M-1 15:Sinker vs Tontyl PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vitali's choice of entrance music: Cain's entrance theme. On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silva
vs
Vitali

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Vitali!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a combination

and Vitali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vitali.
Nice body punch from Vitali.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.

Vitali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vitali counters with a two punch combo.
Silva misses with a combination

and Vitali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vitali.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Vitali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Vitali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vitali.

Vitali rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vitali manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vitali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva 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!

Vitali forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Vitali.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vitali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Vitali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Vitali counter with a right hand.
Vitali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Vitali's knee but Vitali avoids it well.
Vitali throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Vitali scores with a jab to the body.
Vitali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vitali gets a clinch.
Vitali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vitali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Cain Vitali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitali dances in with a quick combination. Silva is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Vitali snaps Silva's head back. Silva stumbles backwards against the cage. Vitali steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Silva's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Silva just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cain Vitali!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ngata
vs
Rua

198 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Chainsaw Shack - dress for less

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ngata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ngata stays in close to Rua's body and controls the position.
Ngata throws a big right hand that misses.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Murilo Rua.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut

and Ngata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
Ngata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Ngata from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ngata 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.
Ngata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ngata stops Rua from standing up.
Ngata trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua working a defensive guard but Ngata passes into half guard.
Ngata passes to full mount!
Ngata dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ngata working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Murilo Rua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata controlling his opponent.
Ngata punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Ngata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ngata with good strikes from the mount here!
Ngata postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rua bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ngata and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haki Ngata!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Machida
vs
Maeda

170 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
142 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda advances position into side control!

Maeda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Machida is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuyo Maeda!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edinson Meireles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sultans Of Swing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andersen
vs
Meireles

192 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

172 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edinson Meireles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meireles has his takedown stuffed

and Andersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meireles's guard.
Meireles is trying to control the position but Andersen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meireles's guard.
Andersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meireles looking for a sweep. Not yet Meireles, not yet.

Meireles is looking for a triangle but Andersen pushes his legs off easily.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meireles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andersen!
Meireles scoring with strikes but Andersen is staying in there.
Andersen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meireles.
Meireles looking to finish Andersen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andersen!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meireles is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andersen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andersen shrugs it off.

Meireles looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andersen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andersen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Meireles is landing with some decent strikes but Andersen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andersen tries to buck Meireles off but he can't manage it.
Meireles breaks from Andersen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meireles looking to finish Andersen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andersen!
Andersen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Andersen tries to lock up and control but Meireles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Andersen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Meireles.

Meireles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andersen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Meireles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen tries to reverse the position but Meireles maintains control.
Meireles lands a big shot there that rocks Andersen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andersen gets back to half guard.
Meireles prevents Andersen from standing back up.
Meireles is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meireles thows a huge punch but Andersen dodges it nicely.

Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Meireles is looking to take a break and control but Andersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meireles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meireles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meireles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meireles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meireles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Andersen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meireles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Meireles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andersen's face.
Meireles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersen tries to hold on but Meireles pushes him away.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Meireles isn't that keen on the idea.
Meireles cracks Andersen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Meireles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Meireles lands a big elbow.
Andersen taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Meireles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Meireles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Meireles wants to control the pace but Andersen is squirming around nicely.
Meireles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meireles avoids the attempt from Andersen to control.
Andersen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Meireles unloading with bombs!

Meireles is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andersen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andersen shrugs it off.
Meireles scoring with strikes but Andersen is staying in there.
Andersen is looking to get to half guard.
Meireles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Meireles has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andersen somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Meireles is trying to drag Andersen to the mat but Andersen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meireles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meireles circles away.
Meireles misses with a takedown attempt

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

Meireles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edinson Meireles has got the better of the ground game so far.

Andersen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Meireles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andersen is looking to defend but Meireles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andersen! Meireles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andersen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edinson Meireles!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Danare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason the warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the warrior has chosen afro brazzilian music as his entrance music. Jason the warrior will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Danare
vs
the warrior

165 cm
24
149 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
28
153 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Danare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason the warrior!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

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

so the warrior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danare controlling the warrior's posture.
Danare tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Danare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the warrior is aware though and is defending well.
Danare is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Danare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for the warrior!
Danare scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the warrior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Danare with the ground and pound from mount.
Danare cracks the warrior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Danare landing strikes, looking to finish!

Danare swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and the warrior is now in Danare's guard. A big mistake from Danare there, giving up the dominant position!
Danare wants to hit a switch here but the warrior passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danare there!
Danare wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Danare right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the warrior avoiding Danare 's attempts to control his hands.
Danare tries to roll but the warrior sticks to his back.
Danare staying busy and making it hard for the warrior to control.
Danare is in bad spot here.
the warrior trying to control momentarily.
Danare can't escape the position.

the warrior is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danare tries to break free.
the warrior avoiding Danare 's attempts to control his hands.
the warrior keeps control of the position as Danare tries to break free.
Danare wants to control his opponent's hands but the warrior gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the warrior looks gassed!
Danare manages to reverse the position and now he's in the warrior's guard. Nice work there by Danare.
Danare thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Danare has gone for a leg lock! the warrior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danare's guard.
the warrior won't allow Danare to sweep him here.
Danare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Danare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Danare with good strikes from the mount here!
Danare cracks the warrior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
the warrior is bucking up trying to escape but Danare cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danare shoots in and drives through. the warrior sprawls well.
Danare shoots and misses

so the warrior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
the warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danare is keeping the position for now.
the warrior won't allow Danare to sweep him here.
Danare wants to hit a switch here but the warrior passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danare there!
the warrior prevents Danare from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danare is trying desperately to improve position.
Danare manages to regain half guard. Good work.
the warrior prevents Danare from improving his position.
Danare trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Danare gets back to full guard.
the warrior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Danare scoring with strikes but the warrior is staying in there.
Danare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Danare is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. the warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Danare lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Danare cracks the warrior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Danare cracks the warrior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danare lands with some strikes.
Benny Danare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danare scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish the warrior?

the warrior is rocked!
the warrior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
the warrior is still in real trouble! Can Danare finish him?
Danare raining down hammerfists from mount.

Danare looking for a guillotine from mount but the warrior is having none of it.
the warrior seems to have recovered his senses.

Danare has hold of the warrior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and the warrior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Danare pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Danare in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Danare looking to finish the warrior with some ground and pound. This is bad for the warrior!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danare raining down shots from the mount!
Danare has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of the warrior's face.
Danare landing strikes from the mount.
Danare lands a big elbow.

Danare with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danare with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the warrior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
the warrior is in a horrible position here. Danare smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Danare landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Danare dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Danare misses with a takedown

and the warrior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Danare has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed the warrior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Danare has the warrior flattened out and is raining down punches.
Danare is punishing the warrior with some ground and pound.
Danare scores with strikes from the back.

the warrior is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Danare scores with strikes from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danare gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danare lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Danare lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can the warrior hold on?!
Danare lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Danare is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. the warrior is defending well though. Danare let's go of the attempt for now.
Danare lands with a hammerfist to the side of the warrior's head.
Danare punishes the warrior with strikes from the back mount.

Danare looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! the warrior taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benny Danare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clovis Alfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acelino Popo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alfred
vs
Popo

167 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Alfred!
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, Acelino Popo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfred looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alfred fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alfred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popo counters with a stiff right hand.
Popo lands a really nice looking cross but Alfred seems unphased.
Popo scores with a nice head shot.
Alfred has his takedown stuffed

and Popo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alfred won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clovis Alfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Popo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alfred tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Popo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alfred is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alfred tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alfred tries to escape but Popo is in control.
Alfred is trying to control Popo's posture but Popo avoids it.
Popo fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Popo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alfred sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alfred is looking for a sweep.
Popo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alfred is not content to let Popo control the position.

Popo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alfred is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alfred is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Popo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Popo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alfred is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alfred is not content to let Popo control the position.
Alfred gets back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Alfred is not content to let Popo control the position.

Popo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alfred defend it? Popo steps over the head and cranks it - Alfred is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Popo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Acelino Popo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raethos Reptlem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reptlem has chosen Drudkh - Furrows Of Gods as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Vito Corleone
vs
Reptlem

192 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raethos Reptlem!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone lands a high kick!

It looks like Raethos Reptlem has been cut.
Reptlem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corleone cracks Reptlem with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Corleone.
Reptlem keeps the fight on the outside.
Corleone fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reptlem out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Don Vito Corleone!

C
A

C
B

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 Roberto Costaleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Costaleda
vs
God of Thunder

175 cm
23
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Costaleda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costaleda misses with a double jab

and God of Thunder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Costaleda keeps moving.
God of Thunder forces his way into half guard.
Costaleda is pressing down on God of Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Costaleda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and God of Thunder defends well.
God of Thunder content to stall in guard here.

Costaleda throws his legs up looking for a submission but God of Thunder uses it to pass to side control.
God of Thunder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
God of Thunder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound from side control.
Costaleda is not content to let God of Thunder control the position.
Costaleda is trying to get back to half guard.
God of Thunder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Costaleda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked God of Thunder off and has taken his back!

God of Thunder defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Costaleda looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costaleda looking for the choke but no joy.
Costaleda is not going to allow God of Thunder to sit and survive in this position.
Costaleda doesn't have the hooks in and God of Thunder manages to turn into his guard.

Costaleda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. God of Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Costaleda keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound.
God of Thunder works to advance to full mount. Costaleda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
God of Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
God of Thunder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Roberto Costaleda has been cut.
Costaleda is breathing heavily.
God of Thunder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Costaleda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costaleda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Costaleda tries to reverse the position but God of Thunder maintains control.
God of Thunder lands a nice shot to the head.

Costaleda is rocked!
Costaleda takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! God of Thunder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Sinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Tontyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tontyl is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Coka Nostra - Gun in Your Mouth. Bartosz Tontyl has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sinker
vs
Tontyl

150 cm
21
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Sinker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartosz Tontyl!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tontyl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tontyl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Sinker closes the distance and clinches.
Tontyl is looking to control Sinker's arms but Sinker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tontyl has his back to the cage.
Sinker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tontyl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sinker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tontyl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tontyl lands a shoulder strike.
Sinker lands with a left to the head.
Tontyl is trying to maintain a safe position but Sinker gets an underhook and turns Tontyl into the cage.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but Sinker won't allow it.
Sinker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tontyl tries to circle away but Sinker has him pinned against the cage.

Tontyl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tontyl misses with the combination.
Sinker moves in looking to clinch but Tontyl pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tontyl throws a right and a left that Sinker avoids nicely.
Sinker tries to clinch but Tontyl moves away
and Tontyl counters with a series of strikes. Sinker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tontyl throws a body punch but Sinker moves out of range.
Tontyl fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tontyl connects with a body shot.
Sinker tries to clinch up.
Sinker moves to clinch but Tontyl breaks away
and Tontyl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinker misses with a right hand
and Tontyl counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Sinker moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tontyls head.
Sinker lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Tontyl.
Tontyl misses with a body punch.
Sinker lands a nice uppercut.
Sinker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sinker lands with a light punch inside.
Tontyl stalling in the clinch but Sinker improves position.
Tontyl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tontyl tries to break free but Sinker pushes him back against the cage.
Tontyl is trying to push Sinker away but Sinker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tontyl.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tontyl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tontyl wants to break free but Sinker has control.
Tontyl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinker is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinker lands a left hand.
Sinker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tontyl backwards.
Tontyl wants to break free but Sinker has control.
A short uppercut from Sinker.

Tontyl is rocked!
Tontyl wants to stall.
Tontyl is still on wobbly legs! Can Sinker finish him?
Sinker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tontyl seems to have recovered his senses.
Tontyl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tontyl misses with the head strike.
A short left from Sinker.
Tontyl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinker smiles and moves away.
Drew Sinker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Tontyl.
Sinker tries to clinch up but Tontyl circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Sinker misses with a right hand
and Tontyl counters with a three punch combo that has Sinker backing up. Sinker nods at Tontyl to acknowledge the strikes.
Tontyl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tontyl misses with a body shot

and Sinker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sinker.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinker throws a head punch that misses.
Tontyl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tontyl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinker's elbow.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tontyl.
Tontyl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinker has him pressed against the cage.
Sinker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sinker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinker keeps control of Tontyl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tontyl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinker smiles and moves away.
Sinker tries to clinch up but Tontyl circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Drew Sinker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sinker has managed to clinch.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tontyls head.
Tontyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tontyl is trying to force a seperation but Sinker has the dominant position.
Sinker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tontyl tries to circle away but Sinker has him pinned against the cage.
Tontyl blocks an uppercut.
Sinker misses with some punches.
Tontyl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tontyl blocks an uppercut.
Sinker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tontyl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tontyl.
Sinker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tontyl fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinker.
Sinker misses with some punches.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sinker fails to land.
Tontyl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinker smiles and moves away.
Tontyl throws a right hand that Sinker ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinker also avoids with ease.
Sinker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tontyl counters with a left and a right that stings Sinker.
Sinker tries to clinch up but Tontyl circles away and keeps his distance.
Drew Sinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinker avoids the body shot from Tontyl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sinker forces Tontyl back against the cage and clinches.
Sinker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tontyls head.
Sinker misses with some punches.
Sinker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinker.
A frustrated look appears on Tontyl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinker gets through Tontyl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinker.
Sinker throws a head punch that misses.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but Sinker holds him up against the cage and eventually Tontyl drops back down to his feet.
Drew Sinker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Tontyl.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but Sinker holds him up against the cage and eventually Tontyl drops back down to his feet.
Sinker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tontyl backwards.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinker just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tontyl tries to break free but Sinker pushes him back against the cage.
Sinker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tontyl.
Tontyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tontyl backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tontyl jumps guard but Sinker stands there with Tontyl around his waist. Tontyl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tontyl jumps guard but Sinker stands there with Tontyl around his waist. Tontyl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tontyl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinker is keeping busy.
Sinker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tontyl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but Sinker holds him up against the cage and eventually Tontyl drops back down to his feet.

Tontyl jumps into guard, dragging Sinker to the mat.
Tontyl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinker wants to control from the top but Tontyl keeps moving.
Tontyl controls Sinker momentarily but Sinker frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tontyl trying to strike off his back.
Sinker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tontyl on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinker sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drew Sinker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tontyl jabs Sinker right on the nose. Sinker blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Sinker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sinker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinker moves in looking to clinch but Tontyl pushes him off.
Tontyl thuds his right hand into Sinker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tontyl lands a nice looking body shot.
Tontyl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sinker tries to clinch up but Tontyl circles away and keeps his distance.
Tontyl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sinker rather than just go for the knockout.
Sinker tries to clinch there but Tontyl circles away.
Sinker wants to clinch
and Tontyl counters with a left to the body.
Sinker darts in trying to clinch
and Tontyl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinker misses with a right hand
and Tontyl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinker tries to clinch but Tontyl is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Tontyl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tontyl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sinker backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tontyl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tontyl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tontyl is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sinker closes the distance but Tontyl moves to the side
and Tontyl counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sinker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sinker moves to clinch but Tontyl breaks away
enabling Tontyl to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinker closes the distance but Tontyl moves to the side
and Tontyl counters with a right hand to the body.
Tontyl throws a body punch but Sinker moves out of range.
Tontyl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tontyl scores with a jab to the body.
Sinker misses with an uppercut
and Tontyl counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinker takes one on the button.
Sinker tries to clinch but Tontyl moves out of range.
Sinker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tontyl to counter with a crisp jab.
Tontyl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sinker under the eye.
Tontyl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinker's head.
Bartosz Tontyl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tontyl counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sinker ducks right into an uppercut from Tontyl.
Tontyl digs a good hook to Sinker's body.
Tontyl lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinker takes one to the chin there.

Tontyl gets tackled into the cage by Sinker. Sinker maintains the clinch.
Tontyl looking to stall.
Tontyl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Sinker fails to land.
Tontyl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinker walks away with a smile on his face. Tontyl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartosz Tontyl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tontyl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartosz Tontyl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tontyl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tontyl lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tontyl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tontyl digs a good body shot into Sinker's ribs.
Drew Sinker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tontyl just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!