UPG: Rio 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kleber Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeanrique De Mulva Conquistador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeanrique De Mulva Conquistador acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Oliveira
vs
De Mulva Conquistador

183 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kleber Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeanrique De Mulva Conquistador!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Mulva Conquistador gets in close and instigates a clinch.

De Mulva Conquistador tightens his grip and picks Oliveira up, before dumping him to the ground. Oliveira manages to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Mulva Conquistador working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Mulva Conquistador.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Mulva Conquistador throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Mulva Conquistador's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to stand but De Mulva Conquistador is controlling from the bottom.
De Mulva Conquistador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Mulva Conquistador keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kleber Oliveira just wasn't active enough.
De Mulva Conquistador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Mulva Conquistador misses with the combination.

De Mulva Conquistador pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but De Mulva Conquistador manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to circle away but De Mulva Conquistador has him pinned against the cage.

De Mulva Conquistador is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oliveira can't fight it off and eventually De Mulva Conquistador manages to take the fight to the floor. Oliveira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Mulva Conquistador manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Mulva Conquistador is keeping the position for now.
De Mulva Conquistador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
De Mulva Conquistador wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oliveira manages to pass to side control.
Oliveira wants to control but De Mulva Conquistador is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Mulva Conquistador wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira tries to stand but can't do so whilst De Mulva Conquistador controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Mulva Conquistador is trying to stand up here but Oliveira is controlling him well.
Oliveira passes to side control.

Oliveira has an Americana. De Mulva Conquistador didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Oliveira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Oliveira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kleber Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet with a name. Pat Small has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rich Gold's chin.

Gold
vs
Small

188 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

182 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Small!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Small scores with a jab.
Small throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Small throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Small throws a right and a left that Gold avoids nicely.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Gold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
Small jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Gold is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
Small works Gold's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Gold walks into a stiff left hand from Small.
Gold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Small.
Small paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Gold is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Small dances in with a quick combination. Gold is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Small snaps Gold's head back. Gold stumbles backwards against the cage. Small steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gold's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gold just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pat Small!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.

Rocco
vs
Rodriguez

171 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rocco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Rocco semi-blocks.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Rocco with a series of wild strikes but Rocco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rocco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rocco is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Rocco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rocco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez thumps Rocco with a low kick.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Rocco with a series of wild strikes but Rocco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rocco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rocco's head.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Rocco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.
Antonio Rocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow Rocco down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Rocco is out of range.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rocco dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Rocco's head and hops out.
Lucho Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Rocco avoids them all with ease.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Rocco's shoulder, as Rocco tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez thumps Rocco with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rocco.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocco.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocco.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rocco tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocco shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Rocco avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocco.
Rocco shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Rocco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rocco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocco moves away.
Rocco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Rocco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Rocco's leg. Rocco is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
Rocco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
No luck for Rocco with that takedown attempt.
Rocco fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocco.
Rocco has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez leaves Rocco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucho Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodriguez lands a head kick. Rocco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocco's calf.
Rocco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Antonio Rocco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow Rocco down.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rocco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.

Rocco is rocked!
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Rocco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Rocco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Rocco seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocco moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Rocco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Rocco avoids it easily.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocco. Rocco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rocco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocco.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Rocco moved out of range nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rocco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rocco looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocco.
Rodriguez leaves Rocco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
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!
Rodriguez takes a swing at Rocco's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocco's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocco gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
Rocco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocco off to one side.
Rocco looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocco circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rocco or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocco.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocco avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rocco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocco.
Rocco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucho Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rocco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocco. Rocco gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Rocco takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocco. Rocco gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
Rocco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocco rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
Rocco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rocco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocco tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez motions for Rocco to come forward. Rodriguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocco shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Rocco moves out of range.
Lucho Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rocco.
Rocco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rocco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Rocco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Rocco moves out of range.
No luck for Rocco with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Antonio Rocco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Rocco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Rocco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Rocco's ribcage but misses.
Rocco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Rocco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Rocco persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rodriguez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rodriguez leaves Rocco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocco is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rocco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rocco.
Rocco closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Rocco pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucho Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocco's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucho Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucho Rodriguez!

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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Brandao had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Junior Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Brandao's chin.

Brandao
vs
Silva

170 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandao works the jab nicely.
Brandao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Brandao clinches.

Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.

Brandao pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Brandao closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to stall.

Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.

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

Brandao wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.

Brandao has managed to 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!
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Brandao breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Brandao tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandao feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Brandao.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandao misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up

and Brandao moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.

Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandao misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Brandao was not able to check.
Brandao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandao tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao stuffs the takedown.
Silva throws a series of punches but Brandao avoids them all with ease.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandao stuffs the takedown.
Brandao lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Brandao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
Brandao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Brandao shoots in.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego Brandao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandao.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandao's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brandao.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Brandao defending well.

Brandao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Brandao blocks a head kick by Silva.
Brandao fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandao but Brandao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Brandao misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Brandao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandao sprawls well. Brandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Brandao leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Brandao, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Brandao against the cage but Brandao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Brandao punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.

Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Brandao improves position.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brandao prevents the takedown attempt.

Brandao breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandao defends it nicely.
Silva is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up
letting Brandao counter with a right hand.
Brandao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Brandao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brandao drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Brandao avoiding damage.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brandao's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Silva.
I think Brandao 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'thanks to my camp, my fans, my family, i am going to buy a house for my mother in brazil and help alot of families in brazil'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruas comes to the cage accompanied by ATB- Could you believe. Cunhha has chosen Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco as his entrance music. Euclides Cunhha looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ruas
vs
Cunhha

184 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

184 cm
29
204 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Cunhha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ruas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunhha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ruas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunhha wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ruas successfully pulls guard.

Ruas wriggles free and stands up.

Ruas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunhha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruas is in Cunhha's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Renan Ruas just wasn't active enough.
Ruas lands a glancing blow to the side of Cunhha's head.
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas stuns Cunhha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Ruas feints and as Cunhha raises his hands in defense, Ruas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet but Ruas passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Renan Ruas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruas. That snapped Cunhha's head back.
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunhha is just out of range.
Cunhha avoids the head kick by Ruas.
Ruas tries to clinch up but Cunhha circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruas thows a body shot but no joy.

Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruas showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 because Renan Ruas just wasn't active enough.
Cunhha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Ruas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ruas lands a body shot.
Ruas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas lands a right hook to the body.
Ruas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruas throws a sloppy head kick and Cunhha moves out of range easily.
Ruas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruas looks to land a body kick but Cunhha moved away.

Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Ruas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruas uses his free foot to push down on Cunhha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cunhha.
Cunhha is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renan Ruas.
Ruas throws a sloppy head kick and Cunhha moves out of range easily.
Renan Ruas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas throws a head kick but Cunhha moves out of range.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunhha can do to turn this around?

Ruas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Renan Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renan Ruas.
Ruas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas tries to bum rush Cunhha with a series of wild strikes but Cunhha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ruas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunhha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruas is in Cunhha's guard.
Ruas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Renan Ruas wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ruas has Cunhha up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ruas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Ruas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Ruas lands with a nice body punch.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas connects with a body shot.

Cunhha gets tackled into the cage by Ruas. Ruas maintains the clinch.

Ruas pulls guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas wants to get back to his feet but Cunhha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunhha prevents Ruas from getting back to his feet.
Cunhha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas seems keen to control Cunhha's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Renan Ruas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cunhha walks into a straight right hand from Ruas.

Ruas clinches.

Ruas lands a takedown into guard.
Ruas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Renan Ruas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruas showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunhha is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount!
Ruas controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cunhha for as long as he can get away with.
Euclides Cunhha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Renan Ruas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ruas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cunhha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas throws a nice head kick!
Cunhha takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruas 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Ruas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naseem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Requina
vs
Hamed

182 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SNC Suplementos

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ireneo Requina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Naseem Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamed.
Requina misses with a double jab.
Hamed cracks Requina with a right hand to the side of the head.

Requina clinches.
Requina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hamed after a bit of a struggle.

Requina has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hamed is trying to keep an underhook but Requina manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
Requina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Requina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamed wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Requina in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina with the ground and pound but Hamed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Requina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Requina pushes down on Hamed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hamed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Requina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Requina prevents Hamed from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Requina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Requina is controlling the pace.
Hamed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamed won't allow Requina to pass to mount.
Requina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ireneo Requina just wasn't active enough.
Requina looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamed is just out of range.
Hamed is looking to clinch.
Requina blocks a jab.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Requina somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Requina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Requina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamed misses with a wild combination.
Hamed throws a right and a left that Requina avoids nicely.
Hamed tries to clinch
and Requina counters with a straight right hand.
Hamed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a one two combo.
Requina misses with a looping left.
Requina digs a good hook to Hamed's body.
Requina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamed moves in looking to clinch but Requina pushes him off.
Requina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hamed. Those never looked like landing.

Requina drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamed swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Requina scores with a takedown into Hamed's guard.
Requina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Requina.
Requina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Requina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Requina forces his way into half guard.
Requina wants to pass the guard but Hamed is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
Requina controlling the action here.
Ireneo Requina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Requina is nestled in close to Hamed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Requina in particular looking to stall.
Requina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Requina is nestled in close to Hamed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Requina passes to full mount!
Hamed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina lands a big elbow - Hamed is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hamed is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ireneo Requina!
Ireneo Requina is the new middleweight champion!
Ireneo Requina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Sinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Sinker looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Black
vs
Sinker

150 cm
24
137 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

150 cm
22
130 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Sinker!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinker tries to clinch up
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sinker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinker is looking to clinch.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Drew Sinker has been cut.

Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinker trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Sinker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinker wants to get back to full guard.

Black is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sinker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Black!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Maeda
vs
Terra

170 cm
25
142 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
130 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Terra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda looks to land a left hand but Terra moved out of range nicely.
Terra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terra throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda dodges the punch combination from Terra.
Terra throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda tests Terra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Terra does no damage.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terra.
Maeda is looking to slow Terra down with leg kicks.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Terra is out of range.
Maeda lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Terra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maeda circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Terra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maeda throws a hook but Terra blocks it.
Caio Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terra misses with the combination.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda digs a good hook to Terra's body.
Maeda misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Maeda misses.
Terra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terra swinging wildly here.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maeda throws a shot from downtown. Terra moves away and avoids it.
Terra throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda lunges at Terra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terra's hand.
Terra moves away from the strike by Maeda.
Nice defenses there by Terra.
A right-left combo lands from Maeda.
Terra throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Terra thuds a left hand into Maeda's body.
Terra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Terra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terra looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terra. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Terra. Those never looked like landing.
Terra throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terra.
Terra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
A cross from Maeda lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
Terra looks gassed!
Terra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terra throws a lazy right hand but Maeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terra swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Terra checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Terra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Terra tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda throws a shot from downtown. Terra moves away and avoids it.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Terra.
A punch combination from Terra misses.
Terra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Terra does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terra swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Terra slips the punch.
Terra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maeda throws a jab when Terra was well out of range.
Maeda is looking to chop away at Terra's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terra misses with a double jab.
Terra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Terra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terra looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Terra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terra moves out of range of the body kick.
Maeda misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitsuyo Maeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Terra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Terra misses with a two punch combination.
Terra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maeda throws a jab when Terra was well out of range.
Terra throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terra.
Terra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Terra.
Terra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terra takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Terra throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Terra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda misses with an uppercut.
Terra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maeda rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maeda.
Terra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terra is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda lands with a nice body punch.
Terra throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Terra's shoulder, as Terra tries to avoid the shot.
Terra ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Maeda looks to land a left hand but Terra moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitsuyo Maeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Terra connects with a body shot that sends Maeda's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Maeda.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Terra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Terra misses with a looping right.
Terra walks into a left hand.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Terra's head but Terra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terra swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Terra misses with a two punch combination.
Maeda misses with a straight right.
Terra swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Terra is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Maeda misses.
Terra takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Terra. Those never looked like landing.
Terra misses with a series of wild punches.
Maeda misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra cracks Maeda with a good jab.
A combination from Terra does no damage.
Maeda cracks Terra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maeda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maeda swings for the body but Terra moves out of range.
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
Maeda with a hook.
Terra swinging wildly here.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Terra.
Terra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Maeda to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Maeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terra doesn't seem phased though.
Terra misses with a series of wild punches.
Terra sizes up Maeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Terra throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Terra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maeda catches Terra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maeda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terra's sensitive parts.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda scores with a jab. Terra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Terra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maeda lands with a straight right. Terra didn't see that one coming.
Terra throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terra.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Terra's head but Terra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caio Terra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra moves out of range as Maeda strikes.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
Terra throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
Maeda throws a jab when Terra was well out of range.
Terra throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Terra defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Terra misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Terra misses.
Terra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maeda lunges at Terra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terra's hand.
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra dodges the punch combination from Maeda.
Terra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terra misses with the combination.
A combination from Terra does no damage.
Maeda throws a shot from downtown. Terra moves away and avoids it.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a nice body shot.
Maeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maeda misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Terra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caio Terra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda misses with a looping right.
Maeda connects with a looping right hand.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Maeda misses.
Terra throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Terra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terra misses with the combination.
Terra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Terra's shoulder, as Terra tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda throws a leg kick but Terra moved away.
Maeda dodges the punch combination from Terra.
Terra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terra walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Terra's shoulder, as Terra tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Terra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terra throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terra is out of range and Maeda settles back down.
Terra misses with a jab to the body
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terra ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Maeda misses with a looping right.
Terra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Terra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Terra slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terra at a distance.
Maeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maeda with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maeda swings for the body but Terra moves out of range.
Maeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maeda cracks Terra with an open hand slap.
Terra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terra on the side of the head.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda slips under a jab from Terra.
Terra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda retains his bantamweight title!