BR 9: Jason Goes To Hell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Igor Duarte has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Igor Duarte seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Duarte
vs
Laranja

176 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Duarte!
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, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but Laranja shows good takedown defense.
Duarte shoots in and drives through. Laranja sprawls well.
Laranja scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laranja tries to bum rush Duarte with a series of wild strikes but Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duarte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duarte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laranja circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte stuffs the takedown attempt from Laranja. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.
Duarte fails with the takedown.

Duarte 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Laranja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duarte defends it easily.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duarte is posturing up here but Laranja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Duarte tries to roll out but it's too tight and Duarte has to tap! Slick submission there by Laranja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
After the fight, Renato Laranja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fielding
vs
Rua

210 cm
20
224 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fielding is looking for a takedown.
Fielding lands a knee to the body.

Rua gets control of Fielding's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fielding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fielding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fielding stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.
Rua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Fielding is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.

Fielding is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.

Fielding is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fielding trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fielding lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fielding goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rua turns into him and now he's in Fielding's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fielding tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Rua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fielding dives on top into guard.
Fielding tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Fielding throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fielding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fielding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fielding 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.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Fielding advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fielding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fielding throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Fielding is stalling here. Rua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fielding seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua tries for a kimura but Fielding is defending well.
Fielding is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fielding makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fielding.

Fielding throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fielding working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fielding looking for a sweep. Not yet Fielding, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fielding is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fielding looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Fielding wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Fielding stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Fielding seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fielding wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fielding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Fielding is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fielding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fielding is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Fielding seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rua has recovered full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fielding.

Fielding has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fielding's guard.
Fielding trying to control the position.
Fielding is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fielding is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Fielding is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Fielding from advancing position.
Fielding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Fielding takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is staying active underneath Fielding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dexter Fielding just wasn't active enough.
Fielding avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fielding throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.

Fielding drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Fielding drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fielding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Dexter Fielding dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Fielding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fielding trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Fielding is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Fielding trying to control momentarily.

Fielding looking for the choke but no joy.
Fielding throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fielding trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fielding lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fielding.

Fielding is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Fielding has managed to slip his arm under Rua's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rua is tapping out! Submission win for Fielding.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Fielding!
An out of breath Dexter Fielding thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jorge's choice of entrance music: Back in black. On his way into the cage it seems that Manny Pacquiao has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manny Pacquiao seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pacquiao
vs
Jorge

167 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
163 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Pacquiao !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jorge.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacquiao punishes Jorge's body with a nice straight punch.

Pacquiao gets caught flat footed, as Jorge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Jorge is controlling the position.
Jorge stays in close to Pacquiao 's body and controls the position.
Jorge with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jorge was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorge.
Jorge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorge jabs Pacquiao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao .
Jorge moves out of range of the strikes.

Pacquiao gets caught napping as Jorge dives in and scores a takedown. Pacquiao manages to retain guard.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Jorge tries to pass.
Jorgeis looking to pass into half guard but Pacquiao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pacquiao is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jorge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacquiao defends well.
Jorge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorge.
Jorge working some strikes from top position.
Jorge looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jorge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pacquiao is refusing to be controlled, as Jorge sits in half guard.
Jorge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge content to control rather than advance.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacquiao keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jorge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jorge tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jorge throws a one two combo.
Jorge avoids the body shot from Pacquiao .

Pacquiao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jorge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is stalling in the full guard.
Jorge lands a couple of elbows.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Jorge passes Pacquiao 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jorge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorge.
Jorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to mount his opponent but Pacquiao defends it.
Jorge is keen to just control but Pacquiao is a slippery customer.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Pacquiao dodges it nicely.

Jorge is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorge trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.

Jorge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jorge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jorge.
The crowd cheers as Jorge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacquiao doesn't seem phased though.
Jorge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jorge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao .
Nice defenses there by Jorge.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.

Jorge dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Jorge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacquiao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. James Jorge hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jorge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Manny Pacquiao 's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Jorge finds it's way through Pacquiao 's defenses.

Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jorge lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pacquiao . Jorge pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jorge!
A very excited looking James Jorge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Ogelsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Sobral is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ogelsby
vs
Sobral

186 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Curtis Ogelsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Curtis Ogelsby has been cut.
Ogelsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ogelsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ogelsby slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Sobral throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobral.
Sobral falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ogelsby moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ogelsby breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Ogelsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ogelsby has Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobral wants to break free but Ogelsby has control.
Sobral avoids a wild elbow strike from Ogelsby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ogelsby has him pressed against the cage.

Ogelsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Ogelsby throws a chopping leg kick but Sobral manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ogelsby throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ogelsby connects with a leg kick. Sobral looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ogelsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobral.
Sobral throws a leg kick but Ogelsby sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Ogelsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ogelsby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sobral.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ogelsby.
Ogelsby connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ogelsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ogelsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobral manages to avoid it.

Ogelsby takes the fight into the clinch.

Ogelsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogelsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ogelsby throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
Ogelsby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogelsby misses with a leg kick
and Sobral counters with a right hand to the body.
Ogelsby is looking to clinch.
Sobral checks a leg kick.
Sobral walks into a straight right hand from Ogelsby.
Renato Sobral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ogelsby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobral throws a nice looking combination but Ogelsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ogelsby shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobral sprawls well. He's pushed Ogelsby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobral slips under a jab from Ogelsby.
Sobral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Ogelsby is just out of range.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ogelsby drops his hands momentarily and Sobral takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ogelsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobral throws a right hand that Ogelsby ducks under and follows up with a left that Ogelsby also avoids with ease.
Sobral has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ogelsby.
Sobral stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogelsby. Ogelsby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ogelsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogelsby misses with a combination
and Sobral counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ogelsby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sobral on his heels. He'll look to pass Sobral's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ogelsby stops Sobral from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Sobral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Ogelsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ogelsby.
Ogelsby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses
and Ogelsby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sobral takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ogelsby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sobral.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogelsby.
Sobral throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ogelsby misses with a double jab
and Sobral counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Sobral checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogelsby throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ogelsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobral wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobral throws a right hand that Ogelsby ducks under and follows up with a left that Ogelsby also avoids with ease.
Sobral cracks Ogelsby with an open hand slap.

Curtis Ogelsby's cut is getting worse.
Sobral tests Ogelsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ogelsby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ogelsby throws a series of punches but Sobral avoids them all with ease.
Renato Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogelsby throws an overhand right that lands on Sobral's shoulder, as Sobral tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobral.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ogelsby looks to land a combination but Sobral avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobral swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ogelsby blocks a head kick by Sobral.
Ogelsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ogelsby.
Sobral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogelsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobral.
Ogelsby misses with a takedown attempt - Sobral sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ogelsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a combination. Ogelsby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Renato Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogelsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Ogelsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobral blocks a jab.
Sobral misses with a kick to the body.
Sobral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ogelsby.
Ogelsby blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ogelsby.
Sobral connects with a crisp jab.

Curtis Ogelsby's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobral throws a head kick but Ogelsby moves out of range.
Sobral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Sobral catches Ogelsby right on the button with a cross.
Ogelsby fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ogelsby stalks Sobral and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobral's face. Sobral staggers backwards, shaken.
A leg kick checked by Ogelsby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Ogelsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sobral tries to bum rush Ogelsby with a series of wild strikes but Ogelsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ogelsby misses with the combination.
Ogelsby staying out of range there.
Sobral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ogelsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sobral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ogelsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ogelsby's corner calls for a 1-2. Ogelsby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ogelsby takes one on the button.
Ogelsby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ogelsby throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral avoids the body shot from Ogelsby.
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogelsby works over Sobral's head and body with a nice combination.
Ogelsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobral.
Ogelsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ogelsby counter with a right hand.
A combination from Ogelsby does no damage.
Sobral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ogelsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobral's head.
Sobral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobral misses with a low kick as Ogelsby jumps back.
Ogelsby throws a series of punches but Sobral avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a shot to the body
and Ogelsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ogelsby lands with a nice combination. Sobral backs away looking to recover.
Ogelsby misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Ogelsby throws a body kick that misses.
Ogelsby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobral.
Sobral lands with a cross.
Curtis Ogelsby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Ogelsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Sobral. No joy for Ogelsby on that attempt.
Ogelsby blocks a head kick by Sobral.
Sobral moves out of range as Ogelsby throws a body kick.
Sobral misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ogelsby.
Curtis Ogelsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ogelsby swinging wildly here.
Sobral is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Ogelsby is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renato Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ogelsby throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sobral.
Sobral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobral lands a two punch combo.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral tries to bum rush Ogelsby with a series of wild strikes but Ogelsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobral throws a right and a left that Ogelsby avoids nicely.
Sobral avoids the head kick by Ogelsby.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Sobral!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Dies Irae. Lebowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Man in Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Damon
vs
Lebowski

190 cm
30
222 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

183 cm
24
222 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Lebowski misses with a left hand
and Damon counters with a stiff right hand.
Damon misses with a looping left.
Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Damon.
Damon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lebowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damon throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
Lebowski throws a shot to the body.
Damon slips under a jab from Lebowski.
Damon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lebowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Damon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lebowski back to the cage. Damon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lebowski.
A left lands for Lebowski.
A big left from Lebowski misses.
Damon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ron Damon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lebowski lands with a cross.
Damon tries to work over Lebowski's front leg with a kick but Lebowski checks it.
Damon slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damon misses with a few strikes there.
Damon connects with a leg kick. Lebowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damon.
Lebowski avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lebowski.
Damon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
A combination from Damon does no damage.
Lebowski throws a right and a left that Damon avoids nicely.
Lebowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damon manages to avoid it.
Lebowski shoots and misses
and Damon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lebowski has a takedown stuffed.
Ron Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Lebowski.
Damon connects with a right hand. Lebowski shakes it off.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Damon.
A punch combination from Damon misses.
Damon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lebowski has time to react.
Damon slaps away a takedown attempt from Lebowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damon.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Damon.
Damon misses with a wild body shot.
Lebowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Damon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Damon is out of range.
Damon misses with a body shot.
Damon looks to land a body kick but Lebowski moved away.
Lebowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski takes one to the chin there.
Lebowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lebowski moves away from the strike by Damon.
Damon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damon looks to throw the jab but Lebowski is out of range.
Damon swinging wildly here.
Lebowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Damon's head.
Lebowski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Damon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lebowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Damon at a distance.

Damon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lebowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damon looking for a sweep. Not yet Damon, not yet.
Damon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lebowski controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Damon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Damon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Damon throws the left hand but Lebowski avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Damon misses the target.
Lebowski lands a nice hook to Damon's body. Damon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Damon misses with a body shot.
Lebowski scores with a nice right hand.
Damon throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damon throws a combination that misses
and Lebowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lebowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ron Damon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Lebowski blocks a head kick by Damon.
Damon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lebowski.
Lebowski cracks Damon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Damon. No joy for Lebowski on that attempt.
Damon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Damon.
Damon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Lebowski closes the distance and clinches up with Damon, looking for a takedown. Lebowski pushes Damon against the cage but Damon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Lebowski drives through with a takedown into guard.

Damon has his foot on Lebowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lebowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Damon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lebowski controls the pace.
Lebowski wants to pass the guard but Damon is keeping the position.
Damon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lebowski controls the pace.
Damon wants to stand and escape but Lebowski is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damon wants to sweep here but Lebowski controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Damon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lebowski tries to circle away but Damon has him pinned against the cage.
Lebowski working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to break the clinch but Damon is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski.
Lebowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Damon won't allow it.
Lebowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lebowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Damon has double underhooks.

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.

Damon manages to break the clinch.
Damon lands a jab to the nose.
Ron Damon is winning the standup battle so far.
Damon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lebowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damon misses with a left hand
and Lebowski counters with a two punch combo.
Damon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Damon. That one must have hurt.
Lebowski throws the left hand but Damon avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Damon misses with a body shot.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Damon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Lebowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Damon misses with a double jab.
Lebowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damon swings for the body but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Damon 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 Lebowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lebowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Damon misses with an uppercut. Lebowski saw that one coming.
Damon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lebowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ron Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Damon misses.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damon moves away.
Lebowski misses with a takedown attempt - Damon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damon moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
Lebowski slips under a jab from Damon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damon dodges the punch combination from Lebowski.
Damon throws a nice looking combination but Lebowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Damon misses the target.
Damon looks to throw the jab but Lebowski is out of range.
Damon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Damon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Damon throws a shot from downtown. Lebowski moves away and avoids it.
Damon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lebowski on the side of the head.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Lebowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Damon lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damon avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
Damon lands a jab to Lebowski's midsection.
Lebowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damon scores with the left hand. Lebowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Lebowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damon.
Damon works the jab nicely.
Lebowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damon rather than just go for the knockout.
Lebowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lebowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon is looking to land body kicks.
Damon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Lebowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Damon wants to hold on but Lebowski pushes him away.
Damon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Damon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowski is retaining full guard.
Lebowski trying to keep a closed guard but Damon is proving a slippery customer.
Damon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lebowski's head.
Damon working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Damon wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
Damon throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Damon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Damon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Damon!
Ron Damon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Rodrigo

164 cm
26
142 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodrigo duly obliges.
Rodrigo swinging wildly here.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Rodrigo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodrigo blocks the leg kick.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo blocks a leg kick.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Rodrigo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigo swinging wildly here.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigo's head.
Rodrigo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigo blocks the low kick.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Rodrigo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Julius Rodrigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Rodrigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Julius Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Rodrigo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Rodrigo checks it.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Rodrigo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigo throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodrigo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Rodrigo swinging wildly here.
Rodrigo misses with a combination
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Rodrigo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigo misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodrigo blocks the leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo's shoulder, as Rodrigo tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigo tries to avoid it.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigo blocks a leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with the combination.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Rodrigo.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Rodrigo checks it.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigo misses with a few strikes there.
Julius Rodrigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodrigo is out of range.
Rodrigo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie takes a swing at Rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a low kick but Rodrigo avoids it.
Rodrigo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Rodrigo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodrigo misses with a combination
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Rodrigo really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rodrigo misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie swings for the body but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigo throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie takes a swing at Rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigo swinging wildly here.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Rodrigo misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws a body punch but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
No joy there for Rodrigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigo checks the leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigo misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodrigo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodrigo checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Rodrigo misses with the combination.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Rodrigo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo checks a leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie throws the left hand but Rodrigo avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Rodrigo.
A left and a right from Rodrigo both land. Nice combination.
Rodrigo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigo thinking.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Thiago Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Rodrigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Rodrigo!
Julius Rodrigo is the new bantamweight champion!
Julius Rodrigo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seifer Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinra comes to the cage accompanied by Final Fantasy 7 Boss Battle Theme. Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. 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.

Shinra
vs
Shirahama

191 cm
23
244 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

202 cm
24
240 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seifer Shinra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shinra fails with a takedown attempt.
Shinra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shirahama counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinra checks a low kick from Shirahama.

Shinra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shinra throws a big right hand that misses.
Shirahama wants to sweep here but Shinra controlling him for the moment.
Shirahama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shirahama pulls Shinra in close to his closed guard and prevents Shinra from doing any damage or advancing position.

Shirahama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinra is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shirahama is trying to control the position but Shinra postures up.
Shinra stays in close to Shirahama's body and controls the position.
Shirahama trying to keep a closed guard but Shinra is proving a slippery customer.

Kenichi Shirahama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shinra looks for a takedown but Shirahama sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Shinra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirahama throws a leg kick but Shinra checks it.
Shinra shoots and misses
and Shirahama counters with a good low kick that Shinra was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinra gets a double leg takedown into Shirahama's guard.
Shirahama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shinra!
Shirahama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirahama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shinra hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinra is working to get back to half guard.
Shirahama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shinra avoids a strike by Shirahama and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Shirahama's guard! Fantastic escape!
Shirahama is trying to keep Shinra in close.
Shinra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shirahama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shirahama has an active guard here but Shinra has managed to pass into half guard.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but Shinra is controlling well.
Shinra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shinra wants to pass to mount but Shirahama is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shirahama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahama is controlling Shinra's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shinra just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinra tries for a takedown but Shirahama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shirahama tries to land a leg kick but Shinra saw it coming and moves away.
Shirahama connects with an inside leg kick.
Shinra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shirahama finds it's way round the side to connect with Shinra's head.
Shirahama lands a front kick.
Shirahama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinra takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Shirahama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinra.
Kenichi Shirahama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shirahama tests Shinra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shirahama is looking to clinch but Shinra is avoiding it.
Shinra shoots in but no luck this time.
Shirahama tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Shirahama misses.

Shirahama lands a high kick to the side of Shinra's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shirahama dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Seifer Shinra has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama throws an elbow that misses. Shinra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shirahama's guard. Nice move by Shinra!
Shirahama managing to control the position.
Shinra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirahama is trying to keep Shinra in close.
Shinra tries to free his leg and advance position but Shirahama is retaining full guard.
Kenichi Shirahama has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shirahama is on top in guard.
Shirahama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Shinra is keeping the position.
Shinra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinra is looking to advance position but Shirahama won't allow it.
Shirahama is pressing down on Shinra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shinra preventing the sweep.
Shirahama looking to control.
Shinra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra postures up in Shirahama's guard and throws a big left but Shirahama blocks it.
Shinra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shirahama's head.

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

Shinra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shirahama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shinra has managed to get both his arms back between Shirahama's legs - danger averted.
Shirahama trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinra wants to control from the top but Shirahama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenichi Shirahama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seifer Shinra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Shinra fails with a takedown attempt.

Shirahama feints and as Shinra raises his hands in defense, Shirahama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirahama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shinra keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shinra wants to improve his position but instead Shirahama has moved into half guard.
Shirahama is looking to advance position but Shinra won't allow it.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra wants to improve his position but Shirahama is controlling well.
Shirahama is looking to take a break and control but Shinra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirahama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shirahama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shirahama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seifer Shinra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to control the pace but Shinra is squirming around nicely.
Shirahama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shinra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shirahama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shinra looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirahama punching from mount but Shinra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shirahama misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shirahama punching from mount but Shinra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shinra tries to hold on but Shirahama postures up.
Shirahama wants to control but instead Shinra manages to regain half guard.
Shirahama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shirahama throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shinra to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenichi Shirahama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shirahama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Kenichi Shirahama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shinra swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Shirahama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shirahama 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.