UCF 61 Lin Vs Moreira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Hurley
vs
Rugas

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Hurley!
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, Mangdu Rugas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Rugas moves out of range easily.
Rugas throws a series of punches but Hurley avoids them all with ease.

Hurley drives through and clinches with Rugas against the cage.
Rugas is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Rugas manages to break the clinch.
Rugas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurley's waist but Hurley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rugas off to one side.

Rugas tries to keep at a distance but Hurley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hurley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley is breathing heavily.

Rugas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rugas misses with the combination.
Rugas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugas stuffs the takedown.
Rugas fails with the takedown
and Hurley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rugas thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Rugas. Those never looked like landing.
Hurley dodges the punch combination from Rugas.
Mangdu Rugas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rugas.
Josh Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mangdu Rugas.
Rugas fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurley tries to clinch but Rugas is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rugas has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rugas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rugas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rugas misses with a wild combination.
Hurley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hurley duly obliges.
Rugas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hurley throws a series of strikes that have Rugas backpedaling.
Hurley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rugas pinned against the cage. Rugas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rugas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hurley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rugas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.
Rugas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurley is fending him off so far but Rugas persists. Nope, Hurley circles away and we're back to standing.
Rugas throws a head kick that misses.

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

Rugas sneaks out the side door and pushes Hurley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rugas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Hurley.
Hurley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rugas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hurley counters with a nice leg kick.
Rugas avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Rugas throws a nice looking combination but Hurley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rugas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rugas showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rugas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurley trying to control but Rugas postures up.
Hurley tries to kick Rugas off but Rugas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hurley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rugas scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rugas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurley defends it well.

Rugas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hurley is trying to control but can't.
Hurley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rugas wants to free his trapped foot but Hurley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugas lands with a punch from half guard.

Rugas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rugas working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rugas drops back looking for a leg! Hurley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurley manages to kick Rugas off! Rugas jumps back into Hurley's guard.
Rugas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurley's head.
Rugas postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rugas drops back looking for a leg! Hurley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurley manages to kick Rugas off! Rugas jumps back into Hurley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rugas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mangdu Rugas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hurley tries to clinch up but Rugas circles away and keeps his distance.
Hurley fails to land the takedown.
Rugas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rugas misses with a wild combination.
Rugas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donk. Hurley catches Rugas right on the button with a cross.
Rugas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rugas.
Hurley jabs at Rugas's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hurley moves into the clinch.
Rugas has Hurley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hurley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Josh Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mangdu Rugas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hurley pulls Rugas into guard.
Rugas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hurley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugas stops Hurley from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rugas distracts Hurley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rugas landing some decent shots from guard.
Hurley controls Rugas momentarily but Rugas frees himself.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rugas landing some decent shots from guard.
Rugas connects with a couple of short punches.
Rugas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rugas distracts Hurley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hurley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurley, not yet.

Rugas drops back looking for a leg! Hurley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurley manages to kick Rugas off! Rugas jumps back into Hurley's guard.

Rugas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hurley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hurley has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rugas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hurley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rugas pulls down on the head and he's put Hurley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mangdu Rugas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Red
vs
Bennett

190 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Red!
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, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Red as Bennett shoots in.
Bennett moves out of range as Red strikes.
Red rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Red gets a takedown into half guard.
Red is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red.
Bennett controlling the position for now.
Red content to control rather than advance.

Red looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Red has control of the leg.
Red tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Red is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Red passes the guard and advances to mount!
Red throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red lands a heavy elbow.
Red trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Red controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Red connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Red wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Red throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bennett because Red loaded up on that one.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Red isn't that keen on the idea.
Red landing shots from mount.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Red has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Red has a good base and remains in mount.

Red is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Red has hold of Bennett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bennett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Red controlling from the full mount.
Red tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Red has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bennett's face.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Red is landing with some decent strikes but Bennett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett misses with a takedown

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

Red is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red is thwarting Bennett's attempts to control the position.
Red is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett!
Red avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Red's attempts to control the action.

Red working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bennett strikes from the bottom but Red passes into mount!
Bennett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Red wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Red wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.

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.
Red controlling from the full mount.
Red throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bennett because Red loaded up on that one.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett is trying to stand up.
Red scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bennett?
Red trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Red pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Red with shots to the head and body - Bennett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Red working Bennett over with strikes here.
BOOM! Red connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Bennett is rocked!
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Red working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Red is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett frees his head quite easily.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Red unloading with bombs!
Red lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Red trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Red maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bennett's face.
Red looking to finish Bennett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bennett!

Red is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bennett is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bennett flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Red anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bennett and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Red slips an arm under Bennett chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Red has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Red is squeezing on Bennett like an anaconda would it's prey. Bennett fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Red!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamidd Karzay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Bowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karzay's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack . A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Karzay
vs
Bowers

189 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamidd Karzay!
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, Tommy Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karzay swivels and escapes.

Bowers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karzay has had enough of the clinch but Bowers keeps him there for the moment.
Karzay prevents the takedown attempt.

Karzay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karzay manages to end up in side control.
Bowers can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karzay working the ground and pound.
Bowers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karzay off and has taken his back!

Bowers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karzay is defending well though. Bowers let's go of the attempt for now.

Bowers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karzay looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers trying to control.

Karzay showing good submission defense here.

Karzay fending off the submission attempt from Bowers.
Bowers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzay has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Karzay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowers on the ground.
Karzay is keeping busy.
Karzay covering up well under a series of strikes from Bowers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzay holding both Bowers 's hands and preventing any damage.
Karzay grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Karzay is breathing heavily.

Bowers looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Karzay taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Bowers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro The Sith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Victor Bresciani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sith comes to the cage accompanied by Star Wars- The Imperial March. Bresciani has chosen Soulja Boy - Crank That (rock remix) as his entrance music. Pedro The Sith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

The Sith
vs
Victor Bresciani

182 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro The Sith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Victor Bresciani!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sith shoots in for a double leg but Bresciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bresciani tries to close the distance and clinch but The Sith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bresciani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Sith throws a good cross that connects.
Bresciani tries for a takedown but The Sith circles away easily
enabling The Sith to counter with a crisp jab.

The Sith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bresciani is trying to defend but The Sith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Sith wants to pass the guard but Bresciani is defending well.

The Sith stands up from half guard.
Bresciani looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from The Sith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sith with a poor takedown
and Bresciani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Sith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro The Sith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sith throws a nice looking combination but Bresciani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Sith swings for the body but Bresciani moves out of range.
Carlos Victor Bresciani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Sith throws an overhand right that lands on Bresciani's shoulder, as Bresciani tries to avoid the shot.
The Sith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Sith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

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.
The Sith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Sith duly obliges.
The Sith punishes Bresciani's body with a nice straight punch.
The Sith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bresciani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bresciani.
The Sith is trying to force a seperation but Bresciani has the dominant position.
Bresciani keeps control of The Sith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bresciani prevents The Sith from breaking the clinch.
The Sith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bresciani wants to break the clinch but can't.

The Sith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Sith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bresciani pinned against the cage. Bresciani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bresciani tries for a takedown but The Sith circles away easily
and The Sith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bresciani really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Sith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Sith lands in his opponent's guard.

The Sith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The Sith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bresciani, up you get!
The Sith lands with a nice combination. Bresciani backs away looking to recover.
The Sith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bresciani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Sith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Sith cracks a nice hook into Bresciani's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Sith.
The Sith digs a good body shot into Bresciani's ribs.

The Sith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bresciani sprawls well initially but The Sith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Sith scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The Sith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Sith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bresciani sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Sith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bresciani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro The Sith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Sith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bresciani throws a combination that misses

and The Sith counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The Sith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed right hand from The Sith misses the target.
Bresciani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedro The Sith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Sith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresciani staying out of range there.
Bresciani is breathing heavily.
The Sith misses with a combination
letting Bresciani counter with a right hand.
The Sith misses with a straight left.
The Sith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from The Sith does no damage.
Bresciani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Sith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The Sith drives through with a takedown into guard.

The Sith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Sith wanted to stand there but Bresciani had control of the position.

The Sith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bresciani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

The Sith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Sith trying to mount his opponent but Bresciani defends it.
Bresciani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Sith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bresciani has managed to free his arm - good work.

The Sith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bresciani defends it well.

The Sith stands up out of the half guard.
Bresciani clinches but The Sith breaks the clinch
and The Sith counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Sith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bresciani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Sith is in Bresciani's guard.

The Sith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The Sith gets to his feet - Bresciani follows without any prompting.
The Sith throws out a loose jab but Bresciani uses good head movement to avoid it.

The Sith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bresciani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Sith postures up and lands a big shot to Bresciani's brow.
The Sith wants to pass the guard but Bresciani is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro The Sith dominated that second round.
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!

The Sith misses with an uppercut. Bresciani saw that one coming.
The Sith scores with a decent looking hook.
The Sith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bresciani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Sith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bresciani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The Sith drops back looking for a leg! Bresciani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bresciani manages to kick The Sith off! The Sith jumps back into Bresciani's guard.
The Sith wants to pass the guard but Bresciani is keeping the position.
Bresciani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The Sith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Sith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bresciani can do to turn this around?

The Sith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bresciani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bresciani has escaped and now he's on top!
The Sith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bresciani is controlling him.

The Sith manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for The Sith with that takedown attempt.
Bresciani with a poor takedown
letting The Sith counter with a right hand.
Bresciani defending well as The Sith loads up on a big left hand.
Bresciani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Sith misses with a straight right.
Bresciani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Sith throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sith scores with a punch to the head.
Bresciani misses with a wild body shot.
Bresciani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Sith throws out the jab.
The Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Sith misses the jab.
The Sith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The Sith gets the takedown into side control.

The Sith has an Americana. Bresciani didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! The Sith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if The Sith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pedro The Sith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida has chosen Fallen by Volbeat as his entrance music. Juan Corrida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Corrida

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Silva!
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, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a series of punches but Corrida moves out of range.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corrida circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corrida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.

Corrida darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corrida gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Corrida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Corrida just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva is trying to drag Corrida to the mat but Corrida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Corrida is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corrida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Corrida.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Corrida.

Corrida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva throws a head kick but Corrida moves out of range.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corrida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
Corrida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Corrida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
I looks like Corrida 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Corrida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juan Corrida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Corrida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Corrida blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva won't allow Corrida to pass to mount.
Corrida winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Corrida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Corrida working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corrida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corrida is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Corrida stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but Corrida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Corrida working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Corrida scoring with strikes.
Silva is not content to let Corrida control the position.
Corrida working the ground and pound from side control.
Corrida grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Corrida is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Corrida scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corrida 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.

Corrida clinches up against the cage.
Corrida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Corrida has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Corrida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corrida defends well.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Corrida chips away with some ground and pound.
Corrida is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corrida has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Corrida manages to pass to side control!
Silva trying to remain calm as Corrida controls from the top position.
Corrida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Juan Corrida has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Corrida cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Corrida landing a few strikes.

Silva is rocked!
Corrida cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva trying to remain calm as Corrida controls from the top position.
Corrida landing a few strikes.
Silva is letting Corrida control him for a moment.
Corrida in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Corrida lands a strong strike to the head of Silva. That's dazed him! Corrida looking to finish here. Silva is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Corrida lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corrida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Chaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vieira
vs
Chaser

184 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fletch Chaser!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaser scores with a leg kick.

Chaser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chaser is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Chaser tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.

Vieira pushes a forearm under Chaser's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chaser is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Vieira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunda Mole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delfim Delfim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mole
vs
Delfim

193 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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, Bunda Mole!
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, Delfim Delfim!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Mole blocks the leg kick.
Delfim throws a jab when Mole was well out of range.
Mole wants to clinch.

Delfim drops Mole with a beautiful combination! Mole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Delfim is looking for the KO!

It looks like Bunda Mole has been cut.
Mole is breathing heavily.
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!
Delfim throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mole clean off his feet! He's out cold! Delfim stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Delfim Delfim!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. Lagove has chosen What you say as his entrance music. Ricardo Kaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaka
vs
Lagove

190 cm
21
203 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaka clinches.
Lagove is trying to drag Kaka to the mat but Kaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Lagove blocks it.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Lagove managing to block the knees to the body from Kaka.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Lagove is blocking nicely.
Kaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.
Kaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lagove.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Lagove blocks it.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lagove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Lagove has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lagove's face.
Lagove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagove blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lagove avoiding damage as Kaka throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka trying to land knees to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka is pressed up against the cage. Lagove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaka down to the mat. Kaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ricardo Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.

Lagove shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lagove there.

Lagove is looking for a kimura but Kaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lagove to get the leverage.
Lagove landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lagove thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaka's head.
Lagove winds up and cracks Kaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lagove lands strikes from half guard.
Lagove trying to pass the guard but Kaka defending well.

Lagove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove drops an elbow to the side of Kaka's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagove throws a strike but Kaka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kaka is looking for a triangle but Lagove pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove thows a big elbow that misses.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaka has momentary wrist control but Lagove slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lagove keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaka's head.
Lagove throws a strike but Kaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lagove has his foot on Kaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaka works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove punching to the body, from the bottom.
Lagove wants to sweep here but Kaka controlling him for the moment.

Lagove looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kaka has picked Lagove up and slammed him! Lagove can't keep hold of the triangle and Kaka manages to pass to side control!
Lagove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lagove is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaka wants to control but Lagove is keeping him busy.
Kaka blocks the strikes from Lagove.

Kaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Lagove is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagove is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lagove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lagove sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lagove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lagove is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ricardo Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagove takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Lagove moves out of range easily.
Kaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaka.

Kaka clinches.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Lagove is blocking nicely.
Lagove drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagove blocks it with crossed arms.
Lagove is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lagove's face.
Kaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lagove can't get the takedown.
Ricardo Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Lagove blocks it.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lagove trying to stall but Kaka improves his position.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lagove is trying to drag Kaka to the mat but Kaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lagove is defending well for now.
Lagove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Lagove is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Lagove is blocking nicely.
Lagove has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lagove is working for takedown but Kaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lagove managing to block the knees to the body from Kaka.

Lagove has Kaka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lagove pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaka tumbling to the mat - Lagove dives into Kaka's guard.
Lagove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lagove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lagove is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
Lagove working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lagove pushing down on Kaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lagove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lagove winds up and cracks Kaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lagove prevents Kaka from improving his position.
Sid Lagove has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lagove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaka wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lagove throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagove trying to mount his opponent but Kaka defends it.
Lagove throwing shots but Kaka is blocking nicely.
Kaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagove.
Kaka trying to control but Lagove postures up.
Kaka is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kaka actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Kaka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kaka tries to clinch up.
Kaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lagove has his takedown stuffed
and Kaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lagove is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lagove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kaka counters by clinching up.
Kaka connects with a knee to the head.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Lagove blocks with his arms.
Lagove lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Lagove changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricardo Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove darts in trying to clinch

and Kaka moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagove drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaka pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lagove blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lagove doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kaka counters by clinching up.
Lagove avoiding damage as Kaka throws knees to the body.
Lagove takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Lagove blocks it.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lagove is working for takedown but Kaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lagove wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lagove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Lagove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lagove is trying to drag Kaka to the mat but Kaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Kaka.
Lagove jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaka walks away with a smile on his face. Lagove gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lagove. That did some damage!

Kaka has closed the distance and engaged Lagove in a clinch.
Kaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaka landing knees to the body.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lagove avoids it.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lagove's face.
Kaka prevents Lagove from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagove blocks it with crossed arms.

Lagove turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lagove lands a decent elbow from side control.

Lagove goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lagove's guard! Nice work there by Kaka!
Lagove keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully.

Kaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lagove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaka has managed to get both his arms back between Lagove's legs - danger averted.
Kaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaka wanted to stand there but Lagove had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Lagove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaka defends well.
Kaka looking to pass the guard.

Lagove looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaka passes into side control.
Lagove looking for a sweep but Kaka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lagove tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Kaka!

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin's entrance music is Ontlogy. A fine choice. Moreira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samba de janeiro - bellini. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lin
vs
Moreira

175 cm
21
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

190 cm
23
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Lin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lin. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Lin throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira shoots in for a double leg but Lin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Moreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Lin which made him look bad.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.

Lin lands a big head kick that sends Moreira tumbling to the mat! Lin takes a step backwards and waves Moreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Felipe Moreira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Lin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Moreira pushes Lin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreira is defending well for now.
Lin misses with a knee strike.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreira is defending well for now.
Moreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Moreira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lin pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lin connects with the punch.
Lin throws a shot from downtown. Moreira moves away and avoids it.
Lin throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin misses with a series of wild punches.
Lin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.

Moreira clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Moreira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lin uses from the top position.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Moreira.
Lin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Moreira has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.

Lin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira keeping full guard, as Lin tries to pass.
Lin trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Lin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lin gets to his feet - Moreira follows without any prompting.
Moreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreira somewhat.
Lin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Moreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alberto Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lin takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Moreira misses with a straight left.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lin avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick by Lin misses

and Moreira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreira.
Moreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lin is retaining full guard.
Lin wants to stand but Moreira is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moreira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lin!
Moreira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moreira shoots in but Lin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Lin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lin leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin misses with a straight left.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin thows a leg kick but Moreira checks it

and Moreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lin's guard.
Lin wants to control the position but Moreira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreira throws a strike but Lin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Moreira has gone for a leg lock! Lin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moreira's guard.

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

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Lin forces his way into half guard.
Moreira wants to improve his position but Lin is controlling well.

Moreira actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira wants to control but Lin is keeping busy.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
Lin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Lin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Lin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moreira is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
Moreira blocks a head kick by Lin.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Moreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
Moreira misses with an uppercut.
Moreira lands with a kick to the temple. Lin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreira.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to clinch
and Lin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lin misses with a shot to the body

and Moreira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin won't allow Moreira to pass to mount.

Moreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Lin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but Lin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moreira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moreira closes the distance but Lin moves to the side
and Lin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lin counters with a low kick, right behind Moreira 's knee.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreira closes the distance but Lin moves to the side
and Lin counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lin.
Lin blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lin checks a leg kick.

Moreira clinches up against the cage.
Moreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lin walks away with a smile on his face. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Felipe Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lin avoids it really well and circles away.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Lin.
Lin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira throws a head kick that half lands.
Moreira tries to clinch but Lin moves out of range.
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreira connects with a high kick.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lin misses with a leg kick.
Lin tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Lin throws a head kick that misses

and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Moreira throwing strikes but Lin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lin working away.
Lin tries to advance to mount but Moreira denies him.
Lin wants to take a breather but Moreira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreira is retaining full guard.
Lin wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.

Moreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lin defends well.

Moreira looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.

Moreira looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lin wants to stand but Moreira is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alberto Lin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moreira looks for a takedown but Lin sprawls well.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alberto Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lin is looking to clinch.
Lin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreira.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moreira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moreira dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Moreira's head and hops out.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lin tries to land a knee to the head but Moreira blocks with his arms.

Lin breaks from the clinch.
Moreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Lin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moreira at a distance.
Lin is looking to score with low kicks.
Lin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lin tried to score with a low kick but Moreira checks it.
Alberto Lin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moreira thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
Lin trying to control here.

Moreira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Moreira!
Felipe Moreira is the new middleweight champion!