RRS FC 1 : The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inti Raimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bareris Anskuld (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!

Raimi
vs
Anskuld

184 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inti Raimi!
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, Bareris Anskuld!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raimi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Anskuld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anskuld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raimi manages to get himself to full guard.
Raimi trying to strike off his back.
Raimi keeping moving, preventing Anskuld from controlling successfully.

Raimi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anskuld escapes and throws Raimi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anskuld is looking to take a break and control but Raimi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Anskuld is trying to get an arm triangle but Raimi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimi is not content to let Anskuld control the position.
Raimi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Raimi wants to get back to his feet.
Anskuld is looking to advance position but Raimi won't allow it.

Anskuld is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raimi sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Anskuld is working for a submission of some sort.
Anskuld blocks the strikes from Raimi.
Raimi is in trouble now - Anskuld has advanced to mount!
Raimi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Raimi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Raimi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anskuld.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimi trying to get back to his feet but Anskuld is in full control for now.
Raimi tries to roll but Anskuld sticks to his back.
Anskuld scores with punches to the body.
Raimi wants to escape the position.

Anskuld is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Raimi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Anskuld is persistently looking for the submission but Raimi is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimi trying to control but not successfully.
Anskuld trying to control.
Raimi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Raimi is looking to get to half guard.
Raimi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anskuld tries to clinch up but Raimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Anskuld tries to work over Raimi's front leg with a kick but Raimi checks it.
Anskuld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inti Raimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anskuld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raimi misses with a takedown attempt
and Anskuld counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anskuld. Raimi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raimi fails with the takedown
and Anskuld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anskuld will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anskuld throws a jab when Raimi was well out of range.
Anskuld feints a jab promting Raimi to slip. Anskuld then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raimi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Raimi has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raimi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anskuld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raimi wants to stand and escape but Anskuld is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anskuld trying to control the position from guard on top but Raimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bareris Anskuld was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anskuld with a nice cross.
Raimi moves to clinch but Anskuld breaks away

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimi keeping moving, preventing Anskuld from controlling successfully.

Raimi pushes Anskuld off and gets back to his feet.
Raimi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anskuld counters with a single leg into guard. Raimi didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inti Raimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raimi keeping moving, preventing Anskuld from controlling successfully.

Raimi working for a triangle but Anskuld defends it easily.
Anskuld controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld wants to control from the top but Raimi keeps moving.
Anskuld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bareris Anskuld wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anskuld swings for the body but Raimi moves out of range.
Anskuld swings for the body but Raimi moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raimi lands a high kick!

It looks like Bareris Anskuld has been cut.

Raimi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anskuld's guard.
Anskuld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raimi manages to get himself to full guard.
Raimi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raimi controls Anskuld momentarily but Anskuld frees himself.
Anskuld looking to sit in guard and control but Raimi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anskuld seems keen to control Raimi's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anskuld closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raimi did well to prevent Anskuld getting side control.
Raimi is trying to stand up here but Anskuld is controlling him well.
Anskuld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raimi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bareris Anskuld has got the better of the ground game so far.

Anskuld looking for a guillotine from mount but Raimi is having none of it.
Raimi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anskuld. What's that going to do exactly?
Raimi wants to hold on but Anskuld pushes him away.
Raimi reaches up to try and control the position but Anskuld seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Raimi rolls and tries to escape and now Anskuld has his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anskuld is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anskuld is hanging on to Raimi's back as he tries to escape.
Anskuld not allowing Raimi to control his hands.
Raimi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Anskuld working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Anskuld working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld controlling well, preventing Raimi from escaping the position.

Anskuld working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anskuld has the hooks in. Raimi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Anskuld patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raimi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Raimi trying to get back to his feet but Anskuld is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld doesn't have the hooks in and Raimi manages to turn into his guard.

Anskuld has his feet on Raimi's thighs here. He's pushed Raimi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Raimi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bareris Anskuld!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Dream Theater - Forsaken as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Four
vs
Ribeiro

150 cm
28
142 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

177 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Four's waist but Four gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Four misses with a leg kick.
Four misses with a wild body shot.
Four misses with a wild combination.
Four showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Four gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Ribeiro won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Four is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Four keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Four is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Four wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Four knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Four doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Four wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Four trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ribeiro landing punches.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Four's face.
A nice elbow there by Ribeiro.
Four is in a horrible position here. Ribeiro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Ribeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Four is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro lands a big shot there that rocks Four but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Four kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Four is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro prevents Four from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.
Four in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ribeiro is landing with some decent strikes but Four is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ribeiro raining down shots from the mount!
Four takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Four is looking to improve his position but Ribeiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribeiro landing strikes from the mount and Four is in trouble!
Ribeiro scoring with strikes but Four is staying in there.

Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Four to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Four shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Four tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.

Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ribeiro lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Four sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Four stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Four wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown

and Four counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Four tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Four prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Four in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ribeiro throwing hammer fists to the chest of Four. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Four lands a big elbow.
Ribeiro flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Four looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four working the ground and pound effectively.
Four lands a big elbow.
Four takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro punching from the bottom.
Ribeiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ribeiro raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Four bucks Ribeiro off and manages to get back to his feet!

Ribeiro rushes Four and presses him up against the cage.

Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes Four back into the cage.

Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Four avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Four manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Four throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Four trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.

Ribeiro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Four tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Four moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown

and Four counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henry Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ribeiro.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ribeiro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.
Four wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ribeiro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Four is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Four wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Four dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Four blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Four lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Four avoids it well.
Four misses with a double jab.
Four buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro being controlled here momentarily.
Four trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Ribeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Four is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Four wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro thows a big elbow that misses.
Four keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Four keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Murilo Ribeiro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Four swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Four avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Four throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Four fights it but they end up in guard.
Four tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Four's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Four trying to control the position here.
Ribeiro is in close to Four's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Four's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Four wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount!
Four working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Four working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribeiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ribeiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Nakamoto (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.

Herald
vs
Nakamoto

190 cm
22
281 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Herald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakamoto on the side of the head.
Nakamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herald counters with a nice body shot.
Nakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Herald counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Herald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamoto misses with a right hand
and Herald counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Herald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herald throwing strikes from guard but Nakamoto blocks nicely.
Herald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herald 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.
Herald wants to control from the top but Nakamoto keeps moving.
Herald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herald looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herald keeping moving, preventing Nakamoto from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nakamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamoto shoots and misses
and Herald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamoto looks gassed!
Nakamoto fails with the takedown
and Herald counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamoto backing up. Nakamoto nods at Herald to acknowledge the strikes.
Justin Herald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideki Nakamoto.

Herald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herald lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herald thows a big elbow that misses.
Herald postures up in Nakamoto's guard and throws a big left but Nakamoto blocks it.

Herald drops back looking for a leg! Nakamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamoto manages to kick Herald off! Herald jumps back into Nakamoto's guard.
Nakamoto has momentary wrist control but Herald slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herald postures up in Nakamoto's guard and throws a big left but Nakamoto blocks it.
Herald looking to pass the guard.
Nakamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamoto has wrist control.
Herald with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herald landing some decent shots from guard.
Herald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herald thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herald throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamoto keeping moving, preventing Herald from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nakamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Herald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nakamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herald counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Herald counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamoto misses with a hook
and Herald counters with a series of strikes. Nakamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakamoto misses with a hook
and Herald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakamoto.

Nakamoto is rocked!
Nakamoto misses with a hook
and Herald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Herald finish him?
Nakamoto is breathing heavily.
Herald ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Nakamoto's jaw. Nakamoto's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Herald does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Herald!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - For Those About To Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Quitecontrary
vs
Samson

150 cm
27
120 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mary Quitecontrary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Samson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quitecontrary. Quitecontrary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Samson. Beautiful body shot.
Mary Quitecontrary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quitecontrary misses with a double jab
and Samson counters with a straight right hand.
Samson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quitecontrary tries to land a leg kick but Samson saw it coming and moves away.
Samson lands with an overhand left.
Quitecontrary keeps the fight on the outside.
Quitecontrary throws a sloppy head kick and Samson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quitecontrary tries a head kick but it misses.
Quitecontrary motions for Samson to come forward. Quitecontrary throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Quitecontrary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Samson.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Samson managing to block the knees to the body from Quitecontrary.
A left hand lands to the body for Samson.
Quitecontrary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quitecontrary has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Samson throws a punch but it's blocked by Quitecontrary.
Good body shot from Samson.
Quitecontrary tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quitecontrary missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Samson.
Samson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samson avoiding damage as Quitecontrary throws knees to the body.
Quitecontrary throws a punch but it's blocked by Samson.
A nice left hand lands by Samson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Samson pushes Quitecontrary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samson scores with a hook to the body.
Samson cracks Quitecontrary with a nice body shot.
Samson working aggressively here.
Samson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samson lands with a light punch inside.
Samson lands with a right to the head.
Samson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Samson.
Quitecontrary is breathing heavily.
Samson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Samson is working Quitecontrary over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quitecontrary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samson misses with some punches.
Samson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Samson - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samson as Quitecontrary tries to tie him up.
Quitecontrary throws an elbow but it misses.
Quitecontrary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samson throws a head punch that misses.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samson.
Quitecontrary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samson pushes Quitecontrary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quitecontrary trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Quitecontrary tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Quitecontrary is trying to drag Samson to the mat but Samson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mary Quitecontrary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Samson.
Samson scores with a shoulder strike.
Quitecontrary trying to land knees to the body.
Samson lands a body shot.
Samson is leaning against Quitecontrary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quitecontrary tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Quitecontrary trying to land knees to the body.
Samson presses Quitecontrary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Samson.
Samson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samson.
Nice body punch from Samson.
Samson lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson dodges an elbow strike from Quitecontrary.
Samson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samson lands with a left to the head.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson managing to block the knees to the body from Quitecontrary.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quitecontrary misses with an elbow strike.
Quitecontrary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samson.
Samson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Samson fails to land.
Samson works on Quitecontrary's body with a couple of short punches.
Samson lands with a light punch inside.
Samson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Samson.
A short right from Samson.
Quitecontrary is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samson is keeping busy.
Quitecontrary misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Samson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quitecontrary.
Samson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson pushes Quitecontrary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quitecontrary takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quitecontrary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samson is defending well for now.
Samson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samson works on Quitecontrary's body with a couple of short punches.
Samson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quitecontrarys head.
Samson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Samson is looking to clinch but Quitecontrary is avoiding it.

Samson gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Samson.
Samson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson lands with a right to the head.
Samson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samson throws a head punch that misses.
Samson digs a right hand underneath Quitecontrary's ribcage. Quitecontrary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Quitecontrary tries a knee to the head but Samson blocks it.
Quitecontrary misses with an elbow strike.
Samson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Samson.
Samson has a couple of punches blocked by Quitecontrary.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Samson lands a body shot.
Samson swings wildly with an uppercut but Quitecontrary uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Samson.
Brock Samson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samson cracks Quitecontrary with a nice body shot.
Samson lands a nice uppercut.
Samson lands a nice uppercut.
Quitecontrary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Samson avoids a wild elbow strike from Quitecontrary.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Samson cracks Quitecontrary with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson lands a left hand.
Samson avoids a wild elbow strike from Quitecontrary.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Samson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samson lands a body shot.
Samson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samson prevents the takedown attempt.
Quitecontrary pushes off an throws an elbow but Samson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Samson lands an uppercut.
Samson lands a left hand.
Samson digs a right hand underneath Quitecontrary's ribcage. Quitecontrary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samson has a couple of punches blocked by Quitecontrary.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson blocks an elbow strike.
Samson gets underhooks to prevent Quitecontrary's takedown attempt.
Samson pushes Quitecontrary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samson has a couple of punches blocked by Quitecontrary.
Quitecontrary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Samson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samson lands a hook that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Quitecontrary tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Samson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samson lands a left hand.

Quitecontrary is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samson.
Oh Quitecontrary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Samson.
Samson lands a hook that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson digs a right hand underneath Quitecontrary's ribcage. Quitecontrary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Samson.
Samson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quitecontrary backwards.
Samson lands with a left to the head.
Samson lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quitecontrary is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Samson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mary Quitecontrary. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a body punch.
Samson lands with a light punch inside.
Samson blocks the elbow strike.
Samson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quitecontrarys head.
Quitecontrary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samson.
A right handed body shot lands from Samson.
Samson scores with a shoulder strike.
Samson lands a right hand.
Samson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Quitecontrary! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Samson is unloading with more strikes now! Quitecontrary drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Samson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Requina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Requina
vs
Jacksonville

185 cm
22
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[JMFC] 160!

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Jacksonville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Requina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jacksonville.
Requina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksonville.
Requina checks the leg kick.
Jacksonville lands a head kick. Requina smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Requina as he connects with a hook.
Requina checks a low kick from Jacksonville.
Requina moves out of range of the strikes.
Requina throws a lazy head kick
and Jacksonville counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Requina takes a swing at Jacksonville's ribcage but misses.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacksonville connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Requina tries a low kick but Jacksonville avoids it.
Jacksonville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Requina was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacksonville.
That kick from Requina tenderised Jacksonville's leg. Jacksonville is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacksonville shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Requina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Requina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Requina holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jacksonville tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Jacksonville.
Jacksonville working the ground and pound effectively.
Requina wants to control but Jacksonville is having none of it.
Requina can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Jacksonville.
Requina trying desperately to get to his feet.
Requina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jacksonville takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacksonville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Requina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacksonville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requina misses with a shot to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina throws a combination that misses
and Jacksonville counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacksonville thows a body kick. Requina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacksonville misses with a hook
and Requina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Requina throws a series of strikes that have Jacksonville backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a double jab
and Jacksonville counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Requina is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jacksonville lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacksonville connects with a leg kick. Requina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacksonville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville misses with a hook. Requina ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Jacksonville.
Michael Requina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacksonville slips a jab and a cross from Requina.
Jacksonville throws a chopping leg kick but Requina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacksonville manages to avoid it.
Requina thows a leg kick but Jacksonville checks it
and Jacksonville counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacksonville throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michael Requina is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacksonville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Requina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Requina dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jacksonville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Requina tries to work over Jacksonville's front leg with a kick but Jacksonville checks it.
Requina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Requina misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacksonville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Requina is predictable there
and Jacksonville counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Requina is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksonville scores with a nice body kick.
Michael Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Jacksonville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina moves out of range of the body kick from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacksonville throws an off balance right hand
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacksonville thinking.
Felix Jacksonville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Jacksonville
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacksonville counters with a right hand to the body.
Requina misses with a hook to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Requina throws a combination that misses
and Jacksonville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacksonville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Requina is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a head kick but Jacksonville moves out of range.
Jacksonville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Requina throws a push kick but Jacksonville slaps the foot to one side.
Michael Requina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Requina misses with a hook to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacksonville throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacksonville misses with a body kick.
Requina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Requina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacksonville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.

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 Michael Requina.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Requina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Requina!