TFC 1: Nunes vs. Bonaventure PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilja Vasuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasuta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, E.S. Posthumus Unstoppable . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vasuta
vs
Pereira

188 cm
19
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilja Vasuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereira dives in and scores a takedown into Vasuta's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Vasuta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasuta wants to sweep but no luck.

Vasuta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasuta has his hands on Pereira's head, controlling the position.

Vasuta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira stands and throws Vasuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vasuta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pereira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vasuta is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vasuta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pereira asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Pereira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pereira. No joy for Vasuta on that attempt.

Vasuta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Vasuta won't allow it.
Pereira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasuta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.

Vasuta rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasuta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pereira looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vasuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasuta fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilja Vasuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasuta looks for a takedown but Pereira sprawls well.

Vasuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasuta has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.

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

Vasuta moves into the clinch.

Vasuta manages to break the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vasuta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasuta showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasuta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasuta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vasuta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasuta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pereira is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasuta.
Vasuta passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilja Vasuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasuta.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Vasuta moves away and avoids it.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Pereira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ilja Vasuta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vasuta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pereira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pereira has escaped and now he's on top!

Vasuta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vasuta shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Vasuta lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasuta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasuta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vasuta is nestled in close to Pereira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Vasuta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pereira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira strikes from the bottom but Vasuta passes into mount!
Vasuta landing strikes, looking to finish!

Vasuta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasuta content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta landing punches.
Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira tries to hold on but Vasuta postures up.
Vasuta lands with some strikes.
Vasuta punishing his opponent with strikes.

Vasuta has hold of Pereira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pereira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vasuta lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasuta working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pereira turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vasuta off and cradles Pereira's limp body as Vasuta celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ilja Vasuta!
Ilja Vasuta made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He is a good man. We are friends already year. But today I was stronger. Thanks to everyone who supported me, thanks to my family, thank you Paulo. Now I need in a little rest, but after a while you will see me in the octagon. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copello kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Por una cabeza - Carlos Gardel. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Copello
vs
Alves

182 cm
20
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Copello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copello displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copello circles away.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Copello tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Copello to the ground. Copello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Copello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves shoots and misses

and Copello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carlos Copello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Alves.
Alves keeps control of Copello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Alves has Copello pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alves pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Copello tumbling to the mat - Alves dives into Copello's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Copello blocks nicely.
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!
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Copello blocks nicely.
Copello is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Alves postures up in Copello's guard and throws a big left but Copello blocks it.
Alves is in close to Copello's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copello wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Copello's head.
Alves won't allow Copello to get back to his feet.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves lands a couple of digs.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Copello has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves cracks Copello with a solid left hand.
Copello has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Copello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Copello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Copello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Copello tries to get out of the position.
Alves postures up in Copello's guard and throws a big left but Copello blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Copello has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.

Copello is rocked!
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Copello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copello wants to get back to his feet but Alves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves loads up on a big left hand. Copello felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Alves looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Copello can't hide his disappointment, as Alves celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sephiroth Mako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ronan
vs
Mako

184 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Ronan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sephiroth Mako!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mako misses with a combination
and Ronan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mako misses with a looping right.
Ronan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mako looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronan is just out of range.
Ronan clobbers Mako with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mako tries a head kick but it misses.
Mako throws a head kick that misses.
Mako misses with a hook.
Mako throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mako.
Ronan digs a good hook to Mako's body.
Ronan connects with a body shot that sends Mako's belly button to the back.
Mako looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mako misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ronan.
Mako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronan scores with a three punch combo!
Ronan clobbers Mako with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronan rushes Mako with punches - Mako moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Mako goes down! Ronan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Ronan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Gracie

194 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henrique Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Souza
vs
Galvao

178 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
29
169 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
Galvao jumps guard but Souza stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza leaning his opponent against the cage.

Souza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galvao regains guard immediately.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.

Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galvao is on top in guard.

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galvao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souza!
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galvao is not content to let Souza control the position.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souza stalling.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Souza stalling.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao looks gassed!
Souza is keen to just control but Galvao is a slippery customer.
Galvao is looking to get back to full guard here but Souza has managed to pass to side control instead.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Galvao looking for subs from the bottom but Souza mounts him!
Souza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
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!
Galvao is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Souza!
Souza working to try and regain half guard.

Galvao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Souza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Souza wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Galvao misses with a head shot.
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Galvao throws some wild stikes that Souza manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza blocking the ground and pound.
Souza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Galvao punching from mount but Souza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Galvao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Galvao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
Galvao punching from mount but Souza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Galvao unloads with some shots from mount but Souza bucks and avoids them well.
Galvao throwing strikes here but Souza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galvao looking to ground and pound but Souza is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Souza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Galvao.
Souza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Souza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Galvao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Galvao unloading with bombs!
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Souza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Galvao thowing shots but they're missing.
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Galvao thowing shots but they're missing.

Galvao looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Galvao unloads with some shots from mount but Souza bucks and avoids them well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Baldoza

200 cm
31
272 lbs
10 - 17 - 0

195 cm
28
258 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Baldoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Baldoza throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baldoza scores with a kick to the body.

Baldoza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baldoza connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushes Baldoza off looking to stand but Baldoza dives back in and keeps control.
Baldoza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.

Baldoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Baldoza eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is pressing down on Baldoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Baldoza stands up from Jackson's guard - Baldoza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Baldoza counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Baldoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baldoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baldoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Baldoza postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baldoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Baldoza from controlling successfully.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baldoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baldoza to keep the fight standing.

Baldoza successfully pulls guard.
Baldoza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldoza striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baldoza landing shots from mount.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baldoza won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Baldoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baldoza breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baldoza looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Baldoza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baldoza blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Baldoza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baldoza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Baldoza working the ground and pound effectively.

Baldoza working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson really wants to buck Baldoza off and get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baldoza. What's that going to do exactly?
Baldoza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Baldoza misses with a head shot.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baldoza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Baldoza landing strikes from the mount.
Baldoza working Jackson over with strikes here.
Baldoza scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Baldoza.
Baldoza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Baldoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Baldoza drags him back down.
Baldoza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson prevents Baldoza from moving into mount.
Baldoza working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Baldoza tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Baldoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baldoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Baldoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Baldoza looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Baldoza drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Baldoza tries to pass.
Baldoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand but Baldoza is controlling the position.
Baldoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baldoza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baldoza is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Baldoza trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Baldoza is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Baldoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baldoza uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Baldoza has a good base and remains in mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Baldoza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baldoza blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baldoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baldoza.
Baldoza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilson Baldoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Baldoza working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baldoza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Baldoza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Baldoza looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baldoza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Baldoza loaded up on that one.
Baldoza looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Baldoza looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baldoza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baldoza blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldoza looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Poor strikes thrown by Baldoza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Baldoza has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Baldoza working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson tries to hold on but Baldoza pushes him away.
Baldoza with a couple of short strikes.
Baldoza throws a strike there. Jackson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldoza misses with a two punch combination.

Baldoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Baldoza landing strikes, looking to finish!
Baldoza lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baldoza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baldoza landing strikes from the mount.
Baldoza cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baldoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Baldoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baldoza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baldoza slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Baldoza uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Baldoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Baldoza tries to clinch up.

Baldoza shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Baldoza cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.

Jackson pushes Baldoza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baldoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baldoza wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Baldoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baldoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Baldoza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
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!
Baldoza wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Baldoza wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baldoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson wants to stand but Baldoza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Baldoza uses the momentum to regain guard.

Baldoza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldoza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Baldoza gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baldoza.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baldoza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Noel Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldoza tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baldoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Baldoza persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baldoza defends it nicely.
Baldoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldoza.
Baldoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Baldoza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baldoza works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baldoza working Jackson over with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Baldoza throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Baldoza breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Baldoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Baldoza!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Thiago Souza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thiago Souza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Souza
vs
Anthriel

170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

RMC - Rio Mma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Souza!
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, Jorn Anthriel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthriel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souza's head backwards.

Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Anthriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthriel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Anthriel has him pressed against the cage.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Anthriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but Anthriel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthriel is stalling here.
Anthriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anthriel walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthriel goes for a small jab and connects. Now Anthriel goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Souza stumbles back but Anthriel runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Souza to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Souza will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorn Anthriel!
A victorious Jorn Anthriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by Overture. Marcus Lawrence has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lawrence
vs
Reynolds

177 cm
29
182 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

178 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reynolds lands with a shot to the body.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
A lazy left from Reynolds finds it's target.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
Marcus Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Lawrence shoots in.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
Lawrence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds jabs Lawrence right on the nose. Lawrence blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reynolds throws a shot to the body.
Reynolds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawrence rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lawrence had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.

Lawrence is rocked!
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds throws an overhand right that drops Lawrence like a sack of potatoes! Reynolds dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
Frank Reynolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Bonaventure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pitbull- Hey Baby. Bonaventure is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Maino - Remember My Name . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nunes
vs
Bonaventure

176 cm
26
162 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Bonaventure!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Bonaventure.
Bonaventure throws a head kick but Nunes moves out of range.
Bonaventure lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nunes takes a step back to recover.
Bonaventure misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaventure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.

Bonaventure pushes Nunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaventure lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.

Bonaventure manages to break the clinch.
Bonaventure swinging wildly here.
Bonaventure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaventure slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaventure swings widly with a right hand
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaventure slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Bonaventure throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
Nunes throws a nice looking combination but Bonaventure bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes tries to bum rush Bonaventure with a series of wild strikes but Bonaventure uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson Bonaventure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaventure throws a combination. Nunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bonaventure tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaventure misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonaventure slips under a jab from Nunes.
Bonaventure feints a jab promting Nunes to slip. Bonaventure then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nunes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bonaventure scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaventure throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaventure thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaventure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Bonaventure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonaventure circles away.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
Nunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonaventure.
Bonaventure throws out a powerful jab.
Bonaventure throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Bonaventure fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Bonaventure.
Nunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonaventure tries to sprawl out of it but Nunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonaventure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaventure connects with a single shot there.
Nunes fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonaventure in the body.
Bonaventure tries a head kick but it misses.

Bonaventure rushes Nunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaventure.
Bonaventure wants to break free but Nunes has control.
Nunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonaventure gets an underhook and turns Nunes into the cage.
Nunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaventure's efforts to push away.
Bonaventure blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Bonaventure is trying to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonaventure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaventure lands the left hand.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaventure lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonaventure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jefferson Bonaventure has been cut.
Bonaventure looks gassed!
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonaventure tries to sprawl out of it but Nunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonaventure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonaventure avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonaventure cracks Nunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jefferson Bonaventure will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Bonaventure's cut.
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.

Nunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonaventure pinned against the cage. Bonaventure gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jefferson Bonaventure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaventure misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunes.
Bonaventure throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Bonaventure lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bonaventure does it's job there.

Bonaventure has managed to clinch.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Bonaventure pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaventure throws a jab but it's blocked by Nunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaventure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Bonaventure coming out on top.
Bonaventure tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bonaventure moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonaventure has him pressed against the cage.
Bonaventure is trying to break free.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonaventure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonaventure tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Bonaventure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaventure missing with a left hand there. Nunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonaventure.
Bonaventure is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Bonaventure.
Bonaventure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Bonaventure throws a head kick but Nunes moves out of range.
Bonaventure is breathing heavily.
Bonaventure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Bonaventure.
Bonaventure pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Bonaventure avoids nicely.
Nunes digs a good hook to Bonaventure's body.
Nunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nunes looks for a takedown but Bonaventure sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaventure throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonaventure cracks Nunes with a good jab.
Bonaventure might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Bonaventure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonaventure lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaventure misses with a head kick.
Bonaventure throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a left and a right that stings Bonaventure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaventure misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonaventure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson Bonaventure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonaventure wants to clinch.
Nunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaventure doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Bonaventure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jefferson Bonaventure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Bonaventure's cut.
That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bonaventure misses with a double jab
and Nunes counters with a two punch combo.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Bonaventure moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
Nunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaventure moves away.
Nunes has a takedown stuffed.
Bonaventure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonaventure wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaventure throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunes counters with a one-two to the body.
Bonaventure throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Nunes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonaventure's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nunes stops Bonaventure from standing up.

Bonaventure has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nunes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonaventure blocks the leg kick.
Bonaventure throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nunes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonaventure won't be happy with that.
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!
Bonaventure is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes advances to mount.
Bonaventure stops Nunes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Nunes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bonaventure is now in Nunes's guard. A big mistake from Nunes there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Bonaventure is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nunes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonaventure has picked Nunes up and slammed him! Nunes can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonaventure manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nunes struggling a bit here.
Nunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nunes is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bonaventure stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaventure 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Antonio Nunes!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Antonio Nunes!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Antonio Nunes!

Antonio Nunes wins by unanimous decision!