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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Joe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dutra
vs
Joe

173 cm
27
159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Dutra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Joe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dutra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dutra lands in his opponent's guard.
Joe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dutra with a nice head shot there.
Dutra postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Dutra cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
Dutra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dutra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dutra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dutra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dutra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dutra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dutra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dutra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Dutra working some strikes from top position.
Dutra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dutra working some strikes from top position.
Dutra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dutra forces his way into half guard.
Dutra slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
Dutra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dutra lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dutra lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Dutra there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutra slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
Dutra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dutra 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.
Dutra controlling the pace.
Dutra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dutra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dutra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dutra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Dutra there.
Dutra slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
Nice strikes from Dutra there.
Dutra drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dutra connects with a nice short shot to Joe's temple.
Joe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dutra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dutra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutra cracks Joe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Joe is rocked!
Dutra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Joe is still in real trouble! Can Dutra finish him?
Dutra with shots to the head and body - Joe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dutra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dutra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dutra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dutra landing strikes from the mount and Joe is in trouble!
Joe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dutra lands a big elbow - Joe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Joe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matheus Dutra!
Matheus Dutra 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cain Alvarez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alvarez
vs
Gracie

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez punching from the bottom.

Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez punching from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Alvarez from improving his position.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie prevents Alvarez from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie 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. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Ciechan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Centkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ciechan
vs
Centkiewicz

167 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Ciechan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filip Centkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ciechan gets a double leg takedown into Centkiewicz's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Centkiewicz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Centkiewicz tries to push Ciechan's head away but Ciechan is holding on tight.
Ciechan is bucking up trying to escape but Centkiewicz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ciechan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Centkiewicz looking to secure an arm triangle but Ciechan defends it well.
Ciechan is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciechan tries to buck Centkiewicz off but he can't manage it.
Ciechan working to try and regain half guard.

Centkiewicz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ciechan has worked his arm free - good work by Ciechan!

Centkiewicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ciechan wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Centkiewicz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ciechan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Centkiewicz but great work by Ciechan.
Centkiewicz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ciechan's best efforts.
Ciechan wants to stand up but Centkiewicz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ciechan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centkiewicz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciechan.
Ciechan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centkiewicz keeps working.
Centkiewicz wants to control but Ciechan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Centkiewicz looks gassed!

Ciechan wants to work for an arm triangle but Centkiewicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciechan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mateusz Ciechan.

Ciechan instigates a clinch.
Centkiewicz looking for a takedown.

Ciechan jumps guard and drags Centkiewicz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Centkiewicz wants to pass the guard but Ciechan is keeping the position.
Centkiewicz passes Ciechan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Centkiewicz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Centkiewicz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Filip Centkiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Ciechan.
Mateusz Ciechan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ciechan closes the distance and pushes Centkiewicz back into the cage.
Centkiewicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ciechan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ciechan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ciechan manages to break the clinch.
Centkiewicz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ciechan.
Centkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Ciechan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ciechan has managed to clinch.

Ciechan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciechan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centkiewicz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciechan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciechan lands a nice shot to the body.
Centkiewicz is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Centkiewicz.
Mateusz Ciechan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Centkiewicz.
Ciechan tries to bum rush Centkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Centkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ciechan moves into the clinch.

Ciechan pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Centkiewicz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Centkiewicz is pushing down on Ciechan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciechan is fighting to maintain full guard but Centkiewicz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciechan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Centkiewicz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!

Centkiewicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Centkiewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ciechan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ciechan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ciechan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Centkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciechan.
Ciechan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ciechan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ciechan throws a strike but Centkiewicz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filip Centkiewicz!
Filip Centkiewicz 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
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Redy Falar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joni Vvit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Falar
vs
Vvit

225 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Redy Falar!
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, Joni Vvit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vvit scores with a nice strike.
Falar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Vvit cracks Falar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vvit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falar to stand back up!

Falar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vvit loads up on a big right hand but Falar slips the punch.
Oh Falar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vvit throws a jab when Falar was well out of range.
Vvit misses the jab.
Falar slips a straight right by Vvit.
Falar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vvit throws an overhand right that lands on Falar's shoulder, as Falar tries to avoid the shot.
Vvit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vvit lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Falar is looking to close the distance but Vvit sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Falar crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Falar is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joni Vvit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silvas
vs
Carter

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Carter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter avoids the head kick by Silvas.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter 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.

Silvas darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Silvas is struggling to control the position.

Silvas breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries for a takedown but Silvas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silvas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Carter.
That kick from Silvas tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silvas defends it nicely.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Silvas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silvas is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Silvas. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvas which made him look bad.
Carter looks gassed!
Silvas lands a right hook to the body.
Silvas lands with a nice body kick.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silvas lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!

Silvas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Silvas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvas tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Silvas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvas.
Silvas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silvas scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvas connects with a high kick.

It looks like Nate Carter has been cut.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.

Silvas clinches with his opponent.

Silvas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silvas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Carter.

Silvas has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silvas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Silvas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silvas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silvas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silvas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Silvas manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvas's waist but Silvas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silvas avoids it really well and circles away.
Silvas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nate Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Silvas on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Silvas.
Silvas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silvas somewhat.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Carter has managed to clinch.

Silvas breaks the clinch.
Carter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silvas enables Carter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silvas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silvas is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silvas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Carter'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.

Silvas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Silvas slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silvas is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silvas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silvas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Silvas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas avoiding damage.
Silvas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Silvas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvas's waist but Silvas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Silvas, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Silvas against the cage but Silvas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Carter.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Silvas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Silvas throws a body kick that misses.
Silvas tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silvas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvas. That's going to slow Carter down.
Carter throws a head kick but Silvas moves out of range.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silvas tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silvas to the ground. Silvas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Silvas closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Silvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter jumps guard but Silvas stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silvas unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Silvas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvas connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Silvas.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson Silvas is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvas cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Silvas as Carter shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silvas gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Silvas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvas.
Carter shoots in but Silvas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter tries to clinch but Silvas moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvas tries a head kick but it misses.

Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silvas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silvas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvas.
Silvas misses with an uppercut.

Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carter is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Silvas manages to get to full guard.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Silvas shoots in.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silvas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silvas is looking for a sweep.
Carter wants to control but Silvas is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Carter stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Silvas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Carter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silvas quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter not doing much here.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Silvas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silvas is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Silvas is defending well.
Silvas wants to get back to full guard.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Silvas is defending well.
Carter is pressing down on Silvas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvas is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvas gets full guard.

Silvas kicks Carter off and gets to his feet.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Silvas, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Silvas against the cage but Silvas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silvas.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Carter moves into the clinch.
Nate Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silvas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Anderson Silvas!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Anderson Silvas!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Anderson Silvas!

Anderson Silvas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vinicius's choice of entrance music: Duality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dos Santos
vs
Vinicius

190 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
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, Paulo Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vinicius has his takedown stuffed
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Paulo Vinicius has been cut.
Paulo Vinicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

Vinicius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Vinicius getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vinicius is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vinicius.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Vinicius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.

Vinicius is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dos Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Vinicius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Chilavert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chilavert comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed In My Arms. Jose Chilavert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chilavert
vs
Hernandez

215 cm
24
285 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

192 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Chilavert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chilavert swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Chilavert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Chilavert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chilavert is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chilavert wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Chilavert is working away.

Hernandez swings around for an armbar but Chilavert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hernandez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chilavert postures up.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Chilavert from controlling successfully.

Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chilavert defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilavert trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chilavert won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Chilavert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chilavert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chilavert stands up from Hernandez's guard - Chilavert perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chilavert slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilavert tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chilavert pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Chilavert is working from the bottom.
Chilavert is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is stalling here. Chilavert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hernandez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chilavert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chilavert tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to reverse the position but instead Chilavert has taken his back - oops!

Chilavert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chilavert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chilavert doesn't have the hooks in and Hernandez manages to turn into his guard.
Chilavert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chilavert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chilavert has escaped and now he's on top!
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controls Chilavert momentarily but Chilavert frees himself.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chilavert is one step ahead there.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Chilavert postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Chilavert from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Chilavert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chilavert is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Chilavert circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chilavert misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Chilavert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Chilavert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.
Chilavert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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

Chilavert lands a big head kick that sends Hernandez tumbling to the mat! Chilavert takes a step backwards and waves Hernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chilavert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chilavert looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Chilavert backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hernandez's temple! It sends Hernandez violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Chilavert celebrates and the doctors try to help Hernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jose Chilavert!