Samba III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shakala Lambda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Mont Alvernne struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Shakala Lambda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Mont Alvernne's chin.

Lambda
vs
Mont Alvernne

150 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shakala Lambda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mont Alvernne!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambda takes a swing at Mont Alvernne's ribcage but misses.
Lambda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charlie Mont Alvernne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mont Alvernne gets the takedown into side control.
Mont Alvernne prevents Lambda from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Mont Alvernne seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Mont Alvernne goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lambda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mont Alvernne but great work by Lambda.
You can see the frustration on Mont Alvernne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne sneaks back into half guard.
Mont Alvernne controlling the position well.
Mont Alvernne wants to control but Lambda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mont Alvernne actively working from the bottom here.
Lambda tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mont Alvernne controls his leg.

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.
Mont Alvernne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Mont Alvernne looking for submissions off his back.
Mont Alvernne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mont Alvernne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne has a closed guard, preventing Lambda from standing up.

Mont Alvernne is looking for a triangle but Lambda pushes his legs off easily.
Mont Alvernne pulls Lambda in to control the position.

Mont Alvernne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lambda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mont Alvernne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mont Alvernne looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lambda is defending well. Mont Alvernne quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lambda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mont Alvernne celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Mont Alvernne!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabrille Hurronona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stekelanburg Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gabrille Hurronona has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hurronona
vs
Magamedov

180 cm
21
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
21
298 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabrille Hurronona!
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, Stekelanburg Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Magamedov as Hurronona shoots in.

Magamedov gets caught flat footed, as Hurronona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Magamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurronona trying to control the position from guard on top but Magamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magamedov wants to sweep here but Hurronona controlling him for the moment.
Hurronona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magamedov pulls Hurronona in close to prevent any damage.
Hurronona really is a fat lump.
Hurronona with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Gabrille Hurronona has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurronona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hurronona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hurronona throws a strike but Magamedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hurronona trying to control but Magamedov is working from the bottom.
Magamedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magamedov, not yet.
Magamedov keeping moving, preventing Hurronona from controlling successfully.
Magamedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Magamedov controlling Hurronona's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hurronona trying to control the position from guard on top but Magamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabrille Hurronona.

Hurronona closes the distance and clinches.

Hurronona breaks from the clinch.
Hurronona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magamedov circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hurronona enables Magamedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hurronona manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magamedov working some strikes from top position.
Magamedov won't allow Hurronona to sweep him here.
Magamedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hurronona's head.
Hurronona is trying to control the position but Magamedov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurronona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magamedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hurronona is proving hard to escape from.
Magamedov prevents Hurronona from getting back to his feet.
Hurronona is trying to keep Magamedov in close.
Magamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurronona is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hurronona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hurronona looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabrille Hurronona wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Magamedov gets a clinch.

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.
Hurronona tries to pull guard but Magamedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurronona drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabrille Hurronona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurronona has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magamedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magamedov blocks an elbow strike.
Hurronona has Magamedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magamedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hurronona fails to pull guard.

Hurronona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurronona tries to clinch but Magamedov is having none of it.
Hurronona tries to close the distance and clinch but Magamedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magamedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hurronona misses with a takedown attempt

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hurronona won't be happy with that.
Magamedov looks gassed!
Hurronona manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurronona wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stekelanburg Magamedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Hurronona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magamedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurronona is fending him off so far but Magamedov persists. Nope, Hurronona circles away and we're back to standing.

Hurronona gets a clinch.

Magamedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magamedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov keeping moving, preventing Hurronona from controlling successfully.
Magamedov seems keen to control Hurronona's posture.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.

Magamedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magamedov tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurronona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magamedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurronona controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hurronona pushes down on Magamedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hurronona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurronona sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magamedov defending well though.
Magamedov is in trouble now - Hurronona has advanced to mount!

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.
Hurronona can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magamedov is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hurronona.
Hurronona with shots to the head and body - Magamedov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurronona scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magamedov?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov is squirming around, avoiding Hurronona's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Magamedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hurronona is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magamedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

It looks like Stekelanburg Magamedov has been cut.
Hurronona tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hurronona tries to control but Magamedov wriggling away.

Hurronona is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magamedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hurronona wants to control the pace but Magamedov is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurronona raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hurronona controlling his opponent.

Hurronona get's back to his feet.
Hurronona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hurronona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurronona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magamedov takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurronona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magamedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrille Hurronona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stekelanburg Magamedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hurronona moves into the clinch.
Magamedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hurronona fails to pull guard.
Hurronona leaning against his opponent.

Magamedov pulls guard.
Hurronona wants to pass the guard but Magamedov is keeping the position.
Hurronona trying to control but Magamedov is working from the bottom.
Hurronona scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magamedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurronona looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurronona looking to sit in guard and control but Magamedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gabrille Hurronona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magamedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hurronona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurronona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Magamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurronona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Hurronona's legs - danger averted.
Hurronona wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov passes into half guard.
Hurronona is trying to control but can't.
Magamedov passes into side control, despite Hurronona's attempt to control the position.
Hurronona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magamedov off and has taken his back!
Magamedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hurronona gets his hands free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hurronona. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurronona landing with strikes.
Hurronona punishes Magamedov with strikes from the back mount.
Magamedov trying to control but not successfully.
Hurronona keeps control of the position as Magamedov tries to break free.
Hurronona controlling from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hurronona. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hurronona looking to hold on to the position here but Magamedov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hurronona trying to control the position from guard on top but Magamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurronona landing some decent shots from guard.
Hurronona wants to pass the guard but Magamedov is keeping the position.
Hurronona postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabrille Hurronona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurronona 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabrille Hurronona!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeca Pagodinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zgwina Toure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zgwina Toure will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pagodinho
vs
Toure

187 cm
24
148 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeca Pagodinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zgwina Toure!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Toure has closed the distance and engaged Pagodinho in a clinch.
Pagodinho is trying to break the clinch but Toure has him pressed against the cage.
Toure jumps guard but Pagodinho stands there with Toure around his waist. Toure gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Toure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pagodinho's efforts to push away.
Toure is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pagodinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Pagodinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pagodinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toure is not content to let Pagodinho control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagodinho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toure managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pagodinho.
Toure struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Pagodinho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pagodinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Toure throws out a leg kick but Pagodinho moves out of range and Toure only half commits.
Toure fails with the takedown.
Zeca Pagodinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zgwina Toure.
Pagodinho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toure has time to react.

Pagodinho moves into the clinch.
Toure is pressed up against the cage. Pagodinho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toure down to the mat. Toure avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toure shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pagodinho as he avoids it easily.
Toure just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure fails to land the takedown.
Pagodinho fails with the takedown
and Toure counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagodinho thinking.
Toure just misses with a punch to the body.
Toure with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pagodinho counters by clinching up.
Pagodinho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toure's efforts to push away.
Pagodinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toure wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pagodinho as Toure tries to tie him up.

Pagodinho manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho keeping moving, preventing Toure from controlling successfully.

Pagodinho pushes Toure off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pagodinho tries to bum rush Toure with a series of wild strikes but Toure uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pagodinho.
Pagodinho is breathing heavily.
Pagodinho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pagodinho wants it to stay on the feet.
Toure avoids the head kick by Pagodinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toure thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pagodinho if he has to take too many more of those.
Pagodinho misses with a takedown attempt
and Toure counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toure throws a series of punches but Pagodinho avoids them all with ease.
Toure dives in and grabs Pagodinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pagodinho pushes down on Toure's head and hops out.
Toure tries to clinch but Pagodinho moves out of range.
Toure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toure takes a swing at Pagodinho's ribcage but misses.
Pagodinho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toure throws a series of punches but Pagodinho moves out of range.
Pagodinho takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure misses with a double jab.
Toure shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pagodinho as he jumps to the side.
Zeca Pagodinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zgwina Toure.
Toure cracks a nice hook into Pagodinho's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toure, right into the meat.
Toure lands a nice hook to Pagodinho's body. Pagodinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toure throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toure wants to clinch but Pagodinho slips to the side
and Pagodinho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toure.
Toure tries to clinch there but Pagodinho circles away.
Toure is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pagodinho rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Toure looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Toure 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.
Toure advances to half guard.
Pagodinho tries to roll over but Toure keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pagodinho keeps working.

Toure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pagodinho sees it coming and defends easily.

Toure is looking for a kimura 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.
Pagodinho tries to roll over but Toure keeps him under control.
Pagodinho wants to control but Toure is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Toure seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zgwina Toure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Toure lands with a nice combination. Pagodinho backs away looking to recover.
Pagodinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toure makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toure.
Pagodinho shoots for a takedown but Toure saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pagodinho slaps away a takedown attempt from Toure, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toure thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeca Pagodinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pagodinho closes the distance and clinches up with Toure, looking for a takedown. Pagodinho pushes Toure against the cage but Toure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeca Pagodinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pagodinho circles away.

Pagodinho gets caught flat footed, as Toure shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Toure slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toure wants to stand but Pagodinho is controlling his posture from full guard.
Toure advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho is looking for a sweep. Toure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toure wants to take a breather but Pagodinho is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho trying to control but Toure postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zgwina Toure wasn't active enough on the ground.
Toure swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pagodinho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Toure struggling a bit here.
Pagodinho trying to control the position but Toure is working away.
Toure is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Toure's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toure tries to improve position but can't.

Pagodinho stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zgwina Toure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zgwina Toure!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Wilson Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Gutierrez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gutierrez
vs
Wilson Fonseca

182 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

167 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gutierrez!
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, Jose Wilson Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson Fonseca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutierrez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson Fonseca somewhat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson Fonseca has eaten all the pies!
Wilson Fonseca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Wilson Fonseca pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutierrez leaves Wilson Fonseca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gabriel Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Wilson Fonseca.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gutierrez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson Fonseca being controlled here, momentarily.
Gutierrez trying to control but Wilson Fonseca is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson Fonseca has a closed guard, preventing Gutierrez from standing up.
Gutierrez advances to half guard.
Gutierrez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilson Fonseca!
Gutierrez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson Fonseca is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson Fonseca has given up his back here. Will Gutierrez look for the submission or keep pounding away?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gutierrez tries to get the hooks in deep but Wilson Fonseca pushed the leg off.
Good control from Gutierrez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson Fonseca staying busy and making it hard for Gutierrez to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez missing with punches from the back.
Gutierrez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wilson Fonseca doesn't escape.
Wilson Fonseca prevents Gutierrez from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson Fonseca's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Wilson Fonseca shoots in.
Wilson Fonseca shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson Fonseca's waist but Wilson Fonseca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutierrez off to one side.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca avoids the head kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Wilson Fonseca moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gutierrez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson Fonseca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson Fonseca is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez prevents Wilson Fonseca from standing back up.
Gutierrez tries to stand and escape but Wilson Fonseca is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gutierrez in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gutierrez tries to pass to full mount but Wilson Fonseca defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Gabriel Gutierrez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gutierrez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gutierrez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez advances position into side control!
Wilson Fonseca is pushing Gutierrez's head away, looking to escape. Gutierrez manages to hold on to the position though.
Wilson Fonseca prevents Gutierrez from moving into mount.

Gutierrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutierrez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez lands a high kick!

It looks like Jose Wilson Fonseca has been cut.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson Fonseca as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson Fonseca fails to land the takedown.
Gutierrez throws a nice head kick!
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Wilson Fonseca moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Wilson Fonseca sprawls well.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown

and Wilson Fonseca counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Gutierrez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutierrez is pushing Wilson Fonseca's head away, looking to escape. Wilson Fonseca manages to hold on to the position though.
Wilson Fonseca trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gutierrez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Wilson Fonseca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutierrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez shoots in for a double leg but Wilson Fonseca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a big head kick but Wilson Fonseca shrugs it off.
Gutierrez dives in and grabs Wilson Fonseca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson Fonseca pushes down on Gutierrez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca shows good takedown defense.
Wilson Fonseca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson Fonseca is fending him off so far but Gutierrez persists. Nope, Wilson Fonseca circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson Fonseca fails with the takedown

and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson Fonseca keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Gutierrez tries to stand but Wilson Fonseca is controlling from the bottom.

Gutierrez gets to his feet - Wilson Fonseca follows without any prompting.

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.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gutierrez fails to land the takedown.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gutierrez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gutierrez.
Gabriel Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez passes Wilson Fonseca's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to control but Wilson Fonseca is keeping him busy.
Wilson Fonseca won't allow Gutierrez to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gutierrez is working hard here to advance position.
Jose Wilson Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Gabriel Gutierrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Wilson Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Gutierrez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson Fonseca as Gutierrez shoots in.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.

Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gabriel Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wilson Fonseca looking for subs from the bottom but Gutierrez mounts him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gutierrez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glaube Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jammin' - Bob Marley. Silva has chosen Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers as his entrance music. Edmundo Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glaube Silva's chin.

Alves
vs
Silva

183 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glaube Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

A head kick lands from Silva that sends Alves to the canvas. Alves tries to scramble back to his feet but Silva brings him back down into side control.

Alves is rocked!

It looks like Edmundo Alves has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva stands up and beckons Alves to his feet.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Silva catches Alves napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Alves to the canvas!
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.

Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Look low, kick high! Silva uses the oldest trick in the book to send Alves tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Silva is absolutely delighted - when Alves wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Glaube Silva!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Ottoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ottoni
vs
Alexandre

180 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Ottoni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Alexandre!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Alexandre or perhaps it was just good defense by Ottoni which made him look bad.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ottoni enables Alexandre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ottoni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ottoni controlling Alexandre's posture.
Alexandre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottoni is on top in guard.

Alexandre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottoni defends well.
Alexandre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottoni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottoni works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ottoni decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Alexandre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Alexandre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ottoni!

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

Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Ottoni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre.
Alexandre looks gassed!
Ottoni slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ottoni controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottoni trying to control from the bottom.
Ottoni manages to get to full guard.
Ottoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandre manages to get himself to full guard.

Ottoni stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ottoni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottoni controlling the action here.
Ottoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni wants to pass to mount but Alexandre is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raphael Ottoni.
Alexandre misses with a takedown

and Ottoni counters by clinching up.

Ottoni lands a takedown into guard.
Ottoni controlling from the top position.
Alexandre looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ottoni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Raphael Ottoni just wasn't active enough.
Both fighters circling a little - Ottoni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucas Alexandre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandre throws a hook but Ottoni blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ottoni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ottoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexandre keeping full guard, as Ottoni tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Ottoni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ottoni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ottoni scores with a takedown into Alexandre's guard.
Alexandre wants to stand but Ottoni is controlling the position.

Ottoni stands up from Alexandre's guard - Ottoni perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ottoni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Ottoni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottoni prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ottoni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ottoni in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoni trying to control the position but Alexandre is working away.
Ottoni working the ground and pound.
Ottoni is staying tight to Alexandre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottoni working the ground and pound.
Alexandre is looking for a sweep.
Alexandre prevents Ottoni from improving position.

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.
Ottoni controls the position.
Ottoni working the body and head with strikes.
Alexandre seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottoni dominates the positioning.
Alexandre is pushing Ottoni's head away, looking to escape. Ottoni manages to hold on to the position though.
Alexandre is breathing heavily.
Ottoni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alexandre is trying to improve his position.
Ottoni cracks Alexandre with a big elbow.
Ottoni slows the pace down.

Ottoni stands up and beckons Alexandre to his feet.

Ottoni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni controlling from mount.
Ottoni lands a heavy elbow.
Ottoni controlling the pace for now.
Ottoni with shots to the head and body - Alexandre looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ottoni prevents Alexandre from getting the reversal.
Ottoni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alexandre hang on?
Ottoni landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni lands a heavy elbow.
Ottoni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ottoni working the ground and pound effectively.
Ottoni punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ottoni is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Ottoni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alexandre!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Alexandre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ottoni is looking to clinch.
Ottoni shoots in but no luck this time.

Ottoni looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ottoni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raphael Ottoni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ottoni stands up from Alexandre's guard - Ottoni perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ottoni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexandre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ottoni is putting a hurting on Alexandre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ottoni trying to control the position but Alexandre is working away.
Alexandre tries to improve position but can't.
Alexandre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ottoni decides to stand back up. Ottoni steps back and let's Alexandre get back to his feet.
Ottoni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ottoni throws a leg kick which misses Alexandre's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandre tries to avoid it.

Ottoni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexandre is trying to defend but Ottoni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ottoni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alexandre!
Alexandre wants to hold on but Ottoni pushes him away.
Ottoni lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexandre wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ottoni lands a big elbow.
Alexandre is looking to improve his position but Ottoni isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottoni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ottoni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alexandre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alexandre shrugs it off.
Alexandre is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ottoni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottoni landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ottoni controlling from mount.
Alexandre is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottoni has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni landing strikes, looking to finish!

Ottoni is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alexandre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ottoni looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ottoni working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alexandre turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ottoni off and cradles Alexandre's limp body as Ottoni celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Raphael Ottoni!
Raphael Ottoni retains his featherweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Desmoraine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Desmoraine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Desmoraine
vs
Shlemenko

190 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmoraine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desmoraine shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Desmoraine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Desmoraine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Desmoraine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shlemenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Paul Desmoraine has been cut.
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!

Shlemenko lands a big head kick that sends Desmoraine tumbling to the mat! Shlemenko takes a step backwards and waves Desmoraine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Sergei Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Desmoraine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desmoraine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desmoraine wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Desmoraine prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Desmoraine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Desmoraine postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desmoraine is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.

Desmoraine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shlemenko dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desmoraine is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desmoraine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard here.
Desmoraine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desmoraine is looking to advance position but Shlemenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desmoraine is looking to escape.
Desmoraine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine tries to buck Shlemenko off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Desmoraine is looking to improve his position but Shlemenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Desmoraine is squirming around nicely.
Desmoraine is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shlemenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab
and Desmoraine counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Desmoraine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Desmoraine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Desmoraine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Shlemenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Desmoraine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Desmoraine fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine shoots in and drives through. Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Desmoraine moves out of range easily.

Desmoraine shoots in and bounces Shlemenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Desmoraine tries to pass.
Desmoraine wants to get up but he can't break Shlemenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Desmoraine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Desmoraine isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Desmoraine just wasn't active enough.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Desmoraine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desmoraine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Desmoraine swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Desmoraine wants to clinch up but Shlemenko keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Desmoraine on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Desmoraine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Desmoraine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desmoraine blocks a low kick nicely.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desmoraine misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko has his takedown stuffed

and Desmoraine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking to get to half guard.
Desmoraine raining down shots from the mount!
Shlemenko wants to control but Desmoraine is having none of it.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Desmoraine maintains control.
Desmoraine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shlemenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Desmoraine with the ground and pound from mount.
Desmoraine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shlemenko's face.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Desmoraine wants to finish this one by submission but Shlemenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Desmoraine.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Desmoraine postures up.
Desmoraine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shlemenko on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desmoraine goes for an armbar but Shlemenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Desmoraine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desmoraine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shlemenko!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Desmoraine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine looking to finish Shlemenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shlemenko!
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shlemenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Desmoraine raining down shots from the mount!
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Desmoraine postures up.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Desmoraine maintains control.
Desmoraine wants to control the pace but Shlemenko is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shlemenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Desmoraine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shlemenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Desmoraine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shlemenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shlemenko.
Paul Desmoraine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desmoraine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Desmoraine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desmoraine manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko has his takedown stuffed

and Desmoraine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Desmoraine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desmoraine seems to be working for a kimura but Shlemenko defends the submission attempt.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine throws and elbow that misses. Shlemenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Desmoraine's guard. Nice move by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko content to stall in guard here.

Desmoraine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shlemenko escapes and throws Desmoraine's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine gets back to half guard.
Desmoraine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Desmoraine strikes from the bottom but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to move to side control.

Shlemenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shlemenko quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shlemenko defending well though.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up but Desmoraine is controlling him
Desmoraine is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Desmoraine is looking for a kimura but Shlemenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Desmoraine to get the leverage.
Desmoraine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Desmoraine is trying to control the action in half guard but Shlemenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desmoraine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Desmoraine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Desmoraine working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Desmoraine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desmoraine is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Desmoraine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shlemenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Desmoraine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Desmoraine is looking to advance position but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Desmoraine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Shlemenko keeping control of the position.
Desmoraine trying to control from Shlemenko's half guard. Shlemenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Desmoraine wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine had his way with Sergei Shlemenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desmoraine as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown

and Desmoraine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.
Desmoraine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shlemenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shlemenko kicks Desmoraine off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shlemenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shlemenko punishes Desmoraine's body with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Desmoraine moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves away
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Desmoraine.
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko tried to score with a low kick but Desmoraine checks it.
The fighters circling - Desmoraine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shlemenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sergei Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desmoraine circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sergei Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Desmoraine counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmoraine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Desmoraine!
Desmoraine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Desmoraine is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmoraine working to try and regain half guard.
Paul Desmoraine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desmoraine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine retains his middleweight title!