range but Assange moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assange lands an overhand right.
Assange scores with a jab to the body.
Assange lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nojihiro ducks right into an uppercut from Assange.
Assange displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Assange connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assange bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nojihiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assange darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Nojihiro gets a takedown into half 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!
Assange wants to control but Nojihiro is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assange tries to roll over but Nojihiro keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nojihiro stops Assange from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Assange dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Assange dips to his left and cracks Nojihiro with an uppercut!
Assange listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assange jabs Nojihiro right on the nose. Nojihiro blinks but takes it well.
Assange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Assange dips to his left and cracks Nojihiro with an uppercut!
Assange lands with a good body shot.
Assange lands with an uppercut that bounces Nojihiro off the cage and back into rage.
Nojihiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nojihiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nojihiro there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nojihiro takes one on the button.
Nojihiro is breathing heavily.
Nojihiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nojihiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Assange cracks Nojihiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nojihiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Assange.
Assange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nojihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Nojihiro shoots in for a double leg but Assange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Assange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nojihiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nojihiro throws a push kick but Assange slaps the foot to one side.
Nojihiro misses with a body punch
and Assange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nojihiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Nojihiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Assange sprawls well initially but Nojihiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Assange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Assange tries to kick Nojihiro off but Nojihiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nojihiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
Assange wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries to get to full guard but Nojihiro has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nojihiro shoots in but no luck this time.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoto Nojihiro.
Assange darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

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.
Nojihiro walks into a straight right hand from Assange.
Assange connects with a crisp jab.
Nojihiro shoots in for a takedown but Assange shows good takedown defense.
Nojihiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assange connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nojihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Assange as he connects with a hook.
Assange tests Nojihiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assange works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Assange dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Assange lands with an overhand left.
Nojihiro fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Assange.
Nojihiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nojihiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nojihiro wants to clinch but Assange slips to the side
and Assange counters with a one-two to the body.

Nojihiro is rocked!
Nojihiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assange moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nojihiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Assange finish him?
Assange lands a glancing blow to the side of Nojihiro's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nojihiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nojihiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Nojihiro tries to clinch but Assange moves away
and Assange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assange scores with a sloppy right hand. Nojihiro should have avoided that one.
Assange connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nojihiro misses with a hook to the body
and Assange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaoto Nojihiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nojihiro walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Assange. That snapped Nojihiro's head back.
The fighters circling - Nojihiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nojihiro misses with a combination
letting Assange counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assange uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nojihiro has time to react.
Assange scores with a jab to the body.
Assange scores with a shot to the body.
Assange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nojihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nojihiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Assange cracks Nojihiro with a good jab.
Assange lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nojihiro at a distance.
Assange lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojihiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James Assange is winning the standup battle so far.
Assange lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nojihiro at a distance.
Assange ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nojihiro can do to turn this around?
Assange scores with a jab.
Assange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nojihiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Assange fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assange lands a head shot.
Assange scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Assange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange scores with a sloppy right hand. Nojihiro should have avoided that one.
Assange scores with a body shot.
Nojihiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Assange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nojihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nojihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assange lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assange, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaoto Nojihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Assange.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Assange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Assange!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sehertaui Intef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Intef comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Shut your mouth. Cosmo Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Intef
vs
Silva

188 cm
20
224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sehertaui Intef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intef slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Intef catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Cosmo Silva has been cut.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Intef drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intef stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Intef advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Intef drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Intef winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Intef is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intef takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Intef is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Intef is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Intef controlling the pace for now.
Intef lands a heavy elbow.

Silva throws up some feeble strikes from the bottom. Intef smiles and locks on to an arm, pivoting beautifully as he drops to the side for an armbar. Silva tries momentarily to escape but he knows he's done and taps furiously to avoid injury. Confident submission skills displayed there by Intef.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sehertaui Intef!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Boys - Bob Marley. The key to victory for Ed Neto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Neto
vs
Robinson

183 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Neto!
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, George Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Neto which made him look bad.
Neto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Neto shoots and misses

and Robinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Neto's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Neto is retaining full guard.
Neto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Neto tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Neto pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Neto is defending well.
Neto tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.

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

Neto has one foot on Robinson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Neto misses with a double jab

and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Neto didn't expect that.
Neto trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.

Neto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neto trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson pushing down on Neto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neto keeps working.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but Neto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Neto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Neto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Neto 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.
Neto working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Neto to pass into 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.
Neto stops Robinson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Neto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neto is working hard here to advance position.
Neto tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails to take his opponent's back.
Neto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neto wants to stand and escape but instead Robinson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A head kick from Neto lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.

It looks like George Robinson has been cut.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neto misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Neto throws a combination that misses

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neto is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neto avoid being mounted?

Robinson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neto is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson prevents Neto from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson prevents Neto from improving his position.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but Neto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Neto wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Neto has his hands clasped together around Robinson's back. He's all about the action.
Neto wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neto throws a lazy head kick

and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Neto didn't expect that.
Neto 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.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Robinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvon Del Bosco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Del Bosco
vs
Nowak

201 cm
19
291 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvon Del Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowak.
Jan Nowak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowak shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Bosco sprawls well. He's pushed Nowak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Bosco as he jumps to the side.
Marvon Del Bosco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Del Bosco connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Nowak tries to clinch but Del Bosco is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Del Bosco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nowak's head backwards.
Nowak shoots in and drives through. Del Bosco sprawls well.

Del Bosco drops his shoulder and cracks Nowak with a huge uppercut! Nowak goes down! Can Del Bosco finish him?
Nowak looks gassed!
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!
Nowak keeping full guard, as Del Bosco tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Bosco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Bosco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Del Bosco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Del Bosco pushing down on Nowak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Del Bosco is taking a breather. Nowak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marvon Del Bosco.
Del Bosco sizes up Nowak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That has opened up Jan Nowak's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosco throws a front kick aimed at Nowak's knee but Nowak avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Del Bosco.

The cut above Jan Nowak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good shot there by Del Bosco.
Nowak walks straight into a right hand from Del Bosco - that's dropped him! Del Bosco jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nowak from any more punishment! Nowak complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marvon Del Bosco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hossam Merenhor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Beuys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Merenhor
vs
Beuys

193 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hossam Merenhor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Beuys!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merenhor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merenhor has a takedown stuffed.
Merenhor is looking to clinch but Beuys is avoiding it.
Merenhor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beuys defends it nicely.
Merenhor fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hossam Merenhor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beuys keeps the fight on the outside.
Merenhor moves in looking to clinch but Beuys pushes him off.
Merenhor is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merenhor.
Merenhor throws a sloppy head kick and Beuys moves out of range easily.
Beuys avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merenhor shoots for a takedown but Beuys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Merenhor tries for a takedown but Beuys sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merenhor dives in and grabs Beuys's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beuys pushes down on Merenhor's head and hops out.
Merenhor is breathing heavily.
Beuys keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beuys looks to score with a jab to the body but Merenhor is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beuys misses the jab.
Merenhor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beuys pinned against the cage. Beuys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beuys connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merenhor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beuys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merenhor moves away.
Beuys looks to land a right hand but Merenhor moved out of range.
Beuys circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merenhor fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merenhor closes the distance and clinches up with Beuys, looking for a takedown. Merenhor pushes Beuys against the cage but Beuys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merenhor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beuys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hossam Merenhor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beuys.
Merenhor looks for a takedown but Beuys sprawls well.
Merenhor is looking to clinch.
Merenhor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merenhor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beuys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Beuys darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beuys not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beuys passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beuys takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Beuys dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Merenhor.
Beuys throws a right and a left that Merenhor avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Beuys.
Beuys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merenhor fails with the takedown

and Beuys counters with a single leg into guard. Merenhor didn't expect that.
Beuys is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beuys's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hans Beuys.

Merenhor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beuys did well to prevent Merenhor getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beuys has his hands clasped together around Merenhor's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beuys manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beuys managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merenhor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beuys swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beuys bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merenhor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Beuys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Beuys tried to score with a low kick but Merenhor checks it.
Beuys throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merenhor.
Merenhor darts in trying to clinch

and Beuys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beuys takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beuys passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beuys controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merenhor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beuys content just to control the position here.
Hans Beuys is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hossam Merenhor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beuys moves to back control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Beuys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beuys has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Beuys!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeca Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fagundes
vs
Seagal

190 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeca Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal blocks a head kick by Fagundes.
Seagal tries for a takedown but Fagundes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fagundes tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagal tries for a takedown but Fagundes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fagundes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fagundes wants it to stay on the feet.
Zeca Fagundes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Seagal.

Fagundes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fagundes showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Seagal is trying to stand back up but Fagundes is controlling him
Fagundes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal is looking to escape.
Well, if Fagundes 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.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Seagal is looking to get back to is feet but Fagundes passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seagal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fagundes asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Fagundes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagundes laying and praying for a moment but Seagal takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal won't allow Fagundes to pass to mount.
Fagundes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Seagal is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fagundes trying to control the pace.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeca Fagundes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fagundes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fagundes scores a takedown into full mount!
Seagal is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fagundes has taken his back!
Fagundes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Seagal is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seagal manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Crunch! Fagundes slams his shin into Seagal's torso.
Seagal is breathing heavily.

Fagundes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fagundes working the ground and pound from side control.
Seagal is pushing Fagundes's head away, looking to escape. Fagundes manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagundes scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seagal down.
Seagal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Seagal is trying to stand.
Seagal has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seagal holding both Fagundes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fagundes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Seagal is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeca Fagundes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Seagal misses with a takedown

and Fagundes counters with a takedown into side control.
Seagal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fagundes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fagundes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seagal on the ground.

Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fagundes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seagal down.
Fagundes is chipping away with strikes.
Zeca Fagundes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fagundes is controlling him well.
Seagal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Seagal trying desperately to get to his feet.
Seagal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fagundes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fagundes moves to take his opponent's back.
Fagundes has Seagal flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Seagal up.
Seagal controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fagundes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fagundes has Seagal flattened out and is raining down punches.
Seagal looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Steven Seagal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Seagal fending off the submission attempt from Fagundes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeca Fagundes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fagundes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeca Fagundes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Higga Bigga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celivaldo Varejao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back on my feet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bigga
vs
Varejao

217 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higga Bigga!
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, Celivaldo Varejao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bigga does no damage.
Bigga misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigga. Varejao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigga looks to score with a jab to the body but Varejao is just out of range.
Varejao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bigga's waist but Bigga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varejao off to one side.
Bigga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varejao moves away.
Bigga misses with a wild combination.
Bigga keeps the fight on the outside.
Varejao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigga circles away.
Varejao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigga circles away.
Varejao fails to land the takedown.
Bigga throws a body punch but Varejao moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bigga.
Varejao tries to clinch up.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varejao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varejao moves in looking to clinch but Bigga pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varejao tries to clinch up.
Bigga misses the shot to the body.
Varejao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bigga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bigga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varejao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bigga swats away the attempt to clinch by Varejao.
Varejao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bigga but Bigga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Higga Bigga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celivaldo Varejao.
Varejao tries to clinch up

and Bigga counters by clinching up.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao has him pressed against the cage.
Bigga has had enough of the clinch but Varejao keeps him there for the moment.
Varejao lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varejao prevents Bigga from breaking the clinch.
Varejao works on Bigga's body with a couple of short punches.

Bigga manages to break the clinch.
Bigga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varejao closes the distance but Bigga moves to the side
and Bigga counters with a low kick, right behind Varejao 's knee.

Varejao tries to keep at a distance but Bigga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Varejao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggas head.
Nice body punch from Varejao - that landed with a thud.

Bigga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higga Bigga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varejao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bigga misses with a double jab
enabling Varejao to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Varejao wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigga misses with a hook.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Varejao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varejao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bigga is looking to wear down Varejao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Varejao.
Bigga misses with a two punch combination.
Bigga throws a combination that misses
and Varejao counters with a three punch combo that has Bigga backing up. Bigga nods at Varejao to acknowledge the strikes.
Bigga is breathing heavily.
Bigga throws a series of punches but Varejao moves out of range.
Varejao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bigga defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by Varejao - just one landing.

It looks like Higga Bigga has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varejao tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bigga counters by moving into the clinch.
Varejao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bigga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Varejao's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Bigga.
Bigga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varejao tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigga avoids the damage to the body.
Varejao working Bigga over with knees to the body.

Bigga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Celivaldo Varejao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Higga Bigga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bigga has managed to clinch.
Bigga misses with an elbow strike.
Varejao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigga's efforts to push away.
Varejao misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varejao.
Bigga tries to circle away but Varejao has him pinned against the cage.
Bigga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Varejao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bigga is trying to break free.
Varejao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggas head.
Bigga is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigga tries to circle away but Varejao has him pinned against the cage.

Varejao gets control of Bigga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Varejao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Varejao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigga's guard.
Varejao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Varejao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigga wants to stand up but Varejao is controlling him.
Varejao throwing strikes from guard but Bigga blocks nicely.
Varejao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varejao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varejao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Varejao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varejao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bigga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bigga tries to get out of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bigga throws the left hand but Varejao avoids the punch easily.
Bigga misses with a double jab
enabling Varejao to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Varejao moves in looking to clinch but Bigga pushes him off.
Bigga missing with a left hand there. Varejao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigga thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varejao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigga swats away the attempt to clinch by Varejao.
Bigga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varejao.
Varejao is looking to clinch.
Bigga slaps away a takedown attempt from Varejao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Higga Bigga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celivaldo Varejao.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigga misses with a double jab
and Varejao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bigga misses with a combination
and Varejao counters with a straight right hand.
Bigga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Bigga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Varejao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Bigga thows a body shot but no joy.
Bigga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Varejao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varejao thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varejao.
Bigga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varejao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigga.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Bigga keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varejao looks to clinch
and Bigga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigga misses with a double jab
and Varejao counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Varejao clinches but Bigga breaks the clinch
and Bigga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Varejao tries to clinch there but Bigga circles away.
Bigga throws a combination that misses
and Bigga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Varejao closes the distance and clinches.

Bigga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Celivaldo Varejao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Higga Bigga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigga misses with a double jab
and Varejao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bigga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bigga throws a left and a right that both miss

and Varejao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Varejao.
Bigga is trying to break free.
Bigga keeps control of Varejao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bigga misses with the head strike.
Varejao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigga's efforts to push away.
Varejao is trying to drag Bigga to the mat but Bigga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bigga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bigga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigga is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigga is trying to break free.
Varejao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigga's efforts to push away.
Bigga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bigga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigga misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Bigga misses.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Celivaldo Varejao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varejao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigga misses with a few strikes there.
Varejao tries to clinch up but Bigga circles away and keeps his distance.
Varejao is looking to clinch but Bigga is avoiding it.
Varejao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigga circles away.
Bigga misses with a shot to the body
and Varejao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bigga thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varejao tries to clinch
and Bigga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Bigga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Higga Bigga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varejao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bigga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Varejao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Varejao or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigga which made him look bad.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varejao slips a jab from Bigga.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigga throws the left hand but Varejao avoids the punch easily.
Bigga swats away the attempt to clinch by Varejao.
Varejao tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigga circles away.
Varejao blocks a jab.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Varejao tries to clinch up but Bigga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigga keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigga looks to land a left hand but Varejao moved out of range nicely.
Bigga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bigga throws a nice looking combination but Varejao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varejao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Varejao looks to clinch
enabling Bigga to counter with a crisp jab.

Varejao closes the distance and pushes Bigga back into the cage.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao is controlling him.
Bigga is looking to break free of the clinch but Varejao has double underhooks.
Varejao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao has him pressed against the cage.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao is controlling him.
Bigga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bigga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bigga misses with the head strike.
Varejao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bigga walks away with a smile on his face. Varejao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Higga Bigga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celivaldo Varejao.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varejao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Higga Bigga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigga misses with a hook. Varejao ducked under it nicely.
Varejao moves in looking to clinch but Bigga pushes him off.
Bigga throws a sloppy body shot
and Varejao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varejao moves in looking to clinch but Bigga pushes him off.
Varejao wants to clinch up but Bigga keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Celivaldo Varejao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Higga Bigga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bigga punishes Varejao's body with a nice straight punch.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bigga throws a combination that misses
and Varejao counters with a one-two to the body.
Bigga misses with a double jab
and Varejao counters with a left and a right that stings Bigga.
Bigga tries a head kick but it misses.
Varejao looks to clinch
and Bigga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao moves in looking to clinch but Bigga pushes him off.
Varejao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigga circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varejao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bigga leaves Varejao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigga paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varejao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bigga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varejao.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varejao tries to clinch there but Bigga circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varejao.
Higga Bigga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celivaldo Varejao.
Bigga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varejao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varejao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bigga but Bigga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varejao is looking to clinch.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varejao tries to clinch there but Bigga circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Bigga.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Bigga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varejao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga moves away

and Bigga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Varejao fails to land.
Varejao trying to stall but Bigga improves his position.
Bigga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bigga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigga stops a takedown attempt from Varejao.

Bigga manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Bigga stalks Varejao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Varejao's face. Varejao staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Celivaldo Varejao has been cut.
Varejao ducks under a wild hook from Bigga.
Bigga throws a right and a left that Varejao avoids nicely.
Varejao tries to clinch
and Bigga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varejao looks for a takedown but Bigga sprawls well.
Bigga throws a low kick but Varejao moves out of range easily.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bigga!
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigga misses with a double jab
letting Varejao counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varejao shoots in but Bigga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Varejao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Varejao tries to clinch up
and Bigga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Varejao wants to clinch but Bigga slips to the side
and Bigga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Bigga pushes Varejao up against the cage in a clinch.
Varejao keeps control of Bigga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bigga working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao is controlling him.
Varejao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Varejao swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigga uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Higga Bigga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Varejao fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varejao is defended easily by Bigga.
Bigga misses with a hook.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao shoots in and drives through. Bigga sprawls well.
Higga Bigga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celivaldo Varejao.
Bigga throws a series of strikes that have Varejao backpedaling.
Bigga cracks a nice hook into Varejao's ribs.
Bigga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bigga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Varejao counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bigga moves into the clinch.
Bigga wants to break free but Varejao has control.
Bigga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bigga wants to get back to striking at distance but Varejao won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Varejao cracks Bigga with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bigga as Varejao tries to tie him up.
Bigga tries to break free but Varejao pushes him back against the cage.
Bigga working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varejao tries to work over Bigga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigga is trying to break the clinch but Varejao is controlling him.

Bigga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varejao clobbers Bigga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigga throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Varejao counter with a right hand.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga moves out of range.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga moves out of range.
Varejao moves out of range as Bigga strikes.
A left lands for Bigga.
Varejao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bigga wants it to stay on the feet.
Varejao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigga fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigga wants to slow Varejao down by chopping away at his legs.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Varejao tries to clinch but Bigga is having none of it.
Bigga tries to clinch but Varejao is having none of it.
Bigga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Varejao counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varejao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigga scores with a punch to the head.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao is looking to clinch but Bigga is avoiding it.
Bigga takes a swing at Varejao's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bigga keeps the fight on the outside.
Varejao tries to clinch there but Bigga circles away.
Varejao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varejao misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigga misses with a combination
and Varejao counters with a left and a right that stings Bigga.
Varejao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigga doesn't manage to clinch there - Varejao circles away.
Bigga throws a sloppy head kick and Varejao moves out of range easily.
Celivaldo Varejao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varejao tries to clinch there but Bigga circles away.
Varejao wants to clinch.
Higga Bigga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Higga Bigga.
I think Varejao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Celivaldo Varejao!