OG 9: Blame It On The Crane PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasani Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Melo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Melo
vs
Silva

191 cm
26
177 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dasani Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a combination

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

Silva is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Melo has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Silva taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Melo!

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RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pollito Oviedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oviedo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tony Presidio. Hudson Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oviedo
vs
Oliveira

205 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pollito Oviedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oviedo tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily

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

Oviedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oviedo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hudson Oliveira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oviedo closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Oviedo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira stays in close to Oviedo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oviedo is wriggling around but Oliveira manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Oviedo from standing back up.

Oliveira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oviedo tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Oviedo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oliveira has picked Oviedo up and slammed him! Oviedo can't keep hold of the triangle and Oliveira manages to pass to side control!
Oviedo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliveira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oviedo is breathing heavily.

Oliveira decides to stand back up. Oliveira steps back and let's Oviedo get back to his feet.
Oviedo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oviedo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is standing up over Oviedo. Oviedo looks to escape but Oliveira dives into side control.

Oliveira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oviedo is trying to escape and Oliveira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oviedo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oliveira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hudson Oliveira!

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Cream 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!

Cesar
vs
Cream

185 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Cream!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cream doesn't manage to clinch there - Cesar circles away.
Cream is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cream looks to clinch

and Cesar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cream makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cream.
Cream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cesar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cesar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cream is retaining full guard.
Cesar trying to control but Cream is working from the bottom.
Cesar chips away with some ground and pound.
Cesar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cream's head.
Cream avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cesar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cream is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cream tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cesar thows a big elbow that misses.
Cream trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cream tries to work over Cesar's front leg with a kick but Cesar checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cesar swats away the attempt to clinch by Cream.
Cream wants to clinch but Cesar slips to the side

and Cesar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cream won't be happy with that.
Cream struggling a bit here.
Cesar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cream tries to escape but Cesar is in control.
Cesar landing a few strikes.
Cesar working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cream tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cesar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cesar working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cesar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cream has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cesar throws an elbow but Cream slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cesar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cream!
Cream is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cream can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Cream tries to hold on but Cesar pushes him away.
Cesar looking to control but Cream is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cream is trying to escape the mount.
Cream is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cesar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Cesar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cream decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cream throwing shots but Cesar is blocking nicely.
Cream throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cream looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cesar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cesar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cesar 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.
Cesar keeping moving, preventing Cream from controlling successfully.
Cream would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cream is working Cesar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cesar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cesar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cesar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cesar landing strikes from the mount and Cream is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cream can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cesar wants to control the pace but Cream is squirming around nicely.
Cream squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cesar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cream?
Cesar tries to control but Cream wriggling away.
Cesar landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands a big elbow.
Cesar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cream hang on?
Cesar controlling the pace for now.
Cream working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cesar lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands a big shot there that rocks Cream but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cesar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cream is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cream is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cream wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cream misses with a takedown attempt

and Cesar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cesar stalling.
Cream pushes Cesar off but Cesar dives into side control.
Cesar scores with punches from side control.
Cream tries to bench press Cesar off him but Cesar keeps the position.
Cesar working away.
Cesar working the body and head with strikes.
Cesar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cream to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar is putting a hurting on Cream here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cream is letting Cesar control him for a moment.
Cream is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cesar looks up at the clock and then as Cream takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cesar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cesar lands some shots froms side control.
Cream is not content to let Cesar control the position.
Cream manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cream tries to roll over but Cesar keeps him under control.
Cesar is keen to just control but Cream is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Cesar.
Cesar prevents Cream from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar is pressing down on Cream's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cream is holding on for now.
Cesar lands with a punch from half guard.
Cream taking some punishment here, with Cesar in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cream manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cesar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cesar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cream has momentary wrist control but Cesar slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cream not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mike Cream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cream wants to sweep here but Cesar controlling him for the moment.
Cesar chips away with some ground and pound.
Cream looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cesar is one step ahead there.
Cesar trying to control but Cream is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Cesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cesar 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 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Cesar!

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Egg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pinto
vs
Manella

185 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sal Manella!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto has a takedown stuffed.
Manella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manella cracks Pinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Manella sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manella.
Manella throws a jab when Pinto was well out of range.
Manella throws a wild body kick that Pinto sees coming a mile off.
Manella stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manella counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manella.
Manella thuds a left hand into Pinto's body.
Pinto looks for a takedown but Manella sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Manella.
Manella jabs at Pinto's body.
Pinto has his takedown stuffed
and Manella makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Manella bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards.
Manella connects with a looping right hand.
Pinto shoots in but Manella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manella lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manella - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manella stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinto. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manella bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manella changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manella fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Manella.
Manella lands a nice shot to the body.
Manella scores with a hook to the body. Pinto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick there by Manella.
Manella scores with a shot to the body.
Pinto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manella connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinto scrambles back to his feet.
Manella feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pinto's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella thows a body kick. Pinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manella finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinto's head.
Pinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manella tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Manella moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manella - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manella lands a damaging elbow.
Manella scores a nice knee to the body.
Manella dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manella lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Manella.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manella slows down the pace here.
Manella lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manella.
Manella dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manella pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manella lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinto won't want to take too many of those.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pinto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manella.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manella lands a nice hook to Pinto's body. Pinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manella scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Manella lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
Manella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manella goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sal Manella!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pontes
vs
Young

180 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Young!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young moves to clinch but Pontes breaks away
enabling Pontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Young tries to clinch up
and Pontes counters with a straight right hand.
Young tries to clinch but Pontes moves away
and Pontes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young slips a straight right by Pontes.
Young looks to clinch
and Pontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young wants to clinch but Pontes slips to the side
and Pontes counters with a nice uppercut.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch
and Pontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young tries to clinch but Pontes moves away
and Pontes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pontes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Young counters by clinching up.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pontes avoids it.
Pontes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pontes tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pontes wants a takedown.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pontes tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Pontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young landing knees to the body.
Young lands an elbow inside that Pontes shrugs off.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Pontes in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Young.
Pontes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pontes tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pontes managing to block the knees to the body from Young.
Pontes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pontes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pontes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pontes misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pontes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young tries to clinch but Pontes moves away
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Pontes scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Pontes swings widly with a right hand

and Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Young stops a takedown attempt from Pontes.
Pontes looking for a takedown.
Pontes wants a takedown.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Pontes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Pontes is breathing heavily.
Pontes tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontes is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Pontes takes an elbow to the temple.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head.
Young tries a knee to the head but Pontes blocks it.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Pontes's head.
Pontes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young lands an elbow inside that Pontes shrugs off.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pontes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pontes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young with a knee to the head.
Pontes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pontes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pontes misses with a lunging right hand

and Young counters by clinching up.
Pontes is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young stops a takedown attempt from Pontes.
Young trying to land knees to the body.
Pontes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pontes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pontes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young tries to clinch
and Pontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pontes loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Pontes throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Young closes the distance and pushes Pontes back into the cage.
Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pontes wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontes can't get the takedown.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pontes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Pontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young landing knees to the body.
Young lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pontes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Young tries a knee to the head but Pontes blocks it.
Pontes wants a takedown but no success here.
Young lands a body shot.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pontes avoids it.
Pontes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pontes.
Pontes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pontes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Pontes misses the target.
Young closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Pontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Young closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pontes counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pontes catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pontes throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Pontes misses its intended target.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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.
Young tries to clinch
and Pontes counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young wants to clinch
and Pontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Pontes tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pontes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pontes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Young looks to clinch
and Pontes counters with a nice uppercut.
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pontes counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young slips a jab from Pontes.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young closes the distance but Pontes moves to the side
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pontes misses with a double jab.
Young wants to clinch
letting Pontes counter with a right hand.
Pontes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pontes has picked Young up - he's going for a ride! Pontes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pontes slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.

Pontes stands up out of the half guard.
Young tries to clinch but Pontes moves away
and Pontes counters with a straight right hand.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pontes throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pontes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes with a jab.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young tries to clinch up
and Pontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Felipe Pontes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

and Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Young.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Pontes tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Pontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Pontes won't want to take too many of those.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pontes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Young.
Pontes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Young tries to clinch but Pontes moves out of range.
Daniel Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pontes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Pontes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Young!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiho Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stop being greedy - DMX. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hiho Silva enters the cage!

Wallace
vs
Silva

185 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
168 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hiho Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva looks gassed!
Wallace goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wallace goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Silva stumbles back but Wallace runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Silva to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Silva will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kakihara Wallace!
Kakihara Wallace retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Komi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komi
vs
Cortez

175 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bushido Clothing

Nutrition Oracle

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Komi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Komi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cortez on his heels. He'll look to pass Cortez's guard now, I'm sure.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Cortez looking for a guillotine here but Komi defends easily.
Komi trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Komi looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather.
Cortez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Cortez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Komi throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.

Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cortez breaks from the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cortez enables Komi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cortez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Komi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Komi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Komi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cortez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Komi.
Komi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Komi prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Komi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here.
Komi prevents Cortez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Komi trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away.

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

Cortez feints and as Komi raises his hands in defense, Cortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Komi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cortez controls the pace.
Cortez forces his way into half guard.
Komi is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Komi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Komi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Komi looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Komi is breathing heavily.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Komi defending well.
Cortez is taking a breather. Komi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.

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.

Cortez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Komi quickly recovers to half guard.
Cortez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cortez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Komi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cortez 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.

Cortez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cortez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Komi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Komi trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Cortez passes to side control.
Komi is looking for a sweep.
Komi is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komi is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez just content to control the position.
Komi wants to control but Cortez postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Komi misses with a double jab.

Cortez feints and as Komi raises his hands in defense, Cortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Komi being controlled here, momentarily.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortez forces his way into half guard.
Komi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez controlling the pace.

Cortez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Komi won't allow it.

Komi actively working from the bottom here.
Cortez stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miguel Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Komi defending well.
Cortez content to control rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miguel Cortez.
Komi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cortez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cortez stays in close to Komi's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Cortez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Komi enables Cortez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Komi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komi being controlled here, momentarily.
Komi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komi is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Cortez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cortez scores with a takedown into Komi's guard.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Komi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Komi's legs - danger averted.
Cortez forces his way into half guard.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Komi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Komi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cortez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komi trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez is pressing down on Komi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Komi is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miguel Cortez.

Cortez scores with a takedown into Komi's guard.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Komi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez stays in close to Komi's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Cortez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Komi.

Komi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cortez to the ground. Komi is now in Cortez's guard.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Cortez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Komi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cortez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Komi wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Cortez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miguel Cortez.
Komi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cortez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Komi working a defensive guard here.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Komi looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Komi looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cortez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Komi did well to prevent Cortez getting side control.
Komi trying to control from the bottom.
Cortez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komi's head.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Komi dodges it nicely.
Komi wants to get back to his feet.

Komi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Cortez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez moves into full mount! Komi won't be happy about that!
Cortez content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cortez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Cortez has hold of Komi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Komi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komi wants to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Cortez throwing strikes but Komi bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Komi's guard.

Komi actively working from the bottom here.
Komi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cortez.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cortez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Komi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cortez is controlling the pace.
Komi wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortez is controlling the pace.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Komi swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cortez dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Cortez looking to score a takedown here. Komi is defending well but Cortez drives through and ends up in Komi's guard.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komi keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Cortez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cortez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Komi.

Cortez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is controlling the pace.
Komi tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez not doing much here.

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

Komi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cortez quickly recovers to half guard.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Komi has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cortez trying to control but Komi postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Cortez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cortez shoots in and gets a takedown into Komi's guard.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komi is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Komi keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez stays in close to Komi's body and controls the position.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Komi is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

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

Komi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.

Komi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Komi being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Komi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miguel Cortez.
Komi throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez slips a jab from Komi.

Cortez gets a double leg takedown into Komi's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Komi has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cortez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 44:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 44:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cortez!
Miguel Cortez is the new lightweight champion!