UVT Fight Night 11/18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom Boom Pow. Tom Nich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Barreto
vs
Nich

195 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Barreto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Nich!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreto shoots in but Nich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barreto tries to close the distance and clinch but Nich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barreto.
Nich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nich shoots in for a takedown but Barreto shows good takedown defense.

Barreto has managed to clinch.
Nich swings wildly with an uppercut but Barreto uses good head movement to avoid it.

Barreto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Barreto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreto shoots in but Nich avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Barreto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barreto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nich is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto preventing the sweep.
Barreto landing with the ground and pound.
Barreto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barreto passes Nich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nich is refusing to be controlled, as Barreto sits in half guard.

Nich looking for submissions off his back.
Barreto is taking a breather. Nich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Barreto!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kraven Meatballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shout at the Devil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Meatballs
vs
Ryan

189 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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, Kraven Meatballs!
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, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatballs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meatballs closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Meatballs pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kraven Meatballs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatballs shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraven Meatballs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meatballs tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ryan shoots in and bounces Meatballs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Meatballs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Meatballs gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Meatballs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is tying to control. Meatballs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan moves into full mount! Meatballs won't be happy about that!
Meatballs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but Meatballs defends it well.
Meatballs has given up his back here. Will Ryan look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Meatballs from escaping the position.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Meatballs manages to turn into his guard.

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

Meatballs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Meatballs is tightening it up a little... Ryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ryan taps out! nice BJJ there by Meatballs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kraven Meatballs!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Simons III
vs
Trace

172 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
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, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Trace.
Simons III wants to clinch up but Trace keeps it at a distance.
Trace misses with a few strikes there.

Trace moves into the clinch successfully.
Trace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons III.
Trace tries to land a knee to the head but Simons III blocks with his arms.
Trace prevents the takedown attempt.

Simons III jumps guard.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trace passes Simons III's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simons III is pressing down on Trace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Trace from controlling successfully.
Trace looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III can't keep his opponent in guard - Trace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trace is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.

Simons III is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Trace pulls his head out easily.
Simons III gets full guard.
Trace pushing down on Simons III's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simons III trying to control from the bottom.
Trace is looking to take a break and control but Simons III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Trace wants to work for an arm triangle but Simons III is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simons III is looking to control Trace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Trace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Trace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trace tries to clinch up.

Trace clinches up against the cage.
Trace is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons III.
Simons III goes for a takedown attempt but Trace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simons III is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simons III doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Trace counter with a right hand.
Simons III misses with a takedown

and Trace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Trace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simons III throws a leg kick
and Trace counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed

and Trace counters by moving into the clinch.
Trace managing to block the knees to the body from Simons III.
Simons III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trace lands an uppercut.
Trace with a knee to the head.

Trace manages to break the clinch.
Trace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Trace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trace misses with the head strike.
Trace trying to stall but Simons III improves his position.

Trace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trace doesn't manage to clinch there - Simons III circles away.
Trace doesn't manage to clinch there - Simons III circles away.
Simons III tries to bum rush Trace with a series of wild strikes but Trace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simons III with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Trace to counter with a crisp jab.
John Simons III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trace moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trace is pressed up against the cage. Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trace down to the mat. Trace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Trace moves into the clinch successfully.
Trace leaning against his opponent.
Trace lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Trace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simons III wants to clinch but Trace slips to the side

and Trace counters by moving into the clinch.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simons III up against the cage.
Trace misses with a punch on the inside.

Simons III has Trace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simons III pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Trace tumbling to the mat - Simons III dives into Trace's guard.
Simons III content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trace wants to sweep here but Simons III controlling him for the moment.

Trace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Trace keeps moving.

Trace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control but Trace is working from the bottom.
Trace wants to sweep but no luck.

Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Trace circles away easily
and Trace counters with a one-two to the body.

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

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trace uses his free foot to push down on Simons III's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simons III.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simons III is looking to escape.
Simons III working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Trace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trace prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trace wants to finish this one by submission but Simons III is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trace.
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Trace's attempts to control the action.
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
Trace trying to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Trace wants to finish this one by submission but Simons III is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trace.
Trace looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III regains half guard.
Simons III won't allow Trace to pass to mount.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Trace trying to control from half guard but Simons III is working away.
Trace not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Trace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simons III clinches up with Trace and pushes him back against the cage.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Trace manages to get underhooks.
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Trace misses with some punches.
Simons III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trace stalling.
Trace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trace throws a head punch that misses.
Trace misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trace lands a right hand.
Trace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simons III is keeping busy.
Trace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simons III fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace digs a right hand into Simons III's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simons III's gas tank.
Trace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simons III wants a takedown.
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Trace misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Trace - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trace.

Trace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trace scores with a jab.

Trace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simons III, pushing him back against the cage.

Trace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simons III fails with the takedown
and Trace counters with a nice uppercut.
Trace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simons III has time to react.

Trace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace lands a right hand.
Trace lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trace lands a shoulder strike.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trace gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trace misses with some punches.
A short left from Trace.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trace lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Trace.
Trace lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Trace.

Trace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trace darts in and clinches Simons III up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trace.
Trace slows down the pace here.

Trace manages to break the clinch.
Trace closes the distance but Simons III moves to the side

and Simons III holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
Trace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trace misses with some punches.
Trace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trace stalling.
Simons III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons III's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simons III blocks it with crossed arms.
Simons III wants a takedown but no success here.
Trace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trace lands a nice uppercut.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Trace breaks the clinch.
Trace wants to clinch.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed

and Trace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Trace successfully pulls guard.
Trace wants to sweep here but Simons III controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trace keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Jesus Trace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Trace working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Trace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trace 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Trace!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Porrieste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Katarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Porrieste has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Porrieste
vs
Katarn

195 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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, Greg Porrieste!
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, Kyle Katarn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katarn wants to clinch.
Katarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porrieste's waist but Porrieste gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katarn off to one side.

Katarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Porrieste wants a takedown.
Katarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katarn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Porrieste stops a takedown attempt from Katarn.
Porrieste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katarn has him pressed against the cage.
Porrieste is breathing heavily.
Katarn scores with a hook to the body.

Katarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katarn wants to clinch up but Porrieste keeps it at a distance.
Katarn tries to clinch there but Porrieste circles away.

Katarn gets the takedown into side control.
Katarn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Porrieste down.
Check out the look on Katarn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katarn working the head with strikes.
Katarn lands an elbow.

Porrieste is rocked!

It looks like Greg Porrieste has been cut.
Katarn scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Porrieste is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katarn in side control, throwing shots but Porrieste defends.
Porrieste seems to have got his legs back now.
Katarn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katarn grinds an elbow into Porrieste's temple.
Katarn scores with punches from side control.

Greg Porrieste's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Katarn in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Porrieste looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Katarn turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Katarn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadeo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Assis's choice of entrance music: Mv Bill- Falcao. On his way into the cage it seems that Jesse The Devil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesse The Devil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Devil
vs
Assis

175 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Slaughterhouse Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse The Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amadeo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devil lands a jab to Assis's midsection.
Assis closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Devil circles away.
The Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assis tries for a takedown but The Devil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt - The Devil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jesse The Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Assis.

The Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Devil seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Devil is looking to advance position but Assis won't allow it.
The Devil passes to full mount!
The Devil punching from mount but Assis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Devil thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assis is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

The Devil working for a guillotine from mount but Assis is in no mood to give up.
Assis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Devil trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The Devil looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Assis is in all sorts of trouble here.

The Devil looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Devil prevents Assis from getting the reversal.

The Devil wants to finish this one by submission but Assis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Devil.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Devil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Assis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

The Devil looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Devil lands a big shot there that rocks Assis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Devil looking to control but Assis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Assis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Devil throwing strikes here but Assis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assis regains half guard.

Assis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Assis gets full guard.
The Devil looking to pass the guard.

Assis looking for a guillotine here but The Devil defends easily.
The Devil wants to pass the guard but Assis is keeping the position.
The Devil stopping the sweep attempt from Assis.
The Devil passes Assis's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Devil trying to control the action but Assis is working from the bottom.

Assis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Devil tries to free his leg and advance position but Assis is retaining full guard.

The Devil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Assis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Devil throws and low kick but Assis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Assis misses with a takedown attempt

so The Devil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Assis working for submissions but it's allowed The Devil to get to half guard.
Assis is staying active underneath The Devil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Devil passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Assis!
The Devil landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! The Devil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Assis is squirming around, avoiding The Devil's attempts to control the action.
Assis working to try and regain half guard.

The Devil looking to secure an arm triangle but Assis defends it well.

The Devil looking to secure an arm triangle but Assis defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Devil throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Assis is looking to improve his position but The Devil isn't that keen on the idea.

The Devil wants to finish this one by submission but Assis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Devil.

The Devil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Assis manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assis with a poor takedown

and The Devil counters with a shoot takedown. Assis fights it but they end up in guard.
Assis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

The Devil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Assis.

Assis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Devil has worked his arm free - good work by The Devil!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Assis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Devil, who protects the arm well.
The Devil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Assis off and has taken his back!
Assis turns into The Devil and is now in his guard.

The Devil has his foot on Assis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assis works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Devil has his foot on Assis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assis works his way back into a safe position though.
The Devil is trying to control the position but Assis postures up.

The Devil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Devil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Assis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Devil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Devil's guard.
Assis moves into full mount! The Devil won't be happy about that!

Assis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The Devil is looking to improve his position but Assis isn't that keen on the idea.
The Devil is working hard here to advance position.

Assis working for a submission but The Devil is keeping him at bay.

Assis has control of The Devil's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Devil regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Devil regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse The Devil dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The Devil decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Assis is not content to let The Devil control the position.
Assis is looking to improve his position.
Assis has a hand on The Devil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Devil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Assis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Devil pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Assis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Devil tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Assis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Assis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Devil has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Assis's face.
Jesse The Devil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Devil looking to control but Assis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Assis is looking to get to half guard.

The Devil has hold of Assis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Assis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by The Devil.
The Devil throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Assis is looking to get to half guard.
Assis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Assis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute The Devil jumps into side control!
The Devil has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Assis!
Assis is looking to improve his position but The Devil isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The Devil has hold of Assis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Assis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Devil trying to control but Assis is having none of it.
Assis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

The Devil is working for a guillotine from mount but Assis frees his head quite easily.
The Devil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assis is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assis regains half guard.

Assis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Devil uses his free foot to push down on Assis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Assis.
Poor strikes thrown by The Devil there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Assis regains half guard.
The Devil wants to control but Assis is keeping him busy.
The Devil prevents Assis from improving his position.
Assis is staying active underneath The Devil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis is looking to improve his position.

The Devil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Assis gets full guard.

Assis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Devil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assis keeping full guard, as The Devil tries to pass.
The Devil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The Devil 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.
Assis looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Devil is one step ahead there.
Amadeo Assis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse The Devil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Devil trying to control but Assis is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse The Devil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Devil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse The Devil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mbugua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zero
vs
Mbugua

190 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Nemesis Cage Clothing
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Mbugua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mbugua moves into the clinch.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Mbugua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Mbugua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mbugua forces Zero back against the cage and clinches.
Mbugua scores a nice knee to the body.

Mbugua breaks the clinch.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mbugua circles away.

Mbugua rushes Zero and presses him up against the cage.
Mbugua lands a left hand.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mbugua pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbugua moves in looking to clinch but Zero pushes him off.

Mbugua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zero tries to break the clinch but Mbugua is controlling the position.
Mbugua connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbugua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mbugua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Mbugua breaks from the clinch.
Mbugua throws a series of strikes that have Zero backpedaling.

Mbugua moves into the clinch successfully.
Mbugua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zero's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbugua gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Mbugua is struggling to control the position.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mbugua smiles and moves away.

Mbugua moves into the clinch.
Mbugua lands a knee to the head.

Mbugua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mbugua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mbugua lands with a light punch inside.
Mbugua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mbugua working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mbugua manages to break the clinch.
Mbugua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zero tries for a takedown but Mbugua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Mbugua shows good takedown defense.

Mbugua has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mbugua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mbugua stalling against the cage.
Mbugua lands with a light punch inside.
Mbugua scores with a shoulder strike.
Mbugua lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Mbugua.
Mbugua cracks Zero with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbugua.

Mbugua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mbugua has closed the distance and engaged Zero in a clinch.
Mbugua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Mbugua - that landed with a thud.
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!
Mbugua scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mbugua.
Stalling in the clinch from Mbugua.

Mbugua breaks from the clinch.

Mbugua pushes Zero up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mbugua manages to break the clinch.

Mbugua rushes Zero and presses him up against the cage.
Mbugua lands a knee to the head.
Mbugua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mbugua gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbugua.
Mbugua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zero's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mbugua.

Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mbugua moves into the clinch.
Mbugua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zero wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Mbugua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mbugua blocks the leg kick.
Mbugua tries to clinch but Zero is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Mbugua.
Mbugua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mbugua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mbugua is looking to clinch but Zero is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mbugua checks a leg kick.
Mbugua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mbugua circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mbugua rushes Zero and presses him up against the cage.
Mbugua lands an uppercut.
Zero has Mbugua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mbugua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Mbugua.
Zero tries to break the clinch but Mbugua is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mbugua moves out of range as Zero throws a body kick.
Zero misses with a double jab
and Mbugua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mbugua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zero keeps the fight on the outside.
Mbugua tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab.

Mbugua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mbugua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mbugua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbugua stalling in the clinch.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Mbugua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mbugua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Mbugua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mbugua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.

Mbugua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mbugua wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbugua wants to clinch.
Mbugua looks to clinch

and Zero counters with a shoot takedown. Mbugua fights it but they end up in guard.
Mbugua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mbugua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zero is one step ahead there.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mbugua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mbugua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mbugua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mbugua being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to control from the top but Mbugua keeps moving.
Mbugua keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mbugua stuffs the takedown attempt from Zero. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.

Zero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Zero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mbugua, who protects the arm well.
Mbugua is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mbugua is avoiding damage well.

Zero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mbugua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mbugua can't do much from the bottom here.
Mbugua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zero misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zero misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mbugua is not content to let Zero control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbugua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mbugua dodges the ground and pound from Zero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zero falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mbugua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zero is trying to break free.
Mbugua slows down the pace here.
Zero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mbugua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mbugua slowing the pace effectively.
William Mbugua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Mbugua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mbugua drives through and clinches with Zero against the cage.

Mbugua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
Mbugua tries to clinch up.

Zero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zero throwing shots but Mbugua is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbugua tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.
Mbugua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zero wants to control but Mbugua is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mbugua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zero not doing much here.
Zero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zero is tying to control. Mbugua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mbugua is trying to control Zero's posture. Zero takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mbugua! Zero is rotating here... this could be the end... Mbugua is out! Zero has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sub Zero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allie Potratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle Irons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Potratz
vs
Irons

165 cm
24
158 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

176 cm
19
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allie Potratz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Castle Irons!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potratz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irons checks a leg kick nicely.
Irons looks to score with a jab to the body but Potratz is just out of range.
Potratz tries a low kick but Irons avoids it.
Irons throws a head kick but Potratz moves out of range.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irons thows a leg kick but Potratz checks it
and Potratz counters with a straight right hand.
Potratz doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Irons scoring well with a low kick there.
Potratz lands a with a good body shot.
Potratz checks the leg kick.
Castle Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons throws a sloppy head kick
and Potratz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irons's knee momentarily.
Irons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irons misses with a head kick.
Irons throws a head kick that half lands.
Potratz connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potratz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Potratz lands a jab to the head.
Irons misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Irons misses
and Potratz counters with a thumping low kick.
Irons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Irons is rocked!
A low kick from Potratz is predictable there
and Irons finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Irons sizes up Potratz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Potratz counters with a nice body kick.
Irons looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons throws a lazy head kick
and Potratz counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Potratz.
Potratz tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potratz scores with a leg kick.
Potratz lands with a nice body kick.
Irons dodges the punch combination from Potratz.
Irons throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Potratz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Potratz darts in and clinches Irons up against the cage.
Potratz lands with a left to the head.

Potratz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irons thows a leg kick but Potratz checks it
and Potratz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Potratz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potratz with a jab.
Irons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Irons blocks the low kick.
Irons avoids the head kick by Potratz.
Potratz misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Potratz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irons. That's going to slow Potratz down.
Potratz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irons throws a lazy head kick
and Potratz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potratz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irons avoids the head kick by Potratz.
Irons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potratz counters with a thumping low kick.
Potratz swinging wilding here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potratz.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Potratz.
Irons misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potratz misses with a head kick.
Irons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potratz. That did some damage!
Potratz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irons throws a wild body kick that Potratz sees coming a mile off.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potratz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irons throws a head kick that misses.
Irons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potratz. Potratz obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons throws a head kick but Potratz moves out of range.
Irons throws a shot from downtown. Potratz moves away and avoids it.
Irons misses with a looping left.
Irons lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Potratz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irons counters with a nice kick to the body.
Potratz looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Allie Potratz is winning the standup battle so far.
Potratz moves away from the strike by Irons.
Irons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irons throws a head kick that misses
and Potratz counters with a nice body kick.
Potratz misses with a head kick.
Irons throws the kick towards the body but Potratz avoids it.
Irons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Potratz counters with an outside leg kick.
Irons tries to land a front kick but Potratz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allie Potratz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potratz to score with a decent uppercut.
Irons throws the kick towards the body but Potratz avoids it.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Potratz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potratz throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potratz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irons.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses.
Potratz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Irons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potratz's calf.
Irons jabs Potratz right on the nose. Potratz blinks but takes it well.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses
and Irons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick from Irons lands but Potratz takes it in his stride.
Irons throws a leg kick which misses Potratz's front leg but catches the back leg as Potratz tries to avoid it.
Potratz circles away from the clinch attempt.

Irons moves into range and clinches up with Potratz.
Irons lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potratz up against the cage.
Potratz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potratz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potratz looking to throw knees to the head but Irons is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irons stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Potratz.
Irons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potratz backwards.
Irons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irons keeps control of Potratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potratz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potratz blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons misses with some punches.
Potratz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potratz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irons taking a breather.
Irons keeps control of Potratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Potratz blocks it.
Potratz can't break the clinch.
Potratz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irons being controlled against the cage.
Potratz is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Irons.
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but Potratz blocks with his arms.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Potratz's face.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potratz wants to get back to striking at distance but Irons won't allow it.
Irons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potratz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potratz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potratz is trying to break free.
Irons lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potratz is trying to break the clinch but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Potratz trying to land knees to the body.
Potratz is trying to break free.
Potratz has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
Irons keeps control of Potratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Potratz blocks it.
Potratz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Irons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potratz backwards.
Irons keeps control of Potratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Irons as the two fighters clinch.
Irons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Potratz is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potratz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Irons.
Irons lands a damaging elbow.
Irons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castle Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Irons throws a sloppy head kick
and Potratz counters with an inside leg kick.
Potratz loads up on a big right hand but Irons slips the punch.
Potratz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potratz throws a sloppy head kick
and Irons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Potratz swats away the attempt to clinch by Irons.
Irons moves in looking to clinch but Potratz pushes him off.
Irons lands a nice hook to Potratz's body. Potratz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irons wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potratz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons misses with a combination
and Potratz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irons's knee momentarily.
Potratz lands with a straight right. Irons didn't see that one coming.
Irons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potratz's head.
Irons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Potratz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irons.
A low kick from Irons is predictable there
and Potratz counters with a head kick.
Irons lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Potratz checks a leg kick.
Potratz tries to clinch but Irons moves away
and Irons counters with a nice kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potratz.
Potratz tries to clinch but Irons moves away
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Irons misses.
A low kick from Potratz misses
and Irons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potratz.
A low kick from Irons misses
letting Potratz counter with a right hand.
Irons throws a head kick that misses.
Potratz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potratz blocks a head kick by Irons.
Potratz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irons is looking to score with low kicks.
Irons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irons looks to score with a jab to the body but Potratz is just out of range.
Irons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irons throws a leg kick
and Potratz counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Irons misses.
Potratz throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
Potratz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potratz takes one on the button.
Good work by Potratz as he checks the leg kick.
Irons throws a lazy head kick
and Potratz counters with a one-two to the body.
Irons misses the body punch
and Potratz counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potratz blocks a low kick nicely.
Irons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potratz misses with a head kick.
Irons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Potratz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potratz moves out of range of the body kick.
Irons digs a good hook to Potratz's body.
Potratz is looking to slow Irons down with leg kicks.
Irons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irons misses with a leg kick
and Potratz counters with a one-two to the body.
Irons connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Castle Irons just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Irons throws the left hand but Potratz avoids the punch easily.
Irons dodges the punch combination from Potratz.
Irons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Potratz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irons throws a hook but Potratz avoids it easily.
Irons throws a solid leg kick but Potratz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Irons.
Potratz misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Irons is predictable there
and Potratz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irons misses with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Potratz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irons's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons looks to clinch
and Potratz counters with a good, hard body kick but Irons shrugs it off.
A head kick from Potratz lands but Irons takes it in his stride.
Potratz misses with a few strikes there.
Potratz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irons. Irons obviously looking to wear him down.
Irons throws a head kick that misses
and Potratz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Irons cracks the inside of Potratz's front leg.
Irons blocks a leg kick.
Irons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irons throws a leg kick

and Potratz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Potratz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Potratz lands a nice knee to the body.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Potratz avoiding damage as Irons throws knees to the body.
Irons stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potratz is trying to break the clinch but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Potratz wants to get back to striking at distance but Irons won't allow it.
Potratz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irons is leaning against Potratz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irons lands a damaging elbow.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Irons lands an elbow inside.
Irons gets through Potratz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potratz backwards.
Irons scores with a shoulder strike.
Potratz being controlled against the cage.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potratz blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons prevents Potratz from breaking the clinch.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Potratz is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potratz tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potratz is trying to break free.
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Potratz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potratz.
Irons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Potratz wants to get back to striking at distance but Irons won't allow it.
Irons prevents Potratz from breaking the clinch.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potratz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potratz wants to break free but Irons has control.
Irons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irons looking to throw knees to the head but Potratz is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Potratz - that landed with a thud.

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.
Irons prevents Potratz from breaking the clinch.
Irons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Potratz.
A short left from Irons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irons.
Irons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potratz tries to break the clinch but Irons is controlling the position.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potratz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irons tries to land knees in the clinch but Potratz avoids the damage to the body.
Potratz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potratz throws an elbow but it misses.
Potratz can't break the clinch.
Irons gets through Potratz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potratz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potratz blocks it with crossed arms.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potratz is trying to break free.
Irons prevents Potratz from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Castle Irons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Irons throws a combination that misses
and Potratz counters with a thumping low kick.
Irons throws a head kick that misses.
Potratz throws a right hand that Irons ducks under and follows up with a left that Irons also avoids with ease.
Irons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potratz throws out the jab.
Potratz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potratz thinking.
Irons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potratz's sensitive parts.
Irons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Irons connects with a high kick.
Potratz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Irons.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Irons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irons throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Irons.
Potratz tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potratz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses
and Irons counters with a nice uppercut.
Potratz slips a jab from Irons.
Irons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potratz lands with a kick to the temple. Irons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irons lands a nice shot that snaps Potratz's head back.
Irons throws a head kick but Potratz moves out of range.
Potratz tries to land a leg kick but Irons saw it coming and moves away.
Irons thows a leg kick but Potratz checks it
and Potratz counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potratz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potratz walks into a straight right hand from Irons.
Irons clinches but Potratz breaks the clinch
and Potratz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irons connects with a high kick.
Irons is looking to land body kicks.
Potratz misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Irons misses
and Potratz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Potratz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potratz misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irons!
Irons throws a leg kick
and Potratz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Irons throws a push kick but Potratz slaps the foot to one side.
Irons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potratz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Potratz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Potratz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irons can pounce on him.
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irons throws a head kick that half lands.
Irons misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons thows a leg kick but Potratz checks it
and Potratz counters with a thumping low kick.
Potratz misses with a head kick.
Irons misses with a jab to the body
and Potratz counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potratz's sensitive parts.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses
and Irons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Potratz's knee momentarily.
Potratz darts in trying to clinch

and Irons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irons lands a damaging elbow.

Potratz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Irons, right into the meat.
Allie Potratz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castle Irons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potratz thows a leg kick but Irons checks it
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castle Irons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Irons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
Castle Irons is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ferro
vs
Canuto

172 cm
23
142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
142 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro scores with a jab. Canuto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canuto has a takedown stuffed.
Canuto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferro.
Ferro misses with a looping left.
Canuto shoots in for a double leg but Ferro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerry Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Canuto.
A combination from Ferro does no damage.

Canuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Canuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Canuto prevents Ferro from getting the reversal.

Canuto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferro has worked his arm free - good work by Ferro!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferro is trying to improve his position.

Canuto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canuto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferro, who protects the arm well.
Ferro manages to get back to half guard.
Canuto is thwarting Ferro's attempts to control the position.

Canuto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canuto.
Canuto looks gassed!
Ferro trying to control but Canuto postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.

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

Ferro looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.

Canuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferro's arms.
Canuto is really stuck here.

Ferro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ferro struggling to land strikes to the head as Canuto covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto turns into Ferro and is now in his guard.

Canuto 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.

Canuto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferro has escaped and now he's on top!
Ferro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Canuto is proving hard to escape from.
Ferro tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuto is retaining full guard.

Canuto has his foot on Ferro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferro works his way back into a safe position though.
Canuto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferro!
Canuto prevents Ferro from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canuto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferro turns into him and now he's in Canuto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Canuto is proving hard to escape from.

Ferro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferro lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ferro there.
Ferro with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Ferro. That snapped Canuto's head back.
Ferro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jerry Ferro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Ferro takes a swing at Canuto's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canuto.
Jerry Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Canuto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferro lands a lovely overhand right.
Canuto takes one to the chin there.
Ferro scores with a shot to the body.
Canuto is breathing heavily.
Canuto shoots for a takedown but Ferro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro jabs Canuto right on the nose. Canuto blinks but takes it well.
Ferro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Canuto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferro scores with a sloppy right hand. Canuto should have avoided that one.
Ferro tests Canuto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferro thuds a left hand into Canuto's body.
Ferro thuds his right hand into Canuto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferro looks to score with a jab to the body but Canuto is just out of range.

Canuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferro sprawls well initially but Canuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferro trying to control from the bottom.
Canuto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Canuto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Canuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferro is trying to stand back up but Canuto is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ferro looking for a guillotine here but Canuto defends easily.
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!
Ferro looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Canuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferro is trying to keep Canuto in close.
Canuto slips nicely into half guard.
Ferro wants to get back to his feet.

Canuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferro defends it well.
Ferro trying to hold on to Canuto's head to control him but Canuto postures up.

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.

Canuto seems to be working for a kimura but Ferro defends the submission attempt.
Ferro wants to control but Canuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferro is trying to stand.

Canuto is trying for a kimura here. Ferro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Canuto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Canuto!
Bruno Canuto is the new bantamweight champion!