Theatre of Dragons XVI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenko Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luis Barrera's chin.

Silva
vs
Barrera

175 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenko Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Barrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luis Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with the takedown

and Barrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Barrera throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Barrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luis Barrera wasn't active enough on the ground.

Barrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Barrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barrera 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luis Barrera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
Barrera misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots and misses

so Barrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenko Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera 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.
Barrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrera 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Luis Barrera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barrera counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barrera's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva passes into half guard.

Silva is working for a kimura but Barrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Barrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrera is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to control. Barrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva stops Barrera from getting back to his feet.

Silva is working for a kimura but Barrera is defending it quite comfortably.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva with a poor takedown

and Barrera counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrera is one step ahead there.
Barrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barrera controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luis Barrera.
Barrera throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Barrera misses the jab.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrera.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
Silva fails with the takedown

and Barrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barrera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Barrera content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barrera's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Silva working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Barrera is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Silva has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Barrera taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenko Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amore
vs
Jones

184 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
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, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Amore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Amore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wagner Amore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaien Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Entre Dos Aguas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cao
vs
Gonzalez

175 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaien Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Cao ducks under and follows up with a left that Cao also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a body kick that stops Cao in his tracks momentarily.
Cao thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Cao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up
and Cao counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cao counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Cao slips to the side
and Cao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cao looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Cao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Cao counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Cao had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Cao slips to the side
and Cao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Cao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Cao is predictable there

and Gonzalez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Cao is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cao avoids the damage to the body.
Cao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cao digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Cao misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez cracks Cao with a nice body shot.
Cao works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Cao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Cao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzalez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Cao blocks it.
Cao is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Cao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cao swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cao avoids the damage to the body.
Cao working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes Cao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cao lands a left hand.
Cao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cao blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez prevents Cao from breaking the clinch.
Cao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cao blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Cao misses with a short punch on the inside.

Cao wants the takedown. Gonzalez is fighting it off but Cao persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gonzalez's guard against the cage.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Cao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao stops Gonzalez from standing up.

Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzalez dives on top into guard.

Cao looking for subs off his back but Gonzalez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cao is trying to control but Gonzalez passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez wants to clinch but Cao slips to the side
and Cao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick which misses Cao's front leg but catches the back leg as Cao tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Cao cracks Gonzalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cao slips under a jab.

Cao tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Cao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cao avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the head but misses.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Cao had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Cao throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Cao will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Kaien Cao has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Cao keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez looks to clinch
and Cao counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez moves to clinch but Cao breaks away
and Cao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Cao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cao counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Cao coming out on top.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Cao is having none of it.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cao throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Cao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cao counter with a right hand.
Cao misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Cao.
Juan Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Cao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cao counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Cao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez did well to prevent Cao getting side control.
Cao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaien Cao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaien Cao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up here but Cao is controlling him well.

Gonzalez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Cao misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Kaien Cao is winning the standup battle so far.
Cao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cao counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up

and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Gonzalez gets through Cao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cao avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cao tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao letting Gonzalez take a breather here.
Cao lands an uppercut.
Cao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cao works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cao taking a breather.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Cao circles away and keeps his distance.
Cao lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Cao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Cao counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Cao.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
letting Cao counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Cao connects with a crisp jab.
Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a one-two to the body.
Cao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cao throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cao dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Cao thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it

and Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Cao gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao stalling the fight.
Cao lands with a light punch inside.
Cao throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cao avoids it.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cao.
Cao lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
Cao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Cao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cao lands a body shot.
Cao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonzalez uses from the top position.

Gonzalez wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cao's closed guard. He's half up but Cao has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cao pivots and extends the arm, Gonzalez falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cao! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaien Cao!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunson Mastiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Control Machete - Comprendes Mendes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diego Malenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mastiff
vs
Malenko

190 cm
23
283 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
245 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brunson Mastiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malenko misses with an uppercut
and Mastiff counters with a left to the body.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mastiff counters with a nice body shot.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mastiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malenko misses with a shot to the body

and Mastiff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malenko's guard now.
Mastiff thows a big elbow that misses.
Mastiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mastiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mastiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Malenko is retaining full guard.
Malenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mastiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mastiff trying to control but Malenko is working from the bottom.
Mastiff postures up in Malenko's guard and throws a big left but Malenko blocks it.
Mastiff lands a couple of digs.
Malenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mastiff.
Mastiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastiff trying to control but Malenko is working from the bottom.
Malenko wants to stand up but Mastiff is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko looks gassed!
Mastiff works over Malenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Mastiff with a nice head shot there.
Mastiff stands and throws Malenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mastiff connects with a decent elbow.
Mastiff lands an elbow.
Mastiff scores with a couple of short elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastiff staying calm.

Mastiff has hold of Malenko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Malenko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mastiff cranks the arm and Malenko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Malenko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brunson Mastiff!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Adulyadej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adulyadej
vs
Mira

176 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sagat Adulyadej!
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, Algenir Mira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adulyadej tries to land a front kick but Mira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adulyadej looks to clinch
and Adulyadej takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adulyadej avoids the body shot from Mira.
Adulyadej looks to clinch
and Mira counters with a nice body shot.
Mira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adulyadej moves away.
Mira misses with a two punch combination.
Adulyadej takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adulyadej closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adulyadej closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adulyadej tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mira counters with a good low kick that Adulyadej was not able to check.
Mira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adulyadej moves to clinch but Mira breaks away
and Mira counters with a nice uppercut.
Mira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adulyadej looks to clinch
and Mira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mira works the jab nicely.

Adulyadej is rocked!
Mira lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adulyadej falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mira dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algenir Mira!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac-Street Fame. Jean Paul Valley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paul Valley
vs
Hondo

190 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Nemesis Laboratories: Q150 - $30

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Paul Valley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Valley.

Valley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hondo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hondo tries to circle away but Valley has him pinned against the cage.
Valley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hondo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valley leaning against his opponent.
Valley lands an elbow just above Hondo 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Paul Valley.
Valley tries to clinch but Hondo moves out of range.

Valley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valley not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valley in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valley drops an elbow to the side of Hondo's head.
Hondo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hondo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Valley stops Hondo from getting back to his feet.
Valley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valley wants to pass to mount but Hondo is defending the position.

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.
Valley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hondo keeps working.
Valley working over Hondo with some ground and pound. Hondo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Valley seems to be working for a kimura but Hondo defends the submission attempt.
Valley wants to control but Hondo is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley is taking a breather. Hondo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valley is trying to control the action in half guard but Hondo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hondo wants to get back to his feet.
Valley working the head and body with strikes.
Valley slips a nice elbow through Hondo's hands, connecting with Hondo's forehead.
Valley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hondo's head.

Valley is trying to work for a kimura but Hondo is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valley trying to pass the guard but Hondo defending well.
Valley is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valley is trying to control. Hondo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valley is looking to clinch.
Hondo throws a hook but Valley avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Valley - just one landing.
Valley tries to close the distance and clinch but Hondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hondo moves out of range as Valley strikes.
Hondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valley is just out of range.
Hondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hondo lands a jab to the nose.
Valley tries to clinch up.

Valley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hondo is trying to defend but Valley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valley throwing shots but Hondo is blocking nicely.
Valley trying to control the action but Hondo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valley throws a strike but Hondo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hondo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hondo has wrist control.
Valley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Hondo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hondo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valley throwing strikes from guard but Hondo blocks nicely.
Valley wants to control from the top but Hondo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Jean Paul Valley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hondo on the side of the head.

It looks like Trent Hondo has been cut.
Valley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hondo as he jumps to the side.
Valley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trent Hondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hondo lands with a straight right. Valley didn't see that one coming.
Valley is looking to clinch.
Valley ducks right into an uppercut from Hondo.
Hondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Valley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valley wants to control from the top but Hondo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valley throws a shot from downtown. Hondo moves away and avoids it.
Hondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hondo misses with a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hondo's brow.
Hondo wants to break free but Valley has control.
Valley is working for takedown but Hondo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hondo working hard to break the clinch.
Valley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valley is leaning against Hondo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hondo gets underhooks to prevent Valley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Valley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valley taking a breather.
Valley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hondo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hondo throws a hook to the side of Valley's head but Valley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hondo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Valley scores with a takedown into Hondo's guard.
Valley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valley preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valley trying to control but Hondo is working from the bottom.
Valley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valley stops Hondo from standing up.
Valley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hondo wants to stand but Valley is controlling the position.
Valley wants to control from the top but Hondo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hondo has wrist control.
Valley wants to control from the top but Hondo keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valley throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valley connects with a couple of short punches.
Jean Paul Valley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valley throws a big right hand that misses.
Valley wants to pass the guard but Hondo is keeping the position.
Hondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valley landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Valley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breno Marciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciliano has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Timo Kotipelto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Timo Kotipelto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kotipelto
vs
Marciliano

187 cm
21
181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Breno Marciliano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciliano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Marciliano misses its intended target.
Marciliano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciliano misses with a hook.
Kotipelto staying out of range there.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto ducks right into an uppercut from Marciliano.

Kotipelto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciliano stops a takedown attempt from Kotipelto.

Kotipelto jumps into guard, dragging Marciliano to the mat.
Marciliano is looking to stand up but Kotipelto won't let him.
Kotipelto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marciliano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotipelto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marciliano is looking to stand up but Kotipelto won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kotipelto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marciliano rolls with it to try and escape but Kotipelto cranks on the arm and Marciliano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Kotipelto!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

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

Quintana
vs
Wham

175 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flick Wham!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana fails with a takedown attempt.
Quintana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quintana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wham is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Quintana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wham keeps working.
Quintana is looking to stall here but Wham recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Wham keeps moving.
Wham is trying to keep Quintana in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quintana trying to control but Wham is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Quintana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quintana!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana tries to hold on but Wham pushes him away.
Wham tries to control but Quintana wriggling away.
Quintana is looking to get to half guard.

Wham looking for a guillotine from mount but Quintana is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quintana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Quintana trying to control here.
Wham is looking to take a break and control but Quintana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quintana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quintana tries to get to full guard but Wham has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flick Wham will probably get the nod.
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.

Wham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wham throws a head kick but Quintana moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quintana.
Wham pushes Quintana away with a front kick.
Wham tries to land a leg kick but Quintana saw it coming and moves away.
Quintana blocks a head kick by Wham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Wham misses.
Wham misses with a head kick.
Wham throws a leg kick but Quintana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quintana moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Quintana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wham!
Wham misses with the ground and pound.
Wham wants to control but Quintana is keeping him busy.
Quintana gets back to half guard.
Wham controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana gets full guard.
Quintana managing to control the position.
Wham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintana is keeping the position for now.
Wham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wham tries to roll over but Quintana keeps him under control.
Quintana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wham is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Wham won't allow it.
Quintana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Wham won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Wham misses.

Wham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quintana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quintana is not content to let Wham control the position.
Quintana manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wham throwing strikes from guard but Quintana blocks nicely.
Wham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana wants to sweep here but Wham controlling him for the moment.

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

Quintana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wham uses it to pass to side control.
Wham scoring with punches from side control.
Wham trying to control the position but Quintana is working away.
Quintana is looking to regain half guard here but Wham keeps moving and retains side control.
Wham trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wham working the strikes but Quintana uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wham wants to pass to mount but Quintana is defending the position.

Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wham pulls his head out easily.
Quintana is trying to get back to full guard.
Quintana gets back to full guard.

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.
Wham won't allow Quintana to sweep him here.
Quintana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wham's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quintana wants to pass the guard but Wham is keeping the position.

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 Jesus Quintana.
I think Quintana 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Quintana!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Manuel
vs
Desouza

165 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Desouza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel thows a leg kick but Desouza checks it
and Desouza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Josef Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desouza moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Desouza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Desouza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuel misses with the body kick
and Desouza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Desouza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Manuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manuel has a closed guard, preventing Desouza from standing up.

Desouza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Desouza is looking to work some ground and pound but Manuel has wrist control.

Desouza drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Desouza off! Desouza jumps back into Manuel's guard.

Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Desouza is aware though and is defending well.
Manuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desouza.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza throwing strikes but missing.
Desouza cracks Manuel with a solid left hand.

Desouza 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.
Desouza pushing down on Manuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manuel is not content to let Desouza control the position.
Desouza works his way into full mount!
Desouza working Manuel over with strikes here.
Manuel is in a horrible position here. Desouza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manuel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Desouza is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manuel looking for submissions off his back.

Desouza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manuel is just riding it out for now. Desouza eventually gives up the hold.
Manuel works his way to full guard. Good work.

Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Desouza defends it easily.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Desouza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desouza trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Desouza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Desouza trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.

Desouza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel misses with a right hand
and Desouza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Desouza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Desouza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manuel scrambles back to his feet.
Desouza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel moves forwards but Desouza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desouza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manuel throws a sloppy head kick
and Desouza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Desouza counters with a nice uppercut.
Desouza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Desouza misses with a two punch combination.
Desouza lands with a nice body punch.
Josef Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Desouza lands with a right hand.
Desouza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manuel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Desouza lands a nice shot to the body.
Desouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desouza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses

and Desouza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Desouza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desouza works his way into side control.
Desouza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Desouza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Desouza cracks Manuel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desouza trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Manuel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Desouza counters with a nice body kick.
Desouza lunges at Manuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manuel's hand.
Manuel throws a combination that misses
enabling Desouza to counter with a crisp jab.
Manuel thows a leg kick but Desouza checks it

and Desouza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Desouza.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Desouza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manuel can't fight it off and eventually Desouza manages to take the fight to the floor. Manuel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dan Desouza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Desouza is pushing down on Manuel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuel is fighting to maintain full guard but Desouza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Desouza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Manuel is defending against the submission attempts here by Desouza.

Manuel looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Desouza seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desouza seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.

Manuel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Desouza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Desouza!

Desouza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Desouza lands some shots froms side control.

Desouza is trying to get an arm triangle but Manuel is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Desouza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desouza trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel is looking for a sweep.
Manuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Desouza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Desouza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manuel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Manuel is looking to get to half guard.
Desouza unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.

Desouza is working for a guillotine from mount but Manuel frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Desouza.
Desouza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manuel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Desouza cracks Manuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Manuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Desouza working Manuel over with strikes here.
Desouza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Desouza has hold of Manuel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Manuel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Manuel is looking to improve his position but Desouza isn't that keen on the idea.
Desouza tries to control but Manuel wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desouza raining down shots from the mount!
Manuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manuel is working hard here to advance position.
Desouza unloading with bombs!
Manuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Desouza stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Desouza shoots in and gets a takedown into Manuel's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Desouza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Desouza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Desouza pulls his head out easily.

Desouza stands up from half guard.
Manuel throws an off balance right hand

and Desouza moves into the clinch.

Desouza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manuel regains guard immediately.
Manuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Desouza defends easily.
Desouza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Desouza slips nicely into half guard.

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

Desouza seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza wants to pass the guard but Manuel is defending well.
Desouza wants to take a breather but Manuel is having none of it.
Manuel tries to get to full guard but Desouza has control of the leg.

Desouza is working for a submission of some sort.

Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Desouza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manuel sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Desouza is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Desouza to get the leverage.
Desouza prevents Manuel from improving his position.

Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Desouza pulls his head out easily.

Desouza is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.

Desouza is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.

Desouza stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Josef Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manuel.
Desouza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manuel throws a low kick but Desouza avoids it.
Desouza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manuel scores with a push kick.
Desouza blocks a head kick by Manuel.

Desouza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Desouza looking to control but Manuel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desouza working Manuel over with strikes here.

Desouza has control of Manuel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manuel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Desouza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manuel because Desouza loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manuel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Desouza is nestled in close to Manuel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Desouza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desouza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Dan Desouza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Desouza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well.
Desouza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manuel defending well though.

Desouza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Desouza.
Manuel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Desouza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desouza 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Desouza!