BAR 24 - Mohawks and Headbands PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Snake comes to the cage accompanied by Portuguese Anthem. Jank Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel The Snake's chin.

The Snake
vs
Stevens

188 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel The Snake!
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, Jank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens swinging wilding here.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Snake circles away quickly and effectively.

The Snake darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
The Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Snake.

Stevens breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Snake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
The Snake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Snake tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Snake takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens jabs at The Snake's body.
The Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Snake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Snake off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel The Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands a slapping body shot.
Miguel The Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Snake is breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to bum rush The Snake with a series of wild strikes but The Snake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Snake avoids a punch combination nicely.

The Snake clinches up against the cage.

Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Miguel The Snake has been cut.
Stevens scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The Snake closes the distance and clinches.
The Snake wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevens lunges at The Snake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Snake's hand.

The Snake is rocked!
Stevens is looking to slow The Snake down with leg kicks.
Oh The Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Snake seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - The Snake can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Stevens and The Snake drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Stevens.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jank Stevens!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meng Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hippo comes into the arena with Eels Up Inside Ya blaring out of the sound system. Meng Hippo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hippo
vs
Hugo

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

205 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Meng Hippo!
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, Victor Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Hugo is rocked!

It looks like Victor Hugo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugo tries to get into range but Hippo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hugo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hippo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meng Hippo!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ho
vs
Jones

183 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Ho!
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, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.

Ho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones holding on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to buck Ho off but Ho is having none of it.

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.
Jones is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ho tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Ho 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.

Jones with a poor takedown

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

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

Jones throws a sloppy strike and Ho has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jones is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronny Ho!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Devan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Thiago Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Devan
vs
Torres

192 cm
23
254 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Omnipotent Ensemble [MMABR]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Devan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devan shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Devan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Devan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Devan.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Devan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Devan.
Devan swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Devan looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.

Torres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Devan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Torres is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Torres 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!
Devan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Torres looks gassed!
Torres avoids a series of strikes thrown by Devan.
Devan working Torres over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devan cracks Torres with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Devan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levin comes to the cage accompanied by This is the sort of bear I am. Chambers has chosen Nightmare - Chris Sheppard as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Levin
vs
Chambers

175 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 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, Jason Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chambers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levin is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Levin circles away and we're back to standing.
Carl Levin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chambers.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.

Levin darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
Chambers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Levin smiles and moves away.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jason Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers shoots in for a double leg but Levin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Levin but Levin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Levin wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Levin sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Levin as Chambers shoots in.

Levin clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Levin.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levin walks away with a smile on his face. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Levin moved out of range nicely.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Levin tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levin is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Levin circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levin was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.

Levin moves into the clinch successfully.
Levin slows down the pace here.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Levin won't allow it.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Levin holds him up against the cage and eventually Chambers drops back down to his feet.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Levin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Levin, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Levin against the cage but Levin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chambers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chambers stops Levin from getting back to his feet.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but Levin defending well.
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Levin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers wants to pass to mount but Levin is defending the position.
Levin is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Levin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Levin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Levin moves into the clinch.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Levin stops a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carl Levin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chambers.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levin stalling against the cage.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Levin won't allow it.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chambers fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chambers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levin walks away with a smile on his face. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Levin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Levin tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Levin sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Chambers fails with the takedown.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Levin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levin is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Levin circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levin as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levin was covering up waiting for the punch and Chambers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levin is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up.
Levin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levin keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Levin is pulling down on Chambers's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin is looking to stand back up but Chambers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Levin.
Well, if Chambers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Chambers seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levin is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers trying to control the pace.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Levin won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Levin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Chambers.
Chambers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Levin defends it nicely.
Levin is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carl Levin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chambers.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Levin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers shoots in but Levin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Levin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Levin rushes Chambers and presses him up against the cage.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Levin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers closes the distance looking to clinch

and Levin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chambers's guard.
Levin is looking to stand up but Chambers won't let him.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levin manages to get himself to full guard.
Chambers trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers drops back looking for a leg! Levin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levin manages to kick Chambers off! Chambers jumps back into Levin's guard.
Chambers trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
Levin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Levin tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin looking to control.

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

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

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.

Chambers has his foot on Levin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levin works his way back into a safe position though.
Carl Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Chambers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Chambers working for a triangle but Levin defends it easily.
Jason Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Levin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Levin, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Levin!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cafu has chosen No way out as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodrigo
vs
Cafu

183 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrique Rodrigo!
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, Rogerio Cafu!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cafu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodrigo won't allow Cafu to pass to mount.
Cafu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodrigo's thigh. Rodrigo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodrigo is looking to stand up but Cafu isn't so interested in that idea.
Cafu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodrigo wants to stand up but Cafu is controlling him.
Cafu is looking to stand up but Rodrigo won't let him.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Cafu from controlling successfully.
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.

Cafu 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 Cafu, into his guard.

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

Cafu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cafu actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is looking to take a break and control but Cafu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cafu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily.
Cafu looks gassed!
Rodrigo is keen to just control but Cafu is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rodrigo seems to be looking for submissions.

Rodrigo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cafu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cafu fails to land the takedown.
Cafu closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigo, looking for a takedown. Cafu pushes Rodrigo against the cage but Rodrigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafu fails with the takedown.
Enrique Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Cafu.
Cafu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Cafu with that takedown attempt.
Cafu dives in and grabs Rodrigo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigo pushes down on Cafu's head and hops out.
Cafu closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigo, looking for a takedown. Cafu pushes Rodrigo against the cage but Rodrigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rodrigo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cafu is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cafu is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cafu is in real trouble.

Rodrigo looking to break Cafu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cafu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodrigo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Cafu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cafu breaks Rodrigo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cafu stops Rodrigo from standing up.

Cafu 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 Cafu has Rodrigo in his guard.

Cafu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cafu misses with a takedown

and Rodrigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo is pressing down on Cafu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cafu is holding on for now.
Rodrigo wants to advance to full mount but Cafu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Cafu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigo defends it easily.

Cafu has his foot on Rodrigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigo passes Cafu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Cafu looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Cafu is working from the bottom.
Cafu is breathing heavily.

Cafu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafu is trying to stand back up but Rodrigo is controlling him

Rodrigo is working for a kimura but Cafu is defending it quite comfortably.
Cafu is in trouble now - Rodrigo has advanced to mount!

Rodrigo has hold of Cafu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cafu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cafu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigo tries to control but Cafu wriggling away.
Cafu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cafu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodrigo wants to take his opponent's back but Cafu doesn't allow it.
Cafu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rodrigo takes Cafu's back.
Cafu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cafu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo takes Cafu's back.
Cafu trying to control the hands but Rodrigo breaks the grip.
Cafu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodrigo tries to get the hooks in deep but Cafu pushed the leg off.

Rodrigo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cafu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enrique Rodrigo!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harald De Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esdag Cepa Urmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cepa Urmus has chosen Sad mans tongue - Volbeat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

De Wolfe
vs
Cepa Urmus

177 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harald De Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esdag Cepa Urmus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cepa Urmus is looking to clinch but De Wolfe is avoiding it.
Cepa Urmus tries to clinch there but De Wolfe circles away.
Cepa Urmus wants to clinch.

De Wolfe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

De Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
De Wolfe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

De Wolfe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

De Wolfe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cepa Urmus regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cepa Urmus trying to control the position.

Cepa Urmus looking for a guillotine here but De Wolfe defends easily.
De Wolfe is looking to stand up but Cepa Urmus won't let him.
Cepa Urmus looking for a sweep. Not yet Cepa Urmus, not yet.
De Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Cepa Urmus is keeping the position.
Cepa Urmus wants to control the position but De Wolfe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Cepa Urmus makes his way to full guard, as De Wolfe worked for a kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cepa Urmus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Wolfe wants to stand but Cepa Urmus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cepa Urmus is keeping the position for now.

De Wolfe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cepa Urmus throws a nice looking combination but De Wolfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

De Wolfe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cepa Urmus's half guard.

De Wolfe stands up from half guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Wolfe is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cepa Urmus tries for a kimura but De Wolfe is defending well.
De Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cepa Urmus wants to stand but De Wolfe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Cepa Urmus is working for a submission of some sort.
De Wolfe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wolfe controls Cepa Urmus momentarily but Cepa Urmus frees himself.

De Wolfe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

De Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cepa Urmus is aware though and is defending well.
De Wolfe is looking to stand up but Cepa Urmus isn't so interested in that idea.

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

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

De Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Cepa Urmus pushes his legs off easily.
De Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Cepa Urmus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald De Wolfe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cepa Urmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Cepa Urmus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Wolfe circles away quickly and effectively.
Cepa Urmus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Wolfe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

De Wolfe gets the takedown into side control.

De Wolfe stands up.

Cepa Urmus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Wolfe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Wolfe passes Cepa Urmus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Wolfe trying to pass the guard but Cepa Urmus defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cepa Urmus tries to kick De Wolfe off but De Wolfe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

De Wolfe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cepa Urmus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Wolfe.
Cepa Urmus is looking to control De Wolfe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cepa Urmus avoid being mounted?
De Wolfe is trying to control the action in half guard but Cepa Urmus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

De Wolfe wants to work for an arm triangle but Cepa Urmus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

De Wolfe seems to be working for a kimura but Cepa Urmus defends the submission attempt.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Wolfe is looking to clinch.
De Wolfe misses with a low kick.
De Wolfe swats away the attempt to clinch by Cepa Urmus.

De Wolfe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cepa Urmus's guard.
Cepa Urmus being controlled here, momentarily.
Cepa Urmus has control of De Wolfe's left arm, preventing De Wolfe from doing any damage.
De Wolfe thows a big elbow that misses.
De Wolfe looking to sit in guard and control but Cepa Urmus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cepa Urmus defends well.
Cepa Urmus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Wolfe's guard.
Cepa Urmus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

De Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cepa Urmus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Wolfe has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Wolfe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cepa Urmus manages to move to mount!
Cepa Urmus avoids the attempt from De Wolfe to control.

Cepa Urmus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Cepa Urmus connects with a massive shot to the dome!

De Wolfe somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
De Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.

De Wolfe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

De Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
Cepa Urmus pushes De Wolfe off but De Wolfe dives into side control.

De Wolfe decides to stand back up. De Wolfe steps back and let's Cepa Urmus get back to his feet.
Cepa Urmus misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald De Wolfe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

De Wolfe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cepa Urmus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Wolfe is looking to work some ground and pound but Cepa Urmus has wrist control.
De Wolfe wants to control from the top but Cepa Urmus keeps moving.

Cepa Urmus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cepa Urmus tries to clinch up
and De Wolfe counters with a series of strikes. Cepa Urmus will be more careful next time no doubt.

De Wolfe closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

De Wolfe pulls guard.

De Wolfe pushes Cepa Urmus off and scrambles back to his feet.

De Wolfe drives through with a takedown into guard.

De Wolfe has gone for a leg lock! Cepa Urmus slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Wolfe's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cepa Urmus defends well.

Cepa Urmus stands and steps away. De Wolfe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cepa Urmus looks to clinch
and De Wolfe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cepa Urmus's knee momentarily.
Cepa Urmus is looking to clinch but De Wolfe is avoiding it.
De Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Cepa Urmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Cepa Urmus tries to avoid it.
Cepa Urmus tries to clinch up.
Cepa Urmus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cepa Urmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Wolfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.

De Wolfe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cepa Urmus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Wolfe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

De Wolfe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cepa Urmus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cepa Urmus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cepa Urmus!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cepa Urmus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Wolfe has escaped the position, nice work there.

De Wolfe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Cepa Urmus clinches.
De Wolfe goes for a takedown attempt but Cepa Urmus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cepa Urmus looks to clinch

and De Wolfe counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cepa Urmus gets back to half guard.
De Wolfe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cepa Urmus defending well though.

De Wolfe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cepa Urmus kicks off De Wolfe and gets to his feet.
De Wolfe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cepa Urmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Wolfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Wolfe lands with a shot to the body.

De Wolfe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cepa Urmus tries to bench press De Wolfe off him but De Wolfe keeps the position.
Harald De Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

De Wolfe has an Americana. Cepa Urmus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Wolfe is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Wolfe hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harald De Wolfe!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wellker Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Single Ladies (Put a ring on it) as his entrance music. Wellker Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Jackson

180 cm
23
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellker Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wellker Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Jackson is rocked!
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Jackson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson leaves his chin hanging out and Silva seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jackson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wellker Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline. Jose Barreto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barreto
vs
Loco

221 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

205 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barreto!
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, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Loco connects with a right hand. Barreto shakes it off.

It looks like Jose Barreto has been cut.
Loco checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Barreto slams his shin into Loco's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barreto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loco checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barreto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.

Barreto moves into range and clinches up with Loco.
Barreto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barreto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Barreto manages to break the clinch.
Barreto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barreto thumps Loco with a low kick.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barreto sprawls well. Barreto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco looks gassed!
Barreto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barreto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loco slips a jab and a cross from Barreto.
Good leg kick by Barreto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Barreto instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barreto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barreto duly obliges.
Barreto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loco's calf.
Barreto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barreto wants it to stay on the feet.
Jose Barreto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Barreto lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barreto.
Barreto stuffs the takedown.
Barreto closes the distance and clinches up with Loco, looking for a takedown. Barreto pushes Loco against the cage but Loco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Barreto closes the distance and clinches.
Barreto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loco has him pressed against the cage.
Barreto is trying to force a seperation but Loco has the dominant position.
Barreto wants to break free but Loco has control.
Loco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barreto prevents it.
Loco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Barreto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barreto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barreto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreto throws a nice looking combination but Loco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barreto scoring well with a low kick there.
Barreto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Loco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barreto.
Barreto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barreto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto connects with a high kick.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barreto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barreto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Barreto takes the fight into the clinch.
Barreto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barreto throws a knee to the head but misses.

Barreto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Barreto lands but Loco takes it in his stride.
Barreto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barreto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barreto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barreto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loco.
Barreto scores with a decent looking hook.
Barreto feints and then cracks Loco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loco down.
Barreto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loco's head.
Barreto thumps Loco with a low kick.
Barreto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barreto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barreto scoring well with a low kick there.

Barreto rushes Loco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loco as Barreto tries to tie him up.
Barreto is trying to break the clinch but Loco is controlling him.
Barreto tries to circle away but Loco has him pinned against the cage.

Barreto breaks the clinch.
Loco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loco shoots and misses
and Barreto counters with a head kick.
Loco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barreto scoring well with a low kick there.
Barreto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Loco misses
and Barreto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barreto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barreto works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barreto.
Barreto lands with a kick to the temple. Loco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreto lands a head kick. Loco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barreto is looking to slow Loco down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barreto.
Barreto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Barreto darts in and clinches Loco up against the cage.
Barreto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Barreto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barreto wants to break free but Loco has control.
Barreto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barreto prevents the takedown attempt.

Barreto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barreto.

Barreto has Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barreto stalling the fight.
Barreto tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.
Barreto working hard to break the clinch.
Barreto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barreto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loco has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barreto works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
Barreto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barreto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Barreto.
Barreto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barreto misses with a head kick.
Barreto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barreto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Loco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barreto keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loco won't allow Barreto to get back to his feet.
Barreto keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is looking to work some ground and pound but Barreto has wrist control.
Loco throwing strikes but missing.
Barreto can't keep his opponent in guard - Loco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barreto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barreto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Loco wants to control from the top but Barreto keeps moving.
Loco stops Barreto from standing up.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
Loco passes into half guard.
Loco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barreto defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barreto to stand up.
Barreto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loco's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barreto is defended easily by Loco.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barreto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barreto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barreto lands a high kick!
Barreto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jose Barreto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barreto looks to land a combination. Loco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barreto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barreto.
Barreto works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
Barreto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loco's head.
Loco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barreto feints and then cracks Loco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loco down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barreto misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Barreto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barreto.
Barreto lands a head kick. Loco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barreto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barreto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barreto.
Barreto leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barreto. Barreto obviously looking to wear him down.
Barreto cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Barreto closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
Loco tries to score a body lock takedown but Barreto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jose Barreto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Barreto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barreto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barreto scores with a knee to the head.
Loco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barreto's efforts to push away.

Barreto breaks from the clinch.
Loco looks for a takedown but Barreto sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Barreto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barreto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Barreto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jose Barreto is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barreto tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barreto to the ground. Barreto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barreto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barreto lands a head kick!

Loco clinches up with Barreto and pushes him back against the cage.
Barreto tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.

Barreto breaks from the clinch.
Barreto scores with a head kick.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barreto as he avoids it easily.
Barreto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Barreto.
Barreto throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Barreto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barreto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
Barreto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barreto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loco's calf.
Jab by Barreto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barreto.
Barreto fails with a takedown attempt.
Barreto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barreto cracks the inside of Loco's front leg.
Barreto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barreto throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
Barreto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barreto throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Barreto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Barreto closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
Loco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barreto.
Barreto is stalling here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Barreto.
Barreto shoots and misses

and Loco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barreto's guard now.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loco throws a strike but Barreto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barreto passes into half guard.
Loco tries to roll over but Barreto keeps him under control.
Jose Barreto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco punching from the bottom.
Barreto is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barreto prevents Loco from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barreto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barreto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barreto leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Barreto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
A left lands for Barreto.
Barreto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Barreto.
Barreto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Barreto.
Manuel Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barreto as he avoids it easily.
Barreto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loco's calf.
Some wild striking there from Barreto.
Barreto thuds his shin into the meat of Loco's side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barreto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barreto chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Barreto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barreto, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

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

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Al Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Turd comes to the cage accompanied by Jump on It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Al Turd
vs
Taco

170 cm
19
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafa Al Turd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Taco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Turd is trying to break free.

Al Turd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Turd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Turd tries to throw a body punch but Taco avoids it by throwing Al Turd back against the cage.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Turd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Turd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Taco.

Al Turd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Turd.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taco forces Al Turd back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Al Turd.
Al Turd misses with a body punch.
Al Turd lands a shoulder strike.
Al Turd is trying to force a seperation but Taco has the dominant position.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Turd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Al Turd manages to break the clinch.
Taco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taco scores with a punch to the head.
Taco tries to clinch up but Al Turd circles away and keeps his distance.
Taco looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Turd is just out of range.
Taco tries to clinch but Al Turd is having none of it.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taco manages to avoid it.
Taco looks to land a body kick but Al Turd moved away.
Al Turd misses the shot to the body.
Taco tries to clinch but Al Turd moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Turd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taco.
Taco tries to clinch but Al Turd is having none of it.
Al Turd misses with a series of wild punches.
Taco sizes up Al Turd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taco wants to clinch.
Al Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Paco Taco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taco is looking to clinch but Al Turd is avoiding it.
Al Turd throws a body punch but Taco moves out of range.
Al Turd swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Taco tries to clinch there but Al Turd circles away.
Good exchange - Al Turd coming out on top.
Taco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Turd.
Al Turd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taco defending well as Al Turd loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Al Turd.
Taco wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd digs a good hook to Taco's body.
Al Turd throws out a loose jab but Taco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Turd.
Al Turd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Turd throws the left hand but Taco avoids the punch easily.
Taco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Turd throws out the jab.
Taco avoids the body shot from Al Turd.
Al Turd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taco slips a jab and a cross from Al Turd.
A combination from Al Turd does no damage.
Taco looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Turd is just out of range.
Taco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Turd.
Al Turd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taco.

Taco has closed the distance and engaged Al Turd in a clinch.
Al Turd pushes Taco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Al Turd wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Turd won't want to take too many of those.
Al Turd working hard to break the clinch.
Al Turd swings wildly with an uppercut but Taco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks with his arms.
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Turd's efforts to push away.
Taco blocks a body shot from Al Turd.
Al Turd is trying to force a seperation but Taco has the dominant position.
Al Turd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Al Turd 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.

A head kick misses from Taco.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Turd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Turd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Turd throws out the jab.
Taco slips a jab and a cross from Al Turd.
Al Turd thows a body shot but no joy.
Taco misses with a kick to the body.
Al Turd lands with an overhand left.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taco manages to avoid it.
Taco is looking to clinch.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Turd swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Taco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Turd, pushing him back against the cage.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mustafa Al Turd has been cut.
Taco lands a nice uppercut.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks with his arms.
Taco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Turd scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd tries to circle away but Taco has him pinned against the cage.
Al Turd tries a body shot but Taco blocks it.
Taco has Al Turd pressed against the cage, preventing Al Turd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taco keeps control of Al Turd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Turd struggles to land a body shot inside as Taco controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Taco.
Al Turd has a couple of punches blocked by Taco.
Al Turd pushes Taco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Al Turd lands a nice shot to the body.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Al Turd.
Al Turd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taco trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taco obliges.
Al Turd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Turd is trying to force a seperation but Taco has the dominant position.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Al Turd is blocking nicely.
Al Turd misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taco fails to land.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Taco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Taco prevents a body shot from Al Turd.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks it.
Al Turd lands a left hand.
Al Turd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Turd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Al Turd.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Turd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Turd can't break the clinch.
Al Turd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Turd is working Taco over against the cage.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Al Turd as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Al Turd.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Turd's face.
Knees to the body from Taco.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Turd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Turd throws a head punch that misses.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Al Turd wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Al Turd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Al Turd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Al Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Turd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Al Turd moves out of range easily.
Al Turd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taco wants to clinch.
Taco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Taco moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Turd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Turd struggles to land a body shot inside as Taco controls his hands.
Taco prevents Al Turd from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Al Turd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Al Turd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Turd can't break the clinch.
Al Turd tries to work over Taco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks it.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Turd tries a body shot but Taco blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Turd throws a head punch that misses.
Taco has Al Turd pressed against the cage, preventing Al Turd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Turd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Al Turd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Turd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Al Turd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Turd looks to score with a jab to the body but Taco is just out of range.
Al Turd throws a hook but Taco blocks it.
Taco wants to clinch up but Al Turd keeps it at a distance.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taco fails with an attempt to clinch.

Taco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Turd swings wildly with an uppercut but Taco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Turd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd misses with a punch to the body.
Al Turd works on Taco's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Turd wants to break free but Taco has control.
Al Turd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Turd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Al Turd lands a body punch.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Turd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Turd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Al Turd is blocking nicely.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Al Turd fails to land.
Al Turd managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco is controlling him.
Al Turd wants to break free but Taco has control.
Al Turd misses with some punches.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Turd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taco.

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

That was a close round but Mustafa Al Turd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Al Turd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taco is looking to clinch but Al Turd is avoiding it.
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Taco rushes Al Turd and presses him up against the cage.
Al Turd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Taco.
Al Turd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Turd tries to work over Taco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Turd wants to break free but Taco has control.
Still in the clinch, Al Turd scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco takes a shot to the head.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Al Turd is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Al Turd throws a head punch that misses.
Al Turd swings wildly with an uppercut but Taco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Turd managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Al Turd wants to break free but Taco has control.
Taco is working Al Turd over against the cage.
Al Turd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Turd tries to work over Taco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Turd struggles to land a body shot inside as Taco controls his hands.
Al Turd tries a body shot but Taco blocks it.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks with his arms.
Taco blocks a body shot from Al Turd.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Mustafa Al Turd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Turd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Turd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Turd blocking some punches.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Turd wants to break free but Taco has control.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Turd swings wildly with an uppercut but Taco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Al Turd is blocking nicely.
Taco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Turd misses with a body punch.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Taco throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Turd.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Turd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Turd tries to break the clinch but Taco is controlling the position.
Taco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Turd is defending well for now.
Al Turd managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Turd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Turd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Al Turd fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Turd has a couple of punches blocked by Taco.
Taco tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Turd avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Paco Taco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Al Turd's cut.
That's time! Al Turd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Al Turd misses with a hook to the body
and Taco counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taco.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Al Turd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taco lands with a nice body kick.
Taco takes one on the button.
A combination from Al Turd does no damage.
Al Turd throws a shot to the body.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taco manages to avoid it.
Al Turd lands an overhand right.
Al Turd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Turd.
Al Turd moves forwards but Taco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Turd takes a swing at Taco's ribcage but misses.
Taco lands a nice hook to Al Turd's body. Al Turd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taco tries to clinch there but Al Turd circles away.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Al Turd lands a nice shot to the body.
Taco wants to clinch up but Al Turd keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Al Turd misses the jab.
Taco tries to clinch up but Al Turd circles away and keeps his distance.
Taco throws a body punch but Al Turd moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Al Turd.
Taco wants to clinch.
Al Turd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Turd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Taco clinches up against the cage.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Turd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Turd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks with his arms.
Al Turd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paco Taco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco blocking some punches.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Al Turd blocks with his arms.
Taco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Turd wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.
Al Turd wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.
Al Turd throws a head punch that misses.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Al Turd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Turd can't find room to land a body shot as Taco controls the action.
Taco has Al Turd pressed against the cage, preventing Al Turd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Turd.
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Taco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Turd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taco keeps control of Al Turd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mustafa Al Turd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Turd wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.
Al Turd is trying to break free.
Al Turd struggles to land a body shot inside as Taco controls his hands.

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.
Al Turd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Al Turd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Turd is trying to break the clinch but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Taco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Turd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Turd lands a nice hook to Taco's body. Taco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Al Turd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Turd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Al Turd!
Mustafa Al Turd is the new lightweight champion!