Sunday Night Fights XI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Friendly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alves
vs
Friendly

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Organic Extracts

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Friendly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Friendly.
Alves throws a hook but Friendly blocks it.
Friendly swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Friendly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Friendly misses with a two punch combination.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friendly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friendly thows a body shot but no joy.
Friendly misses with a double jab.
Friendly throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Friendly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friendly lands a with a good body shot.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves lands with a nice combination. Friendly backs away looking to recover.

Friendly is rocked!
Alves misses with the combination.
Friendly is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Friendly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friendly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Friendly has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renato Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Calza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alencer has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The key to victory for Gino Calza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Calza
vs
Alencer

186 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

205 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gino Calza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alencer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alencer if he has to take too many more of those.
Alencer looks gassed!
Calza tries to clinch there but Alencer circles away.
Calza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calza has a takedown stuffed.
Calza moves in looking to clinch but Alencer pushes him off.
Alencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alencer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Calza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Alencer. No joy for Calza on that attempt.
Calza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alencer pinned against the cage. Alencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calza circles away.
Calza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alencer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alencer.
Alencer throwing shots but Calza is blocking nicely.
Alencer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Calza wants to control but Alencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alencer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calza's head.
Alencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Calza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alencer pulls his head out easily.

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

Alencer has closed the distance and engaged Calza in a clinch.

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.

Alencer wants the takedown. Calza is fighting it off but Alencer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Calza's guard against the cage.
Alencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calza is keeping the position for now.
Calza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alencer advances position into side control!
Calza wants to control but Alencer postures up.
Calza manages to get back to half guard.
Alencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calza is trying to stand back up but Alencer is controlling him
Alencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alencer.
Calza is trying to stand.
Calza trying to control here.
Calza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alencer's back!
Calza lands strikes to the head.
Alencer is trying to get back to his feet but Calza has full control of the position and if anything, Alencer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Calza scores with punches and elbows.
Alencer grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Alencer right now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alencer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Calza trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alencer tries to roll but Calza sticks to his back.
Alencer just trying to survive but Calza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Calza controlling well, preventing Alencer from escaping the position.
Alencer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alencer wants to control but Calza is keeping busy.
Alencer tries to get to full guard but Calza has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alencer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calza tries to clinch

and Alencer counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calza looks for a takedown but Alencer sprawls well.
Alencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calza checks it well.
Calza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Calza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calza shoots for a takedown but Alencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calza tries to clinch but Alencer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alencer throws a hook to the side of Calza's head but Calza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alencer is breathing heavily.
Calza lands with a nice body kick.
Calza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calza looks for a takedown but Alencer sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Alencer has closed the distance and engaged Calza in a clinch.
Calza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alencer misses with a knee strike.
Alencer landing knees to the head.

It looks like Gino Calza has been cut.
Alencer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Alencer pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alencer landing strikes from the mount and Calza is in trouble!
Calza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alencer landing punches.
Calza tries to hold on but Alencer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calza is working hard here to advance position.
Calza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alencer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Calza tries to hold on but Alencer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza is looking to get to half guard.
Calza regains half guard.
Calza is looking to control Alencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calza avoid being mounted?
Alencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alencer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alencer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alencer moves nicely into side control.
Alencer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Calza some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alencer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alencer in the domination position with Calza hanging on.
Calza tries to escape but Alencer is in control.
Calza is trying to control Alencer's posture but Alencer avoids it.

Alencer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alencer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alencer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calza gets back to half guard.
Calza wants to control but Alencer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Alencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gino Calza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Calza tries to clinch

and Alencer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alencer.
Calza looking for a takedown.
Calza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calza tries to pull guard but Alencer holds him up against the cage and eventually Calza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Calza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alencer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alencer tries a knee to the head but Calza blocks it.
Alencer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calza looking for a takedown.

Alencer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Calza regains guard immediately.
Alencer trying to move into half guard but instead Calza has managed to sweep!
Calza stopping the sweep attempt from Alencer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza forces his way into half guard.
Alencer strikes from the bottom but Calza passes into mount!
Alencer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Calza with good strikes from the mount here!
Alencer is trying desperately to improve position.
Jose Alencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calza looking to control but Alencer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calza prevents Alencer from getting the reversal.
Calza content just to control the position here.
Calza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alencer is looking to escape.
The referee warns Alencer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Calza scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Alencer is rocked!
Calza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alencer is still in real trouble! Can Calza finish him?
Calza dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Calza working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Alencer has left one of his arms exposed and Calza doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Alencer screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Calza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Calza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Souza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Souza
vs
Calza

193 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, All Calza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calza is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Calza circles away and we're back to standing.
Calza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Calza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calza. Calza obviously looking to wear him down.

Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza looks up at the clock and then as Calza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Souza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Souza crashes against the mat.
Calza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is chipping away with strikes.
Souza tries to score with some ground and pound. Calza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a few punches from side control.
Calza defending against the ground and pound.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Souza landing strikes.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souza.
Souza is working Calza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Souza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Souza.
Calza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to advance to mount but Calza denies him.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.

Calza is rocked!
Calza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calza is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
Calza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Souza working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza lands a nice forearm strike.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Calza taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is putting a hurting on Calza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza grinds an elbow into Calza's temple.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Souza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Souza lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calza regains half guard, as Souza was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Calza looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Calza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza is looking to advance position but Calza won't allow it.
Calza seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza stops Calza from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza thows a huge punch but Calza dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calza.
All Calza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Souza moves into range and clinches up with Calza.

Souza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paolo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Calza's hands, connecting with Calza's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Calza's temple.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souza is looking to advance position but Calza won't allow it.
Calza wants to get back to his feet.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Calza has one foot on Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calza lands an overhand right.
Calza throws a head kick that half lands.
Souza throws a leg kick but Calza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calza can do to turn this around?
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calza fakes the leg kick and cracks Souza in the body.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paolo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Calza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a leg kick but Calza checks it.
Calza throws a nice head kick!

Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but Calza defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Calza won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Souza is nestled in close to Calza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Calza defends it.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Calza scores with a head kick.
Calza tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily

and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Calza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Calza!
Calza stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Calza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza passes Calza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calza taking some punishment here, with Souza in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing shots but Calza is blocking nicely.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calza defending well though.
Calza is looking to escape.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calza's head.
Calza is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Calza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Souza thows a huge punch but Calza dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Calza sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Calza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calza as he jumps to the side.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calza.
Calza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calza to the mat! Calza manages to get full guard.
Calza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calza keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Calza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calza has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza distracts Calza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calza has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza wants to pass the guard but Calza is keeping the position.
Souza stands up over Calza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Calza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Calza!
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
All Calza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Souza!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is We Taking Over. Tom Svenn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Svenn
vs
Sarat

185 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction

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, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Sarat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svenn swivels and escapes.
Tom Svenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Sarat or perhaps it was just good defense by Svenn which made him look bad.

Sarat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sarat working for a triangle but Svenn defends it easily.
Svenn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarat looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarat, not yet.
Svenn looking to pass the guard.

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

Sarat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sarat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svenn postures up in Sarat's guard and throws a big left but Sarat blocks it.
Svenn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sarat wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sarat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Svenn drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Svenn as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sarat screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Svenn! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tom Svenn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kosher NAZI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Bergqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

NAZI
vs
Bergqvist

170 cm
19
138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Non-Stop Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kosher NAZI!
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, Kjell Bergqvist!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NAZI changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergqvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bergqvist is looking to work his way out of this bad position but NAZI is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NAZI taking a breather here.

NAZI wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bergqvist, who protects the arm well.
NAZI is breathing heavily.
NAZI working away.

NAZI thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bergqvist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but NAZI has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bergqvist is looking for a sweep.

NAZI looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bergqvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but NAZI wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NAZI advances to mount.
NAZI content just to control the position here.
Bergqvist is trying to stand.
Bergqvist wants to hold on but NAZI pushes him away.
NAZI lands with some strikes.
Bergqvist is in a horrible position here. NAZI smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bergqvist manages to regain half guard. Good work.

NAZI is looking for a kimura but Bergqvist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for NAZI to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist tries to get to full guard but NAZI has control of the leg.
Bergqvist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergqvist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with NAZI. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
NAZI seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bergqvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bergqvist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
NAZI prevents Bergqvist from standing back up.
NAZI seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bergqvist manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bergqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NAZI paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bergqvist manages to break the clinch.
NAZI shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergqvist as he avoids it easily.
Bergqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Bergqvist.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergqvist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NAZI fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
NAZI on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergqvist. Bergqvist obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but NAZI swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bergqvist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to NAZI's calf.
Kjell Bergqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bergqvist rushes NAZI and presses him up against the cage.
Bergqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of NAZI backwards.

Bergqvist manages to break the clinch.
Bergqvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so NAZI counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bergqvist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst NAZI is controlling him.
Bergqvist is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bergqvist trying to control the position.
Bergqvist wants to stand up but NAZI is controlling him.

Bergqvist has his feet on NAZI's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bergqvist scores with a kick to the body.

NAZI scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NAZI with a couple of short strikes.
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!
NAZI tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
NAZI has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
NAZI landing strikes from the mount and Bergqvist is in trouble!
Bergqvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

NAZI working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
NAZI tries to control but Bergqvist wriggling away.
NAZI lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergqvist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Bergqvist is rocked!
NAZI controlling from the full mount.
NAZI lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bergqvist hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NAZI lands a huge takedown. Bergqvist is out but the ref is slow to react and NAZI lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Bergqvist lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosher NAZI!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Canuto
vs
Simons III

175 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
138 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Attliction

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Canuto gets the takedown into side control.

Canuto swings around for an armbar but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Canuto's guard.

Canuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simons III escapes and throws Canuto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Canuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Simons III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canuto regains half guard.
Canuto moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control here.

Canuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Simons III wants to control but Canuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Canuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons III trying to control the position.
Canuto slips nicely into half guard.

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.
Simons III won't allow Canuto to pass to mount.
Canuto is breathing heavily.
Simons III trying to control from the bottom.
Canuto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuto passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simons III is looking to control Canuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?

Canuto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Canuto eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Canuto wants to pass to mount but Simons III is defending the position.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canuto wants to free his trapped foot but Simons III is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Canuto is trying to work for a kimura but Simons III is defending well.

Canuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.

Canuto is looking for a kimura here.

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

Canuto is looking for a kimura but Simons III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canuto to get the leverage.

Canuto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canuto tries to pass to full mount but Simons III defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Canuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.

Canuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simons III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simons III's legs.
Simons III tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Canuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Canuto wants to finish this one by submission but Simons III is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Canuto.

Canuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simons III has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simons III!

Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Simons III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simons III tries to score with some ground and pound. Canuto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Canuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simons III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canuto's head.

Canuto looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.
Canuto is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Canuto keeps moving.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Canuto is keeping the position.

Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Canuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons III's guard.

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

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

Canuto working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.

Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuto is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Canuto is having none of it.
Simons III prevents Canuto from improving his position.
Canuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!

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.

Simons III preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Canuto.

Simons III is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Canuto gets his way!

Canuto has got his arm under Simons III's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simons III has spun round into Canuto's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Simons III trying to control but Canuto is working from the bottom.

Canuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Canuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Canuto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Canuto scores with a takedown into Simons III's guard.

Canuto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simons III is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canuto, into his guard.

Canuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simons III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Canuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Canuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canuto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons III is retaining full guard.

Canuto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simons III dives on top into guard.
Simons III must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Canuto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simons III stacks Canuto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simons III!

Simons III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canuto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuto is trying to get back to full guard.

Canuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuto is looking to improve his position.

Canuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.

Simons III moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Canuto.
Canuto looking for a sweep but Simons III has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Simons III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Simons III.
Simons III trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Canuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Canuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!

Canuto is looking for the choke from the back position but Simons III is controlling his hands well.

Canuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simons III trying to control the hands but Canuto breaks the grip.

Canuto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Simons III is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Canuto!