WCE 3: 2009 N00b GP - 170 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glass Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Breaker

183 cm
18
233 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Penn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Breaker defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Breaker dodges the ground and pound from Penn.

Penn is working to tighten is grip on Breaker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Breaker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Penn is really squeezing tight and eventually Breaker passes out! Penn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glass Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dos Velas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mo
vs
Dos Velas

200 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Dos Velas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Velas misses the shot to the body.
Mo tries to clinch but Dos Velas moves out of range.
Dos Velas scores with the left hand. Mo knows he should have avoided that one.

Mo moves into range and clinches up with Dos Velas.

Mo breaks the clinch.
Mo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Velas.
Mo walks into a straight right hand from Dos Velas.
Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Velas circles away.
Mo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Velas dodges the punch combination from Mo.
George Dos Velas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Velas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Mo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Velas misses with a straight left.
Mo takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Mo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Velas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Velas misses with a hook.
Mo moves away from the strike by Dos Velas.
Dos Velas dodges the punch combination from Mo.
Mo throws a hook but Dos Velas avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Velas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mo misses with a double jab
and Dos Velas counters with a nice uppercut.
Mo misses with a hook to the body
letting Dos Velas counter with a right hand.
Mo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Velas's calf.
Mo scores with a three punch combo!
Mo scores with a head kick.
Dos Velas connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mo tumbling to the canvas! Dos Velas pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mo was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Dos Velas!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Otis Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heisus Alantra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisus Alantra looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Amber
vs
Alantra

170 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Otis Amber!
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, Heisus Alantra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Alantra had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Amber is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alantra Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Amber's back instead.
Amber is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Amber staying busy and making it hard for Alantra to control.
Amber is trying to stand back up.

Alantra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amber has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alantra looks gassed!
Amber controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alantra looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Amber is controlling Alantra 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Amber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alantra is proving hard to escape from.

Amber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alantra, up you get!
Alantra missing with a left hand there. Amber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amber.
Alantra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alantra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alantra throws a nice looking combination but Amber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Alantra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Alantra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Alantra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amber wants to stand but Alantra is controlling his posture from full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alantra working for submissions but it's allowed Amber to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amber escapes and gets back to his feet.
Amber closes the distance and clinches up with Alantra, looking for a takedown. Amber pushes Alantra against the cage but Alantra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Amber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Amber content just to control the position here.

Amber get's back to his feet.
Alantra stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alantra is fending him off so far but Amber persists. Nope, Alantra circles away and we're back to standing.

Amber scores a takedown into full mount!

Amber is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Alantra misses.
Amber fails to land the takedown.
Amber shoots in for a double leg but Alantra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alantra tries to avoid it but Amber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alantra to the ground. Alantra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amber avoids the body shot from Alantra.
Alantra looks to land a combination but Amber avoids it well.
Amber shoots in and drives through. Alantra sprawls well.
Amber keeps the fight on the outside.
Amber swats away the attempt to clinch by Alantra.
No luck for Amber with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alantra throws a series of punches but Amber avoids them all with ease.
Amber slips a jab and a cross from Alantra.
Alantra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amber avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amber has a takedown stuffed.
Amber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alantra as he avoids it easily.
Amber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amber shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alantra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alantra throws out a loose jab but Amber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alantra as he jumps to the side.
Alantra looks to land a combination but Amber avoids it well.

Alantra 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.

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

Amber uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Amber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alantra tries to avoid it but Amber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alantra to the ground. Alantra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber wants to try and get back to his feet.

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

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

Alantra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alantra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amber is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alantra asserts his dominance and retains 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.

Alantra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amber is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alantra is controlling him well.
Amber trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alantra is trying to get an arm triangle but Amber is defending well.

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

Amber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amber wants to stand but Alantra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Alantra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Amber decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Amber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Alantra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alantra working a defensive guard here.

Alantra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Amber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Amber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alantra tries to bench press Amber off him but Amber keeps the position.
Alantra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Amber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

Amber stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Amber drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Alantra working for a triangle but Amber defends it easily.

Amber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alantra's waist but Alantra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amber off to one side.
Amber shoots for a double leg takedown but Alantra sprawls well. He's pushed Amber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Alantra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alantra lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Amber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber wants to get up but he can't break Alantra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alantra is on top in guard.

Alantra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amber dives on top into guard.
Amber wants to stand but Alantra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Alantra looking for a guillotine here but Amber defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber tries to stand but Alantra is controlling from the bottom.

Alantra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Amber stacks Alantra 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 Amber!

Amber stands up.

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

Amber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alantra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alantra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Amber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Amber!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marylin Poppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoost comes to the cage accompanied by Man With A Harmonica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoost
vs
Poppins

181 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marylin Poppins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppins blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Marylin Poppins has been cut.
Poppins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoost's waist but Hoost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poppins off to one side.
Poppins fails to land the takedown.
Poppins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Hoost lands but Poppins takes it in his stride.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Poppins moves out of range easily.
Poppins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remy Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marylin Poppins.
Hoost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost lands a head kick. Poppins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Poppins moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poppins.
Hoost stuffs the takedown attempt from Poppins. Poppins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost tries a head kick but it misses.
Poppins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoost stuffs the takedown attempt from Poppins. Poppins gets slowly back to his feet.
Poppins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoost swivels and escapes.
Poppins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hoost is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Poppins.
Poppins looks gassed!
Hoost throws a head kick that Poppins semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Hoost connects with a nice looking jab.

That has opened up Marylin Poppins's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Hoost throws a head kick but Poppins moves out of range.
Hoost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poppins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoost scores with a head kick.
Poppins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poppins takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppins avoids the head kick by Hoost.
Hoost throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poppins tries for a takedown but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poppins misses with a takedown attempt - Hoost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoost lands a head kick. Poppins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Remy Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marylin Poppins's cut.
That's time! Hoost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Poppins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoost tries to avoid it but Poppins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoost to the ground. Hoost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hoost. No joy for Poppins on that attempt.
Poppins avoids the head kick by Hoost.
Hoost throws a head kick that half lands.
Poppins blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Poppins moves out of range easily.
Poppins missing with a left hand there. Hoost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Poppins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poppins in particular looking to stall.
Poppins prevents Hoost from improving his position.
Poppins moves into full mount! Hoost won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Poppins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Poppins shoots in but Hoost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remy Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marylin Poppins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoost. That's going to slow Poppins down.
Hoost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poppins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poppins misses with a takedown attempt - Hoost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Poppins takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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.
Poppins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoost but Hoost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Poppins misses with a straight right.
Hoost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poppins.
Poppins swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marylin Poppins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marylin Poppins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Hoost as Poppins shoots in.
Poppins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
Hoost throws a nice head kick!
Poppins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoost as he jumps to the side.
Hoost scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Poppins moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poppins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Poppins looks for a takedown but Hoost sprawls well.
Remy Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marylin Poppins.
Hoost throws a head kick but Poppins moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hoost. No joy for Poppins on that attempt.
Poppins closes the distance and clinches up with Hoost, looking for a takedown. Poppins pushes Hoost against the cage but Hoost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Poppins's head.

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.
Poppins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poppins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Remy Hoost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poppins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poppins dodges the punch combination from Hoost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppins has a takedown stuffed.
Hoost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poppins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoost but Hoost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poppins closes the distance and clinches up with Hoost, looking for a takedown. Poppins pushes Hoost against the cage but Hoost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

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.
Poppins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoost.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Remy Hoost is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Poppins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoost but Hoost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoost throws a head kick but Poppins moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoost misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Hoost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoost 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Hoost!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amaury Grizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daymond Iginla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amaury Grizz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grizz
vs
Iginla

185 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

SCP Fight Gear

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, Amaury Grizz!
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, Daymond Iginla!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iginla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice combo by Grizz! Oh, that's hurt him - Iginla falls to the canvas and Grizz follows him into side control.

It looks like Daymond Iginla has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iginla is trying to improve his position.
Grizz wants to stand but Iginla has his arm trapped.
Iginla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grizz off and has taken his back!

Iginla tightening his grip on Grizz, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grizz is in bad spot here.

Grizz is trying to defend against the choke here but Iginla has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Iginla Tightens the hold and Grizz taps out furiously! Iginla displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daymond Iginla!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Oreyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oreyo has chosen New Noise as his entrance music. 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!

Sanchez
vs
Oreyo

188 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Oreyo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Oreyo. Oreyo gets slowly back to his feet.
Oreyo dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Oreyo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oreyo shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xavier Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Oreyo.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Oreyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Oreyo moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Oreyo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oreyo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreyo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Oreyo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Oreyo has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oreyo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Oreyo tries to pass.
Oreyo looks gassed!
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oreyo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oreyo is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oreyo on the ground.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Oreyo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez kicks Oreyo off and gets to his feet.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Oreyo with a series of wild strikes but Oreyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Oreyo avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Oreyo ducks under and follows up with a left that Oreyo also avoids with ease.
Oreyo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oreyo dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oreyo circles away.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.

Oreyo tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oreyo.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Oreyo decides to pull guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oreyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Oreyo looking for the RNC.
Oreyo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but not successfully.
Oreyo is punishing Sanchez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Oreyo's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.

Oreyo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez has picked Oreyo up and slammed him! Oreyo can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez manages to pass to side control!
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.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oreyo is looking for a sweep.
Oreyo taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.

Sanchez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oreyo to his feet.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Oreyo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oreyo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreyo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Oreyo sprawls well.
Sanchez swinging wilding here.
Oreyo checks the leg kick.
Oreyo slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Donk. Sanchez catches Oreyo right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oreyo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oreyo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!

Oreyo looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oreyo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oreyo keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oreyo tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oreyo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Oreyo counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oreyo dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Oreyo avoids them all with ease.
Oreyo dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Oreyo avoids them all with ease.
Oreyo moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez swinging wilding here.
Oreyo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Oreyo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oreyo tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to control but Oreyo wriggling away.
Sanchez scoring with strikes but Oreyo is staying in there.
Oreyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez looking to finish Oreyo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oreyo!
Oreyo is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks from Oreyo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Oreyo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oreyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanchez prevents Oreyo from getting the reversal.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oreyo is looking to escape.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xavier Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
Oreyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gates
vs
Vargas

171 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Bill Gates!
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, Jorge Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates moves out of range of the strikes.
Gates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gates.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Gates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vargas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gates!

Vargas clinches.
Vargas wants to get back to striking at distance but Gates won't allow it.

Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jorge Vargas has been cut.
Gates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gates misses with a combination
and Gates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gates throws a low kick, looking for Vargas's leg but Vargas calmly moves out of range.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body. Gates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gates misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bill Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gates 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.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gates gets to his feet - Vargas follows without any prompting.
Gates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorge Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vargas.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gates looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Vargas catches Gates right on the button with a cross.
Gates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Gates circles away.
The crowd cheers as Gates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses.
Gates looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Gates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gates slips under a jab from Vargas.
Vargas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vargas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gates.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gates ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Gates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Gates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gates misses with a double jab
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Gates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gates lands a right hook to the body.
Gates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Gates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a three punch combo that has Gates backing up. Gates nods at Vargas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gates!
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Gates misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas clobbers Gates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas connects with a right hand. Gates shakes it off.
Gates lands with a straight right. Vargas didn't see that one coming.
Gates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Gates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gates working aggressively here.

Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas misses with a hook. Gates ducked under it nicely.
Gates slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gates counters with a series of strikes. Vargas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gates takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Vargas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Gates moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Gates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Gates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gates misses with a body kick.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bill Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gates slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Vargas throws a right hand that Gates ducks under and follows up with a left that Gates also avoids with ease.
Gates scores with a push kick.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Gates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Gates ducks down to avoid it.
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gates dodges the punch combination from Vargas.

Gates gets a takedown into half guard.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vargas wants to control the action here but instead Gates manages to pass to full mount!
Vargas is working to get back to half guard.

Gates stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Gates wants to clinch
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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.
Gates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas lands a head shot.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Gates.
No joy there for Gates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Gates moved out of range.
Gates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gates throws a one two combo.
Gates swinging wilding here.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Vargas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorge Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vargas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gates slips a straight right by Vargas.
Gates throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Vargas misses with a hook. Gates ducked under it nicely.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Gates.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gates is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Gates.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas stalks Gates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gates's face. Gates staggers backwards, shaken.
Vargas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gates throws a combination that misses
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
Gates misses with a few strikes there.
Gates slips under a jab from Vargas.
Gates thuds a left hand into Vargas's body.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
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 Bill Gates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Vargas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Gates.
Vargas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas counters with a left to the body.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Gates is avoiding it.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Gates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Gates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gates throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gates looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Gates slips a jab from Vargas.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes a swing at Gates's ribcage but misses.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Gates moved out of range.
Gates misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Gates stalks Vargas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vargas's face. Vargas staggers backwards, shaken.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gates circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Gates misses with a combination
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Gates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vargas to score with a decent uppercut.

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.
Vargas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gates tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Gates throws a combination. Vargas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gates circles away.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Gates.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gates misses with a combination
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Gates is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vargas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Gates moves out of range.
Gates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vargas.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Gates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gates misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Vargas scores with a punch to the head.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.

Gates clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Gates keeps him there for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates misses with a combination
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Gates.
Vargas misses with a hook. Gates ducked under it nicely.
Gates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gates throws a series of strikes that have Vargas backpedaling.
Gates looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Gates is looking to land body kicks.

Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gates breaks from the clinch.
Vargas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Gates.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Gates shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vargas 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Vargas!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Armenteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Young
vs
Armenteros

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Armenteros!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armenteros throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.

Young fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armenteros sprawls well initially but Young persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Armenteros is trying to get back to full guard.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armenteros desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Armenteros tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.

Armenteros has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Young escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Young!
Armenteros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armenteros gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Young passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Young landing strikes from the mount and Armenteros is in trouble!
Young lands with some strikes.
Young content just to control the position here.
Young looking to control but Armenteros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armenteros tries to buck Young off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young working Armenteros over with strikes here.
Young blocks Armenteros's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Young is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Armenteros is surviving well by controlling Young's body position as best he can.
Armenteros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Young lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Armenteros hang on?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armenteros wants to control but Young is having none of it.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armenteros is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armenteros is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armenteros working to try and regain half 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.
Young looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Armenteros is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armenteros tries to hold on but Young postures up.
Armenteros is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Armenteros is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Young dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armenteros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Armenteros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armenteros trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Young looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Armenteros patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Young trying to control the action but Armenteros just sinks the hooks in.
Young rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.
Armenteros is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armenteros is stalling here. Young is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armenteros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Young has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Armenteros is letting Young control him for a moment.
Armenteros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young controls the position.
Armenteros struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Armenteros to see if he's OK.
Armenteros controls the position for a moment.
Young trying to control the position but Armenteros is working away.
Armenteros defending against the ground and pound.
Armenteros throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Young trying to control the action but Armenteros is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armenteros struggling a bit here.

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

Armenteros has taken the fight to the clinch.

Young decides to pull guard.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armenteros is one step ahead there.
Armenteros is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.

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.
Young doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Young 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.
Young pulls Armenteros in to control the position.
Armenteros trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.

Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Armenteros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Armenteros 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Armenteros counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Armenteros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top!
Armenteros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Armenteros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armenteros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armenteros thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young controlling from the top position.
Young passes Armenteros's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Armenteros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armenteros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armenteros is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armenteros gets full guard.
Young in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armenteros keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Young not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armenteros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Armenteros is retaining full guard.
Jason Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armenteros has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Armenteros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armenteros is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armenteros doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.

Armenteros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young tries to get to full guard but Armenteros has control of the leg.
Armenteros is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Armenteros is looking to stall here but Young recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to keep Armenteros in close.

Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armenteros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armenteros sitting in guard here, content to control.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armenteros is one step ahead there.
Young controls Armenteros momentarily but Armenteros frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Armenteros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armenteros 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Armenteros!