AFC 36 - Skjelbred's Reign PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unnu Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Unnu Koc's chin.

Koc
vs
Silva

187 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

163 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Improved boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Unnu Koc!
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, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koc gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva wants to stand but Koc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Koc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Silva regains half guard.
Silva wants to control but Koc is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is not content to let Koc control the position.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Koc is controlling him.
Koc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva looks gassed!
Koc passes into half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Koc wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Koc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Koc wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva has hold of Koc's hands but Koc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Koc there.
Koc stalling.

Koc is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Koc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koc 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.
Koc throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Koc as he connects with a hook.
Koc lands a nice shot to the body.
Koc scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Koc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koc.
Koc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Koc stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Koc fails with an attempt to clinch.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Koc is holding on to half guard well.
Koc wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Koc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koc is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koc is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva decides to return to a standing position.
Koc swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Koc moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koc wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Koc lands some strikes from the bottom.
Koc has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Koc wants to sweep but no luck.
Koc throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Koc maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Koc.
Koc looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva can't escape the position.

Koc is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Koc landing punches.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Silva is rocked!
Koc trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koc controlling his opponent.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koc working the ground and pound effectively.
Koc tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
BOOM! Koc connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Koc finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koc lands a heavy elbow.
Silva tries to hold on but Koc pushes him away.
Silva is trying to stand.
Koc lands a big shot to the head and Silva winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Unnu Koc!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Keynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keynes
vs
Fish

185 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Keynes!
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, Aaron Fish!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keynes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Keynes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Keynes as Fish shoots in.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fish looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keynes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keynes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Keynes.
Keynes lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
Fish ducks right into an uppercut from Keynes.
Keynes Rushes Fish and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Fish is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Keynes Piles on the pressure and Fish crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Keynes!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Avenarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avenarius comes to the cage accompanied by Space Prophet Dogon, Sun City Girls. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Avenarius
vs
Silva

186 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Professor Avenarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avenarius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Avenarius misses with a two punch combination.
Avenarius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.

Avenarius gets a clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Avenarius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avenarius using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avenarius cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Avenarius breaks the clinch.
Avenarius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Professor Avenarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Avenarius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big head kick from Avenarius and Silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Frank Silva has been cut.
Avenarius wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avenarius wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva prevents Avenarius from getting the reversal.

Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Avenarius is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Avenarius trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Avenarius defends easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Avenarius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Avenarius has passed into half guard.
Avenarius not doing much here.
Avenarius trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Avenarius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Avenarius scores with a head kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Avenarius.

Avenarius clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avenarius.
Avenarius lands a nice knee to the body.

Avenarius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Avenarius sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Professor Avenarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Silva.
Nice body punch from Avenarius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avenarius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avenarius gets a clinch.

Avenarius manages to break the clinch.
Avenarius looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

Avenarius has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Avenarius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Avenarius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avenarius misses with a few strikes there.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avenarius as he jumps to the side.

Avenarius gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avenarius breaks from the clinch.
Avenarius sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avenarius stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Avenarius throws a one two combo.
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!
Avenarius misses with a two punch combination.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avenarius swivels and escapes.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Professor Avenarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Avenarius sprawls well.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Avenarius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avenarius fails to land with a series of punches.
Avenarius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Avenarius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avenarius lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avenarius forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Avenarius scores with a nice short uppercut.

Avenarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Avenarius clinches up against the cage.

Avenarius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avenarius scores with a head kick.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses.
Avenarius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avenarius misses with a double jab.
Avenarius scoring well with a low kick there.

Avenarius forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avenarius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Avenarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva avoids the head kick by Avenarius.
Avenarius throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Avenarius, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Avenarius against the cage but Avenarius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avenarius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Avenarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Avenarius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Avenarius tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avenarius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Avenarius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Avenarius as he connects with a hook.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Avenarius is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avenarius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avenarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Avenarius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Avenarius throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avenarius's waist but Avenarius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Avenarius.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avenarius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Professor Avenarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Silva.

Avenarius manages to break the clinch.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Avenarius is having none of it.

Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Avenarius is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Avenarius from controlling successfully.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Avenarius defends easily.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avenarius stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Avenarius defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avenarius sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Avenarius escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avenarius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Avenarius!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borges has chosen Yesterday don`t mean shit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Rau had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Joe Rau looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rau
vs
Borges

185 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Joe Rau!
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, Raimundo Borges!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borges as he avoids it easily.
Borges looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rau shoots for a double leg takedown but Borges sprawls well. He's pushed Rau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rau fails to land the takedown.

Rau scores with a takedown into Borges's guard.
Rau trying to control the position from guard on top but Borges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau looking to sit in guard and control but Borges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borges won't allow Rau to sweep him here.
Rau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Rau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rau pushes Borges off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rau shoots for a double leg takedown but Borges sprawls well. He's pushed Rau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borges with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rau scores with punches from side control.
Borges prevents Rau from moving into mount.
Rau working the ground and pound.
Rau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borges is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rau connects with a decent elbow.
Rau working the ground and pound.
Rau advances nicely into full mount.
Rau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Borges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rau 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Slaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Seau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leonardo Slaine has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Slaine
vs
Seau

187 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Rastafarii Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Slaine!
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, Jr Seau!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seau as he avoids it easily.
Slaine fails with a takedown attempt.
Slaine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Slaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaine looks for a takedown but Seau sprawls well.
Slaine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seau as he jumps to the side.

Seau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seau showed some decent athleticism there.
Slaine tries to get to full guard but Seau has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Seau is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Slaine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jr Seau!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jep Zlasd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jep Zlasd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zlasd
vs
Masters

190 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Knock Out Artistry
Lightning Fight Gear

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jep Zlasd!
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, Kelly Masters!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlasd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zlasd tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zlasd to the ground. Zlasd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zlasd swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Zlasd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Zlasd rushes Masters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zlasd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Masters regains guard.

Zlasd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masters has escaped and now he's on top!
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zlasd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters looks gassed!

Zlasd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zlasd wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Zlasd looking for a guillotine here but Masters defends easily.
Zlasd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zlasd looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlasd, not yet.
Masters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters advances to half guard.

Masters seems to be looking for submissions.
Zlasd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zlasd.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zlasd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Zlasd blocks nicely.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Zlasd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters stands and throws Zlasd's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zlasd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zlasd is working away from the top position though.

Zlasd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masters defends it well.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters trying to hold on to Zlasd's head to control him but Zlasd postures up.
Zlasd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Zlasd has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Zlasd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Masters is on top in guard.
Zlasd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zlasd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlasd is on top in guard.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zlasd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zlasd advances to half guard.
Zlasd trying to mount his opponent but Masters defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Zlasd tries to clinch up.
Zlasd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.

Masters is rocked!

It looks like Kelly Masters has been cut.
Zlasd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Zlasd finish him?
Zlasd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Zlasd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Zlasd seems to be working for a kimura but Masters defends the submission attempt.
Masters is pressing down on Zlasd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masters seems to have recovered his senses.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Zlasd from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zlasd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Zlasd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masters 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zlasd can pounce on him.
Zlasd throws a head kick that misses.
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zlasd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Zlasd.

Masters jumps guard and drags Zlasd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlasd won't allow Masters to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
Zlasd looking to control.
Masters with a nice head shot there.
Masters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Masters tries for a kimura but Zlasd is defending well.
Zlasd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Masters scoring with punches and elbows.
Zlasd is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
Masters lands some shots froms side control.
Zlasd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jep Zlasd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is thwarting Zlasd's attempts to control the position.
Zlasd is holding on to half guard well.
Zlasd tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Zlasd wants to get back to full guard but Masters has passed into side control.
Zlasd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zlasd wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
Masters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zlasd!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Masters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a big elbow.
Zlasd is looking to improve his position but Masters isn't that keen on the idea.
Zlasd is squirming around, avoiding Masters's attempts to control the action.
Masters dominating with strikes here.
Zlasd is desperately trying to improve his position but Masters has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Masters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zlasd wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Zlasd is looking to improve his position but Masters isn't that keen on the idea.
Zlasd is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kelly Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelly Masters's cut.
That's time! Zlasd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zlasd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch

and Zlasd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masters!
Zlasd avoids the attempt from Masters to control.

Zlasd wants to finish this one by submission but Masters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zlasd.
Zlasd tries to control but Masters wriggling away.
Masters working to try and regain half guard.
Masters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zlasd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zlasd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zlasd trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters can't keep his opponent in guard - Zlasd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Zlasd seems to be looking for submissions.

Zlasd is looking for a kimura here.
Masters striking from the bottom.
Zlasd blocks the strikes from Masters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zlasd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zlasd stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.

Zlasd 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.

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

and Masters counters by clinching up.
Masters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zlasd.
Zlasd goes for a takedown attempt but Masters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlasd swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Zlasd wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.

Zlasd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Zlasd has an Americana. Masters didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zlasd is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zlasd hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jep Zlasd!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Hagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Breer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief Hagger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Breer's chin.

Hagger
vs
Breer

196 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breer throws a right hand that Hagger ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagger also avoids with ease.

Hagger feints and as Breer raises his hands in defense, Hagger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Breer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hagger postures up in Breer's guard and throws a big left but Breer blocks it.
Hagger postures up in Breer's guard and throws a big left but Breer blocks it.
Hagger advances position into side control!
Hagger lands some shots froms side control.
Hagger avoids the strikes from the bottom by Breer.
Hagger 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.

Breer throws Hagger to one side and escapes!

Hagger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagger just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Breer is avoiding damage well.
Breer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Breer looks gassed!
Breer is trying to get back to half guard.

Hagger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Breer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hagger's guard! Nice work there by Breer!
Breer stopping the sweep attempt from Hagger.
Breer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breer looking to sit in guard and control but Hagger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breer looking to control.
Breer looking to control but Hagger passes into half guard.
Breer is trying to stand back up but Hagger is controlling him
Hagger trying to control the action but Breer is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hagger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breer has hold of Hagger's hands but Hagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Hagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breer is just riding it out for now. Hagger eventually gives up the hold.
Hagger winds up and cracks Breer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breer is looking to improve his position.

Hagger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Breer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zangief Hagger!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices - Rev Theory. Bill Russell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.3lbs 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. Bill Russell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Orton
vs
Russell

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orton scores with a takedown into Russell's guard.
Orton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russell's guard.
Orton tries to pass to full mount but Russell defends it.
Orton scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Russell pushes Orton off and gets back to his feet.
Russell slips a jab from Orton.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Orton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orton showed some decent athleticism there.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Orton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Russell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton not doing much here.
Orton trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard.
Orton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russell on the ground.
Russell is looking to escape.
Russell looks gassed!
Orton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orton wants to pass the guard but Russell is defending well.
Russell is looking to escape.
Orton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russell!
Orton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Orton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Orton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Orton tries to control but Russell wriggling away.
Orton with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Orton.
Orton is landing with some decent strikes but Russell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Orton with shots to the head and body - Russell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orton trying to control but Russell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Orton controlling the pace for now.
Orton tries to control but Russell wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Orton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Russell is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton lands a big elbow.
Orton working the ground and pound effectively.

Russell is rocked!
Orton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Russell's face.
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Orton finish him?
Orton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orton raining down shots from the mount!
Russell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.
Orton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Russell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Orton has a good base and remains in mount.
Orton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orton working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Russell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Orton lands with some strikes.
Orton working the ground and pound effectively.
Orton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Orton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Orton landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Orton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton 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.

Orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Orton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orton passes Russell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orton is looking to pass Russell's guard but actually Russell recovers to full guard.
Orton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton cracks Russell with a solid left hand.
Orton chips away with some ground and pound.
Russell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orton manages to get himself to full guard.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
Russell postures up.
Orton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orton wants to hit a switch here but Russell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Orton there!
Orton working to try and regain half guard.
Orton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russell trying to control but Orton is having none of it.
Orton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Russell prevents Orton from improving his position.
Orton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orton is trying to get back to full guard.
Russell blocks the strikes from Orton.
Orton gets back to full guard.
Orton is looking to sweep but instead, Russell has passed into half guard.
Orton is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is working hard here to advance position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Orton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orton is trying to control but Russell passes into side control!
Orton is trying to get back to half guard.

Russell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Orton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bill Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Orton shoots in and bounces Russell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Orton landing with the ground and pound.
Russell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.

Russell working for a triangle but Orton defends it easily.
Orton prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.

Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Russell looking for a guillotine here but Orton defends easily.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Russell stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Randy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton misses with a combination
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.

Orton gets the takedown into side control.
Orton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Russell gets back to half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Orton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orton with the ground and pound but Russell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Russell 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Orton clinches.

Orton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orton postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
Russell wants to stand up but Orton is controlling him.
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Russell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russell wants to stand but Orton is controlling the position.
Orton stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell regains half guard.
Orton trying to mount his opponent but Russell defends it.
Russell tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Orton working over Russell with some ground and pound. Russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orton stops Russell from getting back to his feet.
Orton is just content to waste time from the top position. Russell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orton throws and elbow that misses. Russell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Russell!
Russell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Orton is proving hard to escape from.
Orton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to sweep here but Russell controlling him for the moment.
Orton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orton looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russell throws a series of strikes that have Orton backpedaling.
A lazy left from Orton finds it's target.
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Russell gets caught flat footed, as Orton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orton wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Russell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russell's head.
Orton chips away with some ground and pound.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.
Orton lands a couple of digs.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Orton is posturing up here but Russell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Orton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Orton has to tap! Slick submission there by Russell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Russell!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockgroin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Enter Sandman," by Metallica. Rocko Graney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rockgroin
vs
Graney

191 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

198 cm
23
249 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Brock Rockgroin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocko Graney!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockgroin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockgroin working over Graney with some ground and pound. Graney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockgroin throwing shots but Graney is blocking nicely.
Rockgroin prevents Graney from improving his position.
Rockgroin drops an elbow to the side of Graney's head.
Graney is trying to get back to full guard.
Graney gets back to full guard.
Rockgroin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockgroin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graney looking for a sweep. Not yet Graney, not yet.
Rockgroin scoring with some ground and pound.

Graney has an active guard here but Rockgroin has managed to pass into half guard.
Rockgroin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graney is refusing to be controlled, as Rockgroin sits in half guard.
Rockgroin lands strikes from half guard.
Graney wants to get back to full guard.
Graney taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Graney trying to control from the bottom.
Graney is looking to improve his position.
Graney taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Graney is pressing down on Rockgroin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockgroin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockgroin advances to half guard.

Graney looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Graney's hands, connecting with Graney's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Graney's temple.
Rockgroin wants to control but Graney is keeping him busy.

Graney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graney looks gassed!
Graney taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.

Graney looking for submissions off his back.
Rockgroin 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.
Rockgroin blocks the strikes from Graney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin is nestled in close to Graney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graney taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.

Graney is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rockgroin pulls his head out easily.
Rockgroin is tying to control. Graney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Graney's temple.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Graney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockgroin 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.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Graney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockgroin is looking to take a break and control but Graney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockgroin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graney tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
Graney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graney wants to sweep but Rockgroin has passed to side control!
Graney is looking to regain half guard here but Rockgroin keeps moving and retains side control.
Graney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rockgroin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Graney!
Rockgroin prevents Graney from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Graney looks a forlorn figure.
Graney is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Rockgroin there.
Rockgroin is tying to control. Graney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graney wants to improve his position but Rockgroin is controlling well.

Rockgroin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rockgroin.
Graney wants to control the action here but instead Rockgroin manages to pass to full mount!
Graney working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graney is bucking up trying to escape but Rockgroin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Graney regains half guard.
Graney tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.

Graney looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rockgroin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Graney is breathing heavily.
Rockgroin lands with some strikes.
Rockgroin lands a big elbow.

Rockgroin has hold of Graney's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graney manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rockgroin raining down shots from the mount!
Rockgroin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin with good strikes from the mount here!
Graney working to try and regain half guard.
Rockgroin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Graney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graney is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rockgroin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Graney working to try and regain half guard.
Rockgroin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rockgroin is working for a guillotine from mount but Graney frees his head quite easily.
The referee warns Graney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney working to try and regain half guard.
Graney is in a horrible position here. Rockgroin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rockgroin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Graney is looking to get to half guard.
Rockgroin with good strikes from the mount here!
Graney is in all sorts of trouble here.

Rockgroin has control of Graney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graney regains control of the situation pretty easily.

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.
Graney is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockgroin lands a big shot there that rocks Graney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graney tries to reverse the position but Rockgroin maintains control.
Rockgroin with good strikes from the mount here!
Rockgroin looking to finish Graney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graney!
Graney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rockgroin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Graney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockgroin counters with a two punch combo.

Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Rockgroin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Graney can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Graney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockgroin lands a big shot there that rocks Graney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graney sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graney gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graney is on top in guard.
Rockgroin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Graney is looking to improve his position but Rockgroin isn't that keen on the idea.

Graney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rockgroin.
Graney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Rockgroin.
Graney sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rockgroin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockgroin stops Graney from getting back to his feet.
Graney manages to get to full guard.

Graney working for submissions but it's allowed Rockgroin to get to half guard.
Brock Rockgroin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Graney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rockgroin!
Rockgroin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graney.
Rockgroin is working to get back to half guard.
Graney lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockgroin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Rockgroin is defending against the submission attempts here by Graney.
Graney working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rockgroin's thigh. Rockgroin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rockgroin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rockgroin wants to sweep here but Graney controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graney looking to pass the guard.
Graney passes Rockgroin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brock Rockgroin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rockgroin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Graney has his takedown stuffed

and Rockgroin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rockgroin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Graney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockgroin pushing down on Graney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graney tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Graney's hands, connecting with Graney's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Graney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Graney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockgroin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graney wants to improve his position but instead Rockgroin has moved into half guard.
Graney is trying to stand back up but Rockgroin is controlling him
Graney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockgroin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockgroin's back!
Even with his hooks in, Graney manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rockgroin is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graney looking to break Rockgroin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockgroin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graney will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Graney gets his hands free as Rockgroin looks to control.
Rockgroin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graney trying to pass the guard but Rockgroin defending well.
Graney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockgroin is looking to improve his position.

Graney has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rockgroin defend it? Graney steps over the head and cranks it - Rockgroin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Graney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocko Graney!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coutinho has chosen Numb as his entrance music. John Skjelbred has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skjelbred
vs
Coutinho

175 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Knock Out Artistry
Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skjelbred changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coutinho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Skjelbred tries for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Skjelbred passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Coutinho!
Coutinho tries to lock up and control but Skjelbred gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skjelbred looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skjelbred is stalling here but it's allowed Coutinho to get half guard.

Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Skjelbred has latched onto it... Big trouble! Skjelbred pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Coutinho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Skjelbred!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Skjelbred!
John Skjelbred retains his lightweight title!