Combat 16: Grizzly PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by Overture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lawrence
vs
James

177 cm
31
182 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

188 cm
30
240 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie James!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.

Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James dodges the ground and pound from Lawrence.
James prevents Lawrence from improving position.
James is looking to reverse the position.

Lawrence has worked his way into a potential kimura here. James is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawrence yanks on the arm and James is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawrence.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Lawrence!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cotterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLACK HAWK DOWN. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cotterman
vs
Falcone

185 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
31
175 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cotterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcone circles away.
Falcone shoots in and drives through. Cotterman sprawls well.
Falcone looks for a takedown but Cotterman sprawls well.
Cotterman throws a sloppy head kick and Falcone moves out of range easily.
Falcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotterman.
Falcone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotterman defends it nicely.
Leo Cotterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
Falcone looks gassed!
Cotterman doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Falcone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falcone is defended easily by Cotterman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falcone.
Cotterman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cotterman tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotterman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotterman tries to sprawl out of it but Falcone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotterman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Cotterman as Falcone shoots in.
Cotterman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotterman throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
Cotterman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotterman throws a low kick but Falcone avoids it.
Cotterman tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.

Cotterman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcone was covering up waiting for the punch and Cotterman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Falcone controlling Cotterman's posture.
Cotterman throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Cotterman from controlling successfully.
Cotterman is really struggling to control Falcone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cotterman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotterman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cotterman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cotterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcone is retaining full guard.
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.

Leo Cotterman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Falcone has his takedown stuffed

and Cotterman counters with a takedown into side control.
Cotterman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cotterman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.

Cotterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcone is defending well.
Falcone wants to control but Cotterman postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Cotterman.
Cotterman is looking to take a break and control but Falcone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cotterman working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cotterman off and has taken his back!
Falcone is hanging on to Cotterman's back as he tries to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone gets his hands free as Cotterman looks to control.
Falcone has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cotterman.
Cotterman is trying to get back to his feet but Falcone has full control of the position and if anything, Cotterman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Falcone punches Cotterman on the ear.
Cotterman holding both Falcone 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Cotterman right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can Cotterman hold on?! Falcone is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Falcone is trying to stick to Cotterman's back but Cotterman is turning into Falcone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Falcone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cotterman.
Cotterman trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falcone has his takedown stuffed

and Cotterman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cotterman.
Falcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotterman.
Cotterman trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotterman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falcone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotterman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cotterman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Cotterman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cotterman tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Bruno Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cotterman.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt

and Cotterman counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone wants to control but Cotterman postures up.
Falcone is breathing heavily.
Cotterman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cotterman wants to control but Falcone is keeping him busy.
Cotterman grinds an elbow into Falcone's temple.
Cotterman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Falcone is not content to let Cotterman control the position.

Cotterman tries for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone wants to control but Cotterman postures up.
Cotterman wants to stand but Falcone is controlling his arm.
Falcone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cotterman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcone's head.
Falcone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Falcone wants to control but Cotterman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Cotterman is going to stand back up.
Falcone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman advances position into side control!
Falcone can't do much from the bottom here.
Cotterman trying to control the action but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Cotterman tries to advance position but instead Falcone slips a leg back in to half guard.
Falcone trying to hold on to Cotterman's head to control him but Cotterman postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman is keen to just control but Falcone is a slippery customer.
Leo Cotterman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Cotterman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Falcone misses with a takedown

and Cotterman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Falcone!
Leo Cotterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotterman tries to control but Falcone wriggling away.
Cotterman landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotterman trying to control but Falcone is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Cotterman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cotterman 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.
Cotterman wants to slow Falcone down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone has his takedown stuffed

and Cotterman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cotterman wants to stand up but Falcone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cotterman is nestled in close to Falcone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotterman.

Cotterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Falcone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotterman trying to control from half guard but Falcone is working away.
Falcone wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotterman working over Falcone with some ground and pound. Falcone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cotterman wants to free his trapped foot but Falcone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Falcone gets back to full guard.
Falcone trying to control the position here.
Cotterman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cotterman stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cotterman content to stall in guard here.
Bruno Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leo Cotterman just wasn't active enough.
Cotterman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leo Cotterman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cotterman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cotterman.
Falcone is staying active underneath Cotterman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman prevents Falcone from improving his position.
Cotterman tries to stand and escape but Falcone is controlling the position.
Cotterman trying to control the action but Falcone is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Leo Cotterman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Falcone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotterman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cotterman.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt - Cotterman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leo Cotterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
Cotterman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cotterman stuffs the takedown attempt from Falcone. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cotterman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cotterman is in Falcone's guard.
Falcone is trying to control the position but Cotterman postures up.
Cotterman trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cotterman wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Cotterman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcone can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Falcone controlling the position.
Cotterman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Cotterman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cotterman throws a series of punches but Falcone avoids them all with ease.

Falcone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotterman to the mat! Cotterman manages to get full guard.
Leo Cotterman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcone postures up in Cotterman's guard and throws a big left but Cotterman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Cotterman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotterman 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Cotterman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitrii Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vitali
vs
McCall

180 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitrii Vitali !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan McCall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitali finds it's way round the side to connect with McCall's head.

Vitali tries to sprawl but McCall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vitali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vitali .
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall throws a big elbow that misses.
McCall won't allow Vitali to sweep him here.
McCall wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Vitali looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitali , not yet.
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitali has McCall pulled in close to control his posture.
Vitali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitali tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vitali lands with a hook. McCall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCall fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCall.
Vitali lands a hook that stumbles McCall back into the cage. Vitali follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McCall to the canvas! Vitali pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McCall has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitrii Vitali !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Netz Prash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The German National Anthem. The key to victory for Robb Spewak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spewak
vs
Prash

180 cm
33
182 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

170 cm
29
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Netz Prash!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spewak dives in and grabs Prash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prash pushes down on Spewak's head and hops out.
Prash wants to clinch.
Prash misses with a body shot.
Prash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spewak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prash avoids it really well and circles away.
Prash looks to land a combination but Spewak avoids it well.
Spewak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spewak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Spewak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spewak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prash is fending him off so far but Spewak persists. Nope, Prash circles away and we're back to standing.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown but Prash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Spewak scores with a takedown into Prash's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spewak stops Prash from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spewak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prash is keeping the position for now.
Spewak prevents Prash from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spewak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prash is keeping the position for now.
Prash wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spewak manages to pass to side control.
Prash wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak wants to control but Prash is keeping him busy.

Spewak wants to work for an arm triangle but Prash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prash is trying to stand.
Spewak wants to pass the guard but Prash is defending well.
Spewak stops Prash from getting back to his feet.
Spewak tries to pass to full mount but Prash defends it.

Spewak is looking for a kimura here.
Spewak stops Prash from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prash is defending against the submission attempts here by Spewak.
Still in half guard, Spewak seems content to control.

Spewak seems to be looking for submissions.

Prash kicks Spewak off and gets back to his feet.

Spewak shoots in and gets a takedown into Prash's guard.

Prash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spewak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spewak with a poor takedown
and Prash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prash sprawls well. Prash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spewak gets slowly back to his feet.
Prash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spewak has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spewak shoots in looking for a takedown. Prash tries to sprawl out of it but Spewak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spewak shoots in but Prash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spewak is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Prash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spewak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Prash has Spewak up against the cage in a clinch.
Prash struggles to land a body shot inside as Spewak controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spewak lands a good knee to the midsection. Prash won't want to take too many of those.
Spewak lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spewak's brow.
Spewak tries to stall but Prash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robb Spewak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spewak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Prash scores with a decent looking hook.
Prash lands a slapping body shot.
Spewak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spewak misses with a takedown
and Spewak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prash.
Prash misses with a two punch combination.

Prash rushes Spewak and presses him up against the cage.
Spewak stalls.
Spewak scores a nice knee to the body.
Prash tries to circle away but Spewak has him pinned against the cage.
Spewak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prash is looking to break free of the clinch but Spewak has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prash avoiding damage as Spewak throws knees to the body.
Prash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prash trying to land knees to the body.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Prash is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Spewak.
Prash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prash managing to block the knees to the body from Spewak.
Spewak lands an elbow inside.
Spewak just leaning against Prash, taking a breather.
Spewak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spewak backwards.
Spewak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spewak blocking some punches.
Spewak misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Prash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prash lands with a left to the head.
Prash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Prash.
Prash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spewak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Prash blocks it.
Spewak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prash blocks it with crossed arms.
Prash lands a nice uppercut.
Spewak blocks an uppercut.
Spewak blocking some punches.
Prash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Spewak.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but Prash blocks with his arms.
Spewak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prash scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spewak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spewak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prash scores with a shot to the side of Spewak's head.
Prash lands a left hand.
Robb Spewak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spewak tries to land knees in the clinch but Prash avoids the damage to the body.
Prash misses with the head strike.
Prash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Prash.
Spewak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prash's face.
Spewak blocks an elbow strike from Prash.
Prash managing to block the knees to the body from Spewak.
Spewak avoids a wild elbow strike from Prash.
Prash is leaning against Spewak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spewak blocking some punches.
Spewak lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prash lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prash misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prash.
Prash lands a body shot.
A short right from Prash on the inside.
Prash misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prash.
Prash has a couple of punches blocked by Spewak.
Prash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prash cracks Spewak with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prash scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Prash.
Prash misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Netz Prash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spewak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spewak somewhat.

Prash instigates a clinch.
Prash misses with some punches.
Prash pushes off an throws an elbow but Spewak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Prash tries to throw a body punch but Spewak avoids it by throwing Prash back against the cage.
Prash is trying to break the clinch but Spewak is controlling him.
Spewak dodges an elbow strike from Prash.
Prash tries to work over Spewak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spewak's elbow.
Spewak leaning against his opponent.
Prash swings wildly with an uppercut but Spewak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak is stalling here.
Prash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spewak's elbow.
Spewak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spewak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prash is defending well for now.
Prash throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Spewak.
Spewak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spewak scores a nice knee to the body.
Prash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spewak avoids it.
Spewak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spewak lands a nice elbow.
Prash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spewak backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak working Prash over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spewak obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spewak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spewak lands a knee to the body.
Prash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prash tries to break the clinch but Spewak is controlling the position.
Spewak scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Spewak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spewak tries to stall but Prash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spewak working Prash over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Prash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prash can't find room to land a body shot as Spewak controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Prash fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spewak misses with a knee to the head.
Prash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spewak backwards.
Spewak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prash's face.
Spewak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prash tries to throw a body punch but Spewak avoids it by throwing Prash back against the cage.
Prash digs a right hand into Spewak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spewak's gas tank.
Spewak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prash's efforts to push away.
Spewak lands an elbow inside.
Spewak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spewak is looking to control Prash's arms but Prash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spewak has his back to the cage.
Prash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spewak tries to stall but Prash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prash is trying to break the clinch but Spewak has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prash.
Prash has a couple of punches blocked by Spewak.
A short right from Prash.
Spewak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spewak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Prash blocks it.
Knees to the body from Spewak.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prash avoids it.
Prash avoids a wild elbow strike from Spewak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prash takes an elbow to the temple.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prash avoids it.
Prash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robb Spewak.
I think Spewak 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robb Spewak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tank
vs
Leonardo

193 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

202 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
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, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonardo.

It looks like War Tank has been cut.
Tank throws a combination that misses
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
Leonardo with a nice cross.
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!
Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonardo jabs Tank right on the nose. Tank blinks but takes it well.

War Tank's cut is getting worse.

Leonardo drives through with a takedown into Tank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leonardo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tank wants to stand and escape but Leonardo is having none of it.
Leonardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonardo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonardo stops Tank from standing up.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tank wants to stand up but Leonardo is controlling him.
Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tank tries to get out of the position.
Leonardo trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Leonardo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tank's head.
Tank is looking to stand up but Leonardo isn't so interested in that idea.
Leonardo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jeez, War Tank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at War Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rai Leonardo!
A victorious Rai Leonardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Dope - I'm Back as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Shui Bai
vs
Brown

191 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

180 cm
25
217 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Brown!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Shui Bai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shui Bai. That's going to slow Brown down.

Shui Bai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chen Shui Bai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Shui Bai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shui Bai tries to clinch but Brown moves away

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown works over Shui Bai with some ground and pound from guard.

Shui Bai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shui Bai trying to control the position.
Brown is in close to Shui Bai's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.

Shui Bai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Shui Bai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shui Bai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shui Bai is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Shui Bai blocks nicely.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shui Bai tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Shui Bai taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Shui Bai regains half guard.
Shui Bai tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Shui Bai is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shui Bai defends it well.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown prevents Shui Bai from improving his position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.

Brown is looking for a kimura but Shui Bai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Shui Bai is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui Bai is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shui Bai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shui Bai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Shui Bai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Shui Bai controlling from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shui Bai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Shui Bai tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shui Bai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Shui Bai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Shui Bai looking to pass the guard.
Shui Bai preventing the sweep.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shui Bai tries to pass.
Shui Bai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown trying to control the position.
Mark Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pulls Shui Bai in to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shui Bai wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Shui Bai.

Shui Bai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Shui Bai looking to pass the guard.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shui Bai is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown struggling a bit here.

Shui Bai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.

Shui Bai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shui Bai but great work by Brown.
Brown landing strikes.
Shui Bai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shui Bai is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shui Bai avoid being mounted?
Shui Bai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shui Bai tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Shui Bai wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shui Bai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shui Bai looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chen Shui Bai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

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

Shui Bai tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Shui Bai wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Shui Bai is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Shui Bai advances position into side control!

Shui Bai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown wants to control but Shui Bai postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Shui Bai keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shui Bai wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Shui Bai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shui Bai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shui Bai tries to pass.

Shui Bai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
Shui Bai wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Shui Bai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shui Bai keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown won't allow Shui Bai to sweep him here.

Shui Bai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chen Shui Bai!

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A

C
B

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 Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Six has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lobe
vs
Six

169 cm
33
164 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

150 cm
31
162 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Lobe misses.
Six keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Six shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Six is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lobe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe tries to get to full guard but Six has control of the leg.
Six working over Lobe with some ground and pound. Lobe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobe controlling the position well.
Six prevents Lobe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lobe is looking for a sweep. Six is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lobe is pressing down on Six's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Six working some strikes from top position.
Lobe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobe is keeping the position for now.
Lobe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Six works over Lobe with some ground and pound from guard.
Lobe is adopting a defensive guard.
Six trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Lobe has his hands on Six's head, controlling the position.

Lobe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Six has his hands clasped together but Lobe extends an breaks Six's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lobe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Lobe!
Brian Lobe is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Badridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romulo Mendes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barry Badridge's chin.

Badridge
vs
Mendes

191 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Badridge!
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, Romulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badridge.

Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Badridge is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mendes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Badridge is just riding it out for now. Mendes eventually gives up the hold.
Badridge is concentrating on defense, preventing Mendes from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badridge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendes.
Mendes controlling the action here.

Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Badridge is looking to get back to full guard here but Mendes has managed to pass to side control instead.

Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Badridge is defending well.

Mendes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Badridge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendes's guard! Nice work there by Badridge!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badridge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badridge looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badridge is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes won't allow Badridge to get back to his feet.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Badridge pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Badridge keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Barry Badridge just wasn't active enough.

Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Badridge!
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Badridge is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Mendes with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Badridge cracks Mendes with an open hand slap.

Badridge tries to sprawl but Mendes drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Badridge is working away.
Badridge wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Badridge is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badridge is looking to improve his position.

Badridge has one foot on Mendes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badridge as he avoids it easily.

Badridge clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badridge.
Badridge stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Badridge.

It looks like Romulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Badridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Badridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendes is looking for a takedown.
Barry Badridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Mendes.
Badridge misses with some punches.
Badridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendes up against the cage.
Badridge looking to stall.
Badridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badridge misses with some punches.
Badridge gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badridge stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Badridge gets underhooks to prevent Mendes's takedown attempt.
Mendes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badridge throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Badridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Badridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Badridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Badridge trying to control the position but instead, Mendes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Badridge into the cage.
Badridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badridge misses with some punches.
Badridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Badridge lands a shoulder strike.
Badridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes is trying to break free.
Mendes blocks an elbow strike from Badridge.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendes as Badridge tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Badridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romulo Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Badridge throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.

Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Badridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.

Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Badridge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendes is looking to stall here but Badridge recovers full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Badridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Badridge, not yet.

Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Badridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Badridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Badridge!

Badridge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badridge wants to clinch but Mendes slips to the side

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes trying to control but Badridge is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badridge wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Badridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Badridge throws Mendes to one side and escapes!
Badridge tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mendes counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Badridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendes's brow.
Badridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Badridge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barry Badridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Mendes.
Badridge closes the distance but Mendes moves to the side

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Badridge won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Badridge is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Mendes!
Romulo Mendes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGee's choice of entrance music: Anna Lucia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alves
vs
McGee

190 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

190 cm
33
250 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

160!
Happy Pills

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves slips under a jab.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Alves closes the distance and clinches.
McGee jumps guard but Alves stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alves tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
Alves cracks McGee with a nice body shot.

McGee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGee to the mat. McGee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee trying to strike off his back.
Alves is stalling in the full guard.
Alves passes McGee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alves drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.

Alves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alves lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves dominating with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGee tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Alves.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alves prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
Alves scoring with strikes but McGee is staying in there.
Alves looking to finish McGee with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGee!
Alves lands a nice shot to the head.

McGee is rocked!
Alves postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McGee is out cold - huge knockout for Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danilo Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thomas
vs
Brega

186 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
198 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brega misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas shoots and misses

and Brega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brega misses with some punches.
Brega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brega after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Din Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Brega lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.

It looks like Din Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brega misses with a body punch.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brega gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brega pulls his leg out and moves away.

Thomas scores with a takedown into Brega's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Brega is keeping the position.
Brega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Brega keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stalling away here and it's allowed Brega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Brega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Thomas is looking for a triangle but Brega pushes his legs off easily.

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

Brega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas is looking for a triangle here but Brega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brega working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas pushes Brega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brega working the ground and pound.

Thomas is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brega lands a strong strike to the head of Thomas. That's dazed him! Brega looking to finish here. Thomas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Brega lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Brega!
Antonio Brega is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Antonio Brega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.