FFB 25: Muerte vs Brawler II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ira Stiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Eibner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Eibner struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Stiller
vs
Eibner

181 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Ira Stiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Eibner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiller fails with the takedown.
Stiller tries to clinch there but Eibner circles away.
Stiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stiller shoots for a double leg takedown but Eibner sprawls well. He's pushed Stiller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Stiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiller tries to clinch but Eibner is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Stiller or perhaps it was just good defense by Eibner which made him look bad.
Eibner throws a sloppy head kick and Stiller moves out of range easily.

Stiller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eibner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stiller trying to control but Eibner is working from the bottom.
Eibner wants to sweep here but Stiller controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eibner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eibner keeping moving, preventing Stiller from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eibner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stiller!
Stiller taking shots to the head.
Eibner loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Stiller scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Eibner land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Eibner stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Eibner!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Huhango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker has chosen Korn - Freak on a leash as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Huhango
vs
Whitaker

200 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Huhango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Huhango.
Whitaker misses with a two punch combination.
Huhango scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huhango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huhango misses the jab.
Whitaker takes one on the button.
Huhango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Huhango.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huhango.

Whitaker is rocked!
Huhango drops Whitaker with a huge uppercut! Whitaker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Huhango is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Huhango!

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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 Antonio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocha comes to the cage accompanied by Refuse/Resist by Sepultura. Antonio Rocha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Lahey's chin.

Rocha
vs
Lahey

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rocha!
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, Randy Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocha scores with a body shot.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Nice straight punches there by Rocha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocha.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Rocha circles away.
Rocha lands with a nice combination. Lahey backs away looking to recover.
Rocha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Rocha.
Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lahey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lahey looks gassed!
Lahey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lahey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet but Lahey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lahey prevents Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Lahey sitting in guard here, content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rocha.
Rocha scores with a leg kick.
Lahey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Lahey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lahey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocha pinned against the cage. Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Lahey moves out of range easily.
Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rocha lands with an overhand left.
Rocha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lahey's head.
Antonio Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Rocha.
Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lahey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lahey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocha scores with a jab.
Rocha connects with a high kick.

Lahey is rocked!
Rocha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lahey.
Lahey is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocha finish him?
Rocha lands a high kick!
Rocha misses with a head kick.
Rocha lands a brutal head kick. Lahey looks out on his feet and Rocha throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Rocha!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Fabregas
vs
Diaz

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Fabregas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabregas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabregas throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fabregas.
Fabregas stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fabregas is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Fabregas is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fabregas keeps working.
Fabregas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabregas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fabregas cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fabregas cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.

Diaz is rocked!
Fabregas misses with a looping right.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Fabregas finish him?
Fabregas misses with a looping right.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabregas.
Fabregas throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Fabregas throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Fabregas missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabregas misses with a looping left.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.

Diaz has managed to clinch.
Fabregas is trying to stall.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabregas lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz has Fabregas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fabregas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Fabregas.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.

Diaz decides to pull guard.
Fabregas stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz 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.
Fabregas trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Fabregas is breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Fabregas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fabregas advances to half guard.
Fabregas is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Fabregas in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Fabregas from controlling successfully.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Fabregas controlling him for the moment.
Fabregas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz controls Fabregas momentarily but Fabregas frees himself.
Fabregas looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fabregas looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fabregas's guard.
Fabregas wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Diaz gets a clinch.
Fabregas missing with knees to the body.
Fabregas throws a head punch that misses.
Fabregas throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Fabregas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Antonio Fabregas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Fabregas's leg but Fabregas calmly moves out of range.
Fabregas tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fabregas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Diaz drives through and clinches with Fabregas against the cage.
Fabregas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fabregas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fabregas just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabregas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fabregas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabregas.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fabregas tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fabregas to the ground. Fabregas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fabregas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Fabregas won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Diaz pulls Fabregas into guard.

Diaz pushes Fabregas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Antonio Fabregas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Fabregas scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fabregas measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Diaz! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Antonio Fabregas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Fly High. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Libris
vs
Fabregas

183 cm
18
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Libris.
Libris scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Fabregas or perhaps it was just good defense by Libris which made him look bad.
Fabregas fails to land the takedown.
Fabregas closes the distance and clinches up with Libris, looking for a takedown. Fabregas pushes Libris against the cage but Libris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesc Fabregas.
Libris fails to land with a series of punches.
Libris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Libris misses with a looping right.
Rex Libris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabregas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Libris lands with a shot to the body.
Libris throws a series of punches but Fabregas avoids them all with ease.
Libris misses with an uppercut. Fabregas saw that one coming.

Libris gets caught flat footed, as Fabregas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fabregas stands and throws Libris's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fabregas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Libris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Libris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

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

Fabregas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Libris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fabregas wants to control but Libris is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabregas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Fabregas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Libris, who protects the arm well.
Libris stops Fabregas from passing to mount.
Libris is pushing Fabregas's head away, looking to escape. Fabregas manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
You can see the frustration on Libris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Libris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fabregas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Libris keeps working.

Fabregas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Libris, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Libris works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Libris, as that shot connected.
Libris misses with a hook. Fabregas ducked under it nicely.
Libris lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Libris as he connects with a hook.
Libris throws a shot from downtown. Fabregas moves away and avoids it.
Fabregas shoots in for a takedown but Libris shows good takedown defense.
Libris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Libris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabregas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libris's waist but Libris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fabregas off to one side.
Libris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Libris connects with a looping right hand.
Fabregas avoids a punch combination nicely.

Fabregas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Libris to the mat! Libris manages to get full guard.

Fabregas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Libris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Libris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Libris!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabregas is breathing heavily.
Fabregas tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fabregas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Libris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Libris's back!

Fabregas looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libris has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fabregas is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Libris has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Fabregas has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Libris taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Fabregas doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesc Fabregas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Ivory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Rico could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Allen Ivory's chin.

Rico
vs
Ivory

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allen Ivory!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico wants to clinch.

Rico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rico trying to control but Ivory is working from the bottom.

Ivory looking for a guillotine here but Rico defends easily.
Rico slips nicely into half guard.
Ivory tries to get to full guard but Rico has control of the leg.
Ivory punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is keen to just control but Ivory is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivory trying to control from the bottom.
Ivory tries to kick Rico off but Rico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rico slips a nice elbow through Ivory's hands, connecting with Ivory's forehead.
Rico is looking to advance position but Ivory won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rico looks for the body kick but Ivory saw that one coming.

Rico has managed to clinch.

Rico pulls guard.
Ivory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rico is trying to control the position but Ivory postures up.
Ivory works over Rico with some ground and pound from guard.
Rico controls Ivory momentarily but Ivory frees himself.
Ivory looking to pass the guard.
Ivory is looking to stand up but Rico won't let him.
Ivory looks gassed!
Rico wants to sweep but no luck.
Rico is trying to keep Ivory in close.
Rico is looking to sweep but instead, Ivory has passed into half guard.

Rico makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivory misses with a few strikes there.

Rico fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivory sprawls well initially but Rico persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivory won't allow Rico to pass to mount.
Rico looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ivory with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rico moves nicely into side control.
Rico landing strikes.
Rico landing strikes.
Ivory tries to buck Rico off but Rico is having none of it.
Rico moves into full mount!
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.
Rico controlling his opponent.

Rico working for a submission but Ivory is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivory tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rico punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rico sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Ivory defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rico.
Ivory is trying desperately to improve position.
Rico trying to control but Ivory is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Ivory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rico fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivory tries to close the distance and clinch but Rico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel Rico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivory misses with a takedown

and Rico counters with a single leg into guard. Ivory didn't expect that.

Rico gets to his feet. Ivory looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ivory looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rico wants to control but Ivory is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ivory.
Ivory is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rico!
Ivory scoring with strikes but Rico is staying in there.
Ivory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Ivory is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rico has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ivory lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is squirming around, avoiding Ivory's attempts to control the action.
Rico wants to hold on but Ivory pushes him away.

Ivory has control of Rico's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rico regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rico is trying to escape the mount.

Ivory stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ivory misses with a takedown

and Rico counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rico 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.
Ivory throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ivory working for submissions but it's allowed Rico to get to half guard.
Rico is tying to control. Ivory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rico wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivory trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rico manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rico tries to control but Ivory wriggling away.
Rico raining down shots from the mount!
Ivory throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Rico looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivory defends it well.
Rico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manuel Rico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Rico.

Rico is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manuel Rico will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ivory with a lazy takedown attempt

so Rico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rico wants to stand but Ivory has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ivory is looking for a triangle but Rico pushes his legs off easily.
Rico wants to control from the top but Ivory keeps moving.

Ivory has his foot on Rico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rico works his way back into a safe position though.
Rico is looking to advance position but Ivory has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rico is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivory has a good base and remains in mount.
Rico wants to hold on but Ivory pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivory scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rico?
Rico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivory wants to control the pace but Rico is squirming around nicely.
Ivory takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ivory scores with punches from the back.

Rico defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ivory's arms.
Ivory misses with a punch to the head.
Rico breaks Ivory's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ivory is looking to sweep but instead, Rico has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico trying to control from half guard but Ivory is working away.
Ivory wants to get back to full guard.
Ivory is looking to control Rico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivory avoid being mounted?
Ivory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rico gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Ivory gets to his feet. Rico looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivory counters with a series of strikes. Rico will be more careful next time no doubt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rico.
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!

Rico stands up and beckons Ivory to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico swinging wilding here.
Ivory misses with a takedown attempt

and Rico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rico has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rico cracks Ivory with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rico looking to control but Ivory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Rico gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Allen Ivory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivory to the mat! Ivory manages to get full guard.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen Ivory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico won't allow Ivory to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is stalling in the full guard.

Rico decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ivory, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ivory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivory is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Ivory is rocked!
Ivory is trying to control Rico's posture but Rico avoids it.
Rico has knee on belly and moves into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Rico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rico, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Rico!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Littoris
vs
Gracie

160 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Close Quarters Combat

Pill Popper's Palace

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Gracie shoots in.
Littoris misses the jab.
Littoris jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Littoris dances in with a quick combination. Gracie is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Littoris snaps Gracie's head back. Gracie stumbles backwards against the cage. Littoris steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gracie's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gracie just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Littoris!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brawly Von Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brawly Von Brawler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Muerte
vs
Von Brawler

200 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

ChillOut Fight Gear

Victorious Fight Wear
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brawly Von Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Brawler shoots in for a double leg but Muerte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Brawler fails with the takedown.
Muerte tries to clinch up but Von Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Muerte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Brawler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brawly Von Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Von Brawler.

Muerte moves into the clinch successfully.
Muerte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Brawler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thiago Muerte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brawly Von Brawler.
Von Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Brawler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Brawler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muerte prevents Von Brawler from breaking the clinch.
Muerte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Brawler avoiding damage as Muerte throws knees to the body.
Von Brawler jumps guard but Muerte stands there with Von Brawler around his waist. Von Brawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muerte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muerte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Brawler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Brawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muerte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Brawler jumps guard but Muerte stands there with Von Brawler around his waist. Von Brawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muerte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muerte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Brawler trying to stall but Muerte improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Brawler is trying to break the clinch but Muerte has him pressed against the cage.

Muerte gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Muerte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Brawler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muerte.
Von Brawler is looking for a sweep. Muerte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Brawler is in trouble now - Muerte has advanced to mount!

Muerte is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Muerte extends the arm and Von Brawler is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Muerte!
Thiago Muerte retains his super heavyweight title!