WB16: De Guzman vs. Toscano PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Sokaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sokaku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to She's Like the Wind. Mateus Santiago is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sokaku
vs
Santiago

189 cm
22
217 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
209 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takeda Sokaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokaku swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Sokaku tries to land a front kick but Santiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Sokaku.

Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sokaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Sokaku lands a knee to the head.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokaku.
Santiago lands an uppercut.

It looks like Takeda Sokaku has been cut.
Sokaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.
Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sokaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sokaku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
Sokaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sokaku throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Sokaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokaku is breathing heavily.
Sokaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago lands a head shot.

Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokaku, pushing him back against the cage.

Santiago breaks the clinch.

Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.

Sokaku is rocked!

Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sokaku tries to keep at a distance but Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokaku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.

Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Santiago has Sokaku up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.

Takeda Sokaku's cut is getting worse.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.
Santiago stalls.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Sokaku.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sokaku looking to throw knees to the head but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Sokaku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Sokaku.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago avoiding damage.
Sokaku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santiago walks away with a smile on his face. Sokaku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Sokaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokaku darts in trying to clinch

and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Sokaku won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago avoiding damage as Sokaku throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokaku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Sokaku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokaku misses with a takedown attempt

and Santiago counters by moving into the clinch.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sokaku's face.

Sokaku manages to break the clinch.
Sokaku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sokaku somewhat.
Sokaku throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Sokaku throws a sloppy head kick

and Santiago counters by clinching up.
Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokaku in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Sokaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Sokaku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sokaku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santiago avoids it.
Sokaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sokaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokaku misses the target.
Sokaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Santiago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santiago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.

Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Sokaku misses with a body punch

and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeda Sokaku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sokaku closes the distance but Santiago moves to the side

and Santiago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Sokaku looking to throw knees to the head but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sokaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Sokaku's ribcage. Sokaku let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Santiago breaks from the clinch.

Santiago has Sokaku up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokaku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santiago.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeda Sokaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokaku throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.

Santiago moves into the clinch.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sokaku being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Santiago's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokaku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokaku looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokaku avoids it.
Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Santiago.
Sokaku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Sokaku pushes him off.
Sokaku fails to land the takedown.
Sokaku misses with a head kick.

Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sokaku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago taking a breather.
Sokaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sokaku obliges.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago stalling in the clinch.
Sokaku scores a nice knee to the body.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokaku looking to slow down the pace here.
Mateus Santiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokaku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Sokaku tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
Sokaku is trying to break free.
Sokaku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Sokaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokaku shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Sokaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokaku tries a head kick but it misses.

Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Santiago prevents Sokaku from breaking the clinch.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sokaku misses with a knee strike.
Sokaku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santiago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.
Sokaku scores with a knee to the head.
Sokaku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santiago.
Sokaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokaku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sokaku tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokaku misses with a knee strike.
Sokaku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Sokaku won't want to take too many of those.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Santiago lands with a right to the head.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokaku avoids it.
Sokaku wants to break free but Santiago has control.
Sokaku wants a takedown but no success here.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokaku in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sokaku misses with a knee strike.
Santiago pushes Sokaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sokaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.

Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Santiago clinches up with Sokaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Sokaku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sokaku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santiago avoids it.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from Sokaku.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokaku backwards.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Sokaku is blocking nicely.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago avoiding damage as Sokaku throws knees to the body.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sokaku lands a jab to the nose.
Sokaku throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Mateus Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Santiago clinches.
Sokaku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sokaku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sokaku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
Sokaku goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Sokaku misses.
Sokaku throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Sokaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeda Sokaku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Santiago throws a combination. Sokaku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sokaku's efforts to push away.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sokaku trying to control the position but instead, Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sokaku into the cage.
Sokaku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santiago prevents it.
Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago punishes Sokaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokaku takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokaku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago avoiding damage as Sokaku throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokaku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sokaku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Sokaku blocks it.

Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Sokaku shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Sokaku shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Sokaku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Sokaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokaku wants to clinch but Santiago slips to the side

and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sokaku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santiago's face.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Sokaku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokaku. Sokaku gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Sokaku misses.

Santiago moves into the clinch.
Santiago keeps control of Sokaku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Sokaku pushes him off.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokaku throws a head kick that misses

and Santiago counters by clinching up.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokakus head.
Sokaku wants to break free but Santiago has control.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago avoiding damage as Sokaku throws knees to the body.
Sokaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santiago is keeping busy.
Sokaku looking to throw knees to the head but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Sokaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Sokaku tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
Sokaku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sokaku landing knees to the body.
Sokaku misses with a knee strike.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokakus head.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but Santiago blocks it.
Sokaku working Santiago over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Sokaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sokaku trying to land knees to the body.
Sokaku looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sokaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokaku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago prevents Sokaku from breaking the clinch.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sokaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeda Sokaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Sokaku won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sokaku.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Sokaku tries to stall but Santiago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokaku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sokaku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sokaku taking a breather.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Sokaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sokaku.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Mateus Santiago!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mateus Santiago!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mateus Santiago!

Mateus Santiago wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Stamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Flavio Stamb will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silva
vs
Stamb

185 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[MMABR] SOLID Nutritional - Tokyo's Best!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Stamb!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stamb does no damage.
Silva swings for the body but Stamb moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Stamb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stamb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.

Stamb gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stamb taking a breather.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stamb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stamb moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Stamb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.

It looks like Emilio Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a looping left.

Stamb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stamb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents Stamb from breaking the clinch.
Stamb controlling the action here for a moment.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stamb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.

Stamb pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stamb.
Silva wants to stall.
Stamb can't break the clinch.
Stamb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Stamb gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stamb.

Silva tightens his grip and picks Stamb up, before dumping him to the ground. Stamb manages to land in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Stamb keeps moving.
Silva won't allow Stamb to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stamb is keeping the position for now.
Stamb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Stamb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stamb is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva cracks Stamb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stamb gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva not doing much here.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stamb tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to control but Stamb is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flavio Stamb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stamb misses with a body shot.
Stamb is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stamb blocks the leg kick.
Silva scores with a jab.
Stamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Stamb counter with a right hand.
Stamb misses the jab.
Stamb is looking to clinch.
Stamb misses with a wild combination.
Stamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva throws a push kick but Stamb slaps the foot to one side.
Stamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stamb throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Stamb misses.
Stamb missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flavio Stamb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Stamb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries to clinch but Stamb is having none of it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stamb.

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stamb is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stamb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stamb is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Stamb defends the submission attempt.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stamb is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Stamb is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stamb?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Stamb is having none of it.
Stamb regains half guard.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva with the ground and pound but Stamb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stamb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Stamb's brow.
Silva forces his way into half guard.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Stamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stamb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Stamb with a nice cross.
Stamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Stamb's head but Stamb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stamb swinging wilding here.
Flavio Stamb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stamb tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stamb counters by moving into the clinch.
Stamb managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Stamb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stamb lands a right hand.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Stamb gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva is trying to stall.
Stamb is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stamb has his back to the cage.
Silva keeps control of Stamb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stamb tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Stamb.
A frustrated look appears on Stamb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tries to stall but Stamb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stamb taking a breather.
Stamb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva has Stamb pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
A bit of stalling here from Stamb.
Stamb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stamb cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Stamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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.
Silva tries to stall but Stamb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stamb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stamb smiles and moves away.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stamb to the mat! Stamb manages to get full guard.

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stamb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Stamb in his guard.
Stamb postures up.
Stamb wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stamb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Stamb pushes his legs off easily.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Stamb defends easily.
Stamb trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stamb is now in half guard.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stamb pulls his head out easily.
Stamb controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stamb pulls his head out easily.
Stamb working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamb controlling the action here.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Stamb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emilio Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stamb wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flavio Stamb.
I think Stamb 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Emilio Silva!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Emilio Silva!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Emilio Silva!

Emilio Silva wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Seaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seaver's entrance music is Overkill - The Goal Is Your Soal. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Seaver
vs
Ruas

180 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Seaver!
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, Matheus Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruas pinned against the cage. Ruas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruas misses with a few strikes there.
Ruas misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ruas. No joy for Seaver on that attempt.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Seaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Seaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruas's waist but Ruas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seaver off to one side.
Seaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruas defends it nicely.
Ruas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matheus Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown but Ruas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruas sprawls well. Ruas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas punishes Seaver's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seaver feints and as Ruas raises his hands in defense, Seaver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Seaver is retaining full guard.
Ruas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas trying to control but Seaver is working from the bottom.

Ruas stands up from Seaver's guard - Ruas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Seaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Seaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruas sprawls well. He's pushed Seaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seaver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seaver.
Seaver is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruas circles away.
Ruas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seaver avoids the body shot from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Seaver dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Ruas scores with a one two! Seaver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seaver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruas.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruas swivels and escapes.
Seaver dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Seaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a two punch combination.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Seaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruas stuffs the takedown attempt from Seaver. Seaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Seaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruas finds it's way round the side to connect with Seaver's head.
Ruas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruas wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruas wants it to stay on the feet.
Seaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruas misses with a two punch combination.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seaver manages to avoid it.
Seaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seaver somewhat.
Ruas throws a nice looking combination but Seaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruas sprawls well. Ruas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruas!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seaver shoots in but Ruas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruas stalks Seaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seaver's face. Seaver staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruas scores with the left hand. Seaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas leaves Seaver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seaver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruas misses with a double jab.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Ruas both land. Nice combination.
Ruas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Seaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seaver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seaver shoots in and drives through. Ruas sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruas lands with a nice body punch.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Seaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruas swings for the body but Seaver moves out of range.
Ruas scores with a one two! Seaver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruas throws the left hand but Seaver avoids the punch easily.
Ruas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seaver's head.
Ruas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seaver has a takedown stuffed.
Ruas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruas fails to land with a series of punches.
Matheus Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Ruas misses.
Seaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Ruas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Seaver moves out of range.
Seaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Ruas takes a swing at Seaver's ribcage but misses.
Seaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruas is fending him off so far but Seaver persists. Nope, Ruas circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Seaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruas which made him look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ruas punishes Seaver's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Seaver with that takedown attempt.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruas connects with a jab.
Ruas misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seaver.
Ruas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seaver rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas misses with the combination.
Ruas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seaver's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Seaver moves out of range.
Ruas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruas wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas swings for the body but Seaver moves out of range.
Ruas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruas wants it to stay on the feet.
Matheus Ruas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas misses with a wild body shot.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruas throws the left hand but Seaver avoids the punch easily.
Seaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruas with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seaver.
Ruas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seaver shoots in but Ruas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruas throws a series of strikes that have Seaver backpedaling.
Seaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Seaver sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Seaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Seaver's head but Seaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruas scores with a punch to the head.
Seaver shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruas tries to sprawl out of it but Seaver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Seaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas scores with a hook to the body. Seaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seaver manages to avoid it.
Ruas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seaver dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Seaver looks for a takedown but Ruas sprawls well.
Ruas lands a body shot.
Ruas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruas swinging wilding here.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruas as he avoids it easily.
Seaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seaver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruas lands a two punch combo.
Ruas missing with a left hand there. Seaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruas swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Seaver moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Seaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruas which made him look bad.
Seaver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruas.
Ruas lands a jab to Seaver's midsection.
Ruas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown but Ruas shows good takedown defense.
Seaver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Ruas does no damage.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Ruas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seaver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seaver manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seaver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown but Ruas shows good takedown defense.
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seaver on the side of the head.
Ruas lands a jab to the head.
Ruas thuds a left hand into Seaver's body.
Seaver dives in and grabs Ruas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes down on Seaver's head and hops out.
Ruas takes a swing at Seaver's ribcage but misses.
Matheus Ruas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Ruas does no damage.
Ruas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Seaver's head but Seaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seaver somewhat.
Ruas throws a body punch but Seaver moves out of range.
John Seaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Seaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruas throws a combination. Seaver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Seaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruas.

Seaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruas's guard.

Seaver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruas!
Ruas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Ruas decides to stand back up. Ruas steps back and let's Seaver get back to his feet.
Seaver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruas misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Matheus Ruas!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Matheus Ruas!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Matheus Ruas!

Matheus Ruas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djulio Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Walburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cortez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knock him out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Walburn's choice of entrance music: Flirting with Disaster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cortez
vs
Walburn

180 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Djulio Cortez!
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, Noah Walburn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez moves out of range of the leg kick from Walburn.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Walburn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walburn wants to clinch.
Cortez throws a right hand that Walburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Walburn also avoids with ease.
Cortez swinging wilding here.

Walburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walburn misses with an elbow strike.
Cortez is looking to control Walburn's arms but Walburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cortez has his back to the cage.
Cortez tries to break free but Walburn pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Walburn.
Walburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Walburn.
Cortez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cortez is trying to break the clinch but Walburn is controlling him.
Walburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cortez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cortez is trying to force a seperation but Walburn has the dominant position.
Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Walburn.
Walburn lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Walburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Walburn lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike from Walburn.
Walburn lands a knee to the head.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walburn missing with knees to the body.
Cortez tries to circle away but Walburn has him pinned against the cage.
Cortez trying to control the position but instead, Walburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cortez into the cage.
Walburn lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Djulio Cortez has been cut.
Walburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortez blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walburn.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walburn is stalling here.
Walburn lands an elbow inside.
Walburn lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
Walburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walburn lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Walburn.
Walburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walburn scores with a knee to the head.
Walburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cortez's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Walburn.

Cortez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walburn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cortez to the mat. Cortez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walburn stands up over Cortez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walburn trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Walburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walburn cracks Cortez with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walburn won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walburn controls the pace.
Cortez working a defensive guard here.
Walburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walburn is working Cortez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Walburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Djulio Cortez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Cortez tries to keep at a distance but Walburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walburn tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Walburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cortez is looking to break free of the clinch but Walburn has double underhooks.
Walburn lands a knee to the body.
Walburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortez is defending well for now.
Walburn missing with knees to the body.
Walburn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cortez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cortez wants to break free but Walburn has control.
Walburn tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Walburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cortez's efforts to push away.
Walburn lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walburn.
Walburn prevents Cortez from breaking the clinch.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walburn lands a nice elbow.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Walburn.
Walburn crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Walburn lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Cortez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walburn lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
Walburn lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
Walburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Walburn.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walburn has him pressed against the cage.
Walburn working Cortez over with knees to the body.
Walburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Walburn.
Walburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walburn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Walburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walburn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walburn lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.

Walburn lands a takedown into guard.
Walburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to keep Walburn in close.
Walburn connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn postures up in Cortez's guard and throws a big left but Cortez blocks it.
Walburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortez has wrist control.

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

Walburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walburn working the ground and pound.
Cortez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walburn connects with a decent elbow.
Walburn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Walburn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Walburn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walburn trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Walburn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cortez some visible discomfort.
Walburn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cortez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cortez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walburn.
Walburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walburn working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walburn is working Cortez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cortez is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Walburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Djulio Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Walburn fails with an attempt to clinch.

Walburn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walburn working the ground and pound but Cortez is defending the strikes.
Walburn trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Walburn is controlling him well.
Walburn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cortez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walburn connects with a decent elbow.
Cortez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburn lands a nice forearm strike.
Walburn scores with punches from side control.
Walburn lands a few punches from side control.
Cortez is pushing Walburn's head away, looking to escape. Walburn manages to hold on to the position though.
Walburn scoring with punches from side control.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Walburn cracks Cortez with a big right hand but Cortez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walburn landing a few strikes.
Walburn is working Cortez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walburn taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walburn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Walburn trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn lands a few punches from side control.
Walburn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cortez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walburn connects with a decent elbow.
Walburn is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walburn throws a strike aimed at the side of Cortez's head but Cortez avoids it well.
Walburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cortez down.
Walburn trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Noah Walburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walburn controls the position.
Djulio Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Walburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walburn 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Noah Walburn!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Noah Walburn!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Noah Walburn!

Noah Walburn wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Storm
vs
Severino

183 cm
24
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Severino! He's out on his feet! Storm rushes in and drops Severino with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrew Storm!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Cromwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nolan Kloss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nolan Kloss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kloss
vs
Cromwell

195 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Kloss!
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, Linus Cromwell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kloss fails to land the takedown.
Cromwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kloss. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kloss.

Kloss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cromwell's guard.
Cromwell has Kloss pulled in close to control his posture.
Kloss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kloss throws a strike but Cromwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kloss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cromwell is aware though and is defending well.
Kloss wants to stand up but Cromwell is controlling him.
Cromwell passes into half guard.
Cromwell prevents Kloss from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss won't allow Cromwell to pass to mount.
Cromwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kloss keeps working.
Kloss wants to control but Cromwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cromwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cromwell moves nicely into side control.
Cromwell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cromwell working the ground and pound from side control.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Cromwell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kloss down.
Cromwell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kloss is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kloss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Kloss can't do much from the bottom here.
Kloss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cromwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kloss keeps working.
Cromwell working the ground and pound from side control.
Cromwell wants to take a breather but Kloss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cromwell.
Kloss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cromwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kloss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kloss's guard.
Kloss is refusing to be controlled, as Cromwell sits in half guard.
Kloss trying to control from the bottom.

Kloss actively working from the bottom here.
Kloss is refusing to be controlled, as Cromwell sits in half guard.
Cromwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kloss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kloss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cromwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Nolan Kloss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kloss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kloss tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Kloss slams his shin into Cromwell's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kloss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kloss wants it to stay on the feet.
Kloss tries to clinch up.
Kloss scores with a head kick.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown but Cromwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kloss tries to clinch there but Cromwell circles away.

Kloss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cromwell to the mat! Cromwell manages to get full guard.
Kloss is breathing heavily.
Cromwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kloss!
Cromwell looking to finish Kloss with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kloss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cromwell looking to control but Kloss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cromwell with shots to the head and body - Kloss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cromwell cracks Kloss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kloss scores with a one two! Cromwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kloss wants to clinch up but Cromwell keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cromwell.
A jab from Kloss does it's job there.
Kloss doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cromwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Kloss gets back to half guard.
Cromwell passes to side control.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Linus Cromwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cromwell working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell working away.
Cromwell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cromwell controls the position.
Cromwell landing a few strikes.
Cromwell just content to control the position.
Kloss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cromwell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kloss taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cromwell is looking to take a break and control but Kloss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cromwell working the head with strikes.
Cromwell working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is looking to regain half guard here but Cromwell keeps moving and retains side control.
Kloss is trying to get back to his feet.
Cromwell just content to control the position.
Cromwell trying to control the position but Kloss is working away.
Cromwell controlling the position.
Kloss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cromwell working the head and body with strikes.
Cromwell cracks Kloss with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell controlling from side mount.
Cromwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Kloss wants to get back to his feet but Cromwell drags him back down.
Kloss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kloss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cromwell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cromwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cromwell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kloss's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cromwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cromwell is looking to take a break and control but Kloss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cromwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kloss to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell working the ground and pound.
Kloss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cromwell trying to control the position but Kloss is working away.
Cromwell controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Linus Cromwell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kloss tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cromwell counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cromwell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kloss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cromwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kloss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cromwell off and has taken his back!

Kloss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cromwell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cromwell avoids the body shot from Kloss.
Kloss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kloss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cromwell.
Kloss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cromwell.

Kloss clinches.

Cromwell lands a takedown into guard.
Cromwell distracts Kloss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cromwell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kloss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cromwell has a closed guard, preventing Kloss from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss tries to free his leg and advance position but Cromwell is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cromwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kloss is one step ahead there.
Kloss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kloss is looking to stand up but Cromwell won't let him.
Kloss preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kloss tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cromwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Kloss keeping moving, preventing Cromwell from controlling successfully.
Kloss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cromwell wants to control from the top but Kloss keeps moving.
Cromwell pushing down on Kloss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cromwell trying to control the action but Kloss is working from the bottom.
Cromwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kloss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cromwell is working away from the top position though.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Cromwell works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Cromwell cracks Kloss with a big right hand but Kloss just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cromwell just content to control the position.
Cromwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kloss to see if he's OK.
Cromwell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cromwell is looking to take a break and control but Kloss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kloss is trying to buck Cromwell off.
Cromwell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nolan Kloss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss can't do much from the bottom here.
Cromwell controls the position.
Cromwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kloss to see if he's OK.
Kloss is not content to let Cromwell control the position.
Cromwell lands an elbow.
Kloss can't do much from the bottom here.
Cromwell landing strikes.
Cromwell cracks Kloss with a big right hand but Kloss just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Linus Cromwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kloss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kloss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cromwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Linus Cromwell!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Linus Cromwell!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Linus Cromwell!

Linus Cromwell wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Frazier's chin.

Brown
vs
Frazier

184 cm
20
191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Brown!
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, Frank Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swinging wilding here.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frazier is out of range.
Marvin Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Frazier down.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown connects with a stiff jab that staggers Frazier - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhael Yuri De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basso Toscano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yuri De Guzman
vs
Toscano

169 cm
18
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Basso Toscano!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toscano misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toscano.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toscano.
Toscano misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman avoids the head kick by Toscano.
De Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toscano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano dives in and grabs De Guzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Guzman pushes down on Toscano's head and hops out.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toscano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Toscano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.

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.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Guzman sprawls well. De Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
Toscano connects with a high kick.
Toscano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toscano lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Guzman takes a step back to recover.
Toscano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Guzman defends it nicely.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toscano moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toscano shoots for a takedown but De Guzman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toscano tries a head kick but it misses.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Toscano or perhaps it was just good defense by De Guzman which made him look bad.
Good leg kick by Toscano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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.
Toscano lands a head kick!
De Guzman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toscano shoots in for a double leg but De Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toscano manages to avoid it.
De Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.
Toscano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Guzman's waist but De Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toscano off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basso Toscano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Toscano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toscano avoids the body shot from De Guzman.
De Guzman swings for the body but Toscano moves out of range.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Toscano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Guzman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Guzman works Toscano's body with a nice hook.
Toscano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toscano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Guzman swivels and escapes.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toscano moves away.
Basso Toscano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toscano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toscano is breathing heavily.
De Guzman thuds his right hand into Toscano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toscano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Guzman tries to avoid it but Toscano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Guzman to the ground. De Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman thuds a left hand into Toscano's body.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toscano was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
Toscano throws a looping overhand right but De Guzman ducks down to avoid it.
De Guzman blocks a head kick by Toscano.
De Guzman lands a nice hook to Toscano's body. Toscano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Guzman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Guzman takes a swing at Toscano's ribcage but misses.
Toscano fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toscano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Guzman.
Toscano tries to clinch up but De Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toscano was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
Toscano lands a head kick!
De Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Toscano seems to be looking for submissions.
De Guzman is trying to stand up here but Toscano is controlling him well.
De Guzman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toscano on the ground.

Toscano seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhael Yuri De Guzman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Toscano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Toscano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Guzman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Toscano looking to pass the guard.

Toscano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toscano takes one to the chin there.
Toscano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Guzman sprawls well. De Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
Toscano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Guzman is fending him off so far but Toscano persists. Nope, De Guzman circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.
Toscano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Guzman swivels and escapes.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Toscano shoots for a takedown but De Guzman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman swings for the body but Toscano moves out of range.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Guzman is looking to wear down Toscano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Toscano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman jabs at Toscano's body.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman takes a swing at Toscano's ribcage but misses.
Toscano tries to clinch up but De Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Toscano feints and then cracks De Guzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Guzman down.
De Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Toscano. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Toscano is just out of range.

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.
Toscano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
Toscano closes the distance and clinches up with De Guzman, looking for a takedown. Toscano pushes De Guzman against the cage but De Guzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Guzman jabs at Toscano's body.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toscano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toscano dives in and grabs De Guzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Guzman pushes down on Toscano's head and hops out.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhael Yuri De Guzman.
I think De Guzman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!

Mikhael Yuri De Guzman wins by unanimous decision!