Combat 19: Draught PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Slice
vs
James

225 cm
33
277 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

188 cm
30
240 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great low kicks
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie James!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch but Slice moves away
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Slice.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
James 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.
James wants to clinch but Slice slips to the side
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice swings for the body but James moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie James.
James throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Slice counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks James with a good jab.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slice lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slice throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from James.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Freddie James has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James moves to clinch but Slice breaks away
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fails with the takedown
and Slice counters with a thumping low kick.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slice throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Slice drops James with a big left hand! James is injured, injured bad! Slice jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cotterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Cotterman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cotterman
vs
Shui Bai

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

191 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shui Bai defends it nicely.
Shui Bai circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shui Bai forces Cotterman back against the cage and clinches.
Shui Bai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotterman.
Shui Bai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cotterman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cotterman tries to break the clinch but Shui Bai is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Shui Bai.
Cotterman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shui Bai with a knee to the head.

It looks like Leo Cotterman has been cut.
Shui Bai scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai landing knees to the head.

Shui Bai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Shui Bai wants to work for an arm triangle but Cotterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui Bai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shui Bai wants to control the pace but Cotterman is squirming around nicely.

Shui Bai is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cotterman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chen Shui Bai!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Laiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roots Bloody Roots. Leonardo Laiola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Faria
vs
Laiola

180 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
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, Leonardo Laiola!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria throws a head kick but Laiola moves out of range.
Laiola throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.

Faria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faria lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Leonardo Laiola has been cut.
Laiola tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Laiola blocks with his arms.
Laiola is trying to break free.

Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faria throws a head kick but Laiola moves out of range.
Faria misses with a head kick.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laiola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiola.
Laiola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faria is looking to clinch but Laiola is avoiding it.
Faria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faria lands with a kick to the temple. Laiola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria throws a head kick that half lands.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Laiola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laiola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faria counters with a straight right hand.
Faria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laiola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laiola swings for the body but Faria moves out of range.
Faria tries to clinch there but Laiola circles away.
Faria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faria misses with a head kick.
Faria looks to clinch
and Laiola counters with a straight right hand.
Faria wants to clinch.
Laiola scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria slips a straight right by Laiola.
Laiola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Laiola pushes him off.
Faria lands a head kick!
Faria throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Faria.
Faria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laiola but Laiola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faria is looking to clinch.

Faria has Laiola up against the cage in a clinch.
Laiola tries to stall but Faria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laiola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Laiola as he connects with a hook.
Leonardo Laiola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laiola cracks Faria with an open hand slap.
Faria lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Laiola misses its intended target.
Laiola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faria tries to clinch but Laiola moves out of range.
Laiola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laiola looks to land a combination but Faria avoids it well.
Laiola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laiola blocks a head kick by Faria.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laiola. Faria does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Laiola throws a right hand that Faria ducks under and follows up with a left that Faria also avoids with ease.
Laiola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faria sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola throws a jab when Faria was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Laiola.
Faria slips a straight right by Laiola.

Faria moves into the clinch successfully.
Laiola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laiola tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.

Faria pulls guard.
Laiola scoring with some ground and pound.
Laiola trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laiola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Laiola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Laiola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Faria throws a head kick but Laiola moves out of range.
Laiola thows a body shot but no joy.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Laiola pushes him off.
Laiola avoids the head kick by Faria.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Laiola moves out of range easily.
A jab from Laiola misses.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Laiola pushes him off.
Laiola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laiola throws the left hand but Faria avoids the punch easily.
Faria moves out of range of the strikes.
Laiola looks to land a combination but Faria avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiola. That snapped Faria's head back.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laiola paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola throws a series of punches but Faria avoids them all with ease.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Laiola moves out of range easily.
Faria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laiola lands a right hook to the body.
Laiola thows a body shot but no joy.
Laiola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faria on the side of the head.
Laiola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laiola misses with a hook.
Faria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Faria moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Laiola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faria landing knees to the head.
Faria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laiola tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faria throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Laiola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faria moves away.
Faria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laiola throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Laiola misses with a wild body shot.
Laiola cracks Faria with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laiola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faria doesn't seem bothered though.
Laiola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faria.
Laiola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laiola avoids the head kick by Faria.
Laiola works Faria's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laiola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laiola lands with an uppercut that bounces Faria off the cage and back into range.
Laiola throws a body punch but Faria moves out of range.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laiola lands a jab.
Faria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laiola circles away.
Faria misses with a head kick.
Faria slips a straight right by Laiola.
Laiola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laiola misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Laiola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laiola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faria backs up against the cage.
Faria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laiola throws a lazy right hand but Faria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laiola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laiola misses with a body shot.
Laiola throws a series of punches but Faria moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Faria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Laiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Laiola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Faria.
Faria pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Faria won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faria throws an elbow but misses.
Faria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laiola is trying to break the clinch but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria lands an elbow that stopped Laiola in his tracks for a moment.
Laiola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laiola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faria looking to throw knees to the head but Laiola is blocking nicely.
Laiola is trying to break free.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Faria jumps into guard, dragging Laiola to the mat.
Laiola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Laiola postures up in Faria's guard and throws a big left but Faria blocks it.
Laiola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laiola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laiola trying to pass the guard but Faria defending well.
Laiola thows a huge punch but Faria dodges it nicely.
Faria is staying active underneath Laiola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to get back to his feet.
Laiola is trying to control the action in half guard but Faria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laiola wants to free his trapped foot but Faria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laiola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Laiola.
Laiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laiola wants to control but Faria is keeping him busy.
Laiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laiola trying to control the action but Faria is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonardo Laiola was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laiola!
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laiola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laiola with a hook.
Faria walks into a stiff left hand from Laiola.
Laiola misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Faria lands but Laiola takes it in his stride.
Laiola lands a jab to the head.
Laiola misses with an uppercut. Faria saw that one coming.
Laiola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laiola misses with a few strikes there.
Laiola with a hook.
Laiola misses with a body shot.
Laiola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Faria clinches up against the cage.
Lucas Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leonardo Laiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faria is trying to stall.
Laiola misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Laiola!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Laiola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spider Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tis Kirosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kirosh's choice of entrance music: bent - kisses. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Silva
vs
Kirosh

200 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tis Kirosh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a low kick but Kirosh moves out of range easily.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Kirosh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tis Kirosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spider Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kirosh drives through with a takedown into guard.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirosh pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kirosh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kirosh wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva wants to control but Kirosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirosh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kirosh is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kirosh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kirosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirosh on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kirosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kirosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirosh wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kirosh tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Kirosh in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tis Kirosh!
A relieved looking Tis Kirosh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Koutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

dos Passos
vs
Koutz

174 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Koutz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koutz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koutz leaves dos Passos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

dos Passos lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Koutz sprawling to the canvas. dos Passos follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Koutz hang on?

Koutz is rocked!

It looks like Kevin Koutz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

dos Passos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

dos Passos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
dos Passos wants to pass to mount but Koutz is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

dos Passos seems to be working for a kimura but Koutz defends the submission attempt.

dos Passos is trying to work for a kimura but Koutz is defending well.
Koutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from dos Passos.
dos Passos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Koutz is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. dos Passos locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Koutz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio dos Passos!
Helio dos Passos 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
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryan
vs
Shleifer

194 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
214 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Shleifer slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Shleifer has managed to clinch.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Shleifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
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!
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Ryan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.

It looks like Matt Ryan has been cut.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shleifer crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer with a knee to the 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!
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer landing knees to the body.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shleifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Shleifer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Shleifer pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Shleifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Shleifer manages to get underhooks.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer is struggling to control the position.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shleifer lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Shleifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shleifer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan throws a body punch but Shleifer moves out of range.
Shleifer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Shleifer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Shleifer pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Shleifer stalling in the clinch.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shleifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Shleifer.
Shleifer managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Nice elbow from Shleifer.
Shleifer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shleifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shleifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shleifer leaning against his opponent.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Ryan has Shleifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shleifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shleifer after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shleifer is defending well.
Shleifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shleifer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Nice elbow from Shleifer.
Shleifer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shleifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shleifer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shleifer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Shleifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shleifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
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!
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shleifer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Shleifer.
Shleifer lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan is trying to drag Shleifer to the mat but Shleifer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Shleifer manages to get underhooks.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Shleifer manages to get underhooks.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Shleifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Matt Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shleifer trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Shleifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Shleifer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shleifer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Shleifer crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrei Shleifer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shleifer prevents it.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Shleifer!
Andrei Shleifer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor McCumby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor McCumby struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hayes
vs
McCumby

200 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
283 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor McCumby!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

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

Hayes gets a double leg takedown into McCumby's guard.
Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCumby can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hayes lands strikes from half guard.
McCumby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCumby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayes working McCumby over with strikes.
Hayes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hayes trying to control from half guard but McCumby is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Hayes is looking for a kimura here.

Hayes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCumby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes is just content to waste time from the top position. McCumby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McCumby keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.

McCumby throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws McCumby's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCumby shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCumby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCumby throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larry Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCumby fails with the takedown

and Hayes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCumby's guard now.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCumby is keeping the position for now.
Hayes passes into half guard.

Hayes seems to be working for a kimura but McCumby defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes working the head and body with strikes.

Hayes escapes and gets back to his feet.
McCumby fails with the takedown.
Larry Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McCumby.
Hayes tries to clinch but McCumby is having none of it.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayes catches McCumby with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McCumby forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Hayes!
Larry Hayes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sultans Of Swing. Spewak has chosen The German National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andersen
vs
Spewak

192 cm
27
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

180 cm
33
182 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak shoots and misses
and Andersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spewak, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spewak wants to stall.
Andersen tries to break free but Spewak pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Spewak with that takedown attempt.
Spewak shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Henric Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Spewak.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
Spewak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersen avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Andersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Spewak. Spewak gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersen darts in trying to clinch

and Spewak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Andersen wants to control but Spewak is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Spewak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersen defends it well.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen gets full guard.

Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Andersen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Spewak frees his head nicely. Oh but Andersen has switched to an armbar! Spewak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Henric Andersen!
Henric Andersen retains his welterweight title!
Henric Andersen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbados Slim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shewmaker
vs
Slim

190 cm
31
215 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim throws a right and a left that both miss.

Slim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Slim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shewmaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slim content to stall in guard here.
Slim wants to control from the top but Shewmaker keeps moving.
Slim stands and throws Shewmaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slim's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker is looking for a sweep. Slim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Slim seems to be working for a kimura but Shewmaker defends the submission attempt.
Slim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slim is keen to just control but Shewmaker is a slippery customer.
Shewmaker tries to get to full guard but Slim has control of the leg.
Slim is trying to control the action in half guard but Shewmaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shewmaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shewmaker working for a triangle but Slim defends it easily.
Slim wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slim defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slim wants to control from the top but Shewmaker keeps moving.
Slim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shewmaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slim is in close to Shewmaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim forces his way into half guard.
Slim wants to take a breather but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Slim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slim is trying to control the action in half guard but Shewmaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slim sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Barbados Slim has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Shewmaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shewmaker is in Slim's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Shewmaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slim defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Slim gets to his feet - Shewmaker follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Slim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slim showed some decent athleticism there.
Slim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slim gets a double leg takedown into Shewmaker's guard.

Shewmaker is looking for a triangle but Slim pushes his legs off easily.
Slim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slim passes Shewmaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shewmaker tries to roll over but Slim keeps him under control.
Slim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slim is trying to control the action in half guard but Shewmaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shewmaker tries to roll over but Slim keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is not content to let Slim control the position.

Shewmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shewmaker is looking to improve his position.
Slim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shewmaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shewmaker is in trouble now - Slim has advanced to mount!
Shewmaker is trying to escape the mount.
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
Slim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slim landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shewmaker is in a horrible position here. Slim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slim working Shewmaker over with strikes here.
Slim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shewmaker can't escape the position.
Slim working the ground and pound effectively.
Slim scoring with strikes but Shewmaker is staying in there.

Shewmaker is rocked!
Slim controlling from the full mount.
Shewmaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slim controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Slim maintains control.
Slim trying to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slim content just to control the position here.
Slim is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slim with the ground and pound from mount.
Slim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slim trying to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Shewmaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shewmaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Slim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shewmaker is looking to get to half guard.
Slim content just to control the position here.
Shewmaker gets back to half guard.
Slim trying to control the action but Shewmaker is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Slim there.
Slim is trying to control the action in half guard but Shewmaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shewmaker!
Slim lands a big elbow.
Shewmaker is looking to improve his position but Slim isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shewmaker tries to clinch but Slim is having none of it.
Slim stuffs the takedown.

Slim gets a takedown into half guard.
Slim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shewmaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slim is keen to just control but Shewmaker is a slippery customer.
Shewmaker works his way to full guard. Good work.

Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slim wants to control from the top but Shewmaker keeps moving.
Slim lands a couple of digs.
Shewmaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shewmaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Slim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slim trying to control from half guard but Shewmaker is working away.
Barbados Slim has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shewmaker actively working from the bottom here.

Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back.
Slim moves nicely into side control.
Slim is staying tight to Shewmaker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shewmaker is looking for a sweep.
Slim working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Slim is trying to get an arm triangle but Shewmaker is defending well.
Shewmaker sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is not content to let Slim control the position.
Slim not doing much here.

Slim is working for a kimura but Shewmaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Slim prevents Shewmaker from improving his position.

Shewmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shewmaker is not content to let Slim control the position.
Barbados Slim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Slim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Barbados Slim has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shewmaker wants to clinch up but Slim keeps it at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbados Slim!
An intense looking Barbados Slim took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'get on your knees and suck it while i smoke this skunky bong mother FUCKERS!'.