Combat 2: Smokescreen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guido Juvarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Juvarro
vs
Ramyay

175 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guido Juvarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Ramyay!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramyay gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramyay.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Guido Juvarro has been cut.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Juvarro taking a breather.
Ramyay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juvarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Ramyay looking to throw knees to the head but Juvarro is blocking nicely.
Ramyay misses with a knee strike.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Ramyay looking to throw knees to the head but Juvarro is blocking nicely.
Juvarro working aggressively here.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Juvarro fails to land.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Juvarro is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramyay scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juvarro's face.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juvarro's face.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay lands an elbow inside that Juvarro shrugs off.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juvarro's face.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juvarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Ramyay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juvarro tries to pull guard but Ramyay won't allow it.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Juvarro avoids the elbow strike from Ramyay, against the ropes.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay lands an elbow inside.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Juvarro 's eye.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Ramyay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juvarro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramyay crunches a lovely knee into Juvarro's ribcage.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but Juvarro blocks with his arms.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Juvarro misses with an elbow over the top.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramyay lands an elbow inside.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juvarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Juvarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramyay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Juvarro goes for a takedown attempt but Ramyay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ramyay moves into the clinch.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Juvarro wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Juvarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramyay just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juvarro blocks an elbow strike from Ramyay.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but Juvarro blocks with his arms.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but Juvarro blocks with his arms.
Juvarro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ramyay throws an elbow but misses.
Juvarro jumps guard but Ramyay stands there with Juvarro around his waist. Juvarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramyay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Juvarro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ramyay has closed the distance and engaged Juvarro in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramyay lands an elbow inside that Juvarro shrugs off.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Juvarro jumps guard but Ramyay stands there with Juvarro around his waist. Juvarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramyay lands an elbow inside.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay keeping moving, preventing Juvarro from controlling successfully.
Juvarro is really struggling to control Ramyay but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Ramyay wriggles free and stands up.

Ramyay closes the distance and pushes Juvarro back into the ropes.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juvarro's defenses.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Juvarro has Ramyay pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ramyay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon Ramyay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay managing to block the knees to the body from Juvarro.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Juvarro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramyay pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Juvarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ramyay closes the distance and clinches.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Juvarro 's eye.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juvarro missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay gets underhooks to prevent Juvarro's takedown attempt.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay landing knees to the body.
Juvarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Juvarro wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juvarro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramyay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramyay lands a knee to the body.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Ramyay lands an elbow inside.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but Juvarro blocks with his arms.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Juvarro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramyay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramyay.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juvarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Ramyay lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramyay lands an elbow inside that Juvarro shrugs off.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
Juvarro blocks the elbow strike.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramyay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guido Juvarro'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!

Ramyay throws a right hand that Juvarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Juvarro also avoids with ease.

Ramyay closes the distance and clinches.
Ramyay misses with a knee strike.
Juvarro blocks an elbow strike.
Ramyay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juvarro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juvarro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ramyay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramyay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juvarro is defending well for now.
Juvarro blocks the elbow strike.
Juvarro wants to break free but Ramyay has control.
Juvarro avoids the elbow strike from Ramyay, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ramyay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juvarro's brow.
Ramyay tries a knee to the head but Juvarro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juvarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay looking to throw knees to the head but Juvarro is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Juvarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Juvarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juvarro.
Ramyay looking to throw knees to the head but Juvarro is blocking nicely.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juvarro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juvarro's face.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Juvarro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramyay has him pressed against the ropes.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!

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.
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Juvarro in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Juvarro is trying to stall.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juvarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay lands an elbow inside that Juvarro shrugs off.
Ramyay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Juvarro 's eye.
Ramyay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juvarro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Juvarro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramyay prevents it.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juvarro is working for takedown but Ramyay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay lands an elbow inside.
Ramyay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juvarro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramyay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juvarro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramyay lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramyay misses with a knee strike.
Ramyay misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramyay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juvarro is working for takedown but Ramyay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juvarro tries to pull guard but Ramyay won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juvarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramyay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramyay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juvarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordon Ramyay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juvarro tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramyay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juvarro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guido Juvarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramyay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juvarro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramyay working Juvarro over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramyay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramyay 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramyay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sound Of Thruth - As I Lay Dying kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Shui Bai
vs
Guerra

191 cm
25
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
203 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shui Bai scores a takedown into full mount!
Guerra wants to get back to his feet.
Guerra is trying to escape the mount.
Guerra is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guerra swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Shui Bai looking for a guillotine from mount but Guerra is having none of it.
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Shui Bai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shui Bai trying to control but Guerra is having none of it.
Shui Bai controlling the position easily from mount.

Shui Bai has control of Guerra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guerra regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shui Bai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Guerra tries to buck Shui Bai off but Shui Bai takes his back!
Guerra staying busy and making it hard for Shui Bai to control.
Shui Bai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guerra wants to escape the position.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet.
Guerra looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shui Bai is looking for the choke from the back position but Guerra is controlling his hands well.

Shui Bai working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Guerra is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Shui Bai has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Guerra taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chen Shui Bai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Balado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moreno
vs
Balado

189 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Moreno!
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, Roberto Balado!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balado on his heels. He'll look to pass Balado's guard now, I'm sure.

Balado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Balado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moreno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreno throwing strikes but missing.
Moreno is in close to Balado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moreno postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moreno is in close to Balado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moreno is in close to Balado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moreno scoring with some ground and pound.
Moreno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Balado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balado looks gassed!
Moreno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moreno!
Moreno is looking to get to half guard.
Moreno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balado on the ground.
Moreno wants to hold on but Balado pushes him away.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balado sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moreno regains half guard.
Moreno is controlling Balado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moreno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balado's back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreno lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Moreno.
Balado is trying to remain composed but Moreno is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is landing with strikes. Balado can't take much more of this.
Moreno is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Balado. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Moreno is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Balado. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Balado should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores with punches to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Balado as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moreno!
Balado takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Moreno scores with punches to the body.
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!
Moreno landing with strikes.
Moreno lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno cracks Balado with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Balado from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Moreno scores with punches from the back.
Moreno is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Balado up.
Moreno softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Moreno punches Balado on the ear.
Moreno is landing with strikes from the back.

Balado is rocked!
Moreno lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Balado is still in real trouble! Can Moreno finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balado is taking damage to the body and head.
Moreno lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Balado as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moreno!
Moreno is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Moreno gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Moreno gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Moreno apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Moreno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Balado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moreno is in Balado's guard.
Balado seems to have recovered his senses.
Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Balado's brow.
Balado thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Moreno decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Moreno has managed to clinch.

Balado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moreno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Balado to the mat. Balado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moreno scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Balado is looking for a sweep.
Moreno working the body and head with strikes.
Balado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balado takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moreno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno is chipping away with strikes.
Moreno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moreno cracks Balado with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moreno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moreno cracks Balado with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Balado is rocked!
Balado is working to avoid the ground and pound but Moreno connects with a decent elbow.
Balado is still in real trouble! Can Moreno finish him?
Balado is breathing heavily.
Balado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Moreno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moreno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moreno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moreno lands some shots froms side control.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balado can do to turn this around?
Balado is working to avoid the ground and pound but Moreno connects with a decent elbow.
Moreno is chipping away with strikes.
Moreno working the ground and pound.
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!
Moreno working the ground and pound from side control.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Moreno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moreno cracks Balado with a big right hand but Balado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Moreno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moreno grinds an elbow into Balado's temple.
Luis Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moreno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moreno cracks Balado with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moreno cracks Balado with a big right hand but Balado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Balado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moreno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moreno lands a few punches from side control.
Balado seems to have recovered his senses.
Moreno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moreno lands a few punches from side control.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moreno working the ground and pound.
Moreno lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Balado down.
Moreno grinds an elbow into Balado's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moreno is working Balado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moreno working the ground and pound.
Moreno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Balado tries to buck Moreno off but Moreno is having none of it.
Balado taking a bit of punishment here - Moreno scoring with strikes.
Moreno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moreno looks up at the clock and then as Balado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moreno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Balado taking a bit of punishment here - Moreno scoring with strikes.
Moreno cracks Balado with a big right hand but Balado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Balado taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Balado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moreno is chipping away with strikes.
Moreno is working Balado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balado is trying to improve his position.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Moreno scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno looks up at the clock and then as Balado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moreno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moreno lands a few punches from side control.
Moreno grinds an elbow into Balado's temple.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Moreno dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Moreno drives through and clinches with Balado against the ropes.

Moreno lands a takedown into guard.
Moreno lands a couple of elbows.
Moreno lands a couple of elbows.
Moreno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moreno with a nice head shot there.
Moreno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balado's head.
Moreno chips away with some ground and pound.
Moreno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Balado's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balado's guard.
Moreno working Balado over with strikes.
Moreno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balado taking some punishment here, with Moreno in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Moreno there.
Balado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moreno working Balado over with strikes.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Balado's head.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Balado's head.
Balado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balado wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moreno lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Moreno.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moreno winds up and cracks Balado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moreno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balado has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreno is working away from the top position though.
Moreno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moreno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moreno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Balado's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balado taking some punishment here, with Moreno in his half guard.
Balado is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balado avoid being mounted?
Moreno working over Balado with some ground and pound. Balado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moreno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moreno winds up and cracks Balado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Balado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Balado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moreno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balado has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Moreno working Balado over with strikes.
Moreno winds up and cracks Balado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Balado is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moreno slips a nice elbow through Balado's hands, connecting with Balado's forehead.
Balado has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moreno winds up and cracks Balado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Balado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno lands with a punch from half guard.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but Balado defending well.
Roberto Balado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Balado actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreno 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 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Moreno!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Guerra (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!

Chaney
vs
Guerra

190 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
214 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney falls off balance throwing a combination

and Guerra counters with a head kick that drops Chaney to the mat! Chaney scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Chaney is rocked!
Chaney throws a left and a right that both miss

and Guerra counters by clinching up.
Oh Chaney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaney misses with a right hand

and Guerra goes for a counter takedown and lands it with interest - it's knocked his opponent senseless! It looks like Guerra 's shoulder did the damage as the two fighters hit the mat.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Conrado Guerra!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Overture as his entrance music. 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.

John MacDonald
vs
Lawrence

182 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

177 cm
28
182 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
MacDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacDonald lands a jab.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
MacDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and MacDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as MacDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawrence doesn't seem phased though.

Lawrence closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDonald's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence, into his guard.

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

MacDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald content to stall in guard here.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Lawrence controls MacDonald momentarily but MacDonald frees himself.

Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDonald defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald passes Lawrence's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrence keeps working.
Lawrence trying to get back to full guard but MacDonald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
MacDonald wants to take Lawrence's back but he can't do it this time.

MacDonald swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lawrence is now in MacDonald's guard. A big mistake from MacDonald there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacDonald dives on top into guard.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.

Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but MacDonald defends easily.
MacDonald throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir John MacDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

MacDonald throws a leg kick

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

MacDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Lawrence stands and throws MacDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacDonald struggling a bit here.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacDonald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawrence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawrence but great work by MacDonald.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawrence is staying active underneath MacDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lawrence is trying to control but can't.
MacDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawrence trying to control but MacDonald postures up.

MacDonald is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacDonald to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

MacDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
MacDonald wants to take a breather but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but MacDonald has control of the leg.

MacDonald is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacDonald's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence looking to break MacDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lawrence will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawrence's guard. Nice work there by MacDonald.

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

MacDonald stands up and beckons Lawrence to his feet.
MacDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marcus Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacDonald sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.

MacDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacDonald is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
MacDonald misses with a double jab

and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacDonald's guard.
Lawrence postures up in MacDonald's guard and throws a big left but MacDonald blocks it.

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

Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawrence landing some decent shots from guard.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.

Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacDonald dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacDonald is one step ahead there.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but instead MacDonald has moved into half guard.

Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacDonald is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawrence tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
Lawrence is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and MacDonald pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lawrence is looking to get to half guard.
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

MacDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment.

MacDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacDonald wanted to stand there but Lawrence had control of the position.

MacDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacDonald advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacDonald darts in trying to clinch

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

MacDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawrence stacks MacDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawrence!
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MacDonald down.
MacDonald tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.

Lawrence thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawrence tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacDonald, who protects the arm well.
Lawrence working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lawrence.
Lawrence is working MacDonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacDonald some visible discomfort.
MacDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawrence throwing shots but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
MacDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacDonald.

MacDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lawrence has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawrence connects with a nice short shot to MacDonald's temple.

Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacDonald is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.

Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacDonald gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence dominated that fourth 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!

Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDonald as he jumps to the side.
A combination from MacDonald does no damage.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from MacDonald.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald shows good takedown defense.
Sir John MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacDonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacDonald misses the jab.
MacDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacDonald scores with a nice head shot.
MacDonald feints and then cracks Lawrence's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
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.
MacDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
MacDonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lawrence will feel that in the morning.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a kick to the body.
Sir John MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacDonald throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sir John MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence throws a predictable looking body shot

and MacDonald counters by clinching up.
MacDonald looking to stall.
MacDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence has MacDonald pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
MacDonald pressing his opponent against the ropes.

Lawrence has hold of one of MacDonald's legs. MacDonald is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawrence gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sir John MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.

MacDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lawrence has picked MacDonald up and slammed him! MacDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Lawrence manages to pass to side control!
MacDonald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lawrence connects with a decent elbow.
Lawrence throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lawrence advances nicely into full mount.
MacDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Lawrence pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence prevents MacDonald from getting the reversal.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the head.

Lawrence is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacDonald!
MacDonald trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.

Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Marcus Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has control of MacDonald's left arm, preventing MacDonald from doing any damage.
Lawrence manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lawrence working for a submission but MacDonald is keeping him at bay.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position but Lawrence isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sir John MacDonald.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Lawrence!
Marcus Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Febra Velascez (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!

Chuteboxe
vs
Velascez

160 cm
20
141 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Febra Velascez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown but Velascez shows good takedown defense.
Chuteboxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velascez sprawls well. Velascez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chuteboxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuteboxe drops his hands momentarily and Velascez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Chuteboxe gets caught napping as Velascez dives in and scores a takedown. Chuteboxe manages to retain guard.

Chuteboxe looking for a guillotine here but Velascez defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velascez tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
Chuteboxe working a defensive guard here.
Velascez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Velascez wants to get up but he can't break Chuteboxe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Chuteboxe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velascez defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chuteboxe working a defensive guard here.
Chuteboxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velascez controls the pace.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Chuteboxe looking for a guillotine here but Velascez defends easily.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Velascez controlling from the top position.
Chuteboxe working a defensive guard here.
Velascez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuteboxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Febra Velascez wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuteboxe is defended easily by Velascez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.

Velascez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Velascez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Velascez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep. Velascez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Velascez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chuteboxe to stand up.
Velascez lands with a hook. Chuteboxe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Falcao Chuteboxe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velascez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chuteboxe was covering up waiting for the punch and Velascez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Chuteboxe working for a triangle but Velascez defends it easily.
Velascez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velascez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Chuteboxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velascez is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe has a closed guard, preventing Velascez from standing up.
Chuteboxe trying to control the position.
Velascez is stalling in the full guard.

Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velascez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Febra Velascez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Falcao Chuteboxe's cut.
That's time! Chuteboxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Velascez scores with a one two! Chuteboxe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Velascez does no damage.

Velascez looking to score a takedown here. Chuteboxe is defending well but Velascez drives through and ends up in Chuteboxe's guard.

Chuteboxe looking for a guillotine here but Velascez defends easily.
Chuteboxe is trying to keep Velascez in close.

Velascez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuteboxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velascez has managed to get both his arms back between Chuteboxe's legs - danger averted.
Velascez passes Chuteboxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velascez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chuteboxe controls his leg.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velascez is taking a breather. Chuteboxe 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.
Velascez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Velascez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
Velascez prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Velascez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Febra Velascez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown attempt - Velascez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Febra Velascez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Velascez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chuteboxe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chuteboxe is looking to reverse the position.
Velascez taking a breather here.
Velascez working away.
Velascez happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velascez happy to just control the position for now.

Febra Velascez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Velascez closes the distance and clinches.
Chuteboxe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velascez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chuteboxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Velascez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Velascez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chuteboxe is trying to keep an underhook but Velascez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Velascez in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe trying to control but Velascez postures up.
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position.
Velascez moves into full mount! Chuteboxe won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velascez content just to control the position here.
Velascez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Febra Velascez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Falcao Chuteboxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

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

Chuteboxe has his foot on Velascez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velascez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velascez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Chuteboxe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velascez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chuteboxe is tightening it up a little... Velascez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Velascez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Velascez taps out! nice BJJ there by Chuteboxe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Falcao Chuteboxe!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achmed Azunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Manuel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Achmed Azunga's chin.

Manuel
vs
Azunga

165 cm
25
147 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

172 cm
20
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Achmed Azunga!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Azunga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manuel scores with a leg kick.
Azunga moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Manuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Achmed Azunga has been cut.

Azunga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuel quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Manuel works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azunga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azunga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Azunga gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting.
Manuel throws the left hand but Azunga avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel lands a head shot.

Azunga scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.
Azunga is pushing down on Manuel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuel is fighting to maintain full guard but Azunga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azunga wants to stand up but Manuel has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Azunga seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Azunga seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.
Manuel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manuel manages to get to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

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

Manuel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manuel is breathing heavily.

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

Azunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Azunga defends easily.
Azunga passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Azunga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manuel is looking to reverse the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manuel is pressing down on Azunga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Azunga stands up from Manuel's guard - Azunga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Manuel. No joy for Azunga on that attempt.
Manuel tests Azunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Josef Manuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Achmed Azunga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Josef Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel throws a head kick but Azunga moves out of range.
Azunga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Azunga moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Azunga moves away and avoids it.
Josef Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azunga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manuel's waist but Manuel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azunga off to one side.
Manuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel thows a body kick. Azunga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manuel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Azunga.
Azunga is breathing heavily.

Azunga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azunga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manuel is trying to improve his position.
Manuel is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel gets back to half guard.
Manuel is pressing down on Azunga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azunga defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Manuel working for a triangle but Azunga defends it easily.

Azunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azunga defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Azunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Manuel, not yet.

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