BFC 8 HOUSE OF PAIN PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silver
vs
Alves

190 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silver!
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, Math Alves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
Alves lands a head kick!
Alves avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.

Silver shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Silver is really struggling to control Alves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
Silver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.

Silver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Silver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
Silver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silver is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silver works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is not content to let Silver control the position.

Silver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silver somewhat.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Silver tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Silver tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.

Silver breaks the clinch.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Anderson Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silver.
Alves thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Math Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.

Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silver is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
Silver is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alves as Silver tries to tie him up.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Silver landing knees to the head.

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

Alves clinches.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver taking a breather.
Silver wants to break free but Alves has control.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Alves avoids the damage to the body.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver trying to stall but Alves improves his position.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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

Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silver's face.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver tries to pull guard but Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Alves landing knees to the head.

Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver avoids the head kick by Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a nice body kick.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver avoids the head kick by Alves.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver wants to clinch.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver shoots in but no luck this time.
Silver shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Silver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver fails with the takedown.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Alves checks a leg kick nicely.

Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silver tries to pull guard but Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alves.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Alves forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alves as Silver tries to tie him up.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Silver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Math Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Silver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Silver persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves looks like he's trying to stand up.

Silver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Math Alves.
I think Alves 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

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 Filemom Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Tankian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macarenco
vs
Tankian

195 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Filemom Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serj Tankian!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macarenco's waist but Macarenco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tankian off to one side.
Macarenco tries a low kick but Tankian avoids it.
Macarenco lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Serj Tankian has been cut.

Macarenco lands a left and a right that send Tankian crashing to the mat, dazed. Macarenco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Tankian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Tankian has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Macarenco smells blood and charges in for the finish! Macarenco unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tankian sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Filemom Macarenco!
After winning the bout, Filemom Macarenco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCumby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCumby
vs
Nog

200 cm
23
277 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor McCumby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Nog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCumby lands the left hand.
McCumby misses the jab.
McCumby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nog. Nog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nog throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCumby to the mat! McCumby manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nog wants to pass the guard but McCumby is keeping the position.

Nog has gone for a leg lock! McCumby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nog's guard.
McCumby sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nog looking for a guillotine here but McCumby defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCumby stays in close to Nog's body and controls the position.

Nog working for a triangle but McCumby defends it easily.

Nog is looking for a triangle but McCumby pushes his legs off easily.

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nog looking for a guillotine here but McCumby defends easily.
Nog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCumby controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

McCumby rushes Nog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nog pulls McCumby into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCumby 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.
McCumby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nog is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCumby wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
McCumby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nog wants to clinch but McCumby slips to the side
and McCumby counters with a three punch combo that has Nog backing up. Nog nods at McCumby to acknowledge the strikes.
McCumby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevor McCumby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCumby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nog striking off his back but it's not causing McCumby any problems.
McCumby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nog looking for subs off his back but McCumby has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCumby wants to stand up but Nog has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nog is trying to maintain the position but McCumby is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Nog will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCumby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Nog.

McCumby drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCumby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCumby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

McCumby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Nog has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCumby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCumby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nog is breathing heavily.

Nog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCumby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCumby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nog actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCumby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby thuds his right hand into Nog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCumby misses with a jab, cross combination.

McCumby drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCumby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McCumby manages to break the clinch.
Big Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCumby clinches up with Nog and pushes him back against the cage.
McCumby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trevor McCumby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nog.
Nog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby stands there with Nog around his waist. Nog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCumby pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCumby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nog shoots and misses
and McCumby counters with a two punch combo.

McCumby clinches.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Nog is trying to pull guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCumby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McCumby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCumby gets a clinch.
Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as McCumby controls his hands.
Nog tries to pull guard but McCumby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCumby stops a takedown attempt from Nog.

Nog turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nog manages to end up in side control.

Nog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCumby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nog's guard! Nice work there by McCumby!

McCumby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nog takes one on the chin but seems OK.

McCumby gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCumby is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Nog actively working from the bottom here.

McCumby stands up out of the half guard.
McCumby's corner calls for a 1-2. McCumby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCumby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

McCumby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nog is trying to pull guard but McCumby has him pressed against the cage.
Trevor McCumby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nog.

McCumby manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCumby lands with a cross.
Nog drops his hands momentarily and McCumby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

McCumby drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nog has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCumby after a bit of a struggle.

McCumby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nog takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from McCumby.
Nog swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCumby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

McCumby breaks the clinch.
McCumby scores with a nice right hand.
McCumby connects with the punch.
McCumby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCumby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nog on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Nog misses.
Nog takes one to the side of the head.
McCumby connects with a looping right hand.
Nog takes one to the side of the head.
McCumby cracks Nog with a good jab.
McCumby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCumby moves into the clinch.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog has McCumby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCumby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nog tries a body shot but McCumby blocks it.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCumby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nog.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nog tries to pull guard but McCumby holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McCumby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCumby 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor McCumby!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiyai Wanggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Wanggai
vs
Gracie

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyai Wanggai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanggai slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Wanggai on that attempt.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Wanggai is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gracie stands up from Wanggai's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wanggai tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wanggai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanggai closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Wanggai pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Wanggai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanggai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyai Wanggai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanggai doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Wanggai didn't expect that.

Wanggai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wanggai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wanggai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanggai's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wanggai is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wanggai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanggai is defending well.

Gracie decides to stand back up. Gracie steps back and let's Wanggai get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wanggai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Wanggai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wanggai tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Wanggai moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Wanggai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wanggai strikes from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wanggai!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wanggai working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!

Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wanggai sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanggai is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Wanggai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Wanggai is now in Gracie's guard.
Wanggai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Wanggai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wanggai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wanggai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanggai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanggai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanggai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Wanggai in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai looking to pass the guard.

Gracie has his foot on Wanggai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanggai works his way back into a safe position though.
Wanggai wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Wanggai postures up.
Wanggai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wanggai throwing strikes but missing.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Wanggai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wanggai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanggai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Wanggai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie controls Wanggai momentarily but Wanggai frees himself.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie controls Wanggai momentarily but Wanggai frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mohammed Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Wanggai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Wanggai is now in Gracie's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Wanggai is proving a slippery customer.
Wanggai throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wanggai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanggai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Wanggai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wanggai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wanggai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Wanggai persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanggai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wanggai slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiyai Wanggai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie lands a jab to Wanggai's midsection.

Wanggai gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Wanggai manages to retain guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wanggai keeps moving.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Wanggai's brow.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanggai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gracie easily slips into full mount!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wanggai?
Gracie landing punches.
Wanggai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Gracie working for the choke.

Gracie working for a choke but Wanggai is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wanggai's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Wanggai buck him off.
Wanggai rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Wanggai manages to turn into his guard.
Wanggai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wanggai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling Wanggai's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Wanggai in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wanggai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wanggai stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wanggai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wanggai working the body and head with strikes.

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

Wanggai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
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.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wanggai is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wanggai is staying active.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarbas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarbas Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pereira
vs
Silva

176 cm
24
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Rage's Cloths

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarbas Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pereira.

It looks like Thiago Pereira has been cut.

Silva pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva is working for takedown but Pereira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pereira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Thiago Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarbas Silva.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Pereira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Silva.

Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva looks gassed!
Pereira tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pereira is avoiding damage well.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Pereira uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pereira trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Pereira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thiago Pereira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarbas Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Pereira'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.

Pereira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.

It looks like Jarbas Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira as he jumps to the side.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira cracks Silva with a good jab.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Thiago Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That has opened up Jarbas Silva's cut even more.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Pereira.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands a high kick!
Pereira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Pereira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thiago Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Silva throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thiago Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarbas Silva.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereira which made him look bad.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Silva.
Pereira works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.

Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pereira. Pereira maintains the clinch.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pereira.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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!
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
Silva wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereira.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Thiago Pereira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Pereira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Silva stalls.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

The cut above Jarbas Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereira!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thiago Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarbas Silva.
Silva lands a head kick. Pereira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva lands a head kick. Pereira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Pereira.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Pereira gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pereira after a bit of a struggle.
Silva is trying to drag Pereira to the mat but Pereira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira lands with a nice body punch.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Silva.

Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva blocks a body shot from Pereira.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Pereira!
Thiago Pereira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.