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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Wallakowski
vs
Oliveira

201 cm
27
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

189 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Wallakowski counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallakowski counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.

Wallakowski moves into the clinch.

Wallakowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wallakowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Oliveira to get to his feet.

Wallakowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallakowski landing knees to the body.

Wallakowski lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Wallakowski moves into the clinch.

Wallakowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wallakowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Oliveira to get to his feet.
Wallakowski dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.

Wallakowski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wallakowski pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Wallakowski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallakowski.
Oliveira looks gassed!

Wallakowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.

Wallakowski stands up out of the half guard.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.

Wallakowski has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Wallakowski decides to stand back up. Wallakowski steps back and let's Oliveira get back to his feet.
Wallakowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallakowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallakowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallakowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.

Wallakowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Oliveira is working an open guard so Wallakowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Wallakowski. Wallakowski maintains the clinch.

Wallakowski wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Wallakowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.

Wallakowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wallakowski throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.

Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Wallakowski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wallakowski gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallakowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallakowski is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wallakowski gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Wallakowski scores with a head kick. Oliveira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wallakowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.

Wallakowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wallakowski decides to stand up.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallakowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wallakowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallakowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallakowski scoring well with a low kick there.

Wallakowski clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallakowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Wallakowski.

Wallakowski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallakowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Wallakowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Oliveira to get to his feet.

Wallakowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.

Wallakowski has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Wallakowski stands up and beckons Oliveira to his feet.

Wallakowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wallakowski is trying to trip Oliveira. He has hold of a leg but Oliveira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wallakowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Wallakowski stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallakowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski dominated that 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.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.

Oliveira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wallakowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliveira to the mat. Oliveira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Wallakowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Wallakowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallakowski tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into rage.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Wallakowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

Wallakowski forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallakowski.

Wallakowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oliveira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wallakowski gets back to his feet. Oliveira is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wallakowski has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.

Wallakowski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliveira regains guard immediately.

Wallakowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliveira, up you get!
Wallakowski throws a nice head kick!
Wallakowski looks to land a combination. Oliveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallakowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?

Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Wallakowski. Wallakowski maintains the clinch.

Wallakowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

Wallakowski darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.

Wallakowski has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wallakowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallakowski. That's going to slow Oliveira down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Wallakowski tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliveira fails with the takedown

and Wallakowski counters by clinching up.

Wallakowski has picked Oliveira up - he's going for a ride! Wallakowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wallakowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wallakowski stands up from half guard.
Wallakowski lands a right hook to the body.

Wallakowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wallakowski wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Wallakowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.

Wallakowski stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Oliveira trying to stall but Wallakowski improves his position.

Wallakowski has Oliveira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wallakowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oliveira tumbling to the mat - Wallakowski dives into Oliveira's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Wallakowski is proving a slippery customer.

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

Wallakowski rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Wallakowski wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Wallakowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.

Wallakowski gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.

Wallakowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Wallakowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallakowski counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski drives through with a takedown into Oliveira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!

Wallakowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wallakowski feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallakowski. Oliveira shrugs it off though.

Wallakowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.

Wallakowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.

Wallakowski gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Wallakowski circles away easily

and Wallakowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Oliveira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wallakowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wallakowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Bruce Wallakowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallakowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Oliveira misses with a leg kick.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallakowski counters with a body kick.
Good exchange - Wallakowski coming out on top.
Wallakowski feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.

Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Wallakowski. Wallakowski maintains the clinch.

Wallakowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Wallakowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
An inside leg kick lands from Wallakowski.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallakowski is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wallakowski stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallakowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

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

Oliveira is working an open guard so Wallakowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Wallakowski gets a clinch.

Oliveira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wallakowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliveira to the mat. Oliveira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Wallakowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wallakowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
A solid body kick from Wallakowski.

Wallakowski moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira gets full guard.

Wallakowski stands up from Oliveira's guard - Wallakowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
A good leg kick by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski circles away from the clinch attempt

and Wallakowski counters by moving into the clinch.

Wallakowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.

Wallakowski stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him.

Wallakowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallakowski decides to stand back up.

Wallakowski clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wallakowski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallakowski.
A short right from Wallakowski on the inside.

Wallakowski wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Wallakowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.

Wallakowski stands up from Oliveira's guard - Wallakowski perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wallakowski gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands a nice elbow.

Wallakowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Wallakowski stands up from Oliveira's guard - Wallakowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Wallakowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Oliveira

and Wallakowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wallakowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wallakowski stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallakowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Wallakowski looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Wallakowski lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Wallakowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Wallakowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oliveira closes the distance but Wallakowski moves to the side
and Wallakowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wallakowski rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hugo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Wallakowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wallakowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wallakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallakowski 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wallakowski!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Major acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hughes
vs
Major

175 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Major!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Major counters with a nice body shot.
Major misses with a takedown

and Hughes counters with a single leg into guard. Major didn't expect that.
Hughes stands and throws Major's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Major dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Major tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Major is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes in side control, throwing shots but Major defends.
Major can't do much from the bottom here.

Hughes decides to stand back up.
Hughes shoots and misses

and Major counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major is looking to advance position but Hughes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hughes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Major?
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
Major gets back to half guard.
Hughes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Major avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Major keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Major is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Major avoid being mounted?
Hughes prevents Major from improving his position.
Major trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Major counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.

Major darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Major tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Major has hold of one of Hughes's legs. Hughes is fighting the takedown attempt but Major gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hughes is pulling down on Major's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Major will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Major counters by moving into the clinch.

Major decides to pull guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes distracts Major with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Major works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Major wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Major preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes trying to control but Major is working from the bottom.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Major won't let him.

Major is working an open guard so Hughes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Major tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hughes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Major!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes controlling from mount.
Major working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hughes avoids the attempt from Major to control.
Hughes is landing with some decent strikes but Major is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
Hughes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Major can't escape the position.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Major is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes unloading with bombs!
Major is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Major that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Major is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes avoids the attempt from Major to control.
Hughes lands a big shot there that rocks Major but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughes 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!

Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Major counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Major counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Major.
Major tries to clinch but Hughes moves away

and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Major's guard.
Major has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Major is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes won't allow Major to sweep him here.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Major's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Major keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hughes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Major throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Major gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Major manages to retain guard.
Major looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Major not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Major keeps moving.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Major trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes trying to control but Major is working from the bottom.
Major bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Major pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Major thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Major is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is D-Nox & Beckers - One Shot (Flame On Fire Remix) . Andreas Bastos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bastos
vs
Belfort

190 cm
20
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Bushido Clothing
Bushido 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Bastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Bastos has hold of one of Belfort's legs. Belfort is fighting the takedown attempt but Bastos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bastos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bastos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bastos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bastos throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Bastos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bastos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastos tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.

Bastos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bastos seems to have locked his on tight now - Belfort screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bastos, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andreas Bastos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid Rock - American Badass. Rook has chosen Mr Krinkle as his entrance music. Yuri Rook 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!

Lee
vs
Rook

195 cm
27
254 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

195 cm
23
285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee cracks a nice hook into Rook's ribs.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rook.
Rook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rook swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rook misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a right and a left that Rook avoids nicely.

Lee rushes Rook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rook blocks a body shot from Lee.

Rook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rook swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Rook throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rook looks gassed!
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rook doesn't seem phased though.
Rook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rook momentarily.

It looks like Yuri Rook has been cut.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Rook takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice strike.

Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Rook blocks it.
Rook is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Rook is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rook blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Rook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rook or not.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee just leaning against Rook, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Rook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rook misses with a looping right.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Rook's head.
Rook can't break the clinch.
Rook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee misses with some punches.
Rook wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.

Rook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.

Rook is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Rook'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.

Rook misses with a hook
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rook misses with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee tests Rook's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Rook prevents a body shot from Lee.
Rook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee works Rook's body with a nice hook.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rook moves away.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Rook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bobby Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Rook misses the body punch

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee works on Rook's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Rook working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee has Rook pressed against the cage, preventing Rook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook prevents a body shot from Lee.
Rook prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee prevents Rook from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rook's efforts to push away.

Rook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Rook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lee closes the distance and pushes Rook back into the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lee.
Rook tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rook blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries a body shot but Rook blocks it.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Rook's ribcage. Rook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee presses Rook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rook's elbow.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee keeps control of Rook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Rook controls his hands.
Lee stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Rook's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rook swings widly with a right hand

and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rook.
Lee tries to work over Rook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee pushes Rook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rook's elbow.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Rook blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee has Rook pressed against the cage, preventing Rook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two 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.
Rook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee digs a right hand into Rook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rook's gas tank.
Rook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Rook controls his hands.
Rook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rook takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Yuri Rook's cut even more.
Rook tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rook can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Rook.
Lee prevents a body shot from Rook.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Rook.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rook prevents a body shot from Lee.
A frustrated look appears on Rook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuri Rook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Rook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rook prevents a body shot from Lee.

Rook has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Rook throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rook's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rook being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rook
vs
Lopez Lopez

190 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

190 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathon Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lopez Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez Lopez.
Rook tries to work over Lopez Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez Lopez checks it.
Lopez Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rook makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez with a nice cross.
Rook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rook as Lopez Lopez shoots in.
Jonathon Rook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guywaun Lopez Lopez.
Rook swings for the body but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez connects with a body shot.
Rook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Lopez Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lopez Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rook tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez Lopez is in Rook's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Rook is pulling down on Lopez Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez Lopez, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lopez Lopez throws a strike but Rook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rook tries to stand but Lopez Lopez is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rook's guard.
Lopez Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Rook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rook stands up from Lopez Lopez's guard - Rook perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopez Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body shot
and Rook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Lopez Lopez looks to throw a body kick
and Rook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rook throws a looping overhand right but Lopez Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez Lopez shoots in but Rook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rook looks to throw the jab but Lopez Lopez is out of range.
Lopez Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Rook takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lopez Lopez misses with a left hand
and Rook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Rook.
Lopez Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Rook defending well as Lopez Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez Lopez moves away from the strike by Rook.
Rook loads up on a big right hand but Lopez Lopez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rook blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez Lopez. Rook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jonathon Rook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rook.
Lopez Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Rook moves away and avoids it.
Lopez Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Rook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez Lopez cracks Rook with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rook tried to score with a low kick but Lopez Lopez checks it.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook
and Rook counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Lopez Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rook misses
and Lopez Lopez counters with a good, hard body kick but Rook shrugs it off.
Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut
enabling Rook to counter with a crisp jab.
Rook throws a body punch but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez swings for the body but Rook moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Rook ducks down to avoid it.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez Lopez throws a low kick but Rook moves out of range easily.
Lopez Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Rook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook connects with a right hand. Lopez Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez Lopez shoots and misses
and Rook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonathon Rook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guywaun Lopez Lopez.
Rook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook
and Rook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rook chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez Lopez can pounce on him.
Lopez Lopez throws the left hand but Rook avoids the punch easily.
Rook throws a leg kick

and Lopez Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rook's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez Lopez won't allow Rook to sweep him here.
Lopez Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez Lopez is pushing down on Rook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rook is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rook is looking to improve his position.
Lopez Lopez wants to take a breather but Rook is having none of it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to advance position but Rook won't allow it.
Lopez Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Rook dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lopez Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez Lopez prevents Rook from improving his position.
Lopez Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez Lopez is looking to stall here but Rook recovers full guard.

Rook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rook looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez Lopez passes into half guard.
Rook is not content to let Lopez Lopez control the position.
Ground and pound from Lopez Lopez.
Rook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez 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.
Rook tries to get to full guard but Lopez Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez Lopez lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez slips a nice elbow through Rook's hands, connecting with Rook's forehead.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez Lopez passes to side control.
Rook is trying to improve his position.
Rook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook taking a bit of punishment here - Lopez Lopez scoring with strikes.
Lopez Lopez taking a break here but Rook is having none of it and regains half guard.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Rook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez Lopez slips a nice elbow through Rook's hands, connecting with Rook's forehead.
Lopez Lopez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jonathon Rook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook has a hand on Lopez Lopez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lopez Lopez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rook is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rook is looking to escape.
Lopez Lopez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rook is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lopez Lopez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Lopez Lopez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Guywaun Lopez Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonathon Rook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malo The Samoan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Samoan comes to the cage accompanied by The Samoan Song. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mark Brown enters the cage!

The Samoan
vs
Brown

189 cm
26
223 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malo The Samoan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Samoan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Samoan throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from The Samoan as Brown shoots in.
The Samoan defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Brown tries for a takedown but The Samoan circles away easily
and The Samoan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Mark Brown has been cut.
The Samoan throws an off balance right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Samoan throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws a jab when The Samoan was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown misses with a hook
and The Samoan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Samoan misses with an uppercut.
The Samoan slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Samoan.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Malo The Samoan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Samoan.
The Samoan takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Brown misses
and The Samoan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Samoan throws an off balance right hand

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Samoan is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Samoan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Samoan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Brown tries to hold on but The Samoan postures up.
The Samoan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but The Samoan pushes him away.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

The Samoan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The Samoan tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
The Samoan lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
The Samoan misses the body punch

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. The Samoan fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown prevents The Samoan from getting back to his feet.
Brown passes The Samoan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but The Samoan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Samoan was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Samoan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but The Samoan is retaining full guard.
The Samoan has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but The Samoan is retaining full guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but The Samoan blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Samoan keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stands and throws The Samoan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but The Samoan defends.
The Samoan is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown advances to mount.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but The Samoan bucks and avoids them well.
The Samoan is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Samoan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but The Samoan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Samoan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brown looking to control but The Samoan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but The Samoan bucks and avoids them well.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown breaks from The Samoan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Samoan is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Samoan is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown tries to control but The Samoan wriggling away.

Brown working for a submission but The Samoan is keeping him at bay.

Brown wants to finish this one by submission but The Samoan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Samoan.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Samoan misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Samoan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Samoan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but The Samoan slips the punch.
A big left from The Samoan misses.
Mark Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Samoan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Samoan to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown shoots in and drives through. The Samoan sprawls well.
The Samoan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Malo The Samoan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Brown.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control. The Samoan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Samoan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Samoan keeps working.
Brown trying to control from The Samoan's half guard. The Samoan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Samoan looking to control.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but The Samoan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malo The Samoan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mark Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Samoan walks into a left hand.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Samoan throws out the jab.
The Samoan lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Samoan's guard.

The Samoan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but The Samoan is retaining full guard.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! The Samoan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Malo The Samoan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Brown!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Azh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azh comes into the arena with Manu Militari - Voix De Fait blaring out of the sound system. Herbstreit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Herb Alpert - Street Life. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Azh
vs
Herbstreit

190 cm
25
212 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
29
217 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Azh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azh scores with a nice strike.
Herbstreit missing with a left hand there. Azh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herbstreit missing with a left hand there. Azh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herbstreit closes the distance but Azh moves to the side
enabling Azh to counter with a crisp jab.
Azh is looking to chop away at Herbstreit's legs.
Azh blocks a jab.
Herbstreit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azh.
Azh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herbstreit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herbstreit moves out of range as Azh strikes.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch
and Azh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herbstreit throws a sloppy body shot
and Azh counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herbstreit misses the body punch
and Azh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herbstreit thinking.
Azh with a nice cross.
Herbstreit wants to clinch
and Azh counters with a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit throws a sloppy body shot

and Azh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herbstreit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Herbstreit is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azh trying to pass the guard but Herbstreit defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbstreit is not content to let Azh control the position.
Azh works his way into side control.
Herbstreit manages to get back to half guard.
Herbstreit tries to get to full guard but Azh has control of the leg.
Azh trying to control the action but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Azh passes to side control.
Azh is looking to take a break and control but Herbstreit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azh trying to control the action but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Herbstreit is looking to reverse the position.
Herbstreit looking for a sweep but Azh has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Herbstreit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azh wants to control the pace but Herbstreit is squirming around nicely.
Herbstreit is looking to improve his position but Azh isn't that keen on the idea.
Herbstreit tries to improve his position but instead Azh has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azh is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Herbstreit won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Azh off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Azh!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Padeiro Chucro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chucro comes to the cage accompanied by Nikolay Emelin - Rus. Obina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cio da Terra - Pena Branca & Xavantinho e Renato Teixeira. Barack Obina 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!

Chucro
vs
Obina

175 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
162 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Padeiro Chucro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Obina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chucro misses with a wild body shot.
Chucro loads up on a big right hand but Obina slips the punch.
Chucro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obina throws a hook but Chucro avoids it easily.
Obina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chucro counters with a left to the body.
Chucro throws an overhand right that lands on Obina's shoulder, as Obina tries to avoid the shot.
Obina catches Chucro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chucro counters with a nice body shot.
Obina throws a right hand that misses
and Chucro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chucro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obina moves out of range of the body kick.
Chucro moves out of range of the strikes.
Obina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chucro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obina's knee momentarily.
Obina misses the body punch
and Chucro counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Chucro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chucro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obina.
Obina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chucro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chucro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obina moves away.
Chucro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chucro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obina looks gassed!
Chucro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chucro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obina misses with a combination
and Chucro counters with a thumping low kick.
Chucro scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chucro tests Obina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chucro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obina doesn't seem bothered though.
Chucro throws a body punch but Obina moves out of range.
Obina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chucro.
Chucro lands a nice hook to Obina's body. Obina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chucro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chucro throws a right hand that Obina ducks under and follows up with a left that Obina also avoids with ease.
Obina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chucro.
Obina misses with a hook
and Chucro counters with a right hand to the body.
Chucro swings for the body but Obina moves out of range.
Chucro lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chucro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chucro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obina was well out of range. Poor timing from Chucro.
A big right from Chucro misses.
Chucro throws a hook to the side of Obina's head but Obina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Chucro coming out on top.
Obina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Chucro.
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!
Chucro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chucro scores with a body shot.
Chucro misses the shot to the body.
Chucro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obina manages to avoid it.
Barack Obina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obina walks into a straight right hand from Chucro.
Chucro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chucro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chucro digs a good body shot into Obina's ribs.
Obina lands a nice shot that snaps Chucro's head back.
Obina might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Obina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chucro misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chucro. Obina does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Obina does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chucro thows a body shot but no joy.
Obina throws a right hand that misses
and Chucro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Obina really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Padeiro Chucro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Obina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Padeiro Chucro is winning the standup battle so far.
Obina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chucro manages to avoid it.
Chucro throws a shot from downtown. Obina moves away and avoids it.
Obina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chucro moves away.
Obina misses with a straight left.
Chucro throws out a loose jab but Obina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obina misses with a right hand
and Chucro counters with a three punch combo that has Obina backing up. Obina nods at Chucro to acknowledge the strikes.
Obina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Chucro misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Obina in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Obina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chucro manages to avoid it.
Obina swings widly with a right hand
and Chucro counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Obina might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chucro has got the better of the exchanges.
Chucro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obina tries to bum rush Chucro with a series of wild strikes but Chucro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obina misses with an uppercut. Chucro saw that one coming.
Obina throws a looping overhand right but Chucro ducks down to avoid it.
Chucro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obina can do to turn this around?
Obina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chucro moves away.
A shot to the body from Obina misses
and Chucro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Chucro finds it's way through Obina's defenses.
Obina misses with a right hand
and Chucro counters with a left to the body.
Obina throws an off balance right hand
and Chucro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obina is breathing heavily.
Chucro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obina takes a swing at Chucro's ribcage but misses.
Obina moves out of range of the leg kick from Chucro.
Chucro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chucro scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obina lands a nice hook to Chucro's body. Chucro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chucro misses with a kick to the body.
Chucro thows a body shot but no joy.
Obina lands a jab.
Obina swings for the body but Chucro moves out of range.
Obina misses with a left hand
and Chucro counters with a low kick, right behind Obina 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Obina.
Obina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chucro throws a body punch but Obina moves out of range.
Nice cross by Chucro.
Obina lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina scores with a hook.
Chucro throws a lazy uppercut
and Obina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chucro moves away.
Obina misses the shot to the body.
Obina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obina looks to land a combination. Chucro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Obina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chucro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obina thinking.
Obina defending well as Chucro loads up on a big left hand.
Obina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chucro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chucro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Chucro does no damage.
Chucro is looking to wear down Obina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chucro dodges the punch combination from Obina.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Chucro catches Obina right on the button with a cross.
Chucro stuns Obina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obina misses with a wild body shot.
Obina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chucro counters with a straight right hand.
Obina throws a lazy right hand but Chucro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chucro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obina misses with an uppercut
and Chucro counters with a right hand to the body.
Chucro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chucro scores with a shot to the body.
Obina misses the shot to the body.
Chucro misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Padeiro Chucro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chucro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Chucro.
Obina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chucro throws a series of punches but Obina avoids them all with ease.
Chucro jabs at Obina's body.
Chucro lands a jab to the head.
Chucro lands a slapping body shot.
Obina checks a leg kick.
Chucro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obina stuns Chucro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chucro. Obina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chucro takes a swing at Obina's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obina lands with a cross.
Chucro misses with a body punch
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Obina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obina looks to land a right hand but Chucro moved out of range.
Chucro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chucro looks to score with a jab to the body but Obina is just out of range.
Chucro throws a right hand that misses
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chucro counters with a right hand to the body.
Obina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chucro moves away.
Obina misses with a jab to the body
and Chucro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barack Obina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chucro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chucro scores with a jab.
Chucro lands with a straight right. Obina didn't see that one coming.
Chucro misses with a body kick.
Obina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chucro counters with a nice body shot.
Obina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chucro misses with a kick to the body.
Obina throws an off balance right hand
and Chucro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chucro.
Obina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chucro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chucro just misses with a punch to the body.
Obina misses the jab.
Chucro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina defending well as Chucro loads up on a big left hand.
Obina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chucro misses with a body shot.
Obina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obina throws an off balance right hand
and Chucro counters with a straight right hand.
Padeiro Chucro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chucro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obina counters with a right hand to the body.
Obina misses with a looping left.
Obina throws a poor cross that misses
and Chucro counters with a stiff right hand.
Chucro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obina moves away.
Obina lands a jab to the head.
Chucro swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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.
Obina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chucro counters with a right hand to the body.
Chucro punishes Obina's body with a nice straight punch.
Chucro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chucro misses with a double jab
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obina defending well as Chucro loads up on a big left hand.
Chucro thuds his shin into the meat of Obina's side.
Obina throws a combination that misses
and Chucro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chucro throws a body punch but Obina moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Padeiro Chucro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chucro 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Padeiro Chucro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thriller Indiano. 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.

Tyson
vs
Semenko

190 cm
23
223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
213 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko motions for Tyson to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Semenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenko misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenko.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Tyson off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Semenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Semenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
Semenko throws a lazy body kick
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Semenko misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Semenko tries to clinch up
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Semenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko lands a head kick!

It looks like Jason Tyson has been cut.
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!
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Semenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Semenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Semenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Tyson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Semenko's half guard.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Semenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson controlling the action here.
Tyson is trying to control. Semenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Semenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyson won't allow Semenko to sweep him here.
Semenko trying to control the position.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Semenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenko is trying to keep Tyson in close.
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 Jason Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Tyson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semenko moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Semenko misses
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Semenko is predictable there
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a body kick the misses
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Semenko tries to clinch
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semenko throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Semenko misses with the body kick
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Semenko misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenko misses with a leg kick
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Semenko misses

and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
Semenko is looking for a sweep.
Tyson slows the pace down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control the action but Semenko is working from the bottom.
Tyson taking a breather here.
Semenko is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson taking a breather here.
Tyson working away.
Tyson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Jason Tyson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Semenko misses with the body kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Semenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyson counters with a head kick. That will keep Semenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Semenko is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Semenko limp body while Tyson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tyson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jakort
vs
Buster

185 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Buster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jakort's guard now.

Jakort is looking for a triangle but Buster pushes his legs off easily.

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

Buster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buster trying to control but Jakort is working from the bottom.

Jakort is looking for a triangle but Buster pushes his legs off easily.
Buster trying to control but Jakort is working from the bottom.
Buster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Buster wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster is pushing down on Jakort's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jakort is fighting to maintain full guard but Buster has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buster pulls his head out easily.

Buster seems to be looking for submissions.
Jakort is staying active underneath Buster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jakort won't allow Buster to pass to mount.
Jakort might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort won't allow Buster to pass to mount.

Jakort actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buster is trying to control the action in half guard but Jakort is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Buster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Buster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buster wants to control but Jakort is keeping him busy.
Jakort wants to improve his position but Buster is controlling well.

Jakort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Buster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jakort doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buster.
Buster is keen to just control but Jakort is a slippery customer.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Buster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jakort is trying to reverse the position but instead Buster has taken his back - oops!

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.
Buster is trying to stick to Jakort's back but Jakort is turning into Buster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Buster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jakort.
Buster controls Jakort momentarily but Jakort frees himself.
Buster wants to sweep here but Jakort controlling him for the moment.
Jakort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakort's guard.

Buster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buster looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jakort closes the distance but Buster moves to the side

and Buster counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Buster is sitting in close to Jakort's body. Jakort has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Buster is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Buster is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jakort.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Jakort!