TPG 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Lenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet National Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thomas
vs
Lenin

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Thomas!
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, Vladmir Lenin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenin throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Lenin.

Thomas darts in and clinches Lenin up against the cage.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Lenin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lenin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladmir Lenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lenin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Lenin.
Lenin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Lenin circles away.
Lenin lands an overhand right.
Lenin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.

Thomas is rocked!
Lenin throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lenin throws out the jab.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Lenin slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Lenin does no damage.
Thomas throws and low kick but Lenin moves out of range easily.
Jab from Lenin.
A jab from Lenin misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lenin throws a shot to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Lenin swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Lenin moves out of range.
Lenin lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladmir Lenin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Lenin counters with a left and a right... And another left! Thomas is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladmir Lenin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Malloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco comes to the cage accompanied by IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline. Manuel Loco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Loco
vs
Malloy

205 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
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, James Malloy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malloy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Loco moves into the clinch.
Malloy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malloy looking for a takedown.

Malloy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malloy to the mat. Malloy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Loco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loco won't allow Malloy to sweep him here.
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malloy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malloy's head.
Malloy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malloy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there.
Loco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco throwing strikes from guard but Malloy blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Malloy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loco won't allow Malloy to sweep him here.
Loco 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.

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

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

Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Loco tries to hold on but Malloy pushes him away.
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Malloy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Malloy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malloy lands a big shot there that rocks Loco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Loco is working to get back to half guard.
Loco tries to hold on but Malloy pushes him away.
Loco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Loco is rocked!
Malloy loads up with a big shot that hurts Loco! He's pulled Malloy in close but Malloy has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Loco survive? More strikes from Malloy and Loco is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Malloy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bingo bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Haskins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

bongo
vs
Haskins

190 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bingo bongo!
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, Kevin Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haskins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
bongo looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Haskins!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Cheliouze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuka Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brasil has chosen Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Yuka Brasil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cheliouze
vs
Brasil

181 cm
22
191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
194 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chip Cheliouze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuka Brasil!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasil misses with a wild combination.
Cheliouze shoots in and drives through. Brasil sprawls well.
Brasil drops Cheliouze with a right and a left! Brasil comes rushing in but Cheliouze regains his composure and manages to keep Brasil in guard.

It looks like Chip Cheliouze has been cut.
Brasil landing with the ground and pound.

Cheliouze is rocked!
Cheliouze wants to sweep here but Brasil controlling him for the moment.
Oh Cheliouze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cheliouze seems to have got his legs back now.
Brasil postures up in Cheliouze's guard and throws a big left but Cheliouze blocks it.

Brasil 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.
Cheliouze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brasil stopping the sweep attempt from Cheliouze.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheliouze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Brasil scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brasil stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Cheliouze feints and as Brasil raises his hands in defense, Cheliouze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

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

Cheliouze defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brasil's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brasil is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cheliouze knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cheliouze for a finish.
Cheliouze tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cheliouze wants to control but Brasil is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheliouze holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brasil tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheliouze is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Cheliouze tries to hold on but Brasil pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil prevents Cheliouze from getting the reversal.
Brasil has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cheliouze's face.

Brasil moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cheliouze has worked his arm free - good work by Cheliouze!
Cheliouze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cheliouze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cheliouze wants to sweep here but Brasil controlling him for the moment.
Cheliouze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheliouze is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheliouze wants to control from the top but Brasil keeps moving.
Cheliouze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brasil tries to bench press Cheliouze off him but Cheliouze keeps the position.

Cheliouze decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brasil to his feet.

Cheliouze moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheliouze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brasil has him pressed against the cage.
Cheliouze is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuka Brasil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Cheliouze's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cheliouze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brasil misses the shot to the body.
Cheliouze throws a head kick but Brasil moves out of range.

Brasil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brasil is thwarting Cheliouze's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brasil lands a nice short elbow.
Cheliouze trying to control but Brasil postures up.
Cheliouze punching from the bottom.
Brasil wants to pass the guard but Cheliouze is defending well.
Brasil is breathing heavily.

Brasil 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheliouze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brasil throws a big right hand that misses.
Brasil stops Cheliouze from standing up.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cheliouze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Brasil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheliouze trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheliouze is pushing down on Brasil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brasil is fighting to maintain full guard but Cheliouze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brasil is in trouble now - Cheliouze has advanced to mount!
Cheliouze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasil is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheliouze with good strikes from the mount here!
Brasil is working 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.
Cheliouze wants to control the pace but Brasil is squirming around nicely.
Cheliouze lands with some strikes.
Cheliouze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brasil looks a forlorn figure.
Cheliouze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Cheliouze there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brasil is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheliouze has a good base and remains in mount.
Cheliouze controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Cheliouze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Cheliouze's cut.
That's time! Cheliouze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A head kick from Cheliouze lands but Brasil takes it in his stride.
Cheliouze misses with a takedown attempt
and Brasil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Cheliouze gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasil is looking to improve his position.
Brasil is staying active underneath Cheliouze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheliouze passes to full mount!
Cheliouze trying to control but Brasil is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasil tries to hold on but Cheliouze postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheliouze controlling his opponent.
Cheliouze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasil is looking to escape.
Cheliouze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brasil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Chip Cheliouze just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cheliouze tries for a takedown but Brasil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Cheliouze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brasil pinned against the cage. Brasil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Cheliouze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheliouze blocks a head kick by Brasil.
Brasil takes a swing at Cheliouze's ribcage but misses.
Brasil waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cheliouze.
Brasil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheliouze closes the distance but Brasil moves to the side
and Brasil counters with a three punch combo that has Cheliouze backing up. Cheliouze nods at Brasil to acknowledge the strikes.
Cheliouze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brasil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheliouze's knee momentarily.
Brasil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheliouze tests Brasil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chip Cheliouze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheliouze.
Brasil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cheliouze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil stuffs the takedown.
Brasil misses with a wild body shot.
Brasil misses with a wild combination.
Brasil stuffs the takedown attempt from Cheliouze. Cheliouze gets slowly back to his feet.
Brasil throws a head kick but Cheliouze moves out of range.
Brasil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheliouze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cheliouze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brasil to the mat! Brasil manages to get full guard.
Cheliouze wants to control from the top but Brasil keeps moving.

Cheliouze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Brasil looking for a guillotine here but Cheliouze defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil is striking off his back. Cheliouze thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Brasil wants to get back to full guard but Cheliouze has passed into side control.
Brasil is in a horrible position here. Cheliouze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brasil tries to reverse the position but Cheliouze maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chip Cheliouze.
I think Cheliouze 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Cheliouze!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Allman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lima
vs
Allman

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guido Allman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima is trying to stand up here but Allman is controlling him well.

Allman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Lima wants to improve his position but Allman is controlling well.
Allman controlling the action here.

Allman is working for a submission of some sort.
Allman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allman is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.

Allman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Allman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Allman eventually gives up the hold.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima wants to improve his position but Allman is controlling well.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allman is working away from the top position though.

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.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allman is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt

and Allman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lima's guard.
Allman passes into half guard.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Allman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Allman is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Allman is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allman tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allman is tying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Allman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lima with a poor takedown

so Allman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allman forces his way into half guard.
Allman works his way into side control.
Allman advances to mount.
Allman lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allman lands a heavy elbow.

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

Allman goes for an armbar but Lima turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lima.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Allman working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.

Lima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Allman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lima with a poor takedown

and Allman counters with a single leg into guard. Lima didn't expect that.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Allman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Lima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Allman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Allman!
Allman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Allman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Allman decides to stand back up.
No joy there for Allman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allman fails with the takedown
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lima looking to control.
Allman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Allman stands and steps away. Lima gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lima has his takedown stuffed

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allman won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Allman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.
Allman with a nice head shot there.
Allman stops Lima from standing up.
Allman passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guido Allman!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woonsocket Cavaricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by . Cavaricci has chosen Slaughterhouse by Slaughterhouse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jackson
vs
Cavaricci

185 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Slaughterhouse Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirion Jackson!
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, Woonsocket Cavaricci!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavaricci misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cavaricci has a takedown stuffed.
Cavaricci blocks a jab.
Cavaricci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tirion Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woonsocket Cavaricci.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Cavaricci is controlling the position.

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

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

Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavaricci is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson tries to escape but Cavaricci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cavaricci somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jackson tries to roll but Cavaricci sticks to his back.

Jackson showing good submission defense here.
Cavaricci is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jackson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Jackson fending off the submission attempt from Cavaricci.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cavaricci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cavaricci looks gassed!
Jackson can't escape the position.

Cavaricci is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Cavaricci has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jackson is in real trouble here. Cavaricci gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Cavaricci wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Woonsocket Cavaricci!
Woonsocket Cavaricci is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Uri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (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!

Uri
vs
Betlach

170 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
149 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Tesla Apparel
Synergy Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Uri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uri misses with a takedown attempt - Betlach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uri looks for a takedown but Betlach sprawls well.
Uri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Uri. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uri gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Betlach closes the distance and clinches.
Uri fails to pull guard.

Betlach breaks the clinch.

Betlach has managed to clinch.

Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Betlach. No joy for Uri on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Betlach.
Betlach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Betlach is fending him off so far but Uri persists. Nope, Betlach circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uri avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Betlach moves in looking to clinch but Uri pushes him off.
Uri has a takedown stuffed.
Uri tries for a takedown but Betlach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Betlach swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Betlach.

It looks like Sam Uri has been cut.
Betlach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uri shoots in for a takedown but Betlach shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Uri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Betlach throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Betlach.
Betlach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uri swats away the attempt to clinch by Betlach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Betlach tries to avoid it but Uri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Betlach to the ground. Betlach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Betlach.
Betlach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uri doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uri shoots for a double leg takedown but Betlach sprawls well. He's pushed Uri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Uri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betlach misses with a wild body shot.
Betlach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Betlach misses with the combination.
Betlach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Uri.
Uri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Betlach swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Betlach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Betlach as Uri shoots in.
Uri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uri manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Betlach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vevrin Betlach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Uri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Betlach throws a right hand that Uri ducks under and follows up with a left that Uri also avoids with ease.
Betlach wants to clinch.
Sam Uri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betlach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Betlach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uri rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but Uri slips the punch.
Uri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Betlach is fending him off so far but Uri persists. Nope, Betlach circles away and we're back to standing.
Betlach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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.
Betlach lands with a straight right. Uri didn't see that one coming.
Betlach tries to clinch but Uri moves out of range.

Betlach has closed the distance and engaged Uri in a clinch.

Betlach manages to break the clinch.
Betlach lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Uri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betlach looks to score with a jab to the body but Uri is just out of range.

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.
Uri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Betlach connects with a single shot there.
Uri tries a head kick but it misses.
Uri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Betlach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vevrin Betlach really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Uri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Betlach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Betlach tries to avoid it but Uri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Betlach to the ground. Betlach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Betlach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Betlach misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Betlach counters with a straight right hand.
Uri fails with the takedown
and Betlach counters with a nice body shot.
Uri with a poor takedown
and Betlach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Uri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uri misses with a takedown attempt

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands a body shot.

Betlach breaks the clinch.
Uri slips a jab and a cross from Betlach.
Betlach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uri has his takedown stuffed
and Betlach counters with a series of strikes. Uri will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach misses with a two punch combination.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Betlach swings away with a body shot that misses

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

Betlach scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Betlach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach scores with a punch to the head.
Uri fails with the takedown

and Betlach moves into the clinch.
Betlach works on Uri's body with a couple of short punches.
Uri tries to break the clinch but Betlach is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betlach works on Uri's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vevrin Betlach dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sam Uri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Betlach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Betlach looks to land a combination but Uri avoids it well.
Betlach throws a body punch but Uri moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betlach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Betlach avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Betlach counters with a straight right hand.
Betlach throws a left and a right that both miss

and Uri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Uri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Betlach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uri.
Betlach wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

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

Uri goes for an armbar but Betlach turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Betlach.
Uri wants to control the position but Betlach says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Betlach decides to stand and escape the position.
Uri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Betlach counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach clobbers Uri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Betlach stuns Uri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Betlach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach misses with a wild combination.
Betlach throws a body punch but Uri moves out of range.
Betlach misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vevrin Betlach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Betlach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vevrin Betlach!
Vevrin Betlach is the new featherweight champion!