CW 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, White Knuckles. Kositzky has chosen Schwarz zu Blau as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lamope
vs
Kositzky

165 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
29
140 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lamope misses.
Kositzky tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Lamope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamope keeps the fight on the outside.
Kositzky connects with a looping right hand.
Lamope's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kositzky under the eye.
A big left from Kositzky misses.
Lamope swings for the body but Kositzky moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kositzky.
Kositzky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamope lands with a right hand.
Lamope cracks Kositzky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kositzky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Lamope does no damage.
Kositzky tries to clinch but Lamope is having none of it.
Kositzky throws a head kick that Lamope semi-blocks.

It looks like Itor Lamope has been cut.
Lamope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kositzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamope paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kositzky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kositzky is thwarting Lamope's attempts to control the position.
Kositzky wants to stand up but Lamope has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lamope is trying to stand back up but Kositzky is controlling him
Lamope tries to get to full guard but Kositzky has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamope misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Kositzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamope misses with a body punch

and Kositzky counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamope tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kositzky presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lamope is trying to stand up.
Kositzky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky looking to control but Lamope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lamope manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamope tries to kick Kositzky off but Kositzky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Kositzky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kositzky shoots in for a takedown but Lamope shows good takedown defense.
Kositzky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamope counters with a stiff right hand.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kositzky.
Kositzky tries to clinch up
and Kositzky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kositzky walks into a jab.
Kositzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kositzky in his tracks.

Oooooh!!! Lamope has knocked Kositzky down with a huge combo! Lamope steps away and waves a wobbly Kositzky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kositzky is rocked!
Lamope circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kositzky to the canvas! Kositzky doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lamope keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itor Lamope!

C
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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Fridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fridge
vs
Kaz

225 cm
26
347 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Fridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaz is trying to stand up here but Fridge is controlling him well.

Kaz has one foot on Fridge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Fridge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fridge is in Kaz's guard.
Kaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Fridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fridge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Fridge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kaz is looking to clinch but Fridge is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz lands a nice hook to Fridge's body. Fridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaz's guard.
Fridge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fridge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaz for as long as he can get away with.

Fridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaz is defending well.
Fridge is breathing heavily.
Fridge controls the position from side control.
Kaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaz's legs.
Fridge slows the pace down.
Fridge advances to mount.
Fridge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fridge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fridge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fridge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kaz shrugs it off.
Fridge controlling the pace for now.
Kaz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Fridge controlling the pace for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Fridge wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Fridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fridge is staying tight to Kaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fridge cracks Kaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fridge controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Fridge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaz's guard.
Kaz keeping full guard, as Fridge tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fridge is pushing down on Kaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Fridge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaz is trying to stand back up but Fridge is controlling him
Fridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaz defending well though.
Fridge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fridge works his way into side control.
Fridge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fridge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fridge working the ground and pound.
Fridge takes a little break here. Kaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Fridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Fridge has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fridge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Fridge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fridge controls the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because The Fridge wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

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

Fridge decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fridge 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.
Kaz wants to stand but Fridge is controlling the position.
Fridge distracts Kaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fridge content to stall in guard here.
Fridge won't allow Kaz to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because The Fridge wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Fridge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaz is trying to defend but Fridge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fridge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fridge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fridge passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaz wants to clinch but Fridge slips to the side

and Fridge counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaz!
Kaz wants to try and get back to his feet.

Fridge wants to finish this one by submission but Kaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fridge.
Fridge breaks from Kaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fridge controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fridge looking to secure an arm triangle but Kaz defends it well.
Kaz wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fridge landing strikes from the mount and Kaz is in trouble!
Fridge content just to control the position here.
Kaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fridge working Kaz over with strikes here.
Fridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridge forces the positional change into back control.
Kaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Fridge looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridge controls the action.
Kaz holding both Fridge 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kaz's body.
Kaz trying to get back to his feet but Fridge is in full control for now.
What can Kaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of The Fridge.
Fridge slips a jab and a cross from Kaz.

Fridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fridge taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Fridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fridge, 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 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Fridge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scabby Bat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cauliflower Ears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cauliflower Ears has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bat
vs
Ears

164 cm
27
154 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

160 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scabby Bat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cauliflower Ears!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ears will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ears.

Bat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ears's guard.
Bat trying to control but Ears is working from the bottom.
Bat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ears is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bat looking to pass the guard.
Bat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ears preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bat wants to control from the top but Ears keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Scabby Bat.

Ears drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ears tries to stand but Bat is controlling from the bottom.
Ears looks gassed!

Bat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ears gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bat, not yet.

Bat is looking for a triangle but Ears pushes his legs off easily.

Bat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ears defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ears is looking to stand up but Bat won't let him.
Bat is trying to control the position but Ears postures up.
Bat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ears!
Ears is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ears can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ears is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bat raining down shots from the mount!
Ears really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bat content just to control the position here.
Bat looking to finish Ears with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ears!
Bat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ears hang on?
Bat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ears?
Bat raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ears in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ears wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bat raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bat prevents Ears from getting the reversal.
Bat controlling his opponent.
Bat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ears is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bat enables Ears to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bat 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.
Ears trying to control but Bat is working from the bottom.
Ears is looking to stand up but Bat won't let him.
Bat keeping full guard, as Ears tries to pass.
Bat keeping moving, preventing Ears from controlling successfully.
Ears should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cauliflower Ears has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Bat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bat is working Ears over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Bat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bat with a poor takedown

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

Bat is looking for a triangle but Ears pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ears is looking to stand up but Bat won't let him.
Bat keeping moving, preventing Ears from controlling successfully.
Bat has a closed guard, preventing Ears from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ears looking to sit in guard and control but Bat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ears working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bat throwing strikes from guard but Ears blocks nicely.
Ears keeping moving, preventing Bat from controlling successfully.
Scabby Bat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bat won't allow Ears to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bat 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.
Ears wants to stand and escape but Bat is having none of it.

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.
Bat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ears is keeping the position for now.
Bat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ears pulls Bat in close to prevent any damage.
Bat pushes down on Ears's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ears pushes Bat off looking to stand but Bat dives back in and keeps control.
Ears really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cauliflower Ears will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ears gets the takedown into side control.
Ears tries to stand but Bat is controlling his head.
Bat tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Bat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ears is controlling him well.
Bat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ears's best efforts.
Ears is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bat is looking to control Ears's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bat avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bat has one foot on Ears's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ears counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ears.

Bat is looking for a triangle but Ears pushes his legs off easily.
Bat has a closed guard, preventing Ears from standing up.
Bat trying to control the position.
Ears wants to get up but he can't break Bat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ears avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ears can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ears wants to stand but Bat is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ears 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.

Bat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ears wants to get up but he can't break Bat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ears must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ears wants to control from the top but Bat keeps moving.

Bat has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ears should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bat has tightened it up now! Ears should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scabby Bat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen W32.Mydoom.AU@mm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Richard James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bloom
vs
James

172 cm
23
140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom fails with an attempt to clinch.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloom tries to clinch up
and Bloom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James fails to land the takedown.
James looks gassed!

Bloom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bloom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Bloom lands a nice elbow.
James taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Bloom.
Bloom working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Bloom.
Bloom scores with a knee to the head.
Bloom effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloom.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloom.
Bloom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloom.
Bloom lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloom lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloom.
Bloom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
Bloom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Bloom lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Bloom as the two fighters clinch.
Bloom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloom has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bloom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bloom on the inside.
Bloom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bloom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Bloom.
Bloom working aggressively here.
Bloom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Bloom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloom.
Bloom moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.

Bloom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bloom being controlled against the cage.
Bloom wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bloom jumps guard but James stands there with Bloom around his waist. Bloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bloom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Bloom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bloom jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Bloom seems keen to control James's posture.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bloom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James drops back looking for a leg! Bloom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloom manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Bloom's guard.
Bloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloom, not yet.
Bloom managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James advances position into side control!
Bloom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bloom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James won't allow Bloom to get back to his feet.
James wants to control from the top but Bloom keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Bloom.
Bloom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Bloom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
James throws a strike but Bloom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Bloom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloom.

Bloom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bloom wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James is breathing heavily.

Bloom 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeping moving, preventing Bloom from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloom trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Bloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Bloom connects with a couple of short punches.
Bloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloom trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloom content to stall in guard here.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom is stalling in the full guard.

Bloom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James wants to sweep but no luck.

Bloom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bloom throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloom wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

Bloom drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Bloom off! Bloom jumps back into James's guard.
Bloom wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloom with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Bloom dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bloom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James is trying to control but can't.

Bloom is looking for a kimura here.
James tries to roll over but Bloom keeps him under control.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bloom is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Bloom is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bloom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bloom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bloom tries to control but James wriggling away.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bloom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bloom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Bloom throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom landing shots from mount.
Bloom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bloom lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bloom wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Bloom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Bloom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bloom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Richard James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloom throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orlando Bloom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bloom has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bloom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Bloom working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Bloom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloom, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Bloom!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Jordan Bija is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Contini
vs
Bija

178 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Contini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Bija!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bija tries a head kick but it misses.
Contini connects with a single shot there.
Contini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Bija misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Contini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contini avoids the head kick by Bija.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bija.
Contini throws an overhand right that lands on Bija's shoulder, as Bija tries to avoid the shot.
Contini blocks a head kick by Bija.
Bija throws a sloppy head kick and Contini moves out of range easily.
Contini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bija fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Contini.
Bija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contini but Contini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bija.
Contini misses with a few strikes there.
Contini lands with a shot to the body.
Bija scoring well with a low kick there.
Contini throws a jab when Bija was well out of range.
Contini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Contini lands with a straight right. Bija didn't see that one coming.
Bija misses with a head kick.
Bija has his takedown stuffed
and Contini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contini can pounce on him.
Contini connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini works the jab nicely.
Bija tries for a takedown but Contini circles away easily
and Contini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bija looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Contini.

Contini has closed the distance and engaged Bija in a clinch.
Bija is trying to break the clinch but Contini is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Contini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Contini lands a body shot.
Contini landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jordan Bija has been cut.
Contini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Contini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contini.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Contini there.
Contini jabs at Bija's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bija gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Contini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Contini rushes Bija and presses him up against the cage.
Contini scores a nice knee to the body.
Contini leaning against his opponent.
Bija is trying desperately to land a takedown but Contini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bija.
Contini tries to land a knee to the head but Bija blocks with his arms.
Bija being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Contini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contini just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a knee to the head.

Contini has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bija regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bija is working an open guard so Contini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Contini scores with a four punch combination!
Bija wants to clinch
and Contini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contini pushes Bija away with a front kick.
Contini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bija takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contini lands a jab to the nose.
Bija takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bija walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contini.
Contini scores with a nice head shot.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Contini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bija eats them both and turns towards Contini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bija takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a jab.
Contini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Contini with a hook.
A lazy left from Contini finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Contini.
Bija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contini.
Contini connects with a body shot that sends Bija's belly button to the back.
Bija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contini.
Contini scores with a push kick.
Jab by Contini.
Contini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Contini takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Contini misses with a knee to the head.

Contini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contini lands a head kick!
Contini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bija momentarily.
That kick from Contini tenderised Bija's leg. Bija is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bija gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Contini to counter with a crisp jab.

Contini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contini lands an elbow inside that Bija shrugs off.
Contini lands an elbow inside.

Contini breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Contini scores with a decent looking hook.
Contini connects with a nice looking jab.
Contini throws a series of strikes that have Bija backpedaling.
Contini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Contini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Contini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contini scores with a nice right hand.

Contini pushes Bija up against the cage in a clinch.
Contini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Contini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Contini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bija.
Contini throws a one two combo.
Bija walks into a stiff left hand from Contini.
Bija misses with a head kick.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bija should have avoided that one.
Contini lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Contini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Bija's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Contini with a hook.
Contini throws a series of strikes that have Bija backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Contini. That snapped Bija's head back.
Contini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bija throws a sloppy head kick and Contini moves out of range easily.
Contini thuds a left hand into Bija's body.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Contini.
Bija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Contini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Contini.
Contini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contini can pounce on him.
Bija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Contini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Contini lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bija takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contini scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Contini.
Contini lands a glancing blow to the side of Bija's head.
Bija is breathing heavily.
Bija shoots in looking for a takedown. Contini tries to sprawl out of it but Bija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Contini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bija steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Contini. That one must have hurt.
Bija on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contini lands a head shot.
Contini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Contini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Bija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Contini does it's job there.
Contini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Contini avoids the head kick by Bija.
Bija takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contini lands a jab-cross combination.

That has opened up Jordan Bija's cut even more.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contini tests Bija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano Contini is winning the standup battle so far.
Bija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Contini cracks Bija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contini tests Bija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bija throws out a loose jab but Contini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Contini lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Contini lands a high kick!
Bija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Contini. Beautiful body shot.
Contini misses with a series of wild punches.
Contini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bija doesn't seem bothered though.
Bija drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bija takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bija can do to turn this around?
Bija on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Contini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bija moves forwards but Contini connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Contini moves into the clinch.

Contini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bija clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Bija do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bija manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bija is looking for a sweep. Contini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Contini stands up from half guard.
Contini thumps Bija with a low kick.
Contini works over Bija's head and body with a nice combination.
Contini scores with a hook to the body. Bija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Contini lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Contini as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Contini scores with the left hand. Bija knows he should have avoided that one.
Contini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Contini lands with a right hand.
Bija has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bija there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bija takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bija walks into a jab.
Contini cracks Bija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bija misses with a takedown
and Contini counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contini lands a jab.
Contini scores with a one two! Bija had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Contini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bija on the side of the head.
Contini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bija throws a hook but Contini avoids it easily.
Bija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Contini.
Contini thuds his right hand into Bija's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bija tries to move into range but Contini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Contini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Bija's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Contini lands a lovely overhand right.
Contini scores with a jab.
Bija connects with a high kick.
Bija shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Contini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bija, pushing him back against the cage.
Contini prevents Bija from breaking the clinch.

Contini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Contini manages to end up in side control.

Contini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Contini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Contini rushes Bija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contini is pushing Bija up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bija backwards.
Bija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bija wants to break free but Contini has control.
Contini keeps control of Bija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bija is looking to break free of the clinch but Contini has double underhooks.
Bija wants a takedown but no success here.
Contini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Contini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contini.
Contini effectively controlling the action here.

Contini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bija walks into a left hand.
Contini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Contini. Beautiful body shot.
Contini scores with a jab.

Contini has Bija up against the cage in a clinch.

Contini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Contini lands with a kick to the ribs.
Contini throws out a powerful jab.
Contini lands an overhand right.

Contini rushes Bija and presses him up against the cage.
Bija wants to break the clinch but can't.
Contini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contini.
Contini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Contini is trying to trip Bija. He has hold of a leg but Bija is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Contini persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bija trying to keep a closed guard but Contini is proving a slippery customer.
Contini stopping the sweep attempt from Bija.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini throws a good cross that connects.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Contini has closed the distance and engaged Bija in a clinch.
Contini is struggling to control the position.
Bija has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Contini.
Contini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bija blocks it with crossed arms.
Bija is trying to break the clinch but Contini is controlling him.
Bija misses with some punches.
Bija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contini lands an elbow just above Bija 's eye.
Bija tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contini smiles and moves away.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bija.
A decent looking cross lands there for Contini.
Contini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contini connects with a single shot there.
Contini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bija's head.
A nice combination there by Contini.
Bija drops his hands momentarily and Contini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Contini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Contini lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Contini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bija's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Contini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bija closes the distance looking to clinch
and Contini counters with an outside leg kick.
Contini connects with a high kick.
Bija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bija tries for a takedown but Contini circles away easily
and Contini counters with a one-two to the body.
Contini throws a head kick that misses.
Jordan Bija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bija throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Contini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Contini.
A left and a right from Contini both land. Nice combination.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bija should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Contini.
Bija gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contini counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Contini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Contini!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with Brazilian Death blaring out of the sound system. Sarah Northcote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Northcote

179 cm
30
148 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

165 cm
27
138 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Northcote's head back.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Northcote's hands.

It looks like Sarah Northcote has been cut.
Northcote thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.

Machida lands a left and a right that send Northcote crashing to the mat, dazed. Machida thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Northcote is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws an off balance right hand

so Northcote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northcote is one step ahead there.
Northcote looking to pass the guard.
Northcote trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Machida pulls Northcote in close to his closed guard and prevents Northcote from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida swings for the body but Northcote moves out of range.
Dameon Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northcote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.

Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Northcote wants a takedown but no success here.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.

Machida manages to break the clinch.
Northcote on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida sizes up Northcote with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida misses with a right hand

so Northcote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northcote looks gassed!

Machida has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Northcote should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Machida has tightened it up now! Northcote should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dameon Machida!