BAR 19 - CincoDeMayo Hangover PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jorge assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). assis has chosen billie jean as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Freitas
vs
assis

182 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Win Nutritional

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jorge assis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
assis misses the shot to the body.
assis tries to clinch up but Freitas circles away and keeps his distance.
assis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
assis throws a right and a left that both miss.

Freitas gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

assis pushes Freitas off and gets back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Freitas.
assis throws a body punch but Freitas moves out of range.
assis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freitas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
assis wants to clinch up but Freitas keeps it at a distance.
assis misses with a combination
and Freitas counters with a one-two to the body.

Freitas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
assis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freitas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
assis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freitas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
assis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freitas smiles and moves away.
Mauricio Freitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jorge assis.
assis slips a jab and a cross from Freitas.
assis wants to clinch but Freitas slips to the side

and Freitas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Freitas.
Freitas is stalling in the full guard.
Freitas prevents assis from getting back to his feet.
assis looks gassed!
Freitas wants to control from the top but assis keeps moving.
assis wants to get back to his feet but Freitas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freitas stays in close to assis's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
assis wants to get back to his feet but Freitas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freitas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
assis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Freitas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for assis!
Freitas working assis over with strikes here.
Freitas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
assis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Freitas lands a big elbow.
A big strike lands for Freitas! That's really hurt assis and he's turned his back - Freitas keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Freitas Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Freitas!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bittencourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bittencourt's entrance music is Yours Forever. A fine choice. Bruno Bittencourt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bittencourt
vs
Machida

187 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Win Nutritional

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bittencourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shogun Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bruno Bittencourt has been cut.
Machida connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bittencourt - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shogun Machida!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Mesquita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thiago Mesquita has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mesquita
vs
Cafu

175 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita looks to land a combination but Cafu avoids it well.
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cafu shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl out of it but Cafu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesquita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cafu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cafu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesquita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafu somewhat.
Thiago Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Cafu.
Mesquita misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Cafu is just out of range.

Cafu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cafu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Cafu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Cafu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Cafu maintains control.

Cafu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesquita manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Cafu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mesquita tries to buck Cafu off but Cafu is having none of it.

Cafu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mesquita is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cafu yanks on the arm and Mesquita is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cafu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio Cafu!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Landi Jons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levin comes to the cage accompanied by This is the sort of bear I am. This should be a great matchup!

Levin
vs
Landi Jons

175 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Landi Jons!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin blocks a head kick by Landi Jons.
Landi Jons tries to clinch but Levin is having none of it.

Landi Jons has closed the distance and engaged Levin in a clinch.
Landi Jons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Landi Jons avoiding damage.
Landi Jons scores with a knee to the head.
Landi Jons with a knee to the head.
Landi Jons misses with a knee to the head.
Landi Jons trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landi Jons trying to land knees to the body.
Landi Jons has Levin pressed against the cage.
Landi Jons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levin is defending well for now.
Landi Jons lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landi Jons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
Levin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Landi Jons misses with a knee strike.
Landi Jons lands a good knee to the midsection. Levin won't want to take too many of those.
Landi Jons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landi Jons is pushing Levin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Landi Jons looking to slow down the pace here.
Levin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Landi Jons up against the cage.
Landi Jons looking to stall.
Landi Jons looking to throw knees to the head but Levin is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landi Jons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Levin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levin has Landi Jons pressed against the cage.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Landi Jons misses with an elbow strike.
Landi Jons connects with a knee to the head.
Landi Jons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Landi Jons trying to land knees to the body.
Landi Jons landing knees to the head.
Levin avoiding damage as Landi Jons throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Landi Jons is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Levin has denied him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin stalling.
Landi Jons tries to land knees in the clinch but Levin avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Levin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Landi Jons up against the cage.
Landi Jons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Levin taking a breather.
Landi Jons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Levin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Landi Jons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Landi Jons is looking to control Levin's arms but Levin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Landi Jons has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landi Jons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Landi Jons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Levin slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Levin stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Levin dodges an elbow strike from Landi Jons.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landi Jons tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
Landi Jons trying to land knees to the body.
Landi Jons looking to throw knees to the head but Levin is blocking nicely.
Landi Jons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Landi Jons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Landi Jons wants to clinch.
Landi Jons tries to close the distance and clinch but Levin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levin doesn't manage to clinch there - Landi Jons circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landi Jons tries to score with a low kick but Levin moves his leg out of the way.
Landi Jons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jose Landi Jons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin tries to clinch but Landi Jons moves away
and Landi Jons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Levin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Landi Jons closes the distance but Levin moves to the side

and Levin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Levin avoiding damage as Landi Jons throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levin as Landi Jons tries to tie him up.
Landi Jons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Landi Jons wants to stall.
Levin blocks an elbow strike from Landi Jons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landi Jons stops a takedown attempt from Levin.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Landi Jons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Landi Jons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Landi Jons is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Levin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Levin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Landi Jons is trying to maintain a safe position but Levin gets an underhook and turns Landi Jons into the cage.
Nice elbow from Landi Jons.
Levin slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Landi Jons.
Levin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landi Jons looking to throw knees to the head but Levin is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Levin avoiding damage.
Landi Jons looking to throw knees to the head but Levin is blocking nicely.
Levin stalling.
Landi Jons taking a breather.

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.
Levin has Landi Jons pressed against the cage.
Landi Jons misses with a knee strike.
Levin being controlled against the cage.
Levin stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Levin.
Landi Jons tries to clinch

and Levin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landi Jons tries to land knees in the clinch but Levin avoids the damage to the body.
Landi Jons lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Landi Jons 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Landi Jons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Levin moves into the clinch.
Landi Jons lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landi Jons wants to stall.
Levin controlling the action here for a moment.
Landi Jons throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landi Jons trying to land knees to the body.
Levin leaning against his opponent.
Landi Jons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Landi Jons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Landi Jons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Landi Jons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levin is defending well for now.
Landi Jons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Landi Jons is trying to maintain a safe position but Levin gets an underhook and turns Landi Jons into the cage.
Landi Jons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Landi Jons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landi Jons missing with knees to the body.
Levin content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levin as Landi Jons tries to tie him up.
Come on Levin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Landi Jons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levin is keeping busy.
Levin avoiding damage.
Landi Jons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levin.
Landi Jons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Landi Jons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jose Landi Jons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin stalls.
Landi Jons tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
Landi Jons missing with knees to the body.
Levin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Landi Jons letting Levin take a breather here.

That's four 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.
Landi Jons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levin is defending well for now.
Landi Jons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Levin.
Carl Levin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landi Jons leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levin avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Levin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landi Jons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Landi Jons!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pauly D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Pall Sigmarsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

D
vs
Pall Sigmarsson

178 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pauly D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sigmarsson misses with a wild combination.
D throws out a loose jab but Sigmarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigmarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigmarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
D slips a jab and a cross from Sigmarsson.
Sigmarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sigmarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sigmarsson scores with a one two! D had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from D misses.
D looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sigmarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigmarsson throws a nice looking combination but D bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sigmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from D, right into the meat.
D tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
D fails to land with a series of punches.
Sigmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and D counters with a crisp one two that drops Sigmarsson! D thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sigmarsson to his feet! Sigmarsson is in big trouble!

Sigmarsson is rocked!
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!
Sigmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and D counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by D.
Sigmarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can D finish him?

D breaks the clinch.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D scoring well with a low kick there.
Sigmarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigmarsson looks gassed!
Sigmarsson blocks a jab.
D works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D.
D thows a body shot but no joy.
Sigmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and D cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigmarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sigmarsson throws a combination that misses
and D counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauly D!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Santos
vs
Rodrigo

180 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santos!
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, Enrique Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos dives in and grabs Rodrigo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigo pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Diego Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rodrigo gets the takedown into side control.

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

Rodrigo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo's guard! Nice work there by Santos!

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

Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigo dives on top into guard.
Rodrigo stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Rodrigo looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Rodrigo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodrigo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Rodrigo seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Santos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rodrigo tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos has his takedown stuffed

and Rodrigo counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodrigo, up you get!
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rodrigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Rodrigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodrigo fails with the takedown

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodrigo won't be happy with that.
Rodrigo is not content to let Santos control the position.
Rodrigo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodrigo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

Rodrigo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.

Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigo. Rodrigo gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Rodrigo is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Rodrigo is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to buck Rodrigo off but Rodrigo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

Rodrigo swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rodrigo's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santos fails with the takedown

and Rodrigo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo forces his way into half guard.
Santos is in trouble now - Rodrigo has advanced to mount!
Rodrigo moves to take his opponent's back.

Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rodrigo gets his way!

Rodrigo looking for the choke but no joy.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Rodrigo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo looking for the RNC.

Rodrigo working for a choke but Santos reverses nicely into Rodrigo 's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rodrigo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Rodrigo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodrigo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigo stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rodrigo gets the takedown into side control.
Rodrigo is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Santos is working for an americana but Rodrigo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Santos was thinking about the submission.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo postures up.
Rodrigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.

Rodrigo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Diego Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rodrigo is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos trying to control but Rodrigo postures up.
Santos won't allow Rodrigo to pass to mount.
Santos tries to kick Rodrigo off but Rodrigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rodrigo is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is staying active underneath Rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos wants to control but Rodrigo is keeping busy.

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

Rodrigo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enrique Rodrigo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enrique Rodrigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos wants to stand up but Rodrigo is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo forces his way into half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rodrigo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Slapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slapper comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Worm. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Slapper
vs
Kongo

185 cm
19
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Slapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo clobbers Slapper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingo Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Slapper circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo tries to clinch but Slapper moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Slapper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slapper.
Slapper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slapper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kongo wants to clinch but Slapper slips to the side
and Slapper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Slapper avoids them all with ease.
Kongo throws a hook to the side of Slapper's head but Slapper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slapper fails with the takedown.

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

and Slapper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Slapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slapper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Slapper from controlling successfully.
Slapper controlling from the top position.
Slapper trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kongo's head.
Slapper thows a big elbow that misses.
Kongo wants to stand but Slapper is controlling the position.
Slapper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Slapper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slapper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slapper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Slapper trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kongo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slapper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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.
Slapper thows a big elbow that misses.
Slapper trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo is looking to stand up but Slapper isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kongo looks to land a combination. Slapper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kongo wants to clinch
and Slapper counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingo Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Slapper pushes him off.
Slapper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kongo tests Slapper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kongo.
Kongo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kongo lands a right hook to the body.
Kongo throws a right and a left that Slapper avoids nicely.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slapper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slapper off to one side.
Kongo leaves Slapper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kongo thuds his shin into the meat of Slapper's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo thumps Slapper with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo catches Slapper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kongo darts in and clinches Slapper up against the cage.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside.
Slapper takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Kongo moves into the clinch.
Kongo is working Slapper over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kongo.
Slapper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Kongo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kongo.
Kongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slapper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo.
Kongo landing knees to the head.
Slapper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Slapper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kongo clinches up with Slapper and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slapper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slapper throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Kongo.
Kongo digs a right hand into Slapper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapper's gas tank.
The referee calls for Kongo to work.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Kongo.
Kongo slows down the pace here.
Kongo pushes Slapper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kongo obliges.
Kongo working Slapper over with knees to the body.
Kongo lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slapper circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kongo there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kongo clinches up against the cage.
Kongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kongo.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kongo slowing the pace effectively.
Kongo cracks Slapper with a nice body shot.
Slapper throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo cracks Slapper with a nice body shot.
Kingo Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo landing knees to the body.
Kongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo pushes Slapper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kongo.
Kongo stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo stalls.
Kongo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slapper backwards.
Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Slapper won't want to take too many of those.
Kongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slapper trying to stall but Kongo improves his position.
Kongo lands a left hand.
Kongo working Slapper over with knees to the body.
Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kongo has Slapper pushed against the cage.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slapper backwards.
Slapper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slapper keeps the fight on the outside.
Slapper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingo Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Slapper or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo which made him look bad.
Kongo tries to clinch but Slapper is having none of it.
Slapper looks to land a left hand but Kongo moved out of range nicely.
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Slapper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kongo closes the distance but Slapper moves to the side
and Slapper counters with a nice body shot.
Billy Slapper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo swings for the body but Slapper moves out of range.
Kongo misses with a hook. Slapper ducked under it nicely.
Slapper avoids the body shot from Kongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapper slips under a jab from Kongo.

Slapper scores a takedown into full mount!
Slapper breaks from Kongo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slapper punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kongo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slapper.
Slapper working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slapper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Slapper working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kongo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slapper.
Slapper landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slapper landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slapper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Slapper.
Kongo tries to hold on but Slapper postures up.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billy Slapper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slapper lands a nice shot to the head.

Slapper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slapper with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slapper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kongo is in a horrible position here. Slapper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slapper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Slapper lands a big shot there that rocks Kongo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slapper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kongo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slapper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Slapper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kongo tries to reverse the position but Slapper maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Slapper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slapper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleander Oathbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightmare - Chris Sheppard. Oathbreaker has chosen 300 Theme as his entrance music. Cleander Oathbreaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chambers
vs
Oathbreaker

177 cm
21
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cleander Oathbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oathbreaker misses with a wild combination.
Oathbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.

Chambers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chambers not doing much here.

Chambers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chambers controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Oathbreaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chambers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oathbreaker pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.
Chambers trying to control the action but Oathbreaker is working from the bottom.

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.
Chambers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oathbreaker keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Oathbreaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers trying to mount his opponent but Oathbreaker defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers not doing much here.
Chambers trying to control from half guard but Oathbreaker is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Oathbreaker scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jason Chambers has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Oathbreaker.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oathbreaker.
Oathbreaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oathbreaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Oathbreaker.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oathbreaker's waist but Oathbreaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oathbreaker swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Oathbreaker. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Oathbreaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oathbreaker looks to throw the jab but Chambers is out of range.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Oathbreaker, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Oathbreaker against the cage but Oathbreaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleander Oathbreaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Chambers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oathbreaker stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oathbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Chambers is rocked!
Oathbreaker cracks Chambers with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleander Oathbreaker!