UVT: MidWeek Mania XLIV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Livramento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Livramento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rootbeer - Under Control kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bryan Bishop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bishop
vs
Livramento

172 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Livramento!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bishop drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bishop prevents Livramento from getting back to his feet.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop trying to control but Livramento is working from the bottom.
Livramento is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bishop prevents Livramento from getting back to his feet.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Livramento blocks nicely.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livramento is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Livramento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop stops Livramento from standing up.
Livramento wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bishop manages to pass to side control.
Bishop is nestled in close to Livramento, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Livramento looks gassed!
Livramento is looking to escape.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livramento is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Livramento for as long as he can get away with.
Livramento taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Bishop moves nicely into side control.
Bishop lands a nice forearm strike.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is chipping away with strikes.
Livramento takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Livramento taking a bit of punishment here - Bishop scoring with strikes.

Livramento is rocked!
Bishop trying to control the position but Livramento is working away.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Livramento takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bishop landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Livramento takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Livramento is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Livramento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Livramento seems to have recovered his senses.
Bishop works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop landing strikes.
Bishop landing a few strikes.
Livramento taking punishment in the form of punches.
Livramento is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bishop connects with a decent elbow.
Bishop working the ground and pound from side control.
Bishop in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bishop works to advance to full mount. Livramento defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bishop with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Livramento scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bishop land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bishop stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Bishop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidalgo Brokador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mizrahi
vs
Brokador

176 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidalgo Brokador!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brokador throws an off balance right hand
and Mizrahi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brokador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mizrahi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brokador throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mizrahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Brokador misses
and Mizrahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brokador throws a head kick that misses
and Mizrahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Brokador is rocked!
Brokador tries to land a body kick
and Mizrahi counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Mizrahi!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter John Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Duprat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter John Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

John Murphy
vs
Duprat

170 cm
28
135 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

165 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter John Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Duprat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy digs a good body shot into Duprat's ribs.
Duprat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Duprat persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duprat.
Duprat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Rogerio Duprat has been cut.
Duprat shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Duprat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peter John Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Duprat.
Duprat has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duprat misses with a left hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogerio Duprat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duprat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.

Duprat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duprat looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duprat working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duprat slows the pace down.
Duprat fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Duprat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Duprat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duprat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Duprat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duprat working away.
The strikes coming from Duprat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Duprat keeps moving and retains side control.
Duprat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duprat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murphy is trying to control Duprat's posture but Duprat avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy is trying to escape the position but Duprat is controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Duprat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Duprat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duprat.
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 Peter John Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Duprat'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.

Duprat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Duprat getting side control.
Duprat is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duprat in particular looking to stall.
Duprat thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Duprat is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duprat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duprat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duprat landing some decent shots from guard.

Duprat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murphy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murphy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murphy!
Duprat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murphy is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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Duprat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duprat controlling the position for now.
Duprat is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duprat manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Duprat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duprat.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Duprat's head.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Duprat feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Duprat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duprat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duprat wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duprat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duprat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duprat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Duprat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Duprat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Duprat with that takedown attempt.
Duprat looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Duprat on that attempt.
Peter John Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Duprat.
Duprat shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Duprat fails to land the takedown.
Duprat fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duprat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duprat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duprat shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a right hand that Duprat ducks under and follows up with a left that Duprat also avoids with ease.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duprat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duprat somewhat.
Duprat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duprat fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Peter John Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Duprat avoids nicely.

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.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Duprat's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duprat is defended easily by Murphy.
Duprat wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy tries to bum rush Duprat with a series of wild strikes but Duprat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duprat.
Murphy leaves Duprat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy leaves Duprat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy throws a combination that misses

and Duprat counters with a takedown into side control.
Duprat with the ground and pound but Murphy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Duprat trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duprat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duprat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy is trying to keep Duprat in close.
Duprat won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter John Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter John Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noriaki Ueyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueyama comes into the arena with Whispered - Blindfold blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ueyama
vs
Allen

168 cm
22
143 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

164 cm
23
147 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noriaki Ueyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ueyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ueyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ueyama scrambles back to his feet.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Ueyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ueyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen misses with a body shot
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a hook but Ueyama blocks it.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ueyama at a distance.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ueyama counter with a right hand.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Ueyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ueyama. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a body punch but Ueyama moves out of range.
Benny Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Allen misses

and Ueyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ueyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.

Ueyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ueyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ueyama throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen moves out of range as Ueyama throws a body kick.
Ueyama misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen with a nice cross.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Ueyama's head but Ueyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Ueyama counters with a head kick. That will keep Allen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ueyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ueyama throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen tries for a takedown but Ueyama circles away easily

and Ueyama counters with a single leg into guard. Allen didn't expect that.
Noriaki Ueyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Allen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ueyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Ueyama is proving a slippery customer.
Ueyama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ueyama is posturing up here but Allen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ueyama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ueyama has to tap! Slick submission there by Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Allen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gray
vs
Houdini

170 cm
29
150 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

172 cm
27
152 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Determined

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houdini misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Houdini misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Houdini misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Mel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Houdini.
Houdini misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Houdini with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gray counter with a right hand.

Houdini is rocked!
Houdini fails with the takedown
and Gray counters with a crisp right that sends Houdini to the canvas! Gray follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mel Gray!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didymus comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. 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.

Didymus
vs
Simons III

160 cm
22
138 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

172 cm
28
143 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didymus takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and Didymus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simons III misses with a left hand

and Didymus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Didymus.
Didymus postures up in Simons III's guard and throws a big left but Simons III blocks it.

Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Didymus 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.
Didymus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Didymus landing some decent shots from guard.

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Didymus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Didymus is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
Didymus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Didymus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didymus is one step ahead there.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Didymus 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.
Didymus is working Simons III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Didymus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Didymus trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Didymus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Didymus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Didymus cracks Simons III with a solid left hand.
Didymus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Didymus tries to advance to mount but Simons III denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Didymus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simons III tries to buck Didymus off but Didymus is having none of it.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Didymus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didymus working Simons III over with strikes.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simons III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Didymus throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Didymus defends well.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Didymus tries to pass.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
Didymus passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Didymus looking to pass the guard.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Didymus dominated that round.
That's time! Didymus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A swing and a miss from Didymus.
Didymus jabs Simons III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Didymus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simons III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Didymus pushes a forearm under Simons III's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Simons III is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Didymus!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor comes to the cage accompanied by Enigma - Hello and welcome. Ryan has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Victor
vs
Ryan

178 cm
25
178 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gold Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Victor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Victor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Victor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassiano Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victor.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Victor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Cassiano Victor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Victor momentarily.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Victor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor swings widly with a right hand

and Ryan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Victor!
Victor tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan prevents Victor from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Victor turns into him and now he's in Ryan's guard.
Victor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard.

Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Victor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Victor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Victor!
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Ryan is working an open guard so Victor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan 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.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor is retaining full guard.
Ryan is fighting to break Victor's control of his arms but Victor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Victor dives on top into guard.
Victor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Victor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Victor stands up from Ryan's guard - Victor perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Victor misses its intended target.
Victor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Victor.
Victor dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Victor throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Victor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Victor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Cassiano Victor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Victor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassiano Victor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Victor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Victor checks it well.
Victor throws an off balance right hand
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Victor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan fails with the takedown
enabling Victor to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Victor misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a two punch combo.
Victor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab from Victor.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Victor counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victor throws a right hand that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Victor misses with a hook
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Victor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Victor misses the target.
Victor misses with an uppercut

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

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

Ryan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Victor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ryan, into his guard.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Victor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor content to stall in guard here.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Victor defends easily.
Victor is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Victor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Victor there.
Victor wants to get back to his feet.

Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Victor decides to return to a standing position.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Victor.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Victor circles away easily
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Cassiano Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Ryan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Victor counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Victor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan moves forwards but Victor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Victor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan slips under a jab from Victor.
Ryan swings for the body but Victor moves out of range.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Victor avoids it well.
Victor throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Ryan throws a jab when Victor was well out of range.
Ryan misses with a combination
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassiano Victor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Victor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ryan misses with a double jab
and Victor counters with a left to the body.
Victor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Cassiano Victor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Victor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victor misses with a hook.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Victor needs to keep his hands up - Ryan had a free shot at his head there.
Victor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan slips a straight right by Victor.
Ryan throws a jab when Victor was well out of range.
Victor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Victor cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Victor does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Victor sprawls well.
Victor dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Victor misses with a left hand

and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Victor is looking to escape.
Victor gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Victor is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.

Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan prevents Victor from improving his position.
Victor is trying to stand.

Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Victor sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Victor frees his head quite easily.
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Victor is trying to escape the mount.
Victor wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.

Ryan goes for an armbar but Victor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Victor.

Victor stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Victor circles away easily
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Cassiano Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.

Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victor did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Victor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!
Victor has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ryan takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Ryan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victor wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gold Ryan just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Victor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ryan throws the left hand but Victor avoids the punch easily.
Ryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor misses with a lunging right hand

and Ryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Victor controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan passes Victor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Victor pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.

Victor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryan is looking to chop away at Victor's legs.
Victor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor misses with a looping left.
Victor misses with a right hand

so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Victor pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan shoots and misses
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Ryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cassiano Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Victor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Victor misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Victor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Victor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Victor is just out of range.
A big right from Victor misses.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Victor counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Victor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victor circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan slips under a jab from Victor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Victor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victor throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Victor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Victor avoids nicely.
Victor misses with a left hand

and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Victor wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.

Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Victor is defending well.
Victor gets back to half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Victor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Victor is controlling Ryan's trapped leg to prevent Ryan from advancing to side control.
Victor regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gold Ryan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Victor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Victor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Victor backing up. Victor nods at Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
Victor misses with a left hand

and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Victor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Victor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Victor wants to control but Ryan passes into side.

Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Victor is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Victor has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Victor, who protects the arm well.

Victor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Victor to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Victor.
Ryan misses with a takedown
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Victor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking.
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Victor counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Victor counters with a straight right hand.
Cassiano Victor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Victor lands with a nice body punch.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Victor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and Victor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Victor misses the target.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Victor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips a straight right by Victor.
Victor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Victor misses the target.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Victor counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Victor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a jab to Victor's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Victor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victor.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Victor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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 Cassiano Victor.
I think Victor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassiano Victor!
Cassiano Victor retains his welterweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lust SIN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jin Kisaragi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Peppers
vs
Kisaragi

150 cm
25
144 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
134 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers throws a big shot that misses.

Peppers moves into range and clinches up with Kisaragi.
Kisaragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peppers walks away with a smile on his face. Kisaragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peppers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Kisaragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Peppers counters with an outside leg kick.
Peppers throws a nice looking combination but Kisaragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kisaragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Peppers counters with an outside leg kick.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots and misses
and Peppers counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisaragi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Peppers.
Peppers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisaragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisaragi shoots and misses
and Peppers counters with a leg kick.
Kisaragi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peppers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kisaragi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peppers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kisaragi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kisaragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peppers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peppers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kisaragi. Kisaragi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers tried to score with a low kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kisaragi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Peppers to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisaragi with a poor takedown
and Peppers counters with a low kick, right behind Kisaragi 's knee.
Kisaragi looks gassed!
Kisaragi avoids the head kick by Peppers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peppers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

Kisaragi is rocked!
Peppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kisaragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Peppers finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Peppers! Kisaragi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Peppers!
Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Revenge by Danger Mouse. 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.

Johnson
vs
Luis Montoya Rivera

168 cm
25
157 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
152 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Montoya Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Montoya Rivera saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya Rivera defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montoya Rivera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Johnson feints and as Montoya Rivera raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Montoya Rivera looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Brian Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montoya Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Montoya Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montoya Rivera's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Montoya Rivera's side.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya Rivera misses with a straight right.
Johnson slips a straight right by Montoya Rivera.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Montoya Rivera's leg. Montoya Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Montoya Rivera shrugs it off.
Montoya Rivera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Montoya Rivera down.
Montoya Rivera misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya Rivera connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Montoya Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Montoya Rivera shrugs it off.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montoya Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to slow Montoya Rivera down with leg kicks.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Montoya Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Montoya Rivera 's knee.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Montoya Rivera.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montoya Rivera if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson thumps Montoya Rivera with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick

and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Montoya Rivera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is not content to let Montoya Rivera control the position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.

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.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Montoya Rivera lands with an overhand left.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Montoya Rivera takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Montoya Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Montoya Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Montoya Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Montoya Rivera misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montoya Rivera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.

Montoya Rivera scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Montoya Rivera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya Rivera scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Montoya Rivera's attempts to control the action.
Montoya Rivera landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Montoya Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson tries to hold on but Montoya Rivera pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Luis Montoya Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya Rivera moves out of range easily.
Montoya Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montoya Rivera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montoya Rivera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montoya Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Montoya Rivera shakes it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Montoya Rivera shoots in but no luck this time.
Montoya Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson wants to slow Montoya Rivera down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montoya Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Brian Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Montoya Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Montoya Rivera misses with a hook.
Montoya Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Montoya Rivera counters with a one-two to the body.
Montoya Rivera misses with a right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Montoya Rivera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Montoya Rivera counter with a right hand.
Johnson defending well as Montoya Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Montoya Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lands a head kick. Montoya Rivera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Montoya Rivera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montoya Rivera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Montoya Rivera to get back to his feet.
Montoya Rivera keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

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.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

Brian Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Montoya Rivera lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Montoya Rivera throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montoya Rivera really felt that one!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Montoya Rivera misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montoya Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montoya Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya Rivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there

and Montoya Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Montoya Rivera passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montoya Rivera is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Montoya Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Montoya Rivera passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Montoya Rivera is very close to passing his half guard.
Montoya Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montoya Rivera has passed into side control.
Johnson is trying to control Montoya Rivera's posture but Montoya Rivera avoids it.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Montoya Rivera control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montoya Rivera tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Luis Montoya Rivera dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Johnson.
Montoya Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montoya Rivera takes a step back to recover.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Montoya Rivera checks it
enabling Montoya Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Montoya Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson catches Montoya Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montoya Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.

Montoya Rivera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Montoya Rivera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Montoya Rivera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Montoya Rivera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Montoya Rivera tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

Montoya Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montoya Rivera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Montoya Rivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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.
Montoya Rivera lands strikes from half guard.

Montoya Rivera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to control Montoya Rivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?

Montoya Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montoya Rivera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Montoya Rivera is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson looking to control.

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.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Montoya Rivera passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montoya Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Montoya Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya Rivera uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montoya Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera is the new featherweight champion!