GPG 14: Barra vs Bronson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Santos
vs
Dennis

178 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billie Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Santos throws a wild body kick that Dennis sees coming a mile off.

Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dennis defends well.
Santos is breathing heavily.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.
Dennis wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dennis stands up from Santos's guard - Dennis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dennis works Santos's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Dennis does no damage.

Dennis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Dennis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Santos is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dennis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dennis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Dennis.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Santos is rocked!
Dennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Dennis persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.

Dennis has managed to clinch.
Dennis is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.

Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dennis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Santos in side control, throwing shots but Dennis defends.
Santos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dennis.
Dennis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos prevents Dennis from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Dennis missing with punches from the bottom.
Dennis scores with a few weak punches.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos 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.

Billie Dennis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Santos tries to sprawl but Dennis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dennis tries to stand and escape but Santos actually recovers to full guard.

Dennis gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dennis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dennis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Oooooh!!! Dennis has knocked Santos down with a huge combo! Dennis steps away and waves a wobbly Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dennis! Santos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billie Dennis!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rui Salsep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salsep's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cameo Lover - Kimbra. Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's My Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cesar Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Salsep
vs
Silva

150 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

164 cm
21
139 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rui Salsep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a poor takedown

and Salsep counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Salsep throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Salsep looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salsep content just to control the position here.
Salsep could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salsep scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Salsep looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salsep controlling the position easily from mount.
Salsep postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salsep raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsep looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salsep raining down shots from the mount!
Salsep controlling the position easily from mount.
Salsep avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Salsep controlling his opponent.
Salsep trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsep putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salsep content just to control the position here.
Silva is trying to stand.
Salsep looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salsep is trying to control here but Silva has managed to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salsep is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salsep has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salsep raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsep wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Salsep throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Salsep wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Salsep breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Salsep landing strikes, looking to finish!

Silva is rocked!
Salsep controlling his opponent.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Salsep finish him?
A big strike lands for Salsep! That's really hurt Silva and he's turned his back - Salsep keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Salsep jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Salsep!
Rui Salsep opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Givonia Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergara comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vergara
vs
Santiago

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Vergara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Givonia Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergara misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vergara stuffs the takedown.

Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Vergara is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vergara down to the mat. Vergara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vergara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Vergara is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vergara down to the mat. Vergara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frederico Vergara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Givonia Santiago.
Vergara throws a one two combo.
Vergara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Vergara clinches up against the cage.
Vergara can't break the clinch.

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

Vergara moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vergara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vergara wants it to stay on the feet.
Frederico Vergara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vergara tries to kick Santiago off but Santiago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santiago prevents Vergara from improving his position.
Santiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Santiago has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vergara defend it? Santiago steps over the head and cranks it - Vergara is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Givonia Santiago!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mankus Paliskus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruz
vs
Paliskus

177 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Cruz!
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, Mankus Paliskus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz clinches up with Paliskus and pushes him back against the cage.
Paliskus is looking for a takedown.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Cruz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Paliskus circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Paliskus. Paliskus gets slowly back to his feet.

Cruz has managed to clinch.
Paliskus is looking for a takedown.
Felipe Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mankus Paliskus.
Paliskus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paliskus wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz breaks the clinch.
Paliskus shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paliskus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Paliskus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paliskus looks gassed!

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.

Cruz jumps guard and drags Paliskus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paliskus's guard.
Cruz won't allow Paliskus to get back to his feet.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paliskus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paliskus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felipe Cruz.
Paliskus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Paliskus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paliskus throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz keeps Paliskus at a distance using the push kick.

Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paliskus avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. Paliskus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paliskus sprawls well. Paliskus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.

Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Paliskus manages to get underhooks.
Cruz has Paliskus pressed against the cage.
Cruz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Paliskus misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.

Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.

Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Paliskus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz pulls Paliskus in close to prevent any damage.
Paliskus throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paliskus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Cruz 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.

Paliskus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paliskus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paliskus misses with a low kick.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.

Cruz feints and as Paliskus raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz is pushing down on Paliskus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paliskus is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz is controlling the pace.

Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paliskus has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz stalling.
Paliskus is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paliskus wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.

Cruz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cruz pushes Paliskus up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Cruz to work.

Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paliskus shoots in but no luck this time.
Felipe Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mankus Paliskus.

Cruz clinches up with Paliskus and pushes him back against the cage.

Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Paliskus wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Paliskus lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paliskus postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paliskus throwing strikes but missing.
Paliskus throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Paliskus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.

Paliskus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.
Paliskus striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paliskus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cruz stands and steps away. Paliskus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Paliskus.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Paliskus which made him look bad.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paliskus's waist but Paliskus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Paliskus shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.

Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paliskus up against the cage.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paliskus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Paliskus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paliskus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paliskus is trying desperately to improve position.
Paliskus throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cruz. What's that going to do exactly?
Cruz controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paliskus is trying to stand up.
Paliskus wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Paliskus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz blocks Paliskus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cruz punching from mount but Paliskus doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paliskus regains half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paliskus is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Paliskus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paliskus is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz'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.
Paliskus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paliskus shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paliskus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Paliskus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Felipe Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paliskus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Paliskus, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Paliskus against the cage but Paliskus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mankus Paliskus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cruz lands an elbow just above Paliskus 's eye.
Felipe Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Paliskus struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cruz!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicon Lemos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maicon Lemos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Oliveira
vs
Lemos

160 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Skin-Clothes Designing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendell Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicon Lemos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.

Oliveira forces Lemos back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Oliveira to work.
Lemos has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lemos lands a nice knee to the body.

Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemos.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Lemos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemos dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Lemos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira takes a swing at Lemos's ribcage but misses.
Maicon Lemos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira swings for the body but Lemos moves out of range.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Lemos is avoiding it.

Lemos gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Lemos has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lemos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemos wants to clinch.
Lemos looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Lemos throws a head kick that half lands.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

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

Lemos closes the distance and clinches.

Lemos gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemos has wrist control.
Lemos working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Lemos blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Lemos blocks nicely.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lemos keeps moving.
Lemos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemos is retaining full guard.

Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lemos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemos wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemos keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemos has wrist control.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Lemos blocks nicely.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira is thwarting Lemos's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lemos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemos throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemos.
Lemos throws a head kick that misses.
Lemos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemos circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemos throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lemos momentarily.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.

Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemos can't break the clinch.
Oliveira avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Oliveira.

Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemos tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemos is breathing heavily.
Lemos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Lemos's head.
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!
Lemos wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.

Lemos is rocked!

Oliveira clinches up with Lemos and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemos is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliveira throws a big uppercut that drops Lemos! More strikes from Oliveira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lemos lies dazed against the cage as Oliveira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wendell Oliveira!
Wendell Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dottson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McIllhenny
vs
Dottson

182 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Dottson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dottson with a poor takedown
and Dottson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dottson walks into a straight right hand from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny lands a head kick!
McIllhenny feints and then cracks Dottson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dottson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dottson tries for a takedown but McIllhenny circles away easily
and McIllhenny counters with a straight right hand.

Dottson is rocked!
Dottson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIllhenny rattles Dottson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dottson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McIllhenny dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dottson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fink McIllhenny!
Fink McIllhenny retains his welterweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

God of Thunder
vs
Goncalves

167 cm
23
159 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

164 cm
24
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Adrenaline

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but God of Thunder pushes him off.
Goncalves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around God of Thunder's waist but God of Thunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goncalves off to one side.
God of Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and God of Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!

God of Thunder pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
God of Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

God of Thunder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goncalves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. God of Thunder is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves has hold of God of Thunder's hands but God of Thunder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
God of Thunder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
God of Thunder'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.
Goncalves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God of Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.
God of Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goncalves wants to control but God of Thunder is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
God of Thunder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goncalves.
God of Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

God of Thunder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
God of Thunder passes to full mount!
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
God of Thunder lands a big shot there that rocks Goncalves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
God of Thunder controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
God of Thunder landing punches.
God of Thunder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but God of Thunder maintains control.
God of Thunder looking to control and managing it successfully.
God of Thunder lands a nice shot to the head.
God of Thunder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goncalves looks a forlorn figure.
God of Thunder lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Goncalves is rocked!
God of Thunder postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Goncalves is out cold - huge knockout for God of Thunder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!
A victorious Thor God of Thunder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Law's choice of entrance music: Nirvana-Come as You Are. Jose Pinto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pinto
vs
Law

185 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titan Law!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Law slips under a jab from Pinto.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Law.
Law throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto misses the jab.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinto sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinto thows a body shot but no joy.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Pinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinto but Pinto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jose Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Law.
Nice uppercut there from Pinto.
Pinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Law pinned against the cage. Law gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto moves out of range as Law strikes.
Pinto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Pinto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Titan Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Pinto.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Law misses.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Pinto swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinto lands with a good body shot.
Law throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease.

Pinto clinches with his opponent.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Pinto.

Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.

Pinto forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law tries to pull guard but Pinto won't allow it.
Law is trying to drag Pinto to the mat but Pinto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Law tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Pinto has the dominant position.

Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Law has his takedown stuffed

and Pinto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinto.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinto has him pressed against the cage.
Law jumps guard but Pinto stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law throws a jab when Pinto was well out of range.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pinto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Law looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pinto passes Law's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinto pulls his head out easily.

Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pinto works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinto just content to control the position.
Pinto wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Law shoots in for a double leg but Pinto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law misses with an uppercut. Pinto saw that one coming.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Jose Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Pinto does it's job there.
Law throws a combination that misses

and Pinto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pinto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Law throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pinto uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pinto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pinto with the ground and pound from mount.
Law takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pinto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Pinto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Law?
Pinto landing punches.
Pinto controlling his opponent.

Pinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Law is surviving well by controlling Pinto's body position as best he can.
Law can't escape the position.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinto landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Law that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pinto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pinto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Pinto!
Jose Pinto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen So long and thanks for all the fish as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Verdmont Bronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barra
vs
Bronson

175 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

159 cm
30
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Barra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Barra saw that one coming.
Barra misses with a double jab
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barra.
Barra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Oswaldo Barra has been cut.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Barra is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Barra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Barra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bronson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson effectively controlling the action here.
Barra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bronson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bronson breaks from the clinch.

Barra has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Barra tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Barra tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position.
Bronson stalling in the clinch.
Bronson is working Barra over against the cage.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barra.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Barra tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oswaldo Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Barra's body. Barra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barra throws a head kick that misses.
Barra tries for a takedown but Bronson circles away easily
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Barra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.

Barra is rocked!
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!
Barra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Barra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson jabs Barra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barra closes the distance but Bronson moves to the side
and Bronson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Barra is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verdmont Bronson!
Verdmont Bronson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Verdmont Bronson 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.