UN!T 3: Climbing the Ranks PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Cook has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cook
vs
Dutra

190 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cook counters with a shoot takedown. Dutra fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matheus Dutra!
Matheus Dutra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brundon Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Matthews
vs
Russell

202 cm
28
307 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brundon Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck Russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matthews pushes Russell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Matthews has hold of one of Russell's legs. Russell is fighting the takedown attempt but Matthews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Russell is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russell looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Matthews taking a breather.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell being controlled against the ropes.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.

Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Matthews.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews has Russell pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Russell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.

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

Matthews clinches up against the ropes.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the ropes.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Russell can't break the clinch.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.

Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russell wants to break free but Matthews has control.

Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Matthews misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brundon Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Russell.

Matthews has managed to clinch.

Matthews pulls Russell into guard.
Matthews pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Matthews uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews is leaning against Russell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russell being controlled against the ropes.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brundon Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brundon Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.

It looks like Brundon Matthews has been cut.

Matthews moves into the clinch.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the ropes.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brundon Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the ropes.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.

Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Russell to the mat.
Matthews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brundon Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Matthews has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Brundon Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Russell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Matthews pushes Russell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Russell tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the ropes.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthews has Russell pressed against the ropes, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
A short uppercut from Matthews.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Matthews rushes Russell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Russell is keeping busy.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brundon Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brundon Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Russell tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Russell shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Russell throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brundon Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews cracks Russell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Matthews decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Russell on that attempt.

Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews stalling.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.

Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews has Russell pressed against the ropes, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Matthews keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.

Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Russell is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matthews uses his free foot to push down on Russell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russell.
Matthews controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brundon Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Matthews swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brundon Matthews!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (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!

Thomas
vs
Gunn

186 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Asphyxiation Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Din Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Gunn throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Din Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like Din Thomas has been cut.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn leaning against his opponent.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Gunn counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Thomas has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Gunn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xande Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Original Nuttah!. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fernando Vargas enters the ring!

Gracie
vs
Vargas

189 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Asphyxiation Ltd.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xande Gracie!
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, Fernando Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Vargas is a slippery customer.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.

Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Vargas pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vargas trying to control from the bottom.

Vargas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Vargas is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vargas is working away.
Vargas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vargas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.

Vargas is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vargas to get the leverage.
Gracie pushes Vargas off looking to stand but Vargas dives back in and keeps control.
Vargas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie trying to control but Vargas postures up.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Vargas was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vargas gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Vargas manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xande Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vargas scores a takedown into full mount!
Vargas with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vargas controlling from mount.
Gracie regains half guard.
Vargas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vargas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vargas's back!
You can see the frustration on Vargas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vargas finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Vargas is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Vargas wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Gracie tries to control but Vargas wriggling away.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xande Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vargas is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie misses with a head shot.

Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throwing strikes but Vargas bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas 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.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.

Gracie gets caught napping as Vargas dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vargas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vargas's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vargas has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is fighting to break Vargas's control of his arms but Vargas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Vargas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vargas advances to half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Vargas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Vargas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vargas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vargas regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Vargas gets full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vargas pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vargas sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vargas's thigh. Vargas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xande Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xande Gracie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xande Gracie waved his t-shirt featuring Asphyxiation Ltd. 's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ras Luta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Requina
vs
Luta

187 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Asphyxiation Ltd.

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jomar Requina!
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, Ras Luta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Luta misses
enabling Requina to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Ras Luta has been cut.
Luta loads up on a big right hand but Requina slips the punch.
Requina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luta throws a head kick that misses
and Requina counters with a nice uppercut.
Luta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Luta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luta misses with a double jab
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That has opened up Ras Luta's cut even more.
Luta throws a sloppy head kick and Requina moves out of range easily.
Luta throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Requina connects with a looping right hand.
Requina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Requina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The cut above Ras Luta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Requina counters with a huge left! Luta is in big trouble! He's backing up but Requina isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Luta from any more damage. A dominating finish by Requina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomar Requina!

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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Houshing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by Big Man With A Big Gun-Nine Inch Nails. Mark Houshing has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lee
vs
Houshing

182 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Lee!
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, Mark Houshing!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee clinches with his opponent.
Houshing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Houshing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houshing slowing the pace effectively.
Houshing is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Houshing into the ropes.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houshing.
Lee tries a body shot but Houshing blocks it.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Houshing controls the action.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houshing up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houshing is trying to break free.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Houshing avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Houshing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houshing's elbow.
Houshing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houshing is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee has Houshing pushed against the ropes.
Lee gets through Houshing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houshing being controlled against the ropes.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Houshing controls his hands.
Houshing stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Houshing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Houshing controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houshing trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Houshing into the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Houshing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.

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.
Houshing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee just leaning against Houshing, taking a breather.
Houshing blocks a body shot from Lee.
Houshing is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houshing has his back to the ropes.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Houshing can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee misses with a body shot.

Houshing closes the distance and clinches.

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

Houshing closes the distance and clinches.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Houshing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houshing's elbow.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Houshing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Houshing tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Houshing back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Houshing controls the action.
Houshing prevents a body shot from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houshing.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houshing tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Houshing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Houshing working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Houshing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries to work over Houshing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is looking to control Houshing's arms but Houshing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the ropes.
Houshing prevents a body shot from Lee.
Houshing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Houshing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houshing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Houshing tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Houshing avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to work over Houshing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tries to work over Houshing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Houshing blocks an uppercut.
Houshing taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to work over Houshing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houshing.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee cracks Houshing with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Houshing is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Houshing into the ropes.
Lee misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Houshing tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee taking a breather.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Houshing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Houshing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Houshing tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Houshing up against the ropes.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houshing blocks a body shot from Lee.
Houshing blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houshing tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the ropes.
Houshing prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Houshing has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houshing.
Houshing blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mark Houshing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houshing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Houshing avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Houshing prevents a body shot from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houshing is trying to break free.
Houshing avoiding damage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Houshing avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Houshing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houshing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Houshing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Houshing pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Houshing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lee!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hieno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hieno comes to the ring accompanied by Ice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hieno
vs
Wells

172 cm
25
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Asphyxiation Ltd.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sami Hieno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Wells!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hieno. No joy for Wells on that attempt.

Wells gets tackled into the ropes by Hieno. Hieno maintains the clinch.
Wells tries to score a body lock takedown but Hieno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wells has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hieno after a bit of a struggle.
Sami Hieno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wells.
Wells fails to pull guard.
Hieno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wells is trying to pull guard but Hieno turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Hieno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hieno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hieno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Hieno is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the ropes.
Wells has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hieno after a bit of a struggle.
Wells being controlled against the ropes.
Hieno lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells looking for a takedown.
Hieno stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Hieno.
Wells looks gassed!
Hieno is trying to force a seperation but Wells has the dominant position.
Wells drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hieno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wells to his knees! Hieno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Hieno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sami Hieno thanked Asphyxiation Ltd. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Postiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capitao Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Postiga comes to the ring accompanied by Sexy and i Know It. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Postiga
vs
Nascimento

177 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Asphyxiation Ltd.

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Postiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Capitao Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Postiga is looking to clinch but Nascimento is avoiding it.
Nascimento changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Postiga tries to avoid it but Nascimento manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Postiga to the ground. Postiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nascimento keeps the fight on the outside.
Nascimento misses with a wild combination.
Nascimento chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Postiga does it's job there.

It looks like Capitao Nascimento has been cut.
Postiga tries to clinch up but Nascimento circles away and keeps his distance.

Postiga pushes Nascimento up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nascimento is trying to break the clinch but Postiga is controlling him.
Nascimento fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Postiga looking for a takedown.
Postiga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Postiga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Postiga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Postiga after a bit of a struggle.
Sergio Postiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Capitao Nascimento.
A nice right hand lands inside from Postiga.
Postiga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Postiga to keep the fight standing.
Nascimento looks gassed!
Postiga prevents a takedown attempt there.

Postiga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Sergio Postiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Postiga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Postiga dodges the punch combination from Nascimento.

Postiga forces Nascimento back against the ropes and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Postiga to keep the fight standing.

Postiga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Postiga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Postiga gets a clinch.
Postiga scores with a shoulder strike.
Nascimento takes a shot to the head.
Postiga wants to get back to striking at distance but Nascimento won't allow it.
Postiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nascimento.
Postiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nascimento after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postiga is trying to break free.
Nascimento has Postiga pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Postiga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Postiga is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Postiga.

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

Postiga moves into range and clinches up with Nascimento.
Postiga pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Postiga.
Postiga scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Postiga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Postiga is looking to clinch but Nascimento is avoiding it.

Postiga has Nascimento up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Postiga holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nascimento drops back down to his feet.
Nascimento jumps guard but Postiga turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nascimento goes for a takedown attempt but Postiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Postiga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Postiga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Capitao Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Postiga missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Postiga's corner calls for a 1-2. Postiga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Postiga cracks Nascimento with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nascimento looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Postiga finish him?

Nascimento is rocked!

That has opened up Capitao Nascimento's cut even more.
Postiga steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nascimento is out on his feet! Postiga sets himself and nearly takes Nascimento's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergio Postiga!
Sergio Postiga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Asphyxiation Ltd. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bareris Anskuld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes to the ring accompanied by Tropa de Elite. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jorge
vs
Anskuld

187 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bareris Anskuld!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Anskuld.
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Anskuld.
Jorge is looking to clinch.

Jorge closes the distance and pushes Anskuld back into the ropes.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anskuld avoids it.
Jorge wants to take the fight to the mat but Anskuld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jorge is trying to drag Anskuld to the mat but Anskuld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anskuld is trying to push Jorge away but Jorge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Jorge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jorge lands a few punches from side control.
Jorge lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Anskuld's face as Jorge controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anskuld can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anskuld!
Jorge unloads with some shots from mount but Anskuld bucks and avoids them well.
Anskuld is looking to improve his position but Jorge isn't that keen on the idea.
Anskuld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anskuld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anskuld taking shots to the head.
Jorge has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anskuld's face.

Anskuld is rocked!

It looks like Bareris Anskuld has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anskuld is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jorge there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jorge! Anskuld is hurt baaadly! Jorge is firing away with more strikes - Anskuld is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Tiago Jorge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Well... I wanna thank my boss Alex for the chance to do this title fight, and my fans that cheered me tonight. Now I\'ll take a shower and rest for some weeks... All right Mr. Alex?'.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Boner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Wollsey
vs
Boner

175 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Massive Boner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey lands the left hand.

It looks like Massive Boner has been cut.
Boner with a poor takedown
and Boner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boner misses with a takedown attempt
and Wollsey counters with a left right combination that sends Boner crashing to the mat - Wollsey wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Boner out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Wollsey!
Mordecai Wollsey retains his lightweight title!
Mordecai Wollsey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.