BFE - 07 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everton Zivieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Calazans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Zivieri
vs
Calazans

172 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everton Zivieri!
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, Lukas Calazans!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calazans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calazans throws a strike aimed at the side of Zivieri's head but Zivieri avoids it well.
Calazans tries to score with some ground and pound. Zivieri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calazans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Calazans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Calazans is looking to take a break and control but Zivieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calazans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zivieri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calazans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zivieri parries the strikes from Calazans easily there. Calazans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zivieri to escape.
Calazans scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calazans lands a nice forearm strike.
Calazans wants to control but Zivieri is keeping him busy.
Zivieri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calazans on the ground.
Calazans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Calazans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zivieri defending against the ground and pound.
Calazans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Calazans scoring with punches from side control.
Calazans cracks Zivieri with a big right hand but Zivieri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calazans working the head and body with strikes.
Calazans scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivieri dodges the ground and pound from Calazans.
Zivieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zivieri tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calazans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zivieri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zivieri is breathing heavily.
Calazans scoring with punches from side control.
Calazans tries to score with some ground and pound. Zivieri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calazans in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Calazans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Calazans trying to control the position but Zivieri is working away.
Calazans lands a nice forearm strike.
Zivieri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Calazans in side control, throwing shots but Zivieri defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calazans grinds an elbow into Zivieri's temple.
Calazans trying to control the position but Zivieri is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calazans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zivieri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calazans lands an elbow.
Calazans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zivieri some visible discomfort.
Calazans landing a few strikes.

Zivieri is rocked!
Zivieri is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Zivieri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calazans lands a strong strike to the head of Zivieri. That's dazed him! Calazans looking to finish here. Zivieri is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Calazans lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Calazans!

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58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Ivo Robotnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Thug - Y.G. ft. Meek Miller. Homer Wu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wu
vs
Ivo Robotnik

179 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Homer Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dr Ivo Robotnik!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robotnik scores with a takedown into Wu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

Wu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robotnik scoring with some ground and pound.
Robotnik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Robotnik content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wu has locked up a guillotine! Wu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robotnik is holding on here and Wu must be using up a lot of energy. Robotnik has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Homer Wu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Homer Wu thanked ****160Q Reduce Energy**** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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61%

Undercard bout

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

Carvalho
vs
Reis

198 cm
25
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

****160Q Reduce Energy****

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baptista Reis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.

Reis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reis lands in his opponent's guard.

Reis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carvalho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reis, into his guard.
Reis looking to control but Carvalho passes into half guard.

Carvalho in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Reis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Carvalho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Carvalho!
A relieved looking Anderson Carvalho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pasca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The final bell. Pasca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. mama said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Pasca is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Diaz
vs
Pasca

215 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

****160Q Reduce Energy****

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Pasca!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pasca to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Pasca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Pasca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Pasca throws a big elbow that misses.
Pasca throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Pasca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pasca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pasca distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pasca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pasca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pasca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasca stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Pasca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pasca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pasca cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pasca has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pasca's guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pasca has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.

Pasca is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pasca looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasca takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pasca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pasca is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Pasca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pasca can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pasca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pasca holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pasca sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Pasca actively working from the bottom here.

Pasca looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasca is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pasca is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.

Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasca can't escape the position.
Diaz unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz gets caught napping as Pasca dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.

Diaz working for a triangle but Pasca defends it easily.
Pasca throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pasca's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pasca's head.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.

Pasca has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.

Pasca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pasca looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pasca is breathing heavily.

Pasca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Pasca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Pasca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Pasca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Pasca taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Pasca tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Pasca taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Pasca is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasca is looking for a sweep.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Diaz has hold of Pasca's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pasca tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diaz cranks the arm and Pasca screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pasca, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martin Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda comes to the cage accompanied by Kymani Marley - Hustler. Mano Thao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miranda
vs
Thao

188 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thao after a bit of a struggle.
Miranda has Thao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thao is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thao down to the mat. Thao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Thao.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Thao sprawls well.
Thao shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Thao - that's a beauty! Miranda is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Thao can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mano Thao!

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RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Put Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Martinez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Put Down's chin.

Martinez
vs
Down

176 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

****160Q Reduce Energy****

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Put Down!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Down with that takedown attempt.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Down fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martinez to the ground. Down is now in Martinez's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Down with a nice head shot there.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Down keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Down connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Down makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.
Down is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Down lands a couple of digs.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Down is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Down on the ground.
Down works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.
Down lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Martinez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Down postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Down keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Down loads up on a big left hand. Martinez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Down looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Martinez can't hide his disappointment, as Down celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Put Down!

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84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trooper has chosen №1 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Danilo Alves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Danilo Alves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Alves
vs
Trooper

190 cm
29
265 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

218 cm
28
290 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Trooper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trooper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alves.

It looks like Super Trooper has been cut.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trooper moves away.
Trooper defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Trooper moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Trooper misses with an uppercut.
Trooper throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves throws a poor cross that misses
and Trooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trooper walks into a jab.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Trooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Trooper tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Trooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trooper.
Danilo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Trooper.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Alves.
Trooper slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Trooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tests Trooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle, before Alves throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Trooper's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Alves lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Danilo Alves!
Danilo Alves is the new heavyweight champion!

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73%

Main event

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

Sladkov
vs
Leonardo

192 cm
31
240 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

202 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

****160Q Reduce Energy****

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sladkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonardo throws a hook but Sladkov avoids it easily.
Leonardo wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonardo. That snapped Sladkov's head back.
Leonardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sladkov.

Sladkov rushes Leonardo and presses him up against the cage.
Leonardo blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Leonardo.
Sladkov blocks a body shot from Leonardo.
Leonardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sladkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Sladkov.

Sladkov manages to break the clinch.

Leonardo rushes Sladkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sladkov avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sladkov stalling the fight.

Sladkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Leonardo darts in and clinches Sladkov up against the cage.
Leonardo stalling against the cage.
Sladkov has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
Sladkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.
Sladkov blocks an uppercut.
Leonardo scores with a knee to the head.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sladkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sladkov is working Leonardo over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo trying to control the position but instead, Sladkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonardo into the cage.
Leonardo tries a body shot but Sladkov blocks it.
Sladkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sladkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leonardo is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonardo.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sladkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonardo won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sladkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonardo stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Sladkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sladkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sladkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sladkov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonardo.
Leonardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov misses with the head strike.
Leonardo is trying to stall.
Sladkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Sladkov.
Sladkov blocks an elbow strike from Leonardo.
Sladkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonardo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonardo trying to control the position but instead, Sladkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonardo into the cage.
Leonardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Sladkov.
Leonardo avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rai Leonardo.
Sladkov throws a leg kick but Leonardo sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sladkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonardo. Leonardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses
and Sladkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sladkov. That did some damage!
Leonardo looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sladkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sladkov dodges the punch combination from Leonardo.
Sladkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leonardo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sladkov misses with a straight left.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rai Leonardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sladkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Sladkov moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo moves in looking to clinch but Sladkov pushes him off.
Sladkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Sladkov lands a really nice looking cross but Leonardo seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sladkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonardo thinking.

Leonardo instigates a clinch.
Sladkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sladkov lands an uppercut.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sladkov lands a nice uppercut.
Sladkov misses with the head strike.
Leonardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov trying to control the position but instead, Leonardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sladkov into the cage.
Sladkov lands with a left to the head.
Sladkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sladkov.
Sladkov works on Leonardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sladkov is defending well for now.
Leonardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sladkov as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sladkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sladkov lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Sladkov to work.
Leonardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sladkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sladkov.
Leonardo blocking some punches.
Sladkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sladkov tries to stall but Leonardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leonardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sladkov won't want to take too many of those.
Leonardo lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leonardo.
Sladkov tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Sladkov back against the cage.
Sladkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sladkov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Sladkov.
Sladkov stalling in the clinch.
Sladkov lands with a left to the head.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Sladkov is blocking nicely.
Sladkov gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sladkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sladkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonardos head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sladkov gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sladkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sladkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sladkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonardo takes a shot to the head.

Leonardo is rocked!
Sladkov lands a left hand.
Leonardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sladkov finish him?
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!
Sladkov throws a big uppercut that drops Leonardo! More strikes from Sladkov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leonardo lies dazed against the cage as Sladkov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasa Sladkov!