Catcher in the Peruvn Necktie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Soares has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Soares
vs
Jorgenson

188 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

174 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Soares!
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, Ronnie Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soares.
Jorgenson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jorgenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jorgenson is landing with some decent strikes but Soares is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soares is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Jorgenson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jorgenson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soares is now in Jorgenson's guard. A big mistake from Jorgenson there, giving up the dominant position!
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jorgenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soares is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorgenson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soares forces his way into half guard.
Jorgenson trying to control here.
Soares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soares has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares scoring with strikes but Jorgenson is staying in there.
Jorgenson tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Jorgenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soares wants to control the pace but Jorgenson is squirming around nicely.
Jorgenson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson tries to lock up and control but Soares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorgenson can't escape the position.
Soares controlling his opponent.
Jorgenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is trying to stand up.
Soares wants to control the pace but Jorgenson is squirming around nicely.
Soares avoids the attempt from Jorgenson to control.
Soares won't let Jorgenson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares tries to control but Jorgenson wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jorgenson is squirming around, avoiding Soares's attempts to control the action.
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 Victor Soares will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Soares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soares showed some decent athleticism there.
Jorgenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorgenson is trying to control but can't.
Victor Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorgenson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soares has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jorgenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgenson is looking to escape.
Soares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgenson tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Jorgenson is squirming around, avoiding Soares's attempts to control the action.
Jorgenson tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares landing strikes from the mount and Jorgenson is in trouble!
Soares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jorgenson trying to control here.
Jorgenson is looking to improve his position.
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Jorgenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is trying to control but Soares manages to pass to mount!
Soares controlling from the full mount.
Jorgenson is squirming around, avoiding Soares's attempts to control the action.
Jorgenson is working to get back to half guard.

Soares looking to secure an arm triangle but Jorgenson defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares looking to control but Jorgenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jorgenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorgenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jorgenson's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Soares dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.

Jorgenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jorgenson wants to stand but Soares has his arm trapped.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jorgenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorgenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorgenson's back!
Jorgenson staying busy and making it hard for Soares to control.
Jorgenson just trying to survive but Soares is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Jorgenson is trying to roll into a better position but Soares has get a rear naked choke and Jorgenson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Soares!

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C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johau Perssau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BB Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BB Man acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Perssau
vs
Man

184 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johau Perssau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BB Man!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perssau shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Perssau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perssau tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perssau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perssau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perssau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johau Perssau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perssau misses with a wild body shot.
Perssau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Perssau is breathing heavily.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man scores with a head kick. Perssau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Perssau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man connects with a high kick.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Man cracks the inside of Perssau's front leg.
Man thumps Perssau with a low kick.
Man throws a one two combo.
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!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Man! Perssau is out on his feet! Man rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Perssau is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Perssau is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BB Man!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preben Gren (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.

OReily
vs
Gren

185 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan OReily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preben Gren!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReily looks to land a right hand but Gren moved out of range.

OReily shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OReily working away.
Gren is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but OReily is staying active.

OReily swings around for an armbar but Gren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into OReily's guard.
OReily looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gren is one step ahead there.

OReily is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gren is fighting to break OReily's control of his arms but OReily is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReily is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OReily seems keen to control Gren's posture.
Gren postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gren tries to bum rush OReily with a series of wild strikes but OReily uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OReily paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OReily wants to clinch up but Gren keeps it at a distance.

Gren gets caught flat footed, as OReily shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gren is on top in guard.
Gren wants to control from the top but OReily keeps moving.
OReily is trying to keep Gren in close.
Gren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OReily managing to control the position.

OReily looking for a triangle here. Gren is fighting it but it looks tight! OReily pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gren is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan OReily!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Melo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Melo
vs
Jordan

191 cm
26
177 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Jordan !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Jordan .

Melo gets tackled into the cage by Jordan . Jordan maintains the clinch.

Jordan manages to pull guard.

Jordan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Melo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jordan has tightened it up now! Melo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micheal Jordan !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gob Bluthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Jordan (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.

Bluthe
vs
Jordan

175 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gob Bluthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluthe shoots in and drives through. Jordan sprawls well.
Bluthe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bluthe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jordan counters by clinching up.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bluthe up against the cage.
Jordan crunches a lovely knee into Bluthe's ribcage.
Jordan is pushing Bluthe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bluthe fails to pull guard.
Jordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bluthe up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Francis Jordan.

Jordan clinches up with Bluthe and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan is pressed up against the cage. Bluthe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jordan down to the mat. Jordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gob Bluthe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jordan has Bluthe up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan lands a good knee to the midsection. Bluthe won't want to take too many of those.
Jordan landing knees to the body.
Bluthe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bluthe letting Jordan take a breather here.
Bluthe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jordan walks away with a smile on his face. Bluthe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bluthe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bluthe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bluthe tries to clinch but Jordan moves away

and Jordan counters by moving into the clinch.
Jordan stalling the fight.
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!
Bluthe takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Gob Bluthe has been cut.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jordan lands a damaging elbow.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jordan.
Jordan leaning against his opponent.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Bluthe tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jordan obliges.
Jordan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Jordan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bluthe is breathing heavily.
Jordan lands an elbow inside that Bluthe shrugs off.
Jordan just leaning against Bluthe, taking a breather.
Jordan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Bluthe is rocked!
Jordan lands an elbow just above Bluthe 's eye.
Oh Bluthe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan slowing the pace effectively.
Bluthe tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Bluthe drops back down to his feet.
Jordan stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands an elbow inside that Bluthe shrugs off.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan scores with a knee to the head.
Bluthe takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bluthe - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jordan, and another! Bluthe is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Francis Jordan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobas Riberirada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armando Silvia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silvia
vs
Riberirada

207 cm
20
268 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Silvia!
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, Jobas Riberirada!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riberirada clinches up with Silvia and pushes him back against the cage.
Riberirada is trying to break the clinch but Silvia is controlling him.
Silvia effectively controlling the action here.
Silvia throws an elbow that misses.
Riberirada has had enough of the clinch but Silvia keeps him there for the moment.

Silvia manages to break the clinch.

Riberirada instigates a clinch.
Riberirada wants to break free but Silvia has control.

Silvia manages to break the clinch.

Riberirada closes the distance and clinches.

Silvia breaks from the clinch.
Riberirada misses with a head kick.

Riberirada has managed to clinch.

Silvia drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silvia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armando Silvia!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanaki Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lymsleiasialeeds comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Muse Breaks. Crimson has chosen Opeth - Deliverance as his entrance music. Nanaki Crimson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lymsleiasialeeds
vs
Crimson

174 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Australian Xtreme - New Product 159 Video Proof.

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nanaki Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lymsleiasialeeds gets a double leg takedown into Crimson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crimson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lymsleiasialeeds throws a strike but Crimson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Crimson stands and steps away. Lymsleiasialeeds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in looking for a takedown but Crimson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lymsleiasialeeds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a takedown attempt
and Crimson counters with a thumping low kick.
Lymsleiasialeeds swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crimson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lymsleiasialeeds somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crimson.
Crimson tries to clinch but Lymsleiasialeeds is having none of it.
Lymsleiasialeeds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lymsleiasialeeds circles away.

Lymsleiasialeeds gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lymsleiasialeeds wants to control but Crimson is keeping him busy.
Crimson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lymsleiasialeeds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lymsleiasialeeds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Lymsleiasialeeds not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson is refusing to be controlled, as Lymsleiasialeeds sits in half guard.
Crimson wants to control but Lymsleiasialeeds is keeping busy.
Lymsleiasialeeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crimson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crimson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lymsleiasialeeds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crimson is trying to stand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries for a takedown but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a takedown attempt - Crimson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands with a cross.
Lymsleiasialeeds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crimson is fending him off so far but Lymsleiasialeeds persists. Nope, Crimson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lymsleiasialeeds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crimson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails to land the takedown.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lymsleiasialeeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crimson tries to clinch but Lymsleiasialeeds moves out of range.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crimson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson tries to clinch but Lymsleiasialeeds moves out of range.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries for a takedown but Crimson circles away easily
and Crimson counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Crimson stuffs the takedown.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crimson sprawls well. Crimson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lymsleiasialeeds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries for a takedown but Crimson circles away easily
and Crimson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crimson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lymsleiasialeeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crimson sprawls well. Crimson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lymsleiasialeeds gets slowly back to his feet.
Crimson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crimson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lymsleiasialeeds checks a leg kick.
Lymsleiasialeeds with a poor takedown
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crimson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lymsleiasialeeds somewhat.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lymsleiasialeeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Crimson. No joy for Lymsleiasialeeds on that attempt.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lymsleiasialeeds checks a leg kick.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in for a takedown but Crimson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lymsleiasialeeds circles away.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lymsleiasialeeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lymsleiasialeeds on the side of the head.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots and misses
and Crimson counters with a body kick.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Lymsleiasialeeds keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lymsleiasialeeds checks a leg kick.
Crimson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lymsleiasialeeds has his takedown stuffed

and Crimson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crimson lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Lymsleiasialeeds shrugs off.
Lymsleiasialeeds wants to stall.
Crimson lands a knee to the head.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds dodges an elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Lymsleiasialeeds stalling in the clinch but Crimson improves position.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Lymsleiasialeeds 's eye.
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lymsleiasialeeds's defenses.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crimson crunches a lovely knee into Lymsleiasialeeds's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lymsleiasialeeds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
Crimson lands an elbow inside.
Crimson has Lymsleiasialeeds pressed against the cage, preventing Lymsleiasialeeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crimson taking a breather.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
Crimson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crimson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lymsleiasialeeds's defenses.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lymsleiasialeeds shoots and misses
and Crimson counters with a good low kick that Lymsleiasialeeds was not able to check.
Crimson is looking to score with low kicks.
Lymsleiasialeeds doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Crimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crimson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nanaki Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Lymsleiasialeeds in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Lymsleiasialeeds shrugs off.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Crimson lands a nice knee to the body.
Crimson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Crimson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson lands a knee to the head.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
Crimson leaning against his opponent.
Lymsleiasialeeds dodges an elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson is pressed up against the cage. Lymsleiasialeeds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crimson down to the mat. Crimson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crimson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lymsleiasialeeds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lymsleiasialeeds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crimson counters with a nice leg kick.

Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson with a knee to the head.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Lymsleiasialeeds shrugs off.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Crimson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lymsleiasialeeds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crimson crunches a lovely knee into Lymsleiasialeeds's ribcage.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Lymsleiasialeeds 's eye.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lymsleiasialeeds's face.
Crimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lymsleiasialeeds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Lymsleiasialeeds in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Lymsleiasialeeds shrugs off.
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Lymsleiasialeeds 's eye.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Lymsleiasialeeds in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
Crimson lands a knee to the body.
Crimson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lymsleiasialeeds's defenses.
Crimson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Crimson.
Lymsleiasialeeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson tries to stall but Lymsleiasialeeds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lymsleiasialeeds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crimson lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lymsleiasialeeds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crimson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lymsleiasialeeds.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lymsleiasialeeds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crimson prevents it.
Crimson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lymsleiasialeeds blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nanaki Crimson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crimson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nanaki Crimson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella has chosen Egg as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cortez
vs
Manella

175 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
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, Sal Manella!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manella swivels and escapes.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manella is just out of range.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manella.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manella's waist but Manella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez shoots in and drives through. Manella sprawls well.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Manella tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez dives in and grabs Manella's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manella pushes down on Cortez's head and hops out.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Manella tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez takes a swing at Manella's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Miguel Cortez has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Manella as Cortez shoots in.
Manella pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cortez is out of range and Manella settles back down.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Manella lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manella defends it nicely.
Manella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Manella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Manella finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Manella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manella counters with a nice body kick.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Manella takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a jab to the body
and Manella counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cortez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Cortez is rocked!
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manella.
Oh Cortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Manella.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manella counters with a good low kick that Cortez was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Manella finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Manella lands a big head kick that sends Cortez tumbling to the mat! Manella takes a step backwards and waves Cortez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manella. Manella obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manella counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manella cracks the inside of Cortez's front leg.
Manella lands a nice looking body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Manella shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manella.
Manella throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Manella leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manella looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cortez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manella throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manella, as that shot connected.
Manella throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Manella explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manella connects with an inside leg kick.
Manella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manella lands a jab-cross combination.
Miguel Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manella.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manella tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manella to the ground. Manella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manella.
Manella thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manella throws a body kick that misses.
Miguel Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manella dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Cortez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manella throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez is looking to wear down Manella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Manella instigates a clinch.
Manella taking a breather.
Cortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manella.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manella holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manella lands with a right to the head.
Manella will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cortez up against the cage.
Cortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cortez is trying to force a seperation but Manella has the dominant position.
Manella is struggling to control the position.
Cortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Manella.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella is pushing Cortez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manella is working Cortez over against the cage.
Cortez wants to break free but Manella has control.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees to the body from Manella.
Manella stops a takedown attempt from Cortez.
Manella lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manella connects with a knee to the head.

Miguel Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Manella stalling the fight.
Manella landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manella stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sal Manella.
Manella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manella defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Manella.
A head kick from Manella lands but Cortez takes it in his stride.
Manella looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez looks for a takedown but Manella sprawls well.
Manella lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cortez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manella misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Manella misses its intended target.
Manella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Manella tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez shoots in and drives through. Manella sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Manella misses with a body kick.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manella scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Manella scores with a head kick. Cortez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella scores with a head kick.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Manella circles away easily
and Manella counters with a good low kick that Cortez was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manella throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manella throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Manella.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manella lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manella tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manella stuffs the takedown.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and Manella counters with a head kick.

Miguel Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manella lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manella throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manella looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manella avoids it really well and circles away.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sal Manella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manella throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manella pinned against the cage. Manella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manella goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cortez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manella counters with a body kick that stops Cortez in his tracks momentarily.
Manella throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Manella counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manella connects with a body shot.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manella counters with a nice kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manella.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Manella chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manella throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Manella throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.

Manella closes the distance and clinches.
Manella with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manella just leaning against Cortez, taking a breather.
Manella gets underhooks to prevent Cortez's takedown attempt.
Cortez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manella continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cortez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manella gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cortez goes for a takedown attempt but Manella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manella fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manella moves away.
Cortez looks for a takedown but Manella sprawls well.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Manella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manella, right into the meat.
Cortez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manella.
Manella throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manella lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manella is looking to clinch.

Cortez feints and as Manella raises his hands in defense, Cortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez 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.
Cortez pushes down on Manella's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Manella dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cortez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cortez tries for a takedown but Manella circles away easily
and Manella counters with a nice body kick.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manella swivels and escapes.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manella avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manella scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manella defends it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manella throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Manella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manella throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sal Manella is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Manella misses with a body kick.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Manella.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Manella shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manella keeps Cortez at a distance using the push kick.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manella swivels and escapes.
Manella throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Manella sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manella.
Cortez shoots in for a double leg but Manella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manella misses with a body kick.
Miguel Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Manella sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manella scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manella throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Manella leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Manella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manella takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws a body punch but Manella moves out of range.
Manella tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Manella avoids them all with ease.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50

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

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Almasy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ram Jam - Black Betty. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Almasy
vs
Thor

180 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auron Almasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Thor!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Almasy.
Almasy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Thor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Almasy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almasy swinging wildly here.
Almasy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almasy tries to avoid it but Thor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almasy to the ground. Almasy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almasy tries to bum rush Thor with a series of wild strikes but Thor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almasy.
No joy there for Almasy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Auron Almasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Thor has gone for a leg lock! Almasy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thor's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thor Thor!