CFC VIII - Extra Light PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bouga May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Arona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Arona
vs
May

181 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
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, Bouga May!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Arona misses with a wild combination.
Arona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Arona.
Ricardo Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May shoots in for a takedown but Arona shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Arona. No joy for May on that attempt.
Arona lands with a hook. May tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arona blocks the body kick.
Arona scores with the left hand. May knows he should have avoided that one.
Arona scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May shoots in but Arona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricardo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bouga May.
Arona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
May will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
May looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

May gets a clinch.

Arona manages to break the clinch.
May misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
May fails with a takedown attempt.
May looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arona misses with a double jab.
Arona misses with a jab, cross combination.
May looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Arona misses.
Arona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. May looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
May tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arona swivels and escapes.
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from May.
Arona with a nice cross.
Arona lunges at May with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by May's hand.
Ricardo Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arona misses with a double jab.
Arona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arona!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arona's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arona duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
May is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arona Rushes May and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! May is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Arona Piles on the pressure and May crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Arona!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet Union National Anthem. Chicken Wing will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Drago
vs
Wing

196 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Drago!
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, Chicken Wing!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wing ducks straight into an uppercut from Drago and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wing manages to regain guard straight away.

Wing is rocked!

It looks like Chicken Wing has been cut.
Wing looks gassed!
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!
Drago loads up on a big left hand. Wing felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Drago looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wing can't hide his disappointment, as Drago celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Slamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamfist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminence Front kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dirk Slamfist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Granger
vs
Slamfist

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Granger!
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, Dirk Slamfist!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
Granger has a takedown stuffed.
Slamfist throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Slamfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slamfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.

Slamfist scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.

Granger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slamfist is aware though and is defending well.
Slamfist postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Slamfist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamfist defends it easily.
Slamfist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slamfist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamfist trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.
Slamfist landing some decent shots from guard.

Slamfist stands and steps away. Granger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slamfist throws a body kick that misses.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger looks for a takedown but Slamfist sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger throws a series of punches but Slamfist avoids them all with ease.
Slamfist tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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.
Slamfist tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.

Granger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slamfist wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slamfist defending well though.
Granger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granger prevents Slamfist from improving his position.
Granger throwing shots but Slamfist is blocking nicely.
Granger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slamfist tries to roll over but Granger keeps him under control.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamfist keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slamfist wants to clinch.
Granger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slamfist circles away.
Dirk Slamfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Phil Granger has been cut.
Slamfist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Granger swivels and escapes.
Slamfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger misses with a takedown

and Slamfist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Granger! Slamfist lets Granger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Granger is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slamfist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slamfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Slamfist misses with a double jab.
Slamfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slamfist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slamfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slamfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Slamfist does no damage.
Slamfist shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Slamfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Slamfist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Slamfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Granger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slamfist misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Dirk Slamfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Slamfist clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.
Slamfist working hard to break the clinch.

Slamfist gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Slamfist decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Granger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slamfist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Granger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Slamfist counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Granger is working an open guard so Slamfist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slamfist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slamfist tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamfist throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Slamfist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamfist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Slamfist stands up and waves to Granger to follow him.
Slamfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Granger counters with a left and a right that stings Slamfist.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slamfist lands a with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist misses with a double jab

and Granger counters by moving into the clinch.
Slamfist prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Slamfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Slamfist.
Slamfist tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Slamfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Slamfist with that takedown attempt.
Slamfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Granger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist misses with a wild combination.

Slamfist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Granger!
Slamfist controlling the pace for now.
Slamfist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slamfist landing strikes, looking to finish!
Granger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slamfist avoids the attempt from Granger to control.
Slamfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist with shots to the head and body - Granger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slamfist landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Slamfist raining down shots from the mount!
Granger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slamfist controlling the pace for now.
Dirk Slamfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granger is squirming around, avoiding Slamfist's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granger is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Slamfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Slamfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slamfist misses with a looping left.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger throws a head kick that Slamfist semi-blocks.
Granger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slamfist tries to avoid it but Granger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slamfist to the ground. Slamfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Slamfist misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamfist motions for Granger to come forward. Slamfist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Slamfist.
Slamfist tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamfist throws a lazy head kick

and Granger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slamfist is trying to stand back up but Granger is controlling him
Slamfist is trying to maintain the position but Granger is very close to passing his half guard.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamfist keeps working.

Granger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Slamfist.

Slamfist darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.

Slamfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slamfist misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist throws a leg kick that is checked

and Granger counters with a takedown into side control.
Slamfist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slamfist tries to improve position but can't.
Granger advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Granger.
Slamfist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slamfist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Granger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slamfist defending well though.
Granger stops Slamfist from getting back to his feet.
Slamfist works his way to full guard. Good work.
Granger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slamfist's head.

Slamfist pushes Granger off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Granger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Granger.
Slamfist is wriggling around but Granger manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger working over Slamfist with some ground and pound. Slamfist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Granger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slamfist is not content to let Granger control the position.
Dirk Slamfist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Granger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slamfist trying to control here.
Slamfist regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamfist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Granger is one step ahead there.

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

Slamfist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Granger looking for submissions off his back.
Phil Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Granger looking for submissions off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Slamfist!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Créu. Claudio Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Khan
vs
Gracie

196 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

218 cm
21
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdul Khan!
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, Claudio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khan throws an elbow but misses.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdul Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gracie.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie looks gassed!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Khan, against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Khan pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.

Khan manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Abdul Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Khan clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan stalling the fight.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
A short right from Khan.
Khan pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Khan to work.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Khan pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Khan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Khan!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakov gav (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.

Aldoo
vs
gav

180 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldoo!
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, Yakov gav!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldoo walks forward, straight into a front kick from gav.
Aldoo is breathing heavily.
gav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
gav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
gav throws a head kick but Aldoo moves out of range.
gav swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldoo.
gav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
gav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldoo wants to clinch up but gav keeps it at a distance.
gav connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Aldoo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by gav!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yakov gav!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jiko Teodoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodoro comes to the cage accompanied by furtive monologue. Johnson has chosen Through the Fire Flames- Dragonforce as his entrance music. George Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Teodoro
vs
Johnson

168 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiko Teodoro!
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, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Teodoro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teodoro keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

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

Teodoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodoro is keeping the position for now.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson cracks Teodoro with a solid left hand.
Teodoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teodoro's head.
Johnson stands and throws Teodoro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Teodoro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson working away.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.

Teodoro is rocked!
Johnson grinds an elbow into Teodoro's temple.
Oh Teodoro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a strong strike to the head of Teodoro. That's dazed him! Johnson looking to finish here. Teodoro is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Johnson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brandon scofild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Dourado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dourado
vs
scofild

188 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dourado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, brandon scofild!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dourado.

scofild gets the takedown into side control.
Dourado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

scofild is looking for a kimura here.

Dourado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but scofild pulls his head out easily.
scofild stops Dourado from getting back to his feet.
Dourado wants to control but scofild is keeping busy.
scofild looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
I looks like scofild might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dourado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of scofild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take scofild's back!

Dourado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. scofild knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften scofild for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dourado working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
scofild holding both Dourado 's hands and preventing any damage.

Dourado patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dourado patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
scofild holding both Dourado 's hands and preventing any damage.

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.

Dourado looking for the RNC.

Dourado has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Dourado is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Dourado has got his arm under scofild's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! scofild has spun round into Dourado's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dourado working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because scofild has passed into half guard!
Dourado is breathing heavily.
scofild controlling the action here.
Dourado looks like he's trying to stand up.
scofild slows the pace down in half guard.

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

scofild stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
scofild displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Marcelo Dourado has been cut.
scofild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dourado slips a jab and a cross from scofild.
Some wild striking there from scofild.

Dourado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dourado is keen to just control but scofild is a slippery customer.

Dourado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but scofild sees it coming and defends easily.

Dourado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and scofild defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dourado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dourado drops back, looking for a kneebar! scofild looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. scofild looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from scofild!
scofild controlling the position from side mount.
Dourado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but scofild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
scofild controls the position from side control.
Dourado tries to buck scofild off but scofild is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here as scofild stalls from top position.
Dourado is looking to regain half guard here but scofild keeps moving and retains side control.
Dourado striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dourado is trying to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
scofild defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dourado.
brandon scofild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dourado scores with a takedown into scofild's guard.
scofild keeping moving, preventing Dourado from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
scofild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

scofild kicks Dourado off and gets to his feet.
Dourado misses with a takedown attempt
and scofild counters with a two punch combo.
scofild is breathing heavily.
scofild tries to bum rush Dourado with a series of wild strikes but Dourado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from scofild does no damage.
An inside leg kick from scofild misses.
scofild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dourado decides to return to a standing position.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts scofild as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
scofild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but scofild avoids it really well and circles away.
Dourado shoots in but no luck this time.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but scofild avoids it really well and circles away.
scofild misses with the combination.
Dourado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. scofild checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

scofild looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dourado!
Dourado can't escape the position.
scofild controlling from the full mount.
Marcelo Dourado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dourado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dourado wants to hold on but scofild pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but brandon scofild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Dourado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

scofild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
scofild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dourado tries a head kick but it misses.
scofild throws a combination that misses

and Dourado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dourado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Dourado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! scofild is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! scofild has escaped and now he's on top!
Dourado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dourado is working hard here to advance position.
scofild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
scofild showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that scofild has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
scofild trying to control the position from guard on top but Dourado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dourado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dourado striking off his back but it's not causing scofild any problems.

Dourado looking for a guillotine here but scofild defends easily.
Dourado tries to strike from the bottom.
Marcelo Dourado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
scofild is stalling in the full guard.
Dourado working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dourado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dourado being controlled here, momentarily.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scofild controlling from the top position.

Dourado is looking for a triangle but scofild pushes his legs off easily.
scofild controlling from the top position.
Dourado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dourado, not yet.
scofild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dourado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
scofild sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Despite being in the dominant position, brandon scofild just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

scofild gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dourado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
scofild is looking to stand up but Dourado isn't so interested in that idea.
Dourado wants to stand and escape but instead scofild has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dourado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think scofild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... brandon scofild!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soloman van der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soloman van der Vaart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

van der Vaart
vs
Pato

183 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soloman van der Vaart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Pato!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato ducks right into an uppercut from van der Vaart.

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

Pato is rocked!

It looks like Carlos Pato has been cut.
van der Vaart stuffs the takedown attempt from Pato. Pato gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from van der Vaart.
Pato is still on wobbly legs! Can van der Vaart finish him?
Pato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Vaart counters with a right hand from hell and Pato is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soloman van der Vaart!
Soloman van der Vaart retains his welterweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schinke Schnitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Aldo
vs
Schnitzel

170 cm
23
139 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

155 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Schinke Schnitzel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Schnitzel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldo is working hard here to advance position.

Aldo throws Schnitzel to one side and escapes!
Aldo wants to clinch up but Schnitzel keeps it at a distance.
Schnitzel shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo works over Schnitzel's head and body with a nice combination.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo lands a head kick. Schnitzel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schnitzel throws a lazy head kick

and Aldo counters with a nice right hand that sends Schnitzel toppling to the canvas! Schnitzel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aldo finish him?!

Schnitzel is rocked!
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Schnitzel is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schnitzel seems to have recovered his senses.

Schnitzel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Schnitzel has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Aldo is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Schnitzel holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Schnitzel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schnitzel has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Aldo lands a jab to Schnitzel's midsection.
Schnitzel tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to clinch

and Schnitzel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schnitzel looking to pass the guard.
Schnitzel stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schnitzel manages to get himself to full guard.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Schnitzel won't let him.

Schnitzel has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzel is trying to keep Aldo in close.

Schnitzel is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch

and Schnitzel counters with a shoot takedown. Aldo fights it but they end up in guard.
Schnitzel preventing the sweep.
Schnitzel stops Aldo from standing up.
Aldo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schnitzel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schnitzel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schnitzel is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aldo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo tries to clinch

and Schnitzel counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Schnitzel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo wants to clinch but Schnitzel slips to the side

and Schnitzel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aldo's guard now.
Schnitzel won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Schnitzel tries to pass.
Schnitzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schnitzel manages to pass to side control.
Aldo is not content to let Schnitzel control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzel trying to mount his opponent but Aldo defends it.

Schnitzel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch

and Schnitzel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Schnitzel is looking for a kimura here.

Aldo pushes Schnitzel off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to clinch but Schnitzel slips to the side

and Schnitzel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Schnitzel wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aldo is trying to keep Schnitzel in close.

Aldo has his feet on Schnitzel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo tries to clinch up

and Schnitzel counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo controls Schnitzel momentarily but Schnitzel frees himself.
Schinke Schnitzel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Aldo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schnitzel has his hands clasped together but Aldo extends an breaks Schnitzel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aldo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo retains his featherweight title!