Kings Quest 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undisputed - Ludacris. Rivera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right Said FRED---I'm to Sexy. Jack Simmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raphael Rivera's chin.

Simmons
vs
Rivera

195 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera feints a jab and as Simmons dips his head, Rivera unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Simmons right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Simmons falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rivera smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raphael Rivera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LORD JESUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JESUS kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lamb of God-Laid to Rest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

JESUS
vs
Engine

191 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LORD JESUS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JESUS misses with a few strikes there.

JESUS bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
JESUS throws a strike aimed at the side of Engine's head but Engine avoids it well.
Engine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JESUS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Engine striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Engine is looking for a sweep.
Engine tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Engine is trying to improve his position.
Engine gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Engine can do anything to dispel that myth.
JESUS tries to stand but can't do so whilst Engine controls his leg.
JESUS blocks the strikes from Engine.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
JESUS moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
JESUS connects with a high kick.
Engine shoots in for a double leg but JESUS sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for JESUS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JESUS throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Engine looks gassed!

JESUS is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Engine's half guard.

JESUS stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Engine to get to his feet.
JESUS with a body punch. A glancing blow.
JESUS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Engine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
JESUS lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JESUS moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from JESUS finds it's way through Engine's defenses.
JESUS throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine slips a jab and a cross from JESUS.
JESUS will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
JESUS doesn't manage to clinch there - Engine circles away.
LORD JESUS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JESUS works over Engine's head and body with a nice combination.
Engine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JESUS lands with an overhand left.

JESUS shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. JESUS showed some decent athleticism there.
Engine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Engine is looking for a sweep. JESUS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Engine missing with punches from the bottom.
Engine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JESUS not landing any meaningful shots this time.
JESUS wants to stand up but Engine is controlling the position.
Engine tries to get to full guard but JESUS has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left and a right from JESUS both land. Nice combination.
JESUS tries to clinch up.
JESUS tries for a takedown but Engine circles away easily

and Engine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Engine.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Engine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JESUS looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as JESUS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. JESUS is keeping the position for now.
Engine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as JESUS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engine stands up over JESUS, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but JESUS is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JESUS has momentary wrist control but Engine slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Engine stands up over JESUS, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LORD JESUS dominated that round.
That's time! JESUS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

JESUS closes the distance and lands a one-two.
JESUS could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
JESUS lands with a shot to the body.
Engine fails with a takedown attempt.
JESUS works over Engine's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
JESUS misses with a wild combination.
JESUS tries to close the distance and clinch but Engine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
JESUS tries to clinch up.
LORD JESUS is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and JESUS counters with a three punch combo that has Engine backing up. Engine nods at JESUS to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine keeps the fight on the outside.
JESUS works over Engine's head and body with a nice combination.
Engine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JESUS pinned against the cage. JESUS gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LORD JESUS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Engine.
Engine misses with a takedown attempt

and JESUS decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Engine's guard.
Engine is breathing heavily.

JESUS stands up and waves to Engine to follow him.
JESUS will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
JESUS swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine with a poor takedown
and JESUS counters with a three punch combo that has Engine backing up. Engine nods at JESUS to acknowledge the strikes.
JESUS throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
JESUS moves in looking to clinch but Engine pushes him off.
JESUS wants to clinch

and Engine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for JESUS!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engine looking to finish with strikes here!
JESUS suckers Engine into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! JESUS is now in Engine's guard!
JESUS takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Engine wants to sweep here but JESUS controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JESUS is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engine thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Engine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas Engine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Engine lands a decent punch to the body there.

JESUS stands up from guard. Let's bang!

JESUS closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Engine did well to prevent JESUS getting side control.
Engine landing strikes from the bottom.
Engine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from JESUS.
Engine gets back to full guard.
Engine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Engine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

JESUS stands up and waves to Engine to follow him.
JESUS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Engine swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JESUS fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Engine gets the takedown into side control.
Engine scores with punches from side control.
Engine working the head with strikes.
JESUS 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.
Engine 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.
Engine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at JESUS to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JESUS taking a bit of punishment here - Engine scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Engine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LORD JESUS dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Engine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in JESUS's half guard.
Engine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Engine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JESUS's head.
JESUS is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns JESUS that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Engine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Engine cracks JESUS with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Engine working JESUS over with strikes here.
JESUS is in a horrible position here. Engine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Engine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Engine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of JESUS's face.
Engine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Engine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Engine.
JESUS tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine with good strikes from the mount here!
Engine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engine with shots to the head and body - JESUS looks very uncomfortable down there.
Engine landing shots from mount.
Engine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can JESUS hang on?
JESUS really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Engine with shots to the head and body - JESUS looks very uncomfortable down there.
Engine landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine looking to finish JESUS with some ground and pound. This is bad for JESUS!
Engine unloading with bombs!
Engine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Engine with a couple of short strikes.
Engine thowing shots but they're missing.
Engine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Engine.
Engine thowing shots but they're missing.
JESUS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engine landing punches.
Engine lands a nice shot to the head.
Engine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can JESUS hang on?
Thomas Engine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Engine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. JESUS looks a forlorn figure.
Engine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engine dominating with strikes here.
Engine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish JESUS?

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Engine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think JESUS 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Headbenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Headbenze
vs
Askhat Kariebatonov

190 cm
24
218 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

205 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Headbenze!
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, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Headbenze 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.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Headbenze postures up.

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

Headbenze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headbenze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Headbenze working away.

Headbenze stands up.
Kariebatonov thuds his shin into the meat of Headbenze's side.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kariebatonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Kariebatonov lands but Headbenze takes it in his stride.
Kariebatonov connects with a high kick.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick. Headbenze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Headbenze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Headbenze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kariebatonov controls his leg.
Kariebatonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headbenze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Headbenze is breathing heavily.
Headbenze is looking to take a break and control but Kariebatonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kariebatonov gets back to full guard.
Headbenze is looking to stand up but Kariebatonov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kariebatonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headbenze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kariebatonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kariebatonov is trying to control the position but Headbenze postures up.
Headbenze won't allow Kariebatonov to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Headbenze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov pushes Headbenze away with a front kick.

Kariebatonov moves into the clinch.
Kariebatonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kariebatonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Headbenze.
Kariebatonov stops a takedown attempt from Headbenze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kariebatonov successfully pulls guard.
Kariebatonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Headbenze wants to control from the top but Kariebatonov keeps moving.

Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kariebatonov striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze preventing the sweep.
Headbenze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kariebatonov is keeping the position for now.
Headbenze forces his way into half guard.
Headbenze prevents Kariebatonov from improving his position.
Headbenze is thwarting Kariebatonov's attempts to control the position.

Headbenze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kariebatonov is just riding it out for now. Headbenze eventually gives up the hold.
Kariebatonov is staying active underneath Headbenze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Kariebatonov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kariebatonov moves into full guard.

Headbenze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kariebatonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kariebatonov striking off his back but it's not causing Headbenze any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headbenze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kariebatonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headbenze has managed to get both his arms back between Kariebatonov's legs - danger averted.

Headbenze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headbenze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Headbenze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kariebatonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Headbenze.
Kariebatonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kariebatonov has closed the distance and engaged Headbenze in a clinch.
Kariebatonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Headbenze tries for a takedown but Kariebatonov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kariebatonov is pressed up against the cage. Headbenze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kariebatonov down to the mat. Kariebatonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kariebatonov throws a sloppy head kick and Headbenze moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Headbenze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kariebatonov's waist but Kariebatonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Headbenze off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.

Kariebatonov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kariebatonov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kariebatonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kariebatonov punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kariebatonov is going olschool here, as he tries to force Headbenze to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Headbenze shrugs it off.
Headbenze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Kariebatonov is looking for a kimura but Headbenze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kariebatonov to get the leverage.

Headbenze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Headbenze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kariebatonov defends it nicely.
Headbenze fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Headbenze is defended easily by Kariebatonov.
Headbenze avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Kariebatonov tries for a takedown but Headbenze circles away easily

and Headbenze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kariebatonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Headbenze is working for takedown but Kariebatonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Headbenze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kariebatonov stops a takedown attempt from Headbenze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kariebatonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Headbenze looking for a takedown.
Headbenze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kariebatonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov shoots and misses

and Headbenze counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kariebatonov's guard now.

Kariebatonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Headbenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Headbenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Headbenze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kariebatonov, up you get!

Kariebatonov scores with a takedown into Headbenze's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Headbenze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headbenze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Headbenze working for a triangle but Kariebatonov defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kariebatonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kariebatonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Headbenze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headbenze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kariebatonov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrado Headbenze dominated that second round.
That's time! Headbenze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Headbenze dives in and grabs Kariebatonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov pushes down on Headbenze's head and hops out.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Headbenze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Headbenze shoots for a takedown but Kariebatonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Headbenze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kariebatonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headbenze blocks a head kick by Kariebatonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kariebatonov lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Headbenze keeps the fight on the outside.

Headbenze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kariebatonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze working away.
Kariebatonov regains half guard.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Headbenze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Headbenze is looking to take a break and control but Kariebatonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kariebatonov trying to control from the bottom.

Headbenze is working for a kimura but Kariebatonov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kariebatonov tries to get to full guard but Headbenze has control of the leg.

Headbenze stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Headbenze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Headbenze tries for a kimura but Kariebatonov is defending well.

Headbenze stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Headbenze shoots in for a takedown but Kariebatonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headbenze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kariebatonov misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kariebatonov as Headbenze shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headbenze fails with the takedown.
Kariebatonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Headbenze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Headbenze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headbenze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Headbenze shoots in for a takedown but Kariebatonov shows good takedown defense.
A head kick from Kariebatonov lands but Headbenze takes it in his stride.
Kariebatonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kariebatonov fails with an attempt to clinch.

Headbenze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Headbenze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kariebatonov tries to get to full guard but Headbenze has control of the leg.
Headbenze passes to full mount!
Kariebatonov is looking to improve his position but Headbenze isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrado Headbenze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Headbenze 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrado Headbenze!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gonzales has chosen Hurricane Chris - Hand Clap as his entrance music. Alex gonzales has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Acton's chin.

Acton
vs
gonzales

165 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

167 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

gonzales gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Acton throws an elbow but misses.
gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.
gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Acton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Acton has the dominant position.
gonzales tries to break free but Acton pushes him back against the cage.
gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acton, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
gonzales connects with a knee to the head.
Acton lands a hook that snaps the head of gonzales backwards.

gonzales breaks from the clinch.
gonzales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acton's head backwards.
gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.

gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton wants to get back to his feet but gonzales is dominant here and he's now got Acton's back!
gonzales lands strikes to the head.
Acton is trying to get back to his feet but gonzales has full control of the position and if anything, Acton has just worked his way into a worse spot.

gonzales is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Acton with him. Acton is trying to defend but gonzales has an arm under the chin now! Acton grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex gonzales!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Caolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos Santos
vs
Caolho

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Caolho!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dos Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caolho pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Caolho is trying to stand up here but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Caolho defends the submission attempt.
Caolho wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos trying to control from Caolho's half guard. Caolho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Caolho blocks nicely.

Dos Santos stands and steps away. Caolho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Caolho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Rafael Dos Santos has been cut.
Caolho lands a hook that stumbles Dos Santos back into the cage. Caolho follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dos Santos to the canvas! Caolho pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dos Santos has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manuel Caolho!

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RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tapater Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Hordes Of Chaos. Tapater Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Costa

175 cm
25
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

178 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tapater Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Costa.

Rua rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Costa pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rua stalling the fight.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Costa is defending well for now.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rua is keeping busy.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Costa avoids the damage to the body.
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua is breathing heavily.
Costa digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Costa improves position.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Costa is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Costa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Rua being controlled against the cage.
Costa is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Costa is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rua prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Costa has Rua pressed against the cage.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Costa tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Costa.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Costa.
Costa lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Costa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Costa pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Costa tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Costa can't break the clinch.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Costa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Costa avoids the damage to the body.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa can't break the clinch.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rua moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Costa throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Costa both land. Nice combination.

Rua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rua off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Rua tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua wants to clinch.
Tapater Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua avoids the body shot from Costa.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Romulo Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Tapater Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Rua is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costa as Rua tries to tie him up.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costa can't break the clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa misses with some punches.
Costa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Costa trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulo Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Costa tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Rua slips under a jab from Costa.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Costa misses.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa swinging wilding here.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Rua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rua throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Rua pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.

Rua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costa's face.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Costa.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Costa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Costa trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua working Costa over with knees to the body.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Costa improves position.
A hook to the body from Costa.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa wants to stall.
Costa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Romulo Costa.
Costa lands a two punch combo.

Rua closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
Costa is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Costa digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Costa misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Rua taking a breather.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Romulo Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Tapater Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Costa has Rua pushed against the cage.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romulo Costa.
I've got Costa 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Costa!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz's entrance music is Godsmack Awake. A fine choice. Slayer has chosen Otep - Battle Ready as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stglitz
vs
Slayer

180 cm
19
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
163 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stglitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stglitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stglitz scores with a shot to the body.
Stglitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stglitz but Stglitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Stglitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Stglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Stglitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stglitz to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz connects with a nice looking jab.

Slayer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stglitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stglitz is on top in guard.
Stglitz wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.

Stglitz stands up and waves to Slayer to follow him.
Stglitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slayer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slayer.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayer at a distance.
Stglitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorje Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stglitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stglitz throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.

Slayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stglitz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stglitz blocking the ground and pound.
Slayer prevents Stglitz from getting the reversal.
Slayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stglitz is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slayer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stglitz turns into him and now he's in Slayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stglitz looking to sit in guard and control but Slayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Stglitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Stglitz stands up from Slayer's guard - Stglitz perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slayer.
Stglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer misses with a shot to the body
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Stglitz.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stglitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Stglitz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stglitz digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily.
Slayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stglitz.
Good shot there by Stglitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stglitz lands with a nice combination. Slayer backs away looking to recover.
Stglitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz tries to land a leg kick but Slayer saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stglitz throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Stglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Stglitz.
Stglitz throws a right hand that Slayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayer also avoids with ease.
Stglitz cracks a nice hook into Slayer's ribs.
Stglitz lands a jab to Slayer's midsection.
Stglitz is looking to land body kicks.
Stglitz misses with a wild combination.
Stglitz misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a series of strikes. Slayer will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Slayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Stglitz controlling him for the moment.
Stglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stglitz 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.
Slayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stglitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Slayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Slayer has a closed guard, preventing Stglitz from standing up.
Stglitz is stalling in the full guard.
Stglitz wanted to stand there but Slayer had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Hugo Stglitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayer tries to work over Stglitz's front leg with a kick but Stglitz checks it.
Slayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slayer moves forwards but Stglitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Stglitz.
Hugo Stglitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slayer. Slayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stglitz.
Stglitz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stglitz misses with the combination.
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Stglitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.

Slayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stglitz's half guard.
Slayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stglitz's thigh. Stglitz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Stglitz is keeping the position.
Hugo Stglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stglitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slayer won't allow Stglitz to sweep him here.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

Slayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stglitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stglitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Slayer swings around for an armbar but Stglitz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slayer's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stglitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stglitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stglitz!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorehead has chosen Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Adams
vs
Moorehead

185 cm
22
181 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

187 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomez Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moorehead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Moorehead misses with a wild body shot.

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

Adams looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moorehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moorehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moorehead looking to pass the guard.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
Moorehead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Moorehead is not going to allow Adams to sit and survive in this position.
Moorehead landing with strikes.
Moorehead is throwing strikes by Adams counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Adams regains half guard.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moorehead is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Moorehead trying to advance position but Adams counters by regaining guard.
Moorehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moorehead works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Moorehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moorehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moorehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moorehead postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams controls Moorehead momentarily but Moorehead frees himself.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Moorehead stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moorehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adams is looking to clinch but Moorehead is avoiding it.

Moorehead shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Moorehead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Moorehead eventually gives up the hold.
Moorehead trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moorehead trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Adams tries to roll over but Moorehead keeps him under control.
Adams is not content to let Moorehead control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moorehead is not content to let Adams control the position.
Moorehead moves into full guard.

Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moorehead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moorehead has escaped and now he's on top!
Moorehead with a nice head shot there.
Moorehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moorehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead won't allow Adams to sweep him here.

Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moorehead.
Adams has his takedown stuffed

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

Adams is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moorehead gets to his feet and stands over Adams, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Adams felt that one! Moorehead unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Adams from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Moorehead!