WEP 4: Show No Mercy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Al Wentworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wentworth
vs
Chase

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
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, Ricardo Chase!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Chase avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
Chase throws a series of punches but Wentworth avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.

Chase looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chase trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Chase forces his way into half guard.
Wentworth is looking to control Chase's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wentworth avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Chase slows the pace down in half guard.
Chase trying to control the action but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Chase 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.

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.
Wentworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wentworth's head.
Chase seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wentworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Chase has closed the distance and engaged Wentworth in a clinch.

Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Chase scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wentworth is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase working away.

Chase stands up and beckons Wentworth to his feet.
Al Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Chase blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase throws a chopping leg kick but Wentworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and Wentworth counters with a big head kick but Chase shrugs it off.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick

and Chase counters by moving into the clinch.
Wentworth is trying to break free.
Wentworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chase lands a nice shot to the body.
Chase trying to land knees to the body.
Wentworth letting Chase take a breather here.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick

and Chase counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick

and Chase counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wentworth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chase is tying to control. Wentworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth is refusing to be controlled, as Chase sits in half guard.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chase takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick

and Chase counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chase.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Wentworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Wentworth wants to stand but Chase is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick

and Chase counters with a shoot takedown. Wentworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Wentworth seems keen to control Chase's posture.
Wentworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chase on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth looking to control.
Chase prevents Wentworth from getting back to his feet.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wentworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chase is looking to work some ground and pound but Wentworth has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chase avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses

and Chase counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chase controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet but Chase is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chase with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ricardo Chase has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chase is looking to work some ground and pound but Wentworth has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chase lands a jab to the head.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick

and Chase counters with a shoot takedown. Wentworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Chase throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chase.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth is trying to keep Chase in close.

Chase stands and steps away. Wentworth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Chase avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Chase blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Chase looks for a takedown but Wentworth sprawls well.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick

and Chase moves into the clinch.
Wentworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Chase has double underhooks.
Chase lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wentworth or not.
Wentworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wentworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wentworth is trying to break the clinch but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Chase keeps control of Wentworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chase stalling.
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wentworth tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Wentworth is trying to break free.
Wentworth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chase.
Wentworth can't break the clinch.
Chase is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wentworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Chase.
Wentworth is trying to break free.
Chase keeps control of Wentworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chase has Wentworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wentworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chase tries to pull guard but Wentworth won't allow it.
Al Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wentworth can't break the clinch.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Kakihara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Price
vs
Kakihara

185 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Price!
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, Thiago Kakihara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakihara.

Price clinches.
Price leaning against his opponent.
Price with a knee to the head.
Price has Kakihara pushed against the cage.
Price lands a nice elbow.

Kakihara pulls guard.

Kakihara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakihara keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.

Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakihara looks gassed!
Price wants to control from the top but Kakihara keeps moving.
Price lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kakihara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Price is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kakihara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Price can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Price wants to control from the top but Kakihara keeps moving.

Price drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kakihara dives on top into guard.

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

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

Price uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakihara swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.

Price instigates a clinch.
Kakihara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Price avoiding damage.
Kakihara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kakihara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Price trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakihara wants a takedown but no success here.
Kakihara is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Kakihara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Price is keeping busy.
Price prevents Kakihara from breaking the clinch.

Price lands a takedown into guard.

Kakihara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Kakihara is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
Price has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Kakihara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Price passes into side control.
Kakihara can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakihara is trying to improve his position.
Kakihara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Price's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakihara is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Price stands up and beckons Kakihara to join him on the feet.
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price avoids the head kick by Kakihara.
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 Sean Price will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakihara tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Kakihara drops back down to his feet.
Price works on Kakihara's body with a couple of short punches.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakihara avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Kakihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kakihara is trying to break the clinch but Price has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Price.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Kakihara can't break the clinch.
Kakihara tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Kakihara is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Kakihara trying to land knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.

Price tightens his grip and picks Kakihara up, before dumping him to the ground. Kakihara manages to land in guard.

Kakihara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!
Kakihara is breathing heavily.
Price passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakihara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Price's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakihara moves into full guard.

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

Price stands up and waves to Kakihara to follow him.
Kakihara tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Price counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price preventing the sweep.

Kakihara is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakihara swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kakihara has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
Price wanted to stand there but Kakihara had control of the position.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price wants to stand but Kakihara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kakihara wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakihara can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakihara is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Kakihara had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Price is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kakihara Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Price's back instead.

Kakihara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Price right now.

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.
Price manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakihara's guard. Nice work there by Price.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kakihara on the ground.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Kakihara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!

Kakihara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kakihara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakihara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thiago Kakihara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kakihara throws a head kick that misses

and Price counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Price moves into the clinch.
Kakihara has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Kakihara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Kakihara in his tracks for a moment.

Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price clinches but Kakihara breaks the clinch

and Kakihara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kakihara.
Price is looking to stand up but Kakihara isn't so interested in that idea.
Kakiharais looking to pass into half guard but Price pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Price is in guard.
Kakihara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kakihara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Price has picked Kakihara up and slammed him! Kakihara can't keep hold of the triangle and Price manages to pass to side control!
Price trying to control the action but Kakihara is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price working the head with strikes.
Price working the ground and pound from side control.
Kakihara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Price's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakihara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price passes to side control.
Kakihara is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakihara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Price asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thiago Kakihara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakihara regains half guard.
Kakihara taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.

Price stands up and beckons Kakihara to join him on the feet.

Price moves into range and clinches up with Kakihara.

Kakihara breaks the clinch.
Kakihara throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakihara tries a head kick but it misses.

Price moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakihara wants to get back to striking at distance but Price won't allow it.
Kakihara tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price tries for a takedown but Kakihara manages to get underhooks.
Kakihara wants to break free but Price has control.
Kakihara fails to pull guard.
Price has Kakihara pressed against the cage.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kakihara backwards.
Nice elbow from Price.
Price tries for a takedown but Kakihara manages to get underhooks.

Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakihara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakihara swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakihara prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Kakihara's ribcage.
Price is leaning against Kakihara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Price is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kakihara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Price looking to throw knees to the head but Kakihara is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakihara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Price avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kakihara is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kakihara down to the mat. Kakihara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakihara is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakihara swivels and escapes.
Price tries to clinch but Kakihara is having none of it.
Price wants to clinch but Kakihara slips to the side

and Kakihara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Kakihara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Price looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Price looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Price!
A lull in the action here as Price stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakihara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kakihara wants to get back to his feet but Price drags him back down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Price!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Crescentus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crescentus comes into the arena with Siegfried Funeral March by Richard Wagner blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crescentus
vs
Jokkolainen

208 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Brutus Crescentus!
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, Pervo Jokkolainen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crescentus misses with a body shot.
Crescentus tries to bum rush Jokkolainen with a series of wild strikes but Jokkolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crescentus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokkolainen.
A jab from Crescentus misses.
A head kick misses from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen staying out of range there.
Jokkolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokkolainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crescentus counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Jokkolainen.
Crescentus with a nice cross.
Jokkolainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Brutus Crescentus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokkolainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Crescentus should have avoided that one.
Jokkolainen misses with a double jab
and Crescentus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokkolainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crescentus at a distance.
Crescentus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokkolainen looks gassed!
Crescentus cracks Jokkolainen with a big right hand and Jokkolainen goes down!

Jokkolainen is rocked!
Crescentus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jokkolainen is still in real trouble! Can Crescentus finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescentus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokkolainen has momentary wrist control but Crescentus slips an elbow through the middle.
Crescentus stops Jokkolainen from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crescentus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokkolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Crescentus postures up.
Crescentus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crescentus stops Jokkolainen from standing up.
Jokkolainen keeping full guard, as Crescentus tries to pass.
Jokkolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Crescentus fails to land with a series of punches.
Crescentus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokkolainen tries to clinch up.
Crescentus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crescentus there as he acknowledges the shot.

Crescentus is rocked!
Jokkolainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Crescentus counter with a right hand.
Oh Crescentus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Crescentus - he's out on his feet here! Jokkolainen follows up with another monster hook that separates Crescentus from consciousness! Crescentus falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jokkolainen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pervo Jokkolainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abidah Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cade Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Korn: Blind as his entrance music. Cade Simmons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Augustus
vs
Simmons

160 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Pill Popper's Palace

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abidah Augustus!
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, Cade Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Augustus with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Augustus.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abidah Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Augustus tries to buck Simmons off but Simmons is having none of it.

Simmons decides to stand back up.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Augustus shoots and misses

and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. Augustus didn't expect that.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Augustus is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons tries to clinch up but Augustus circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.

Augustus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Augustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augustus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Augustus is breathing heavily.
Simmons stops Augustus from passing to mount.
Augustus prevents Simmons from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus tries to advance to mount but can't.

Augustus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simmons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Augustus's guard! Nice work there by Simmons!
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons wants to get up but he can't break Augustus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustus has an active guard here but Simmons has managed to pass into half guard.

Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus is trying to control but can't.

Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
Augustus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Augustus.
Augustus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.

Augustus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Augustus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cade Simmons 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.

Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Augustus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abidah Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Augustus pushes him off.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Augustus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Augustus looking for a takedown.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Augustus jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Augustus around his waist. Augustus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustus blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Augustus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Augustus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Augustus jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Augustus around his waist. Augustus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Augustus fails to pull guard.
Augustus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Augustus fails to pull guard.
Augustus can't get the takedown.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Augustus drops back down to his feet.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Augustus managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Augustus drops back down to his feet.
Augustus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Augustus is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Augustus avoiding damage as Simmons throws knees to the body.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Augustus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Augustus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Simmons landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Simmons.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Augustus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Simmons.
Augustus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simmons landing knees to the body.
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Augustus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Simmons has clasped his hands together around Augustus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Simmons decides to stand back up.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Cade Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Abidah Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simmons scores a takedown into full mount!
Augustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cade Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons manages to capitalize on a mistake by Augustus to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simmons's guard. Nice work there by Augustus.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Augustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augustus slips nicely into half guard.

Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Augustus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augustus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Simmons is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmons wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.

Augustus tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augustus looking to stall.
Simmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons lands a knee to the body.
Simmons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons lands a knee to the body.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.

Augustus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simmons's guard.
Augustus won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustus advances position into side control!

Augustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simmons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Augustus but great work by Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simmons presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Augustus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Augustus is working hard here to advance position.
Augustus tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
Augustus can't escape the 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.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Augustus manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Simmons decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Augustus circles away and keeps his distance.

Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Augustus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abidah Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
Augustus with a poor takedown

and Simmons counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Augustus's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Augustus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simmons is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Augustus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simmons's back instead.

Augustus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Simmons holding both Augustus 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Augustus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simmons taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abidah Augustus!
Abidah Augustus is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rico
vs
Chambers

200 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Transformer Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
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, Dennis Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a right and a left that Rico avoids nicely.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chambers throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Rico avoids them all with ease.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Rico avoids them all with ease.

Rico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rico slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rico lands a nice short elbow.
Chambers has hold of Rico's hands but Rico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico trying to mount his opponent but Chambers defends it.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chambers missing with punches from the bottom.
Chambers has hold of Rico's hands but Rico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Rico has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico drops an elbow to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers taking some punishment here, with Rico in his half guard.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Rico has control of the leg.
Chambers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chambers.
Chambers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chambers striking off his back but it's not causing Rico any problems.
Chambers wants to hit a switch here but Rico passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chambers there!
Chambers looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Rico.
Chambers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rico landing punches.
Rico 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.
Chambers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rico controlling from the full mount.
Rico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chambers looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is working to get back to half guard.
Rico punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rico looking to finish Chambers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chambers!
BOOM! Rico connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rico punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rico landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rico scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chambers?
The referee warns Chambers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Chambers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chambers is still in real trouble! Can Rico finish him?
A nice elbow there by Rico.
Rico cracks Chambers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rico raining down shots from the mount!
Rico landing strikes from the mount and Chambers is in trouble!
Rico lands a big shot there that rocks Chambers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rico lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chambers hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rico trying to control but Chambers is having none of it.
Rico with shots to the head and body - Chambers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chambers seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chambers is looking to escape.
Chambers regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chambers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chambers is looking to sweep but instead, Rico has passed into half guard.
Chambers manages to get to full guard.
Rico works over Chambers with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rico is one step ahead there.
Rico lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rico is one step ahead there.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
Rico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rico wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Chambers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rico's guard.
Rico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chambers is in trouble now - Rico has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers is looking to get to half guard.
Rico with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chambers misses with the combination.

Rico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chambers!
Rico breaks from Chambers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chambers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rico landing shots from mount.
Rico working Chambers over with strikes here.
Chambers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rico is landing with some decent strikes but Chambers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chambers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Chambers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rico controlling from the full mount.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Rico prevents Chambers from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rico landing shots from mount.
Rico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rico breaks from Chambers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chambers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chambers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rico with shots to the head and body - Chambers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chambers tries to reverse the position but Rico maintains control.
Chambers throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Chambers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chambers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to free his leg and advance position but Rico is retaining full guard.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Rico blocks nicely.
Rico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rico tries to get out of the position.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Rico blocks nicely.
Chambers lands a couple of digs.
Chambers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rico is keeping the position for now.
Chambers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rico is trying to keep Chambers in close.
Chambers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rico has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rico shoots in for a double leg but Chambers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chambers throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chambers's guard.
Rico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chambers 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rico lands a couple of digs.
Rico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rico slips nicely into half guard.
Chambers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rico is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rico drops an elbow to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rico is trying to control the action in half guard but Chambers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rico uses his free foot to push down on Chambers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chambers.
Chambers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rico in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chambers working to try and regain half guard.
Rico pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chambers is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers gets back to half guard.
Rico looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chambers has hold of Rico's hands but Rico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chambers is pressing down on Rico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chambers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chambers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chambers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rico's guard.
Rico working a defensive guard here.
Rico trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rico is on top in guard.
Chambers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rico 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.
Rico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rico dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chambers is looking to get back to full guard here but Rico has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rico sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rico scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chambers?
Chambers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rico unloading with bombs!
Rico postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Chambers badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rico around the waist but Rico pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rico is the winner by TKO! Rico jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Hoefman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rappenecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rappenecker has chosen Burial - Untrue as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoefman
vs
Rappenecker

185 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

FIGHT19

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Hoefman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rappenecker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rappenecker clinches up with Hoefman and pushes him back against the cage.

Rappenecker breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rappenecker. No joy for Hoefman on that attempt.
Hoefman misses with a takedown attempt - Rappenecker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hoefman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rappenecker!
Rappenecker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Hoefman has hold of Rappenecker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rappenecker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rappenecker tries to reverse the position but Hoefman maintains control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoefman kicks Rappenecker off and gets to his feet.
Hoefman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Hoefman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Rappenecker. No joy for Hoefman on that attempt.
Hoefman wants to clinch but Rappenecker slips to the side

and Rappenecker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rappenecker.
Hoefman tries to pull guard but Rappenecker won't allow it.
Hoefman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rappenecker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoefman tries to pull guard but Rappenecker won't allow it.

Rappenecker breaks the clinch.
Hoefman fails with the takedown

and Rappenecker counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoefman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoefman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoefman stalling in the clinch but Rappenecker improves position.

Rappenecker breaks from the clinch.

Rappenecker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoefman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rappenecker happy to just control the position for now.
Rappenecker is looking to take a break and control but Hoefman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hoefman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rappenecker tries for a kimura but Hoefman is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoefman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Hoefman is looking for a kimura but Rappenecker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoefman to get the leverage.
Hoefman passes to side control.

Hoefman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoefman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rappenecker's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker is looking for a sweep.

Hoefman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoefman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rappenecker down.

Hoefman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rappenecker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melvin Hoefman!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Audioslave - Like a Stone as his entrance music. Mike Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Magalhaes
vs
Silva

185 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

222 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Magalhaes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Magalhaes. No joy for Silva on that attempt.

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magalhaes wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Magalhaes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Magalhaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Magalhaes defends easily.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Magalhaes from standing up.
Magalhaes trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva pulls Magalhaes in close to his closed guard and prevents Magalhaes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magalhaes throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A combination from Magalhaes does no damage.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Magalhaes.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Magalhaes in a clinch.
Magalhaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva.

Magalhaes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva turns into Magalhaes and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.

Magalhaes wriggles free and stands up.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes misses with a two punch combination.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magalhaes fails to land with a series of punches.
Magalhaes throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Magalhaes trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magalhaes prevents it.
Magalhaes tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magalhaes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries for a takedown but Magalhaes manages to get underhooks.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magalhaes is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Magalhaes circles away and we're back to standing.
Magalhaes misses with a double jab.
Magalhaes throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Magalhaes cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Magalhaes. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Magalhaes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Magalhaes does no damage.
Magalhaes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes misses with a series of wild punches.
Magalhaes scores with a punch to the head.
Magalhaes looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
A jab from Magalhaes finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Magalhaes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magalhaes misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes misses with a double jab.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Magalhaes tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magalhaes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Silva is rocked!
Magalhaes misses with a two punch combination.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva tries for a takedown but Magalhaes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magalhaes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magalhaes throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magalhaes is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Magalhaes circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magalhaes throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Magalhaes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Magalhaes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Magalhaes which made him look bad.
Magalhaes throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magalhaes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Magalhaes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva.
Magalhaes throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Magalhaes stuffs the takedown.
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Magalhaes counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes swinging wilding here.
Magalhaes looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes throws a one two combo.

It looks like Mike Silva has been cut.
Magalhaes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magalhaes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magalhaes misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Magalhaes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magalhaes's waist but Magalhaes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Magalhaes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Magalhaes.
Mike Magalhaes is winning the standup battle so far.
Magalhaes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magalhaes looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Magalhaes finish him?
Magalhaes connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Silva tumbling to the canvas! Magalhaes pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Silva was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Magalhaes!
Mike Magalhaes is the new heavyweight champion!