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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores comes to the cage accompanied by Lazee - im not pop . Gunn has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Carlos Flores looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Flores
vs
Gunn

186 cm
20
208 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Flores tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Carlos Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flores tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flores with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunn tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn wants to break free but Flores has control.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.

Gunn rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunn is keeping busy.
Flores has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Flores prevents the takedown attempt.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Flores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.

Gunn rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Flores won't allow it.
Carlos Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Gunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flores tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Flores tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn is stalling here.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Gunn lands a takedown into guard.
Flores has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
Flores wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunn trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Flores is retaining full guard.
Flores wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Flores shoots for a takedown but Gunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick

so Gunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
Gunn trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Flores wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.

Flores looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flores looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn lands a head kick!
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Gunn gets a clinch.
Flores tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
Flores misses with a knee strike.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.

Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Flores misses with a jab to the body

and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flores is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Carlos Flores has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flores's waist but Flores gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Gunn tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
A head kick by Flores misses

and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Flores misses with a kick to the body

and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Flores misses with a combination
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Flores tries to clinch up

and Gunn moves into the clinch.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Flores sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores wants to clinch
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Carlos Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Gunn.

Gunn gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Flores wants to clinch but Gunn slips to the side

and Gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Gunn can't break the clinch.

Gunn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flores is trying to keep an underhook but Gunn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Flores is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunn tries to stand and escape but Flores is controlling the position.
Flores wants to get back to full guard.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.
Flores is trying to maintain the position but Gunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Flores is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gunn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Flores actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flores tries to clinch but Gunn moves away

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

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Flores closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn wants to get up but he can't break Flores's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gunn trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Flores's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gunn wants to clinch.
Flores misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with an inside leg kick.

Gunn forces Flores back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Flores manages to get underhooks.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to clinch
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flores pinned against the cage. Flores gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flores takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores shoots and misses

and Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Gunn.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Flores misses with a takedown
and Gunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flores paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn throws a head kick that Flores semi-blocks.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Flores backpedaling.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gunn takes the fight into the clinch.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Flores backpedaling.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Gunn forces Flores back against the cage and clinches.

Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flores darts in trying to clinch
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws a lazy head kick

and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flores won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Gunn stalls from top position.
Gunn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gunn wants to stand but Flores has his arm trapped.

Gunn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gunn slips under a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castro
vs
Gunn

195 cm
19
239 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

225 cm
18
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidel Castro!
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, Bobby Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Gunn clinches up against the cage.

Gunn is trying to trip Castro. He has hold of a leg but Castro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gunn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castro is pulling down on Gunn's head to control his posture.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro has his hands on Gunn's head, controlling the position.
Gunn tries to stand but Castro is controlling from the bottom.

Castro working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castro's guard.
Castro has his hands on Gunn's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro is pulling down on Gunn's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunn, at least for the moment.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunn wants to stand but Castro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but instead Castro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Castro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castro pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunn missing with punches from the bottom.
Gunn wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Castro uses his free foot to push down on Gunn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gunn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunn tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Gunn is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Gunn is looking to reverse the position.
Gunn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Castro avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gunn.
Gunn is trying to improve his position.
Castro gets to mount! Gunn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gunn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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.
Gunn is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Gunn wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.
Castro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Gunn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Gunn.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Gunn.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Gunn scores with a one two! Castro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Castro is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn cracks Castro with a left hook right on the temple and Castro goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gunn lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Castro is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ituano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Nogueira
vs
Ituano

180 cm
19
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Wanderlei Nogueira!
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, Marcus Ituano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ituano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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

Nogueira has hold of Ituano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ituano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Nogueira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ituano is surviving well by controlling Nogueira's body position as best he can.
Ituano really wants to buck Nogueira off and get back to his feet.
Nogueira really is a fat lump.

Nogueira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ituano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ituano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ituano is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nogueira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ituano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ituano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a big elbow.
Nogueira 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.

Nogueira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Ituano's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Nogueira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Ituano really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Nogueira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ituano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira working the ground and pound from side control.

Ituano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nogueira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ituano looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nogueira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ituano is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nogueira lets go of the hold and Ituano can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wanderlei Nogueira!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belo comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais não bate. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Belo
vs
Donovan

188 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

191 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filipe Belo!
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, Harry Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Donovan. No joy for Belo on that attempt.
Donovan misses with a double jab.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belo.

Donovan takes the fight into the clinch.
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
Belo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipe Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
Donovan has Belo pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Belo is breathing heavily.
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!
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan stalling in the clinch.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan has Belo pressed against the cage.
Donovan connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belo backwards.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Belo.
Belo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belo can't get the takedown.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan lands a body shot.
Donovan lands a nice elbow.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belo's face.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Belo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donovan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Belo.
Donovan tries to land knees in the clinch but Belo avoids the damage to the body.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belo's face.
Belo fails to pull guard.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but Belo blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan looking to throw knees to the head but Belo is blocking nicely.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Belo tries for a takedown but Donovan manages to get underhooks.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but Belo blocks with his arms.
Belo tries to pull guard but Donovan won't allow it.
Belo wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donovan.
Belo goes for a takedown attempt but Donovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belo.
Donovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch up.
Belo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Belo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donovan tries to clinch but Belo is having none of it.
Donovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donovan moves in looking to clinch but Belo pushes him off.
Belo looks for a takedown but Donovan sprawls well.
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donovan with a nice cross.
Donovan throws a solid leg kick but Belo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donovan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo fails with the takedown.

Donovan rushes Belo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Donovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Belo avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan lands an elbow inside that Belo shrugs off.
Donovan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belo's face.
Belo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belo goes for a takedown attempt but Donovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donovan tries to clinch but Belo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Donovan 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.

Donovan misses with a low kick.
Donovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Belo or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan which made him look bad.
Belo closes the distance and clinches up with Donovan, looking for a takedown. Belo pushes Donovan against the cage but Donovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donovan lands a big head kick that sends Belo to the canvas! Donovan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Donovan!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Allie Potratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Potratz
vs
James

165 cm
23
158 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

Demonic Clothing
Demonic Drugs

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allie Potratz!
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, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potratz ducks under a wild hook from James.
Potratz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potratz counters with a head kick.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potratz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potratz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Frank James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potratz fails in his attempt to clinch.
James misses with a shot to the body

and Potratz counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Potratz.
James is trying to break free.
Potratz lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Potratz.

James is rocked!

It looks like Frank James has been cut.
James fails to pull guard.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Potratz finish him?
Potratz can't break the clinch.
Potratz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James seems to have recovered his senses.

Potratz breaks from the clinch.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Potratz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James tries for a takedown but Potratz circles away easily
and Potratz counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potratz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James misses with a body punch
and Potratz counters with a nice body kick.
Potratz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Potratz instigates a clinch.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Potratz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allie Potratz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Potratz slips a jab from James.

Potratz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.

Potratz breaks from the clinch.
James throws a hook but Potratz blocks it.
James misses with a looping right.
Potratz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Potratz connects with a vicious head kick that knocks James to the floor! Potratz dives in looking for the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potratz trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James tries to get to full guard but Potratz has control of the leg.
Potratz wants to stand up but James is controlling the position.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Potratz sits in half guard.
James tries to roll over but Potratz keeps him under control.
James manages to get to full guard.

James looking for a guillotine here but Potratz defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potratz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potratz wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
Potratz is breathing heavily.
Potratz thows a big elbow that misses.

Potratz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Potratz is having none of it.

James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potratz is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Potratz taking shots to the head.
Potratz is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

James 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! James extends the arm and Potratz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derakor Vindicator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vindicator comes to the cage accompanied by Kael Drakkel Ambience. Gracie Jitsu has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vindicator
vs
Jitsu

165 cm
18
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derakor Vindicator!
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, Gracie Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jitsu misses the shot to the body.
Jitsu scores with a body shot.

Vindicator shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vindicator showed some decent athleticism there.

Vindicator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vindicator trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu gets full guard.
Jitsu pulls Vindicator in to control the position.
Jitsu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Vindicator from controlling successfully.
Vindicator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vindicator passes Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to full guard.

Vindicator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jitsu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jitsu has escaped and now he's on top!
Vindicator throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vindicator 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.
Jitsu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vindicator tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vindicator is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jitsu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vindicator wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jitsu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vindicator sneaks back into half guard.
Jitsu looks gassed!
Jitsu wants to stand but Vindicator has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vindicator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jitsu stuffs the takedown.

Jitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vindicator is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vindicator manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vindicator works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.

Vindicator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vindicator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Vindicator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu wants to stand and escape but instead Vindicator has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vindicator pushes down on Jitsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Vindicator tries to pass.
Jitsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jitsu stands up from half guard.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jitsu has hold of Vindicator's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vindicator seems comfortable defending it but Jitsu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vindicator is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vindicator is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jitsu couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gracie Jitsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Adeleye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adeleye comes to the cage accompanied by The Last of the Mohicans. Nelson Adeleye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adeleye
vs
Penn

175 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Elite Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Adeleye!
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, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but Adeleye is having none of it.
Adeleye throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn slips a jab from Adeleye.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adeleye tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adeleye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adeleye throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Nelson Adeleye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeleye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Adeleye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adeleye throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Adeleye lands a body shot.
Penn wants to clinch
and Adeleye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.

Adeleye drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Adeleye wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to stand but Adeleye has his arm trapped.
Adeleye regains half guard.
Adeleye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adeleye.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adeleye's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to stand but Adeleye has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Adeleye is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Adeleye has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nelson Adeleye!