TPG 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punt Speedchunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Dwayne Tooreal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Speedchunk
vs
Tooreal

190 cm
19
237 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
271 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punt Speedchunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal blocks a jab.
Tooreal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Speedchunk misses with a combination
and Tooreal counters with a two punch combo.
Tooreal ducks under a wild hook from Speedchunk.
Speedchunk throws an overhand right that lands on Tooreal's shoulder, as Tooreal tries to avoid the shot.
Tooreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speedchunk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Speedchunk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tooreal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Speedchunk.
Punt Speedchunk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speedchunk.
Speedchunk misses with an uppercut. Tooreal saw that one coming.

Tooreal moves into the clinch.
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!
Tooreal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tooreal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speedchunk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Speedchunk is trying to drag Tooreal to the mat but Tooreal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tooreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speedchunk loads up on a big right hand but Tooreal slips the punch.
Speedchunk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tooreal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tooreal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speedchunk's head backwards.
Speedchunk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedchunk misses with the body kick
and Tooreal counters with a series of strikes. Speedchunk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooreal lands a two punch combo.
Speedchunk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tooreal backs up against the cage.
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!
Tooreal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speedchunk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tooreal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Speedchunk's guard.
Speedchunk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal wants to stand but Speedchunk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Speedchunk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tooreal tries to stand but Speedchunk is controlling from the bottom.
Speedchunk is trying to keep Tooreal in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Speedchunk has his feet on Tooreal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Speedchunk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tooreal's head backwards.
Speedchunk misses with a body shot
and Tooreal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speedchunk loads up on a big right hand but Tooreal slips the punch.

Tooreal has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedchunk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tooreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speedchunk throws a combination that misses
and Tooreal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speedchunk's knee momentarily.
Speedchunk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tooreal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Speedchunk is breathing heavily.
Speedchunk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Speedchunk needs to keep his hands up - Tooreal had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Tooreal scores with a four punch combination!

Tooreal has closed the distance and engaged Speedchunk in a clinch.

Tooreal breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tooreal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tooreal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tooreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Speedchunk misses the target.
Speedchunk misses with a combination
and Tooreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Speedchunk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tooreal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedchunk loads up on a big right hand but Tooreal slips the punch.
Good shot there by Speedchunk.
Speedchunk swings for the body but Tooreal moves out of range.

Tooreal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Tooreal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Speedchunk misses with a double jab
and Tooreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tooreal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedchunk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tooreal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speedchunk avoids it really well and circles away.
Speedchunk's corner calls for a 1-2. Speedchunk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Punt Speedchunk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speedchunk misses with a body punch
and Tooreal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Speedchunk tries to keep at a distance but Tooreal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Speedchunk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tooreal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tooreal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Speedchunk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tooreal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tooreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speedchunk shoots in and drives through. Tooreal sprawls well.
Tooreal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speedchunk.
Tooreal misses with a wild combination.
Tooreal stalks Speedchunk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Speedchunk's face. Speedchunk staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Punt Speedchunk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedchunk misses with a wild combination.
Speedchunk dodges the punch combination from Tooreal.
Tooreal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Speedchunk misses
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Speedchunk cracks Tooreal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Speedchunk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tooreal sprawls well. Tooreal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speedchunk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punt Speedchunk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Tooreal. No joy for Speedchunk on that attempt.
Speedchunk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tooreal counters with a two punch combo.
Tooreal jabs at Speedchunk's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooreal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tooreal duly obliges.

Tooreal drops Speedchunk with a beautiful combination! Speedchunk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tooreal is looking for the KO!

Speedchunk is rocked!
Speedchunk seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tooreal shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Speedchunk is backing up but Tooreal catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Speedchunk covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tooreal Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Tooreal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sanchez
vs
Ash

165 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ash!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Ash.
Ash is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez tries to clinch

and Ash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ash tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ash misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ash walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash tries to clinch up

and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez stops Ash from standing up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ash is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Ash had control of the position.
Ash wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ash.

Ash rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Ash has the dominant position.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez wants to break free but Ash has control.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ash walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ash circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ash counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ash won't allow it.
Ash with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ash prevents it.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ash holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Ash, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Ash against the cage but Ash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ash tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Ash is looking to clinch.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.

Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Ash lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ash misses with a knee to the head.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ash throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ash misses with a knee to the head.
Ash landing knees to the head.

It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Ash misses with a knee strike.
Ash misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Ash.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez trying to stall but Ash improves his position.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ash smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Ash. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Ash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Ash tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ash as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ash tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ash doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ash tries to clinch up.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Ash tries to clinch

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Ash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ash misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Ash landing knees to the head.
Ash misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ash holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Ash.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez tries to stall but Ash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ash landing knees to the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Ash misses with a knee strike.
Ash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ash has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ash connects with a knee to the head.
Ash looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Ash misses with a knee strike.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Ash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ash circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ash won't allow it.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ash lands a nice knee to the body.
Ash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ash walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch

and Ash counters by clinching up.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ash tries to clinch up

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Ash misses with a knee strike.
Ash with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ash closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Ash didn't expect that.
Ash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ash wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ash manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ash doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Ash tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Ash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ash tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Ash tries to clinch up.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ash.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ash swivels and escapes.
Ash tries to clinch up

and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Ash connects with a knee to the head.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ash landing knees to the head.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Ash is controlling the position.
Ash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ash prevents the takedown attempt.

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 Diego Sanchez.
I think Sanchez 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Revan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Buzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryan Buzz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gracie
vs
Buzz

170 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Revan Gracie!
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, Ryan Buzz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Buzz is avoiding it.
Buzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buzz tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buzz looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Revan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Buzz.

Buzz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Buzz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Buzz is stalling in the full guard.
Buzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buzz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buzz's back instead.
Buzz turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Buzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Buzz looking to pass the guard.

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Buzz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Buzz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Revan Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kolesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolesne has chosen Hatred Inherit as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Scotch Tape
vs
Kolesne

197 cm
23
271 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Kolesne!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch Tape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolesne.
Kolesne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kolesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Scotch Tape fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolesne sprawls well initially but Scotch Tape persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scotch Tape in particular looking to stall.

Scotch Tape is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kolesne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scotch Tape in particular looking to stall.
Scotch Tape has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scotch Tape maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kolesne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Scotch Tape has cracked it and Kolesne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Scotch Tape!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodent Scotch Tape!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Mantiega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantiega has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pedro Mantiega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chronic
vs
Mantiega

191 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Chronic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mantiega!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chronic tries to work over Mantiega's front leg with a kick but Mantiega checks it.
Horrible takedown by Mantiega or perhaps it was just good defense by Chronic which made him look bad.
Chronic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chronic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantiega.
Mantiega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chronic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Mantiega feints and as Chronic raises his hands in defense, Mantiega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mantiega looking to sit in guard and control but Chronic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chronic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mantiega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chronic has managed to get both his arms back between Mantiega's legs - danger averted.
Chronic throwing strikes from guard but Mantiega blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chronic is working Mantiega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chronic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chronic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mantiega keeping full guard, as Chronic tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chronic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mantiega has momentary wrist control but Chronic slips an elbow through the middle.
Mantiega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chronic is in close to Mantiega's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chronic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mantiega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chronic defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mantiega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mantiega looks gassed!
Mantiega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chronic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chronic working some strikes from top position.
Mantiega trying to keep a closed guard but Chronic is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chronic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mantiega is proving hard to escape from.
Mantiega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantiega being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chronic trying to control but Mantiega is working from the bottom.
Chronic chips away with some ground and pound.
Chronic works over Mantiega with some ground and pound from guard.
Chronic won't allow Mantiega to sweep him here.
Chronic wants to stand but Mantiega is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chronic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantiega tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mantiega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chronic chips away with some ground and pound.
Chronic landing some decent shots from guard.
Chronic throws a strike but Mantiega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chronic wants to stand up but Mantiega is controlling him.
Mantiega trying to control but Chronic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic keeping full guard, as Mantiega tries to pass.
Chronic trying to strike off his back.

Mantiega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mantiega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mantiega preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mantiega shoots in but Chronic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantiega shoots in but Chronic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dustin Chronic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mantiega.

Chronic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chronic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantiega regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Chronic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Chronic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mantiega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mantiega misses the jab.
Chronic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantiega.
Mantiega just misses with a punch to the body.
Chronic misses with a leg kick.
Mantiega fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantiega fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Mantiega.
Chronic motions for Mantiega to come forward. Chronic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mantiega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chronic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chronic.
Chronic scoring with some ground and pound.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantiega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiega working a defensive guard here.
Chronic working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic scoring with some ground and pound.
Chronic looking to pass the guard.
Chronic stands up over Mantiega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mantiega throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chronic escapes and throws Mantiega's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mantiega is breathing heavily.
Mantiega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dustin Chronic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chronic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chronic is working Mantiega over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chronic landing a few strikes.
Mantiega struggling a bit here.
Mantiega tries to buck Chronic off but Chronic is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantiega tries to bench press Chronic off him but Chronic keeps the position.
Chronic is looking to take a break and control but Mantiega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chronic in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantiega is looking for a sweep.
Chronic lands a few punches from side control.
Mantiega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantiega is being controlled here.
Chronic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chronic working the head and body with strikes.
Mantiega takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mantiega can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantiega takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mantiega is not content to let Chronic control the position.
Chronic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chronic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantiega is looking to regain half guard here but Chronic keeps moving and retains side control.
Chronic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chronic lands a nice forearm strike.
Mantiega takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chronic working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chronic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mantiega some visible discomfort.

Mantiega is rocked!
Mantiega tries to improve position but can't.
Mantiega is still in real trouble! Can Chronic finish him?
Chronic lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantiega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mantiega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mantiega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chronic wants to take a breather but Mantiega is having none of it.
Mantiega seems to have recovered his senses.
Chronic prevents Mantiega from improving his position.
Chronic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantiega can do to turn this around?
Mantiega trying to control here.
Chronic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mantiega keeps working.

Mantiega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chronic pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mantiega wants to get back to full guard.
Chronic scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Chronic stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chronic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Chronic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chronic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantiega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantiega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pedro Mantiega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Mantiega misses.
Mantiega checks a leg kick.

Mantiega tries to keep at a distance but Chronic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chronic tries a body shot but Mantiega blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chronic. Mantiega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chronic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chronic ducks under a wild hook from Mantiega.
Chronic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantiega digs a good body shot into Chronic's ribs.
Mantiega throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mantiega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mantiega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantiega preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantiega trying to control the position from guard on top but Chronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chronic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mantiega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chronic is working away from the top position though.

Mantiega actively working from the bottom here.
Mantiega has hold of Chronic's hands but Chronic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chronic stalling.
Mantiega is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic winds up and cracks Mantiega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chronic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chronic working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chronic lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chronic is thwarting Mantiega's attempts to control the position.
Chronic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mantiega is looking for a sweep. Chronic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chronic lands with a punch from half guard.
Mantiega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantiega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic winds up and cracks Mantiega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mantiega is staying active underneath Chronic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chronic drops an elbow to the side of Mantiega's head.
Chronic trying to control the action but Mantiega is working from the bottom.
Mantiega works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mantiega working for a triangle but Chronic defends it easily.
Chronic scoring with some ground and pound.
Chronic chips away with some ground and pound.
Chronic landing with the ground and pound.
Mantiega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic connects with a couple of short punches.
Chronic postures up.
Chronic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chronic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chronic distracts Mantiega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Chronic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mantiega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chronic has managed to get both his arms back between Mantiega's legs - danger averted.
Chronic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chronic tries to stand but Mantiega is controlling from the bottom.

Chronic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mantiega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Chronic clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chronic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mantiega throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Chronic moves into the clinch.

Chronic has Mantiega pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chronic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mantiega tumbling to the mat - Chronic dives into Mantiega's guard.

Mantiega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chronic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chronic landing some decent shots from guard.
Chronic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mantiega is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chronic wants to control from the top but Mantiega keeps moving.
Chronic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chronic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic tries to score with a low kick but Mantiega moves his leg out of the way.
Mantiega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mantiega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chronic.
Pedro Mantiega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chronic is looking to score with low kicks.
Chronic scoring well with a low kick there.
Mantiega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Chronic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chronic connects with a couple of short punches.
Chronic connects with a couple of short punches.
Chronic is in close to Mantiega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chronic works over Mantiega with some ground and pound from guard.
Mantiega manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantiega manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chronic to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantiega looking to hold on to the position here but Chronic rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chronic striking off his back but it's not causing Mantiega any problems.
Chronic is looking to stand up but Mantiega isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantiega stopping the sweep attempt from Chronic.
Mantiega tries to free his leg and advance position but Chronic is retaining full guard.
Chronic working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mantiega fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic tries to land a front kick but Mantiega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mantiega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Chronic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chronic showed some decent athleticism there.
Chronic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chronic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mantiega tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chronic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mantiega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chronic raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chronic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mantiega scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Chronic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Chronic stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Chronic!
Dustin Chronic retains his heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Whoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Whoa
vs
Lyoton

188 cm
20
208 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machidan Lyoton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyoton takes a swing at Whoa's ribcage but misses.
Lyoton throws a hook but Whoa blocks it.
Lyoton is looking to clinch but Whoa is avoiding it.
Lyoton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like Whoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoa scores with a jab to the body.

Lyoton instigates a clinch.
Whoa throws a head punch that misses.

Whoa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyoton circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Whoa.

It looks like Machidan Lyoton has been cut.
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!
Whoa slips under a jab from Lyoton.

Whoa drops Lyoton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lyoton looks back up at him and smiles so Whoa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Lyoton is rocked!
Whoa stuns Lyoton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lyoton is still on wobbly legs! Can Whoa finish him?
Lyoton looks gassed!
Whoa finds Lyoton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lyoton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Whoa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lyoton will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Like Whoa!
Like Whoa is the new light heavyweight champion!

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RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Godhe Sugly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woonsocket Cavaricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugly comes to the cage accompanied by Hedwig's Theme. Cavaricci has chosen Slaughterhouse by Slaughterhouse as his entrance music. Godhe Sugly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Woonsocket Cavaricci's chin.

Sugly
vs
Cavaricci

170 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Godhe Sugly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Woonsocket Cavaricci!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugly throws a sloppy head kick and Cavaricci moves out of range easily.
Sugly slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavaricci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sugly misses with a head kick.
Sugly wants to clinch.
Sugly throws a sloppy head kick and Cavaricci moves out of range easily.
Sugly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Cavaricci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cavaricci lands in his opponent's guard.
Cavaricci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sugly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sugly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cavaricci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavaricci wants to control from the top but Sugly keeps moving.
Sugly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sugly tries to get out of the position.

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

Cavaricci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sugly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sugly has escaped and now he's on top!
Cavaricci has control of Sugly's left arm, preventing Sugly from doing any damage.

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.

Cavaricci had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sugly 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 Sugly's back instead.
Sugly has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sugly has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cavaricci.
Sugly rolls, trying to escape but Cavaricci keeps control of the position.
Cavaricci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cavaricci has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sugly.
Sugly grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavaricci thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cavaricci is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci not allowing Sugly to control his hands.
Cavaricci lands shots from the back.
Cavaricci misses with an elbow to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Sugly as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cavaricci!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavaricci misses with an elbow to the head.
Sugly tries to escape but Cavaricci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cavaricci throwing strikes and Sugly squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cavaricci cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sugly tries to lock up and control but Cavaricci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Cavaricci looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cavaricci throwing strikes here but Sugly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Cavaricci goes for an armbar but Sugly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sugly.
Cavaricci trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cavaricci is trying to control the position but Sugly postures up.
Cavaricci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sugly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavaricci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sugly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sugly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sugly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sugly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavaricci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sugly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavaricci somewhat.
Godhe Sugly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sugly tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavaricci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sugly pinned against the cage. Sugly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Godhe Sugly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woonsocket Cavaricci.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavaricci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cavaricci drops an elbow to the side of Sugly's head.
Sugly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cavaricci.
Sugly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sugly is trying to keep Cavaricci in close.
Cavaricci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cavaricci postures up in Sugly's guard and throws a big left but Sugly blocks it.
Cavaricci passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cavaricci stalling away here and it's allowed Sugly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cavaricci throwing strikes from guard but Sugly blocks nicely.
Sugly keeping moving, preventing Cavaricci from controlling successfully.
Cavaricci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cavaricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Sugly has wrist control.
Cavaricci is pushing down on Sugly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sugly is fighting to maintain full guard but Cavaricci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cavaricci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sugly's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cavaricci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sugly's head.
Cavaricci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sugly trying to control but Cavaricci postures up.
Cavaricci wants to pass the guard but Sugly is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sugly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sugly misses with a low kick.
Sugly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cavaricci counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sugly's guard now.
Cavaricci wants to control from the top but Sugly keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci being controlled here momentarily.
Sugly keeping moving, preventing Cavaricci from controlling successfully.
Cavaricci stands and throws Sugly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sugly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavaricci on the ground.
Cavaricci connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sugly some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugly parries the strikes from Cavaricci easily there. Cavaricci is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sugly to escape.
Cavaricci working the body and head with strikes.
Sugly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woonsocket Cavaricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cavaricci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cavaricci looking to control but instead Sugly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cavaricci thows a huge punch but Sugly dodges it nicely.
Cavaricci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cavaricci scoring with strikes but Sugly is staying in there.
Cavaricci is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cavaricci thowing shots but they're missing.
Cavaricci thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavaricci thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cavaricci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cavaricci throws some wild stikes that Sugly manages to avoid easily.
Cavaricci with a couple of short strikes.
Cavaricci putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sugly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cavaricci with a couple of short strikes.
Sugly is bucking up trying to escape but Cavaricci cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sugly is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugly is in a horrible position here. Cavaricci smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sugly wants to hold on but Cavaricci pushes him away.
Cavaricci working the ground and pound effectively.
Sugly really wants to buck Cavaricci off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cavaricci content just to control the position here.
Cavaricci punching from mount but Sugly doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cavaricci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sugly looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cavaricci.
Cavaricci is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sugly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cavaricci is landing with some decent strikes but Sugly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sugly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cavaricci putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cavaricci looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Cavaricci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sugly has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sugly!
Sugly stopping the sweep attempt from Cavaricci.

Cavaricci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sugly passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cavaricci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cavaricci is not content to let Sugly control the position.
Cavaricci tries to bench press Sugly off him but Sugly keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woonsocket Cavaricci really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cavaricci shoots for a takedown but Sugly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sugly tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavaricci misses with a takedown attempt

and Sugly counters with a head kick that drops Cavaricci to the mat! Cavaricci scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Cavaricci is rocked!
Sugly throws a lazy head kick

and Cavaricci counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sugly!
Cavaricci is still in real trouble! Can Sugly finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugly wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cavaricci.
Cavaricci seems to have recovered his senses.
Sugly is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sugly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cavaricci.
Sugly working to try and regain half guard.
Cavaricci scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sugly?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cavaricci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sugly is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavaricci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sugly is surviving well by controlling Cavaricci's body position as best he can.
Cavaricci looking to ground and pound but Sugly is blocking nicely.
Cavaricci throws some wild stikes that Sugly manages to avoid easily.
Cavaricci throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sugly because Cavaricci loaded up on that one.
Cavaricci raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavaricci trying to control but Sugly is having none of it.
Cavaricci landing strikes from the mount and Sugly is in trouble!
Cavaricci throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sugly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cavaricci.
Cavaricci is landing with some decent strikes but Sugly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Woonsocket Cavaricci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cavaricci with good strikes from the mount here!
Cavaricci landing shots from mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Cavaricci there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cavaricci pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sugly wants to hold on but Cavaricci pushes him away.
Cavaricci scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Sugly is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cavaricci locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sugly is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woonsocket Cavaricci!
Woonsocket Cavaricci is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ren Gracie enters the cage!

Sadia
vs
Gracie

182 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Sadia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ren Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadia throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie moves forwards but Sadia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sadia scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ren Gracie has been cut.

Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Sadia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadia has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadia. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Sadia throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Sadia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Mike Sadia has been cut.

Gracie feints and as Sadia raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sadia controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control but Sadia is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Sadia blocks nicely.
Sadia keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadia is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sadia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadia throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Sadia swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Sadia misses its intended target.
Sadia misses with a body shot.

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.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadia's head.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sadia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sadia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sadia is defending well.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Sadia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Sadia is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sadia trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the action here.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadia is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sadia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sadia!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ren Gracie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sadia ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Sadia's ribcage but misses.
Sadia throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Sadia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Sadia dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position but Sadia is working away.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sadia throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sadia is trying to get back to half guard.

Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sadia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Sadia!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadia manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sadia is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie won't allow Sadia to get back to his feet.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadia is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadia tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Sadia squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!

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.

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Sadia covers up.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ren Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sadia throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Sadia had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Sadia swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Sadia misses with a combination
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Sadia shakes it off.
A big right from Sadia misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sadia sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadia is defending well.
Sadia wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sadia?

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sadia turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie controls Sadia momentarily but Sadia frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadia manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ren Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mike Sadia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Ren Gracie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Sadia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Gracie!