No Exit FC 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Senju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bebeto
vs
Senju

170 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Bebeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takanori Senju!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Senju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Senju showed some decent athleticism there.
Bebeto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Senju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Senju controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bebeto is trying to keep Senju in close.
Senju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Senju is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Senju is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Senju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Senju showed some decent athleticism there.

Senju is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bebeto is trying to control but can't.
Senju trying to control the pace.
Bebeto trying to control from the bottom.
Senju not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Senju thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bebeto's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Senju doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bebeto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bebeto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bebeto scores a takedown into full mount!
Senju prevents Bebeto from taking his back.
Senju regains half guard.
Senju wants to control but Bebeto is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senju is trying to get back to full guard.
Senju moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Senju controls Bebeto momentarily but Bebeto frees himself.
Senju being controlled here, momentarily.

Senju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Senju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bebeto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Senju missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Senju lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bebeto wants to improve his position but Senju is controlling well.
Senju performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Senju slips a nice elbow through Bebeto's hands, connecting with Bebeto's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Senju throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bebeto was covering up waiting for the punch and Senju finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Senju throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bebeto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senju trying to control but Bebeto is working from the bottom.
Senju works over Bebeto with some ground and pound from guard.
Senju stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebeto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Senju avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Senju's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bebeto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Senju can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Senju's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju throwing strikes from guard but Bebeto blocks nicely.
Senju postures up and lands a big shot to Bebeto's brow.
Bebeto keeping full guard, as Senju tries to pass.
Bebeto could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Senju lands a couple of elbows.
Senju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Senju 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.
Bebeto keeping moving, preventing Senju from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senju pushing down on Bebeto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Senju lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Senju thows a huge punch but Bebeto dodges it nicely.
Senju performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Senju working Bebeto over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senju performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bebeto is looking for a sweep. Senju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Senju with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takanori Senju.

Bebeto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Senju looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Senju misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Takanori Senju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Senju manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bebeto's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Senju looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bebeto passes into side control!
Senju is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bebeto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Senju regains full guard. Nicely done.

Senju is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bebeto trying to control the position from guard on top but Senju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senju lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bebeto!
Senju content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Senju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Senju closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bebeto did well to prevent Senju getting side control.
Bebeto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senju is working away from the top position though.
Senju content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bebeto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senju pulls his head out easily.
Bebeto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Senju seems content to control.
Senju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bebeto is in trouble now - Senju has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bebeto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju raining down shots from the mount!

Senju moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bebeto has worked his arm free - good work by Bebeto!
Senju takes a little break here. Bebeto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Senju lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bebeto down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senju controlling the position easily from mount.
Senju scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Senju goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bebeto is on top in guard.
Senju seems keen to control Bebeto's posture.

Senju 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! Bebeto rolls with it to try and escape but Senju cranks on the arm and Bebeto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takanori Senju!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Ramlho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Pablo Ramlho

181 cm
21
153 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo Ramlho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramlho lands with a shot to the body.

Ramlho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ramlho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramlho as he jumps to the side.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Ramlho - just one landing.
Ramlho throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Juan Pablo Ramlho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramlho lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.

Gracie is rocked!
Ramlho fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gracie square on the jaw! Damn, Gracie is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Pablo Ramlho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Flamenguista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto has chosen Do you really want to hurt me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adriano Flamenguista had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Flamenguista
vs
Pinto

190 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

189 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Flamenguista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamenguista with a poor takedown
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flamenguista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Pinto tries to keep at a distance but Flamenguista has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pinto keeps control of Flamenguista as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pinto decides to pull guard.

Flamenguista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pinto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pinto has escaped and now he's on top!
Flamenguista working a defensive guard here.
Flamenguista keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Pinto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pinto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pinto moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista defending against the ground and pound.
Pinto scores with punches from side control.
Pinto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flamenguista's legs.
Flamenguista is trying to get back to his feet.
Flamenguista seems a little lost for a moment, as Pinto dominates the positioning.
Pinto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flamenguista!
Pinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinto cracks Flamenguista with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pinto looking to finish Flamenguista with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flamenguista!
Pinto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto looking to control but Flamenguista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flamenguista tries to break free.
Pinto controls the position.
Flamenguista holding both Pinto 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pinto biding his time, looking for the opening.

Pinto working for a choke but Flamenguista is defending well.
Pinto controlling well, preventing Flamenguista from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Flamenguista is controlling Pinto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Flamenguista throws and elbow that misses. Pinto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flamenguista's guard. Nice move by Pinto!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Flamenguista is keeping the position.
Flamenguista 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.
Pinto is pushing down on Flamenguista's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flamenguista is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flamenguista wants to control but Pinto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flamenguista tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.

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.
Pinto working the head and body with strikes.
Pinto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pinto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinto tries to control but Flamenguista wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinto.

Flamenguista gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinto dodges an elbow strike from Flamenguista.
A frustrated look appears on Flamenguista's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pinto jumps into guard, dragging Flamenguista to the mat.

Pinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flamenguista defends it easily.
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet.
Pinto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flamenguista is squirming around, avoiding Pinto's attempts to control the action.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Pinto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pinto trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pinto has hold of Flamenguista's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flamenguista manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flamenguista is trying desperately to improve position.
Pinto landing punches.
Pinto wants to take Flamenguista's back but he can't do it this time.
Flamenguista is squirming around, avoiding Pinto's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista tries to lock up and control but Pinto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flamenguista prevents Pinto from taking his back.
The referee warns Flamenguista that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Pinto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flamenguista turns into him and now he's in Pinto's guard.

Pinto is looking for a triangle but Flamenguista pushes his legs off easily.
Pinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flamenguista has passed into half guard!
Pinto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flamenguista's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flamenguista's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Pinto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Flamenguista! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pinto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Pinto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Almero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Peltier (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.

Almero
vs
Peltier

172 cm
26
164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
23
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Shorts a [JMFC] Joint

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Almero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peltier.
No joy there for Almero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almero throws a hook to the side of Peltier's head but Peltier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peltier counters with a right hand to the body.
Peltier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almero.
Almero misses with a straight right.
Almero throws the left hand but Peltier avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peltier throws a lazy uppercut

and Almero counters with a shoot takedown. Peltier fights it but they end up in guard.
Peltier wants to sweep here but Almero controlling him for the moment.
Almero is looking to work some ground and pound but Peltier has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Almero!
Almero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Almero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almero is desperately trying to improve his position but Peltier has a good base and remains in mount.
Peltier thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Peltier lands a big shot there that rocks Almero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Peltier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Almero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almero tries to get out of the position.
Peltier throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier 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.
Almero taking shots to the head.
Peltier landing shots from mount.
Peltier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peltier controlling from the full mount.
Peltier tries to control but Almero wriggling away.
Almero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier thowing shots but they're missing.
Almero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peltier.
Peltier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peltier trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Almero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almero manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Almero, under a barage of strikes from Peltier.
Almero is not content to let Peltier control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peltier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peltier content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Peltier 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.

Peltier thuds his right hand into Almero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almero throws a poor cross that misses
and Peltier counters with a one-two to the body.
Peltier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almero scores with a body shot.
Peltier misses with a hook
letting Almero counter with a right hand.
Peltier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peltier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peltier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Almero misses the target.
Peltier misses with a body shot
and Almero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peltier thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Almero counters with a shoot takedown. Peltier fights it but they end up in guard.
Almero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peltier is proving hard to escape from.
Peltier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almero is in close to Peltier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltier, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almero throws a big right hand that misses.
Peltier wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Almero wanted to stand there but Peltier had control of the position.
Almero preventing the sweep.
Peltier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Almero wants to stand but Peltier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peltier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almero's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almero is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Almero keeps moving.
Peltier tries to free his leg and advance position but Almero is retaining full guard.
Almero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Almero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peltier is controlling him.
Peltier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Almero keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Peltier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Almero misses with a left hand
and Peltier counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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.
Almero lands a jab-cross combination.
Francis Almero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltier misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Almero to counter with a crisp jab.
Peltier misses with a hook
enabling Almero to counter with a crisp jab.
Peltier misses with an uppercut
and Almero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peltier scores with a body shot.
Almero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Almero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peltier with a poor takedown
and Almero counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Almero misses its intended target.
Peltier misses with an uppercut
and Almero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Almero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Peltier misses with a jab to the body
and Almero counters with a right hand to the body.
Almero staying out of range there.
Almero throws a right and a left that Peltier avoids nicely.
Almero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peltier throws a shot from downtown. Almero moves away and avoids it.
Almero is looking to clinch.
Peltier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almero. Peltier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltier misses with a left hand
and Almero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almero misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Almero catches Peltier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almero just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltier swings widly with a right hand
and Almero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almero swinging wildly here.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almero sprawls well. Almero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peltier gets slowly back to his feet.
Almero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peltier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Almero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Peltier to counter with a crisp jab.
Almero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Almero moves in looking to clinch but Peltier pushes him off.
Almero misses with a low kick.
Almero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Almero moves to clinch but Peltier breaks away
and Peltier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peltier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Peltier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peltier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Almero manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Peltier fails to land the takedown.

Almero tries to keep at a distance but Peltier has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peltier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peltier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peltier misses with a punch on the inside.
Peltier stops a takedown attempt from Almero.
Peltier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Almero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peltier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peltier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almero misses with the head strike.
Peltier keeps control of Almero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Almero scores with a shot to the side of Peltier's head.

Almero breaks the clinch.
Francis Almero is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltier scores with a sloppy right hand. Almero should have avoided that one.
Almero throws a series of strikes that have Peltier backpedaling.
Peltier ducks under a wild hook from Almero.
A telegraphed right hand from Peltier misses the target.
Peltier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Almero throws a combination that misses
and Peltier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peltier misses with a lunging right hand
and Almero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almero slaps away a takedown attempt from Peltier, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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 Francis Almero.
I think Almero 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Almero!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Centauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Materazzi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Centauro
vs
Materazzi

190 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Centauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Materazzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centauro with a poor takedown
enabling Materazzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Materazzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Centauro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Centauro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Centauro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centauro postures up in Materazzi's guard and throws a big left but Materazzi blocks it.
Centauro throws a big right hand that misses.
Centauro prevents Materazzi from getting back to his feet.
Centauro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centauro throws a strike but Materazzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Materazzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Centauro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Centauro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Materazzi escapes and throws Centauro's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centauro regains half guard.
Materazzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Centauro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Centauro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Materazzi pulls his head out easily.

Centauro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Centauro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Centauro is trying to maintain the position but Materazzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Materazzi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Centauro 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.

Centauro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Materazzi pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Centauro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Centauro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Centauro actively working from the bottom here.
Centauro works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Centauro is working an open guard so Materazzi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Materazzi misses with a combination

and Centauro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Materazzi's guard.
Centauro being controlled here momentarily.

Centauro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Materazzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Materazzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Materazzi!
Centauro struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Centauro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Materazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centauro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Materazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Centauro.
Renato Centauro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Centauro has his takedown stuffed
and Materazzi counters with a two punch combo.
Materazzi misses with a double jab
and Centauro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materazzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Centauro counters with a three punch combo that has Materazzi backing up. Materazzi nods at Centauro to acknowledge the strikes.
Materazzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centauro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marco Materazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materazzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Centauro counters with a single leg into guard. Materazzi didn't expect that.
Centauro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Materazzi's guard.
Centauro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Centauro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Materazzi defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Materazzi can do anything to dispel that myth.

Centauro is looking for a kimura but Materazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Centauro to get the leverage.
Centauro is trying to control the action in half guard but Materazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materazzi tries to roll over but Centauro keeps him under control.

Materazzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Centauro.
Materazzi wants to control but Centauro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Centauro is looking for a kimura here.

Centauro seems to be looking for submissions.
Centauro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Centauro is working for a submission of some sort.
Materazzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Centauro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Centauro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Centauro has control of Materazzi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Materazzi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Centauro looking to finish Materazzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Materazzi!
Materazzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Centauro has a good base and remains in mount.
Centauro landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Marco Materazzi has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centauro trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Centauro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Centauro with shots to the head and body - Materazzi looks very uncomfortable down there.

That has opened up Marco Materazzi's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Centauro quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Centauro but it's paid off an Materazzi is forced to tap! Nice work by Centauro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Centauro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Bolognesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Bolognesi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bolognesi
vs
Silva

185 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Bolognesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolognesi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Bolognesi with that takedown attempt.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.

Bolognesi gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Bolognesi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva wants to control but Bolognesi postures up.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Bolognesi controls the position.

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 Roberto Bolognesi.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown by Bolognesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Bolognesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.

Bolognesi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to buck Bolognesi off but Bolognesi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bolognesi stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolognesi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Bolognesi working away.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bolognesi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roberto Bolognesi just wasn't active enough.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Bolognesi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Bolognesi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bolognesi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Bolognesi keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is trying to buck Bolognesi off.
Silva is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Bolognesi slows the pace down.
Bolognesi throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Bolognesi keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolognesi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Bolognesi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Bolognesi slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva moves to clinch but Bolognesi breaks away

and Bolognesi counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Bolognesi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bolognesi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bolognesi misses with the ground and pound.
Bolognesi controlling the position.
Bolognesi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Silva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bolognesi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva tries to kick Bolognesi off in order to stand up. Bolognesi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Silva looking for a sweep but Bolognesi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolognesi with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Bolognesi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolognesi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolognesi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolognesi content just to control the position here.
Bolognesi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bolognesi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolognesi content just to control the position here.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Bolognesi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolognesi looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Bolognesi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bolognesi fails to land the takedown.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Bolognesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Bolognesi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolognesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Bolognesi moves out of range easily.
Bolognesi shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Bolognesi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Bolognesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolognesi in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Bolognesi down.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Bolognesi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Silva.
Bolognesi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.

Bolognesi is rocked!
Roberto Bolognesi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Oh Bolognesi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Silva drops Bolognesi with a beautiful combination! Bolognesi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!
Silva connects with a right that clearly hurt Bolognesi. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Silva proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bolognesi collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogirdor Thay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogirdor Thay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kid
vs
Thay

195 cm
21
247 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ogirdor Thay!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Kid moves into the clinch.

Thay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kid regains guard.

Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kid is controlling Thay's posture.
Thay preventing the sweep.

Thay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thay has Kid in his guard.
Kid postures up in Thay's guard and throws a big left but Thay blocks it.
Thay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is trying to keep Thay in close.

Kid is looking for a triangle but Thay pushes his legs off easily.
Kid working a defensive guard here.
Thay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thay wanted to stand there but Kid had control of the position.

Thay drops back looking for a leg! Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kid manages to kick Thay off! Thay jumps back into Kid's guard.
Thay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.

Kid looking for a guillotine here but Thay defends easily.
Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thay stacks Kid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thay!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to escape but Thay is in control.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thay is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold.
Kid wants to take a breather but Thay is having none of it.
Thay wants to get back to full guard.
Kid slows the pace down in half guard.

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

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.

Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thay defends it well.
Thay tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.

Thay is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
Thay wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kid wants to work for an arm triangle but Thay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kid wants to free his trapped foot but Thay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thay throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thay wants to get back to full guard but Kid has mounted him!
Kid landing shots from mount.
Kid working Thay over with strikes here.
Alex Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kid has control of Thay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kid looking to control but Thay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kid with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thay reaches up to try and control the position but Kid seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thay rolls and tries to escape and now Kid has his back!

Kid looking for the RNC.
Kid wants to control but Thay is keeping busy.
Thay tries to break free.
Thay is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kid is trying to stick to Thay's back but Thay is turning into Kid. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kid's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thay.
Thay looking to pass the guard.
Kid controls Thay momentarily but Thay frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kid has his foot on Thay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thay works his way back into a safe position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thay tries to hold on but Kid postures up.

Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kid landing shots from mount.

Kid is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Kid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Oliveira

190 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamal Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Oliveira.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliveira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

Oliveira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jackson reverses the position brilliantly into Oliveira's guard!

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Oliveira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oliveira won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.

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.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Oliveira's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Jackson working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Oliveira get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Oliveira is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oliveira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.

Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Oliveira backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a head kick.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Oliveira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.

Jackson working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to control the position but Jackson now has his back.
Jamal Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.

Jackson pushes Oliveira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?

Oliveira working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.

Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Jackson thows a big elbow 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.
Oliveira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Oliveira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boothe comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler The Creator - Yonkers. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jake Santos enters the cage!

Boothe
vs
Santos

190 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boothe.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Boothe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boothe throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Boothe circles away.
A good leg kick by Boothe.
Boothe blocks a head kick by Santos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas Boothe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boothe. Boothe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boothe lands with a cross.
Boothe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos checks a low kick from Boothe.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Boothe counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jake Santos has been cut.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boothe throws a quick head kick that knocks Santos silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Boothe is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!