UVT Fight Night 11/25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dollar
vs
Boy

225 cm
23
268 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Dollar misses the target.
Dollar lands a head kick. Boy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Boy scores with a takedown into Dollar's guard.
Boy trying to control but Dollar is working from the bottom.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dollar is retaining full guard.
Dollar wants to control but Boy passes easily into half guard.
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Dollar is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dollar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dollar wants to get back to full guard.

Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Dollar defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar wants to get back to full guard.
Boy not doing much here.
Dollar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boy is just content to waste time from the top position. Dollar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boy stands and throws Dollar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dollar is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.

Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boy easily slips into full mount!

Boy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boy prevents Dollar from getting the reversal.
Dollar prevents Boy from taking his back.

Boy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dollar turns into him and now he's in Boy's guard.
Boy looks gassed!

Dollar stands up from Boy's guard - Dollar perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar stuffs the takedown.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dollar as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Boy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dollar which made him look bad.
Cameron Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.

Dollar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boy's guard.
Boy is trying to control the position but Dollar postures up.
Dollar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boy is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollar is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollar trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

Boy has his foot on Dollar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dollar works his way back into a safe position though.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dollar.
Boy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dollar.
Dollar moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.

Dollar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Boy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dollar doesn't defend quickly enough and Boy has managed to lock this one up! Can Dollar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skinny Boy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Washington
vs
Marcondes

175 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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, Cumpadi Washington!
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, Sergio Marcondes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcondes.

Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcondes's guard.
Marcondes wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
Marcondes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marcondes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Marcondes trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.

Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcondes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcondes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Marcondes from controlling successfully.
Marcondes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Washington is proving hard to escape from.
Washington could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Marcondes gets to his feet. Washington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcondes tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Marcondes misses with a takedown

and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington stops Marcondes from standing up.

Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcondes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.

Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcondes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcondes trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcondes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcondes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington pulls Marcondes in close to prevent any damage.
Marcondes controlling from the top position.
Marcondes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcondes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Marcondes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Washington is looking for a triangle but Marcondes pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Marcondes from controlling successfully.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing Marcondes from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington 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.
Marcondes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Washington working for a triangle but Marcondes defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marcondes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Marcondes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcondes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washington wants to stand but Marcondes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marcondes keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marcondes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcondes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Marcondes.
Marcondes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcondes is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcondes is keeping the position for now.
Washington won't allow Marcondes to get back to his feet.
Marcondes 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.
Marcondes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marcondes's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Marcondes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington fails to pull guard.

Marcondes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washington uses from the top position.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Marcondes is keeping the position.

Marcondes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcondes wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Marcondes working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcondes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington advances to half guard.
Marcondes gets full guard.

Washington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marcondes dives on top into guard.
Marcondes passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcondes wants to stand but Washington has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcondes is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcondes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marcondes works his way into full mount!
Washington is looking to improve his position but Marcondes isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Marcondes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marcondes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington avoids the head kick by Marcondes.
Marcondes throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Marcondes wants to clinch

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcondes won't be happy with that.

Washington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marcondes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.
Cumpadi Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcondes trying to control but Washington postures up.
Marcondes wants to get back to his feet.
Washington works his foot free and advances to mount.

Washington working for a guillotine from mount but Marcondes is in no mood to give up.
Washington pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Marcondes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cumpadi Washington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcondes counters with a one-two to the body.

Marcondes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcondes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Marcondes is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

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

Washington working for a triangle but Marcondes defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcondes wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcondes looking to pass the guard.

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

Marcondes gets to his feet. Washington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marcondes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Marcondes fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcondes wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Marcondes is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Marcondes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Washington 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.
Washington trying to control but Marcondes is working from the bottom.
Marcondes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Marcondes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcondes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marcondes lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cumpadi Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcondes has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Marcondes tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Marcondes back against the cage.
Marcondes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcondes smiles and moves away.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcondes counters with a head kick.

Marcondes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcondes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Marcondes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washington's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marcondes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Marcondes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Washington shoots and misses

and Marcondes counters with a single leg into guard. Washington didn't expect that.

Washington is working an open guard so Marcondes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Marcondes counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcondes shoots and misses

and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marcondes's guard.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcondes is retaining full guard.
Sergio Marcondes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cumpadi Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Marcondes.
I think Washington 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 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cumpadi Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crud Bonemeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Ovanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovanov has chosen Fairytale as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bonemeal
vs
Ovanov

185 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

196 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crud Bonemeal!
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, Don Ovanov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonemeal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ovanov to the mat! Ovanov manages to get full guard.
Bonemeal wants to control from the top but Ovanov keeps moving.
Bonemeal thows a big elbow that misses.
Bonemeal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovanov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonemeal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovanov controls Bonemeal momentarily but Bonemeal frees himself.
Bonemeal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonemeal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ovanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Ovanov lands but Bonemeal takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonemeal moves out of range of the body kick from Ovanov.
Ovanov looks to land a combination but Bonemeal avoids it well.
Bonemeal shoots for a double leg takedown but Ovanov sprawls well. He's pushed Bonemeal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ovanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bonemeal counters with a shoot takedown. Ovanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Bonemeal lands a couple of digs.
Bonemeal wants to control from the top but Ovanov keeps moving.
Bonemeal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ovanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonemeal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovanov keeping moving, preventing Bonemeal from controlling successfully.
Bonemeal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonemeal trying to control the position but Ovanov is working away.

Bonemeal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ovanov to his feet.
Ovanov stuns Bonemeal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonemeal is breathing heavily.

Bonemeal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bonemeal lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonemeal prevents Ovanov from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Bonemeal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ovanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonemeal has Ovanov in his guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ovanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ovanov with a nice cross.

Ovanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonemeal's guard.
Bonemeal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ovanov trying to control the position but Bonemeal is working away.
Bonemeal seems a little lost for a moment, as Ovanov dominates the positioning.
Bonemeal tries to improve position but can't.
Bonemeal struggling a bit here.
Ovanov is looking to take a break and control but Bonemeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonemeal is looking to regain half guard here but Ovanov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonemeal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ovanov misses with a two punch combination.
Bonemeal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ovanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonemeal!
Bonemeal tries to hold on but Ovanov pushes him away.
Bonemeal regains half guard.
Crud Bonemeal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ovanov is taking a breather. Bonemeal 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.
Bonemeal tries to get to full guard but Ovanov has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonemeal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ovanov is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonemeal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonemeal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ovanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonemeal wants to improve his position but Ovanov is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonemeal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonemeal is staying active underneath Ovanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonemeal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ovanov wanted to stand there but Bonemeal had control of the position.
Bonemeal looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonemeal, not yet.
Ovanov wants to stand but Bonemeal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ovanov won't allow Bonemeal to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonemeal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ovanov trying to control but Bonemeal is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bonemeal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovanov's guard.
Bonemeal passes Ovanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bonemeal trying to mount his opponent but Ovanov defends it.
Bonemeal thows a huge punch but Ovanov dodges it nicely.
Ovanov wants to control but Bonemeal is keeping busy.
Ovanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovanov wants to get back to full guard.
Ovanov trying to control but Bonemeal postures up.
Ovanov wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonemeal throws a head kick that misses.
Bonemeal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Bonemeal shrugs it off.

Ovanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonemeal sprawls well initially but Ovanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonemeal wants to improve his position but Ovanov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Ovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Ovanov.
Ovanov avoids the head kick by Bonemeal.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonemeal.
Bonemeal misses with a takedown
and Ovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Ovanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ovanov content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ovanov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonemeal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bonemeal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ovanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonemeal is on top in guard.
Bonemeal wants to control from the top but Ovanov keeps moving.

Bonemeal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Bonemeal postures up in Ovanov's guard and throws a big left but Ovanov blocks it.
Bonemeal tries to free his leg and advance position but Ovanov is retaining full guard.
Bonemeal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ovanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonemeal is stalling in the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonemeal with a poor takedown
and Ovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ovanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonemeal's guard.
Bonemeal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovanov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonemeal is on top in guard.
Ovanov is trying to keep Bonemeal in close.
Bonemeal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ovanov's head.
Bonemeal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Ovanov keeping moving, preventing Bonemeal from controlling successfully.
Ovanov trying to control the position.
Bonemeal cracks Ovanov with a solid left hand.
Bonemeal is pushing down on Ovanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ovanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonemeal has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ovanov is refusing to be controlled, as Bonemeal sits in half guard.
Ovanov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Ovanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKinley comes into the arena with Swing That Tambourine blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cavalera's choice of entrance music: Territory. On his way into the cage it seems that Mike McKinley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike McKinley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McKinley
vs
Cavalera

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
173 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike McKinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera wants to clinch up but McKinley keeps it at a distance.
McKinley stuffs the takedown.
McKinley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McKinley scores with a takedown into Cavalera's guard.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Cavalera won't let him.

Cavalera working for a triangle but McKinley defends it easily.
McKinley passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is looking for a sweep. McKinley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKinley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cavalera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cavalera is pressing down on McKinley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKinley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavalera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKinley wants to stand and escape but instead Cavalera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cavalera slips nicely into half guard.
McKinley wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera uses his free foot to push down on McKinley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McKinley.

Cavalera working for a guillotine from mount but McKinley is in no mood to give up.
McKinley wants to control but Cavalera is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKinley tries to control Cavalera's body but Cavalera pushes him off. McKinley squirms to his side and now Cavalera has his back!
McKinley trying to control the position but Cavalera manages to sink in the hooks.

Cavalera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKinley with a poor takedown

and Cavalera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McKinley!
McKinley gets back to half guard.
McKinley is trying to control but Cavalera passes into side control!
McKinley regains half guard.
McKinley wants to get back to full guard.
McKinley looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKinley trying to hold on to Cavalera's head to control him but Cavalera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cavalera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKinley is just riding it out for now. Cavalera eventually gives up the hold.
McKinley wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
McKinley trying to hold on to Cavalera's head to control him but Cavalera postures up.
McKinley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera postures up.

McKinley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cavalera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavalera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McKinley's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cavalera is working for a submission of some sort.
McKinley gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley striking off his back but it's not causing Cavalera any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Cavalera 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. This is the final round!

McKinley tries for a takedown but Cavalera circles away easily

and Cavalera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKinley's guard.
Cavalera trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom.
Cavalera passes into half guard.
McKinley trying to hold on to Cavalera's head to control him but Cavalera postures up.
Max Cavalera has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cavalera trying to pass the guard but McKinley defending well.
McKinley punching from the bottom.
McKinley is trying to escape back to his feet but Cavalera uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKinley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Cavalera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cavalera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKinley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera working away.
McKinley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cavalera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McKinley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.

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

Cavalera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mike McKinley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley wants to control but Cavalera is having none of it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cavalera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Penn

177 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.

Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like DJ Penn has been cut.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn fails to pull guard.
Joey Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penn tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Penn tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penn fails to pull guard.
Penn can't get the takedown.

Penn has hold of one of Thompson's legs. Thompson is fighting the takedown attempt but Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.

Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penn, up you get!
Penn tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Penn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Thompson.

Penn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penn but great work by Thompson.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thompson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thompson misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Penn shoots in.
DJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Penn wants to clinch
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Joey Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Penn is trying to trip Thompson. He has hold of a leg but Thompson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Penn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.

Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.

Penn working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thompson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Penn off and cradles Thompson's limp body as Penn celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). DJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Nova acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lima
vs
Nova

188 cm
23
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Nova!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nova.
Lima is pressing down on Nova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nova is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Nova prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Nova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nova tries to clinch up but Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nova!
A nice elbow there by Lima.
Lima unloading with bombs!
Lima prevents Nova from getting the reversal.
Lima trying to control but Nova is having none of it.
Lima controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nova wants to control but Lima is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova is in a horrible position here. Lima smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Lima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nova is on top in guard.
Lima throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lima 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.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working a defensive guard here.

Nova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nova, into his guard.
Lima pushing down on Nova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima controlling the action here.

Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Nova defends the submission attempt.

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.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.
Lima prevents Nova from improving his position.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nova is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nova shoots and misses

and Lima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nova won't be happy with that.
Lima working the body and head with strikes.
Lima throws a strike aimed at the side of Nova's head but Nova avoids it well.
Lima controlling the position.
Nova gets back to half guard.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova punching from the bottom.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Nova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nova trying to control here.
Nova is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lima has managed to clinch.

Lima jumps guard.
Nova stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lima throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nova thows a big elbow that misses.

Lima had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nova is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lima Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nova's back instead.
Nova trying to control the action but Lima just sinks the hooks in.
Nova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lima misses with a head shot.
Nova is desperately trying to improve his position but Lima has a good base and remains in mount.

Nova tries to improve his position but Lima has taken his back! Lima has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nova tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lima pushes Nova away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Walter Weatherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Come Out Swinging as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walter Weatherman
vs
Jacobs

196 cm
23
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

198 cm
23
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, J Walter Weatherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weatherman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Weatherman scores with a body shot.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Weatherman ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Weatherman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weatherman scores with a body shot.
Weatherman with a jab.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weatherman scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Mark Jacobs has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weatherman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weatherman rushes Jacobs with punches - Jacobs moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jacobs goes down! Weatherman follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Walter Weatherman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gardens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardens comes to the cage accompanied by Not Tonight - Slaughterhouse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gardens
vs
Fish

176 cm
19
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
196 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Pandora
Slaughterhouse Nutrition

Fortitude Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Gardens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardens shoots in but no luck this time.
Fish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gardens.
Nice sprawl there from Fish as Gardens shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Gardens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fish tries to clinch but Gardens moves out of range.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardens circles away.
Gardens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardens moves away from the strike by Fish.

Gardens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Gardens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish prevents Gardens from moving into mount.

Gardens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fish has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gardens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Fish tries to improve position but can't.

Gardens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gardens is letting Fish control him for a moment.
Gardens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardens being controlled for a moment.
Gardens is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardens gets back to half guard.

Gardens actively working from the bottom here.
Fish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gardens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gardens looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gardens looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Gardens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gardens closes the distance and clinches up with Fish, looking for a takedown. Gardens pushes Fish against the cage but Fish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fish wants to clinch.
Fish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gardens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gardens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fish has escaped and now he's on top!
Fish looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gardens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gardens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gardens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fish stacks Gardens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fish!
Fish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardens tries to bench press Fish off him but Fish keeps the position.
Gardens regains half guard.
Fish controlling the action here.

Gardens actively working from the bottom here.

Gardens is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fish pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gardens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardens gets back to full guard.
Gardens keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
Fish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardens looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardens, not yet.
Gardens is looking to sweep but instead, Fish has passed into half guard.

Gardens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gardens!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish misses with the combination.

Gardens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gardens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fish has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Fish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fish wants to get back to his feet but Gardens drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gardens tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.

Gardens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.
Gardens is working hard here to advance position.
Fish gets to mount! Gardens was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gardens is trying to escape the mount.
Fish content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardens is looking to improve his position but Fish isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Fish controlling from mount.
Gardens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Gardens has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardens's guard.

Gardens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish stays in close to Gardens's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marcus Gardens did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gardens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Gardens ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish is looking to clinch.
Gardens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gardens slips a straight right by Fish.
Gardens moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Gardens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fish's waist but Fish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gardens off to one side.
Gardens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fish's waist but Fish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gardens off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Gardens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish with a nice cross.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Gardens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Gardens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardens circles away.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardens sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Gardens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Gardens eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fish wants to improve his position but Gardens is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gardens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gardens.

Gardens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gardens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gardens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gardens is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

Gardens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gardens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardens shoots in but no luck this time.
Gardens slips a jab from Fish.
Gardens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Gardens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gardens tries for a takedown but Fish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fish tries to bum rush Gardens with a series of wild strikes but Gardens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gardens staying out of range there.
Fish takes a swing at Gardens's ribcage but misses.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardens.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardens. Gardens gets slowly back to his feet.
Fish tries to clinch up but Gardens circles away and keeps his distance.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Gardens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gardens.
Fish throws a series of punches but Gardens avoids them all with ease.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Gardens slips a straight right by Fish.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.

Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Fish misses with a punch on the inside.
Gardens blocks an uppercut.
Fish digs a right hand into Gardens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardens's gas tank.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Gardens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fish prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish lands a shot to the body.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Fish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish lands an elbow just above Gardens 's eye.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
Fish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
Gardens is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
A short right from Fish.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fish lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Fish.
Fish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fish lands a left hand.
A short right from Fish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardens.
Fish gets through Gardens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Gardens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fish digs a right hand into Gardens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardens's gas tank.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gardens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fish lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Fish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fish 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
Albert Fish is the new middleweight champion!