Apocalyptium PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Cysneiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Cysneiros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cysneiros
vs
Galvao

179 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Cysneiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cysneiros looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Galvao sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cysneiros is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Galvao working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Galvao throws an elbow but Cysneiros slips to the side and avoids it well.
Galvao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Galvao has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cysneiros is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Galvao yanks on the arm and Cysneiros is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Galvao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeca Pagodinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Iberico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeca Pagodinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pagodinho
vs
Iberico

187 cm
24
148 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

166 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Iberico!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iberico fails with a takedown attempt.
Iberico shoots in for a takedown but Pagodinho shows good takedown defense.

Pagodinho rushes Iberico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pagodinho lands a takedown into guard.
Iberico is looking to stand up but Pagodinho isn't so interested in that idea.
Pagodinho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pagodinho won't allow Iberico to get back to his feet.
Iberico is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pagodinho dives into side control.
Pagodinho content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pagodinho is looking to take a break and control but Iberico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iberico tries to buck Pagodinho off but Pagodinho is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Pagodinho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pagodinho prefers to stall for the moment though.
Iberico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pagodinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zeca Pagodinho.
Iberico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pagodinho pinned against the cage. Pagodinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeca Pagodinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Iberico.
Iberico looks gassed!
Pagodinho lands a really nice looking cross but Iberico seems unphased.
Iberico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pagodinho swivels and escapes.

Pagodinho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iberico's guard.
Pagodinho trying to control but Iberico is working from the bottom.
Iberico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pagodinho is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho wants to control from the top but Iberico keeps moving.
Pagodinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iberico's guard.
Pagodinho content to control rather than advance.
Pagodinho slips a nice elbow through Iberico's hands, connecting with Iberico's forehead.
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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Pagodinho decides to stand and escape the position.
Pagodinho shoots for a takedown but Iberico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iberico with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pagodinho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Pagodinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iberico uses from the top position.
Iberico throwing strikes from guard but Pagodinho blocks nicely.
Iberico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pagodinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Pagodinho pushes Iberico off and gets back to his feet.
Pagodinho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iberico backs up against the cage.

Pagodinho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pagodinho showed some decent athleticism there.
Iberico is looking for a sweep. Pagodinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pagodinho trying to pass the guard but Iberico defending well.
Iberico pushes Pagodinho off looking to stand but Pagodinho dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagodinho is thwarting Iberico's attempts to control the position.
Iberico is trying to stand up here but Pagodinho is controlling him well.
Iberico wants to get back to full guard.
Iberico holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Iberico kicks Pagodinho off and gets back to his feet.
Iberico fails with the takedown

and Pagodinho counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iberico wants to break free but Pagodinho has control.
Iberico has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iberico prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iberico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pagodinho shoots in but Iberico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iberico tries for a takedown but Pagodinho circles away easily
and Pagodinho counters with a nice leg kick.
Iberico misses with a takedown

and Pagodinho counters with a takedown into side control.
Pagodinho is chipping away with strikes.
Iberico prevents Pagodinho from moving into mount.
Pagodinho working the ground and pound.
Pagodinho prevents Iberico from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iberico bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Iberico fails with the takedown
and Pagodinho counters with a one-two to the body.
Zeca Pagodinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Iberico.
Iberico tries for a takedown but Pagodinho circles away easily

and Pagodinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Iberico kicks Pagodinho off and gets to his feet.
Pagodinho lands a leg kick that knocks Iberico off balance momentarily.
Iberico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pagodinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pagodinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Iberico tries to sprawl out of it but Pagodinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iberico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Pagodinho tries to sprawl but Iberico drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagodinho wants to improve his position but Iberico is controlling well.
Iberico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iberico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iberico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iberico thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pagodinho to regain full guard.
Pagodinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iberico's guard.
Pagodinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pagodinho wants to control from the top but Iberico keeps moving.
Iberico wants to stand up but Pagodinho is controlling him.
Pagodinho wants to pass the guard but Iberico is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iberico looking for a sweep. Not yet Iberico, not yet.
Pagodinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iberico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pagodinho counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Iberico has his takedown stuffed

and Pagodinho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Iberico!
Iberico is trying desperately to improve position.
Pagodinho tries to control but Iberico wriggling away.
Iberico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iberico tries to hold on but Pagodinho pushes him away.
Zeca Pagodinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iberico wants to try and get back to his feet.
Iberico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iberico slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iberico wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iberico wants to stand back up but Pagodinho manages to pass into side control.
Iberico tries to bench press Pagodinho off him but Pagodinho keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeca Pagodinho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pagodinho fails with a takedown attempt.

Iberico darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Iberico is pressing down on Pagodinho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pagodinho is holding on for now.
Iberico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iberico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pagodinho trying to control but Iberico postures up.
Pagodinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iberico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagodinho trying to control from the bottom.
Iberico wants to free his trapped foot but Pagodinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Iberico.
Iberico with the ground and pound but Pagodinho uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Iberico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Iberico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iberico postures up and lands a big shot to Pagodinho's brow.
Pagodinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pagodinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pagodinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iberico cracks Pagodinho with a solid left hand.
Iberico postures up and lands a big shot to Pagodinho's brow.
Iberico stops Pagodinho from standing up.
Pagodinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pagodinho trying to keep a closed guard but Iberico is proving a slippery customer.
Pagodinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iberico lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iberico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pagodinho wants to stand and escape but Iberico is having none of it.
Iberico works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iberico is looking to stall here but Pagodinho recovers full guard.
Iberico tries to free his leg and advance position but Pagodinho is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico prevents Pagodinho from getting back to his feet.
Iberico wants to pass the guard but Pagodinho is keeping the position.
Iberico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pagodinho's head.
Pagodinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iberico's guard.
Pagodinho prevents Iberico from getting back to his feet.
Iberico looking to control.
Iberico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pagodinho is controlling him.
Pagodinho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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 slips nicely into half guard.
Pagodinho throwing shots but Iberico is blocking nicely.
Iberico scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pagodinho manages to mount him!
Pagodinho tries to control but Iberico wriggling away.
Iberico is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Iberico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pagodinho trying to control but Iberico is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Iberico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pagodinho 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

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

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B

energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Assange
vs
Romeiro

176 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theo Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Assange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Romeiro.
Romeiro fails to land the takedown.
Romeiro looks gassed!
Romeiro fails with the takedown.
Romeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Assange, looking for a takedown. Romeiro pushes Assange against the cage but Assange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Assange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assange lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assange, as that shot connected.

Assange darts in and clinches Romeiro up against the cage.
Assange wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Assange is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Assange looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Assange tries to break free but Romeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Assange gets underhooks to prevent Romeiro's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Assange - that landed with a thud.

Assange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assange closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Assange scores with a one two! Romeiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Assange scores with a body shot.
Assange looks to land a combination. Romeiro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Assange.
Assange connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romeiro's hands.
Romeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assange.
Assange lands a nice hook to Romeiro's body. Romeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assange lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Assange scores with a four punch combination!
Assange lands a slapping body shot.
Assange scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Assange fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romeiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assange lands a two punch combo.
Assange throws a series of strikes that have Romeiro backpedaling.

Romeiro is rocked!
Assange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romeiro on the side of the head.
Romeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Assange finish him?
Romeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romeiro seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Romeiro blocks the leg kick.
Assange lands a nice shot to the body.
Assange is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab from Assange.
A nice combination there by Assange.
Assange lands a nice hook to Romeiro's body. Romeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assange lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romeiro at a distance.
Assange lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Assange.
Assange lands with a good body shot.
Assange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Assange connects with a body shot.
Assange's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Assange duly obliges.
Assange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Assange lands a really nice looking cross but Romeiro seems unphased.
Assange works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Assange scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assange is looking to clinch but Romeiro is avoiding it.
Assange throws a combination. Romeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Assange.
Assange with a nice cross.
Assange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assange lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Assange darts in and clinches Romeiro up against the cage.
Assange wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
Assange tries to pull guard but Romeiro won't allow it.
Assange wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Assange wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Assange wants to break free but Romeiro has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Assange leaves Romeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romeiro can do to turn this around?
Assange connects with the punch.
Romeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Romeiro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Assange is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Romeiro.
Assange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Assange wants it to stay on the feet.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Romeiro.
Romeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romeiro walks into a jab.
Assange goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assange scores with a jab. Romeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romeiro is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Assange.
Good shot there by Assange.
Assange tries to work over Romeiro's front leg with a kick but Romeiro checks it.
Romeiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange connects with the punch.
Romeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assange lands a nice looking body shot.
Assange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assange scores with a shot to the body.
Assange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assange throws a shot to the body.
Assange lands an overhand right.
James Assange is winning the standup battle so far.
Assange tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assange scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Assange.
Assange clobbers Romeiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Assange moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Assange's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Assange.
Assange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romeiro backwards.
Assange taking a breather.
Assange leaning his opponent against the cage.
Assange is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Romeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Assange pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romeiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assange's efforts to push away.
Assange leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Assange is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.
Assange is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Assange wants to break free but Romeiro has control.
Assange lands a body shot in the clinch.
Assange is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Romeiro has Assange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Assange is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Assange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Assange wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
Assange is trying to stall.
Assange is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.

That's four 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.
Assange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assange can't break the clinch.
Romeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Assange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Assange digs a right hand underneath Romeiro's ribcage. Romeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Assange wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
Romeiro has Assange pressed against the cage, preventing Assange from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romeiro looking for a takedown.
Assange tries to break free but Romeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Assange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assange lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assange is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Assange dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Assange scores with a four punch combination!
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Assange as Romeiro shoots in.
Theo Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assange scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Assange connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romeiro. Romeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Assange.
Assange wants to clinch up but Romeiro keeps it at a distance.
Assange lands a glancing blow to the side of Romeiro's head.
Assange stuns Romeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assange connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romeiro. Romeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Romeiro.
Romeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assange stuns Romeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Assange finds it's way round the side to connect with Romeiro's head.
Romeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Assange.
Romeiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assange scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Assange lands with a shot to the body.
Romeiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assange.
The crowd cheers as Assange lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Assange scores with a body shot.
Assange lands a jab to Romeiro's midsection.
Assange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Assange lands with an uppercut that bounces Romeiro off the cage and back into rage.

Assange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange is trying to maintain a safe position but Romeiro gets an underhook and turns Assange into the cage.
Assange looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Assange is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Assange on the inside.
Assange is trying to break free.
Assange is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Assange fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romeiro keeps control of Assange as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Assange tries to break free but Romeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Assange stalling in the clinch but Romeiro improves position.
Assange gets underhooks to prevent Romeiro's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange digs a right hand into Romeiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romeiro's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Assange - that landed with a thud.
Assange is looking to break free of the clinch but Romeiro has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Assange.
Assange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Assange fails to pull guard.
Romeiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assange's efforts to push away.
Assange wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
Assange slowing the pace effectively.
Romeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Assange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Assange to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange is looking to break free of the clinch but Romeiro has double underhooks.
Assange wants to break free but Romeiro has control.
Romeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Assange pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Assange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romeiro somewhat.
Assange scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James Assange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assange lands a lovely overhand right.
Theo Romeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assange digs a good hook to Romeiro's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romeiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Assange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Assange 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zgwina Toure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Batungbakal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Toure
vs
Batungbakal

178 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zgwina Toure!
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, Jason Batungbakal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Toure shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Batungbakal working to try and regain half guard.
Batungbakal tries to hold on but Toure postures up.

Toure looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Batungbakal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Toure jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Batungbakal manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure tries to move into full mount but can't pass Batungbakal's legs.

Toure tries for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toure controls the position from side control.
Batungbakal is pushing Toure's head away, looking to escape. Toure manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toure tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toure has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Toure is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batungbakal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toure tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Toure looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batungbakal misses with a takedown
and Toure counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Toure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toure slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toure tries to move to mount but Batungbakal blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal is trying to control Toure's posture but Toure avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batungbakal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Batungbakal is breathing heavily.
Batungbakal is looking to control Toure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batungbakal avoid being mounted?
Batungbakal is looking for a sweep. Toure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Toure is keen to just control but Batungbakal is a slippery customer.
Batungbakal tries to roll over but Toure keeps him under control.

Toure is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Batungbakal to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Batungbakal working a defensive guard but Toure manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toure tries for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending well.
Toure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batungbakal keeps working.

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.
Toure in the domination position with Batungbakal hanging on.
Batungbakal is looking to regain half guard here but Toure keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Toure thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zgwina Toure dominated that second round.
That's time! Toure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Toure fails with a takedown attempt.
Toure with a poor takedown
and Batungbakal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Toure with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zgwina Toure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batungbakal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batungbakal has his takedown stuffed
and Toure counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Toure there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toure buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batungbakal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batungbakal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toure throws a body punch but Batungbakal moves out of range.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Toure misses.
Batungbakal throws a combination that misses
and Toure makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toure takes a swing at Batungbakal's ribcage but misses.
Batungbakal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure misses with a takedown

and Batungbakal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batungbakal.
Batungbakal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Toure pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zgwina Toure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toure throws a combination that misses

and Batungbakal counters with a shoot takedown. Toure fights it but they end up in guard.
Batungbakal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!

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

Toure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batungbakal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batungbakal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batungbakal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batungbakal throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Batungbakal is looking to work some ground and pound but Toure has wrist control.
Batungbakal throws and elbow that misses. Toure uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batungbakal's guard. Nice move by Toure!

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.
Batungbakal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toure stands and throws Batungbakal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Toure trying to control the position but Batungbakal is working away.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Naymov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasgard Thenga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naymov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Naymov
vs
Thenga

176 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Nikolay Naymov!
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, Rasgard Thenga!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naymov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thenga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naymov misses with the combination.
Thenga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naymov is breathing heavily.
Naymov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thenga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thenga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thenga wants to clinch up but Naymov keeps it at a distance.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naymov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thenga is looking to clinch but Naymov is avoiding it.
Thenga throws a right hand that Naymov ducks under and follows up with a left that Naymov also avoids with ease.
Thenga tries to clinch there but Naymov circles away.
Naymov throws a combination that misses
and Thenga counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thenga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thenga lands with a light punch inside.

Thenga breaks the clinch.
Thenga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thenga tries to clinch up but Naymov circles away and keeps his distance.
Thenga moves in looking to clinch but Naymov pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Naymov.
Naymov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thenga tries to clinch but Naymov is having none of it.
Naymov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naymov throws a nice looking combination but Thenga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thenga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naymov counters with a one-two to the body.
Naymov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thenga counters with a series of strikes. Naymov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thenga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naymov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thenga.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naymov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thenga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naymov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naymov misses with a combination

and Thenga counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thenga tries to score a body lock takedown but Naymov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thenga stalling.
Thenga presses Naymov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thenga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naymov is defending well for now.
Thenga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naymov or not.
Thenga lands a body punch in the clinch.

Thenga pulls guard successfully.
Thenga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thenga controlling Naymov's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naymov stopping the sweep attempt from Thenga.

Thenga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thenga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Naymov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rasgard Thenga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Naymov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thenga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasgard Thenga 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.

Naymov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thenga counters with a nice uppercut.
Thenga tries to clinch up.
Thenga swinging wildly here.
Thenga tries to clinch but Naymov is having none of it.
Thenga tries to clinch
and Naymov counters with a series of strikes. Thenga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naymov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naymov keeps the fight on the outside.
Naymov stuffs the takedown.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch but Naymov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thenga fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naymov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thenga throws a series of punches but Naymov avoids them all with ease.
Thenga throws an overhand right that lands on Naymov's shoulder, as Naymov tries to avoid the shot.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naymov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naymov throws a combination that misses

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

Thenga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Thenga misses.
Naymov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Thenga moves into the clinch.
Naymov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Thenga.

That's two 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.
Naymov prevents a takedown attempt there.

Thenga manages to break the clinch.
Thenga is looking to clinch.
Naymov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thenga.
Thenga tries to clinch but Naymov is having none of it.
Nikolay Naymov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch but Naymov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikolay Naymov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thenga scores with the left hand. Naymov knows he should have avoided that one.
Thenga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Thenga misses.
Thenga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naymov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thenga.
Naymov throws a series of punches but Thenga moves out of range.

Thenga has managed to clinch.

Thenga jumps guard and drags Naymov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thenga has control of Naymov's left arm, preventing Naymov from doing any damage.
Thenga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thenga pulls Naymov in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Thenga uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thenga tries to clinch up but Naymov circles away and keeps his distance.
Thenga tries to close the distance and clinch but Naymov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naymov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thenga slips a jab and a cross from Naymov.
Naymov defending well as Thenga loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasgard Thenga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thenga dives in and grabs Naymov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naymov pushes down on Thenga's head and hops out.
No joy there for Naymov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thenga scores with a one two! Naymov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thenga swinging wildly here.
Thenga tries to clinch up.
Thenga avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naymov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thenga to counter with a crisp jab.
Thenga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naymov throws a combination that misses
and Thenga counters with a left and a right that stings Naymov.

Naymov is rocked!
Naymov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Naymov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thenga pushes Naymov up against the cage in a clinch.
Naymov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thenga is trying to drag Naymov to the mat but Naymov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Thenga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thenga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thenga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naymov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naymov tries to get out of the position.
Thenga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naymov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thenga controlling the action here.
Thenga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thenga controlling the pace for now.
Thenga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

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.
Thenga controlling from mount.
Rasgard Thenga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rasgard Thenga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thenga throws a one two combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasgard Thenga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and celine damp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Buck had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Buck
vs
damp

180 cm
19
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Warrior MMA $10 Boosters

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, celine damp!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
damp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
damp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from damp.
Buck scores with a jab.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
damp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buck but Buck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
damp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Buck there.
damp misses with a hook to the body
enabling Buck to counter with a crisp jab.
damp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buck counters with a stiff right hand.
damp swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.

damp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

damp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time damp.
Buck tries to roll over but damp keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
damp trying to control from Buck's half guard. Buck has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
damp trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck is trying to keep damp in close.
damp looking to pass the guard.
damp wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
damp postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
damp advances to half guard.
Buck is looking for a sweep. damp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

damp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time damp.

Buck is defending against the submission attempts here by damp.
Buck trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
damp trying to control from half guard but Buck is working away.
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. damp is working away from the top position though.

damp 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.
damp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
damp slips nicely into half guard.

damp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time damp.
damp moves nicely into side control.

damp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buck is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Buck will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

damp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
damp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buck counters with a left to the body.
damp takes one to the chin there.
damp misses with a hook to the body
enabling Buck to counter with a crisp jab.
damp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Buck.

Buck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows damp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
damp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
damp throwing strikes but missing.

damp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buck looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buck looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buck!
damp gets back to half guard.
damp is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck wants to lay and pray for a moment but damp keeps working.

damp actively working from the bottom here.
Buck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but damp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

damp is defending against the submission attempts here by Buck.
Buck is looking to take a break and control but damp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
damp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

damp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buck throws a big right hand that misses.
Buck postures up.

damp is looking for a triangle here but Buck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Buck has worked his way into a potential kimura here. damp is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Buck yanks on the arm and damp is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Buck.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Buck!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Costinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Franklin
vs
Costinha

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Franklin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Costinha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Costinha misses its intended target.
Costinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leo Costinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costinha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costinha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costinha lands with a kick to the temple. Franklin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costinha is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costinha moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Bryan Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franklin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franklin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Costinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Costinha.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costinha.
Costinha tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Franklin misses
and Costinha counters with a body kick that stops Franklin in his tracks momentarily.
Costinha wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Franklin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costinha scores with a jab to the body.
Costinha wants to clinch.
Costinha fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Costinha misses the target.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Costinha.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Costinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costinha tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Costinha tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Costinha tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin throws a leg kick
and Costinha counters with a left and a right that stings Franklin.
Franklin throws a lazy head kick
and Costinha counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costinha tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costinha throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franklin looks to throw a body kick
and Costinha counters with a head kick.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costinha throws a head kick that Franklin semi-blocks.

It looks like Bryan Franklin has been cut.
Costinha throws a leg kick that misses.
Franklin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a lazy body kick
and Costinha counters with a two punch combo.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Costinha.
Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Costinha. Costinha gets slowly back to his feet.
Costinha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franklin. Franklin obviously looking to wear him down.
Franklin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costinha checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costinha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franklin can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Franklin as Costinha shoots in.
Costinha is breathing heavily.
Franklin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costinha throws a leg kick
and Franklin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Costinha misses with a straight left.
Franklin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Costinha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franklin really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costinha thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it
and Franklin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Franklin is looking to slow Costinha down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franklin.
Franklin lands with a kick to the temple. Costinha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Leo Costinha has been cut.
Bryan Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costinha tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Costinha is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bryan Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costinha avoids a kick to the body.
Costinha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franklin will feel that in the morning.
Franklin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Costinha misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Franklin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Franklin throws a sloppy head kick
and Costinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costinha tries to land a body kick
and Franklin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Costinha closes the distance but Franklin moves to the side
and Franklin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Franklin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costinha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franklin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Costinha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a low kick, looking for Costinha's leg but Costinha calmly moves out of range.
Franklin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costinha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franklin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Franklin, right into the meat.
Franklin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Franklin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franklin scores with a push kick.
Franklin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Costinha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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!
Franklin misses with a kick to the body.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Costinha moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Costinha.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franklin.
Franklin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franklin misses with a low kick.
Costinha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Franklin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Franklin.
Franklin scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costinha avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Costinha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costinha looks to clinch
and Franklin counters with a head kick. That will keep Costinha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costinha lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Costinha darts in trying to clinch
and Franklin counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Franklin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Costinha looks to clinch
and Franklin counters with a thumping low kick.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Costinha
and Franklin counters with a head kick.
Costinha wants to clinch but Franklin slips to the side
and Franklin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costinha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Franklin thuds his shin into the meat of Costinha's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Costinha throws a head kick that misses
and Franklin counters with a low kick, right behind Costinha 's knee.
Franklin cracks the inside of Costinha's front leg.
Franklin misses with the body kick
and Costinha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franklin lands a leg kick that knocks Costinha off balance momentarily.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Costinha tries to work over Franklin's front leg with a kick but Franklin checks it.
Costinha clinches but Franklin breaks the clinch
and Franklin counters with a good low kick that Costinha was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costinha moves out of range of the body kick from Franklin.
Costinha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Costinha tries to clinch
and Franklin counters with a thumping low kick.
Costinha blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Costinha throws a lazy body kick
and Franklin counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four 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.
Costinha shoots in but no luck this time.
Franklin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franklin scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Costinha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Franklin has got the better of the exchanges.
Costinha moves out of range of the body kick from Franklin.
Franklin throws a head kick but Costinha moves out of range.
Franklin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Franklin had his way with Leo Costinha in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Costinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Costinha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Franklin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Costinha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franklin is fending him off so far but Costinha persists. Nope, Franklin circles away and we're back to standing.
Costinha wants to clinch
and Franklin counters with a low kick, right behind Costinha 's knee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Franklin.
Costinha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costinha blocks the body kick.
Franklin throws a head kick but Costinha moves out of range.
Costinha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a low kick.
Franklin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryan Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Costinha clinches but Franklin breaks the clinch
and Franklin counters with a head kick. That will keep Costinha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costinha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Franklin.
Franklin throws a leg kick
and Costinha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franklin really felt that one!
Franklin moves away from the strike by Costinha.
Costinha darts in trying to clinch
and Franklin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin scores with a leg kick.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costinha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin throws a wild body kick that Costinha sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costinha has his takedown stuffed
and Franklin counters with a head kick.

That has opened up Leo Costinha's cut even more.
Bryan Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Costinha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franklin. That's going to slow Costinha down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leo Costinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franklin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Franklin!
Bryan Franklin is the new bantamweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens comes into the arena with Someday-Flipsyde blaring out of the sound system. Edgecombe has chosen Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Justin Stephens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stephens
vs
Edgecombe

185 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Stephens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troyer Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens avoids a kick to the body.
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgecombe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edgecombe misses with a body shot.
Edgecombe defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Edgecombe slips under a jab from Stephens.
Edgecombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephens throws out the jab.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Edgecombe throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens delivers a nice body kick.
Stephens clobbers Edgecombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edgecombe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edgecombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens loads up on a big right hand but Edgecombe slips the punch.
Stephens jabs Edgecombe right on the nose. Edgecombe blinks but takes it well.
A lazy body kick from Edgecombe
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Edgecombe moves out of range.
Justin Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens loads up on a big right hand but Edgecombe slips the punch.
A slow jab from Stephens misses its intended target.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edgecombe misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Edgecombe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justin Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgecombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.

Edgecombe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stephens is defending against the submission attempts here by Edgecombe.
Edgecombe prevents Stephens from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens is refusing to be controlled, as Edgecombe sits in half guard.
Stephens wants to control the action here but instead Edgecombe manages to pass to full mount!
Edgecombe misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Edgecombe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Edgecombe throws some wild stikes that Stephens manages to avoid easily.

Edgecombe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stephens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stephens!
Edgecombe is pulling down on Stephens's head to control his posture.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Edgecombe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgecombe looking to control.

That's four 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.
Edgecombe wants to hit a switch here but Stephens passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edgecombe there!
Stephens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edgecombe on the ground.
Edgecombe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edgecombe wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Edgecombe trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens misses with a hook. Edgecombe ducked under it nicely.
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edgecombe's sensitive parts.
Edgecombe shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Edgecombe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgecombe defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.

Edgecombe pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.

Edgecombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stephens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Edgecombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stephens doesn't escape.

Edgecombe tightening his grip on Stephens, looking for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe throwing sloppy strikes.
Will Edgecombe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Edgecombe has the hooks in. Stephens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stephens looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Edgecombe biding his time, looking for the opening.

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.
Edgecombe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Stephens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Edgecombe's arms.
Edgecombe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stephens covering up well and avoiding damage.

Edgecombe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Stephens showing good submission defense here.
Edgecombe controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edgecombe missing with strikes from the back.
Stephens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edgecombe trying to control.
Stephens avoids the strikes from Edgecombe.
Edgecombe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stephens covering up well under a series of strikes from Edgecombe.
Edgecombe has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troyer Edgecombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Edgecombe ducks down to avoid it.
Edgecombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edgecombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edgecombe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Stephens.

It looks like Troyer Edgecombe has been cut.
Edgecombe throws a lazy body kick
and Stephens counters with a head kick.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - Edgecombe had a free shot at his head there.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edgecombe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edgecombe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Troyer Edgecombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Edgecombe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgecombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe slips under a jab.
Edgecombe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgecombe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Edgecombe moves out of range easily.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Edgecombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Edgecombe throws the kick towards the body but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgecombe.
Edgecombe misses with a body shot.

Stephens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Edgecombe isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgecombe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe advances position into side control!
Edgecombe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stephens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Edgecombe trying to pass the guard but Stephens defending well.
Edgecombe stalling away here and it's allowed Stephens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Troyer Edgecombe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephens can't keep his opponent in guard - Edgecombe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Edgecombe seems content to control.
Edgecombe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stephens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edgecombe moves nicely into side control.

Edgecombe tries for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens is trying to escape the position but Edgecombe is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troyer Edgecombe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troyer Edgecombe's cut.
That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Edgecombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Edgecombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edgecombe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edgecombe somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Edgecombe.
Stephens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stephens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edgecombe takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgecombe misses the shot to the body.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but Edgecombe moved out of range nicely.
Edgecombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Stephens.
Edgecombe misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Stephens.
Stephens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edgecombe.
Edgecombe ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Edgecombe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Edgecombe misses
and Stephens counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Edgecombe has taken the fight into the clinch.

Stephens breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stephens misses.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stephens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edgecombe moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Stephens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edgecombe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgecombe.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgecombe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stephens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stephens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgecombe.

Edgecombe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Edgecombe is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.
Stephens tries to get to full guard but Edgecombe has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edgecombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edgecombe.

Edgecombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edgecombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Stephens had his way with Troyer Edgecombe in that round.
The cut man is working on Troyer Edgecombe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Edgecombe shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.
Stephens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edgecombe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens lunges at Edgecombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edgecombe's hand.
Edgecombe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Edgecombe with that takedown attempt.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgecombe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edgecombe throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
Edgecombe throws a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Edgecombe moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens loads up on a big right hand but Edgecombe slips the punch.
Stephens misses with a hook. Edgecombe ducked under it nicely.
Stephens misses the jab.
Stephens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Edgecombe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Edgecombe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stephens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edgecombe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stephens is refusing to be controlled, as Edgecombe sits in half guard.
Edgecombe looks to land a strike but Stephens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Edgecombe postures up.
Edgecombe wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Edgecombe looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens trying to control but Edgecombe is working from the bottom.

Edgecombe has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgecombe is keeping the position for now.
Edgecombe is trying to keep Stephens in close.

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

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

Edgecombe looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Edgecombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troyer Edgecombe.
I think Edgecombe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troyer Edgecombe!
Troyer Edgecombe is the new welterweight champion!