TWD Aggression 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joes Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ortiz
vs
Hendo

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joes Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hendo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ortiz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz 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.
Hendo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Ortiz is working hard here to advance position.
Hendo controlling his opponent.
Hendo prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hendo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hendo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hendo controlling his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.

Hendo working for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is in no mood to give up.
Hendo controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz tries to reverse the position but Hendo maintains control.
Hendo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ortiz looks a forlorn figure.
Hendo controlling from mount.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position but Hendo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortiz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hendo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Hendo passes to side control.
Ortiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Hendo landing strikes.
Hendo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hendo tries to advance to mount but Ortiz denies him.
Hendo works to advance to full mount. Ortiz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is working to get back to half guard.
Hendo controlling the pace for now.
Ortiz working to try and regain half guard.
Hendo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendo batters Ortiz with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ortiz is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hendo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ortiz to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hendo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Hendo!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willian Acougue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Acougue
vs
Silva

191 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willian Acougue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acougue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Acougue stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Acougue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Acougue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Acougue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to roll over but Acougue keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Acougue trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Acougue is working away from the top position though.

Silva with the active half guard here but Acougue passes nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acougue's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acougue is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acougue preventing the sweep.

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

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acougue defends well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Silva!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belfort
vs
Gomez

180 cm
29
229 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

200 cm
29
285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White 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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez lands a hook that stumbles Belfort back into the cage. Gomez follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Belfort to the canvas! Gomez pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Belfort has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Palito Gomez!
Palito Gomez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Felipe (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.

Goncalves
vs
Felipe

164 cm
27
154 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
26
143 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Felipe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Felipe tries to bum rush Goncalves with a series of wild strikes but Goncalves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Goncalves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Felipe did well to prevent Goncalves getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Felipe won't allow Goncalves to pass to mount.

Goncalves decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Felipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felipe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Felipe wants it to stay on the feet.
Felipe scores with a punch to the head.
Goncalves moves out of range of the body kick from Felipe.
Felipe misses with a few strikes there.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Felipe pushes him off.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown but Felipe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goncalves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves shoots in for a double leg but Felipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goncalves shoots in for a double leg but Felipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Felipe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goncalves eats them both and turns towards Felipe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Felipe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Felipe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Felipe connects with a leg kick. Goncalves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Felipe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Felipe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe swinging wildly here.
Felipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
Felipe looks gassed!
Goncalves misses with a combination
and Felipe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goncalves's knee momentarily.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Felipe sprawls well. Felipe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Felipe scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Felipe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goncalves content to control rather than advance.
Felipe has his hands clasped together around Goncalves's back. He's all about the action.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Felipe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Felipe looking for submissions off his back.
Felipe is refusing to be controlled, as Goncalves sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Goncalves.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Felipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Goncalves will probably get the nod.
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.

Felipe lands a two punch combo.
Felipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.

Goncalves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Felipe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Felipe is not content to let Goncalves control the position.

Goncalves decides to stand back up. Goncalves steps back and let's Felipe get back to his feet.
Felipe stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Felipe!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Felipe moves away
and Felipe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goncalves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Felipe is breathing heavily.
Felipe moves out of range of the body kick from Goncalves.
Goncalves fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goncalves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felipe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Felipe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Felipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe scores with a jab.
Goncalves could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Felipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Felipe also avoids with ease.
Matheus Felipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Felipe.
Felipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Felipe defends it nicely.
Felipe lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felipe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goncalves rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Felipe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Felipe swinging wildly here.
Goncalves tries to clinch
and Felipe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goncalves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown but Felipe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Felipe.
Matheus Felipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Felipe as Goncalves shoots in.
Daniel Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goncalves tries to land a front kick but Felipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Felipe feints a jab promting Goncalves to slip. Felipe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goncalves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Felipe moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.

Goncalves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but Felipe defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves wants to take a breather but Felipe is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Goncalves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Felipe stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Felipe throws a series of punches but Goncalves avoids them all with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Felipe enables Goncalves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Felipe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Felipe looking to control.
Goncalves throwing strikes but missing.
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Felipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felipe keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Daniel Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling the position.

Felipe is working an open guard so Goncalves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.

Goncalves clinches with his opponent.
Felipe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Felipe breaks from the clinch.
Felipe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Felipe avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Felipe pushes him off.
Felipe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Felipe.
Felipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Felipe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Felipe swivels and escapes.
Goncalves slips a jab and a cross from Felipe.

Goncalves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves passes to full mount!

Goncalves is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Felipe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Felipe shrugs it off.
Goncalves with a couple of short strikes.
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Felipe is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Felipe is surviving well by controlling Goncalves's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felipe is looking to escape.
Goncalves controlling the position easily from mount.
Matheus Felipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goncalves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Goncalves!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dois Pra Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Pra Um
vs
Mutch

180 cm
29
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

169 cm
22
154 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dois Pra Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mutch moves into the clinch.
Mutch misses with a body punch.

Mutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pra Um throws a hook but Mutch blocks it.
Pra Um tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Mutch scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Mutch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mutch breaks from Pra Um's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pra Um is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mutch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pra Um's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutch working Pra Um over with strikes here.
Mutch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pra Um swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mutch working Pra Um over with strikes here.
Pra Um wants to hold on but Mutch pushes him away.
Mutch unloading with bombs!

Pra Um is rocked!
Mutch lands with some strikes.
Oh Pra Um is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch controlling from mount.
Mutch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mutch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pra Um?

Mutch looking for a guillotine from mount but Pra Um is having none of it.
Mutch looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pra Um covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Mutch!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Paru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemio Bayagris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paru comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite, osso duro de roer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paru
vs
Bayagris

185 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Paru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artemio Bayagris!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paru manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bayagris on his heels. He'll look to pass Bayagris's guard now, I'm sure.
Paru controlling from the top position.
Paru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paru landing some decent shots from guard.
Paru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paru happy to just control the position for now.
Paru postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Paru landing strikes.
Paru scoring with punches from side control.
Paru lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paru landing strikes.

Paru is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bayagris is trying to escape and Paru transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bayagris is forced to tap! Nice work there by Paru! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Paru!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Calbrentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Calbrentes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Calbrentes
vs
Pereira

167 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Calbrentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left and a right from Calbrentes both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Lucas Pereira has been cut.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Calbrentes is avoiding it.
A left lands for Pereira.
Julio Calbrentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a combination. Calbrentes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Julio Calbrentes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calbrentes shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calbrentes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Calbrentes keeps it at a distance.
Calbrentes thows a body shot but no joy.
Calbrentes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Calbrentes defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Calbrentes tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira throws a jab when Calbrentes was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pereira drives through and clinches with Calbrentes against the cage.
Calbrentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Calbrentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.

Calbrentes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Calbrentes.
Calbrentes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calbrentes somewhat.
Calbrentes is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Calbrentes wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira slips a straight right by Calbrentes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calbrentes misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Calbrentes.
Pereira cracks Calbrentes with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calbrentes blocks a jab.
Calbrentes staying out of range there.
Pereira jabs Calbrentes right on the nose. Calbrentes blinks but takes it well.
Calbrentes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calbrentes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Calbrentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Nice sprawl there from Pereira as Calbrentes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Calbrentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calbrentes throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Pereira both land. Nice combination.
Calbrentes throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes thows a body shot but no joy.

Calbrentes gets a clinch.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calbrentes as Pereira tries to tie him up.
A short left from Pereira.

Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calbrentes throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Calbrentes lands with a hook. Pereira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calbrentes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Calbrentes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calbrentes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calbrentes, pushing him back against the cage.
Calbrentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calbrentes backwards.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calbrentes throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
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!
Calbrentes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Calbrentes with an uppercut!
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calbrentes.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Calbrentes seems unphased.

Calbrentes gets a clinch.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira 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.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calbrentes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calbrentes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Pereira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Calbrentes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Calbrentes.
Calbrentes throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calbrentes tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.

Calbrentes drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Calbrentes's head.
Calbrentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calbrentes.
Calbrentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira stalling against the cage.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calbrentes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calbrentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Pereira has Calbrentes pressed against the cage, preventing Calbrentes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calbrentes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Calbrentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Calbrentes successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but Calbrentes is working from the bottom.
Pereira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calbrentes pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calbrentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira wants to stand but Calbrentes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucas Pereira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand

and Calbrentes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Calbrentes gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calbrentes fails to land.
Calbrentes avoiding damage.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Calbrentes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes lands with a left to the head.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calbrentes tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Calbrentes drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
Calbrentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.

Calbrentes breaks from the clinch.

Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Calbrentes. Calbrentes maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calbrentes backwards.
A short uppercut from Calbrentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Calbrentes being controlled against the cage.
Calbrentes blocks an uppercut.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pereira prevents it.
Calbrentes lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calbrentes lands an uppercut.
Calbrentes can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calbrentes fails to land.
Pereira tries to stall but Calbrentes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calbrentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Calbrentes tries to break free but Pereira pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Calbrentes.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Calbrentes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calbrentes scores with a shot to the body.
Calbrentes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calbrentes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Calbrentes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calbrentes misses with a low kick.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calbrentes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Calbrentes pushes him off.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Calbrentes throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.

Pereira moves into the clinch successfully.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira trying to stall but Calbrentes improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calbrentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira stalling the fight.
Pereira wants to stall.
Calbrentes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucas Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calbrentes has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Calbrentes is struggling to control the position.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calbrentes is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Calbrentes.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calbrentes.
Pereira stalls.
Pereira tries to stall but Calbrentes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calbrentes blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucas Pereira.
Calbrentes tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julio Calbrentes is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calbrentes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Calbrentes.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calbrentes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Julio Calbrentes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira moves out of range as Calbrentes strikes.

Pereira rushes Calbrentes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calbrentes is trying to push Pereira away but Pereira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calbrentes takes one to the chin there.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calbrentes misses with a head kick.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Calbrentes off the cage and back into range.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calbrentes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calbrentes throws a leg kick that misses.
Calbrentes throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Calbrentes cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Calbrentes throws a head kick that misses.
Calbrentes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Calbrentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calbrentes on the side of the head.
Calbrentes wants to clinch but Pereira slips to the side
and Calbrentes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calbrentes takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.

Calbrentes is rocked!
Pereira scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Calbrentes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira is looking to clinch but Calbrentes is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pereira closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lucas Pereira!
Our winner, Lucas Pereira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edinaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fielding
vs
Oliveira

210 cm
22
239 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

201 cm
29
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edinaldo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fielding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.

Fielding dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Fielding controlling him for the moment.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Fielding defends easily.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Fielding defends it easily.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fielding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Fielding from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fielding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fielding sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fielding postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.

Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fielding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fielding wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Fielding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fielding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.

Fielding 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.

Fielding drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Fielding off! Fielding jumps back into Oliveira's guard.

Fielding 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fielding landing with the ground and pound.
Fielding wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fielding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Fielding passes into half guard.
Fielding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fielding seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fielding controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pushes Fielding off looking to stand but Fielding dives back in and keeps control.
Fielding 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.
Fielding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Fielding keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fielding lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fielding wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fielding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Fielding in his half guard.
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. Fielding connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to control but Fielding is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fielding is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Fielding is controlling him
Fielding working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Fielding connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fielding pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Fielding sits in half guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fielding working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fielding is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fielding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Fielding is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Fielding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fielding is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fielding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Fielding moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fielding.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Fielding shoots in.
Fielding closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Fielding ducks down to avoid it.
Fielding tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding is looking to clinch.
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Fielding ducks under and follows up with a left that Fielding also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Fielding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Fielding tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Fielding.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Fielding on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fielding tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fielding fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Fielding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fielding throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Fielding moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fielding.
Fielding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.

Fielding closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Oliveira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from Fielding's half guard. Fielding has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.

Fielding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira trying to control but Fielding is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edinaldo Oliveira 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! This is the final round!

Fielding drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Fielding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fielding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding is looking to clinch.

Fielding has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Fielding looking for a takedown.

Oliveira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fielding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira working the head with strikes.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fielding's legs.
Fielding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fielding is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fielding, who protects the arm well.
Fielding sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Fielding is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fielding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fielding trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.

Fielding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fielding is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter Fielding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira trying to control but Fielding is working from the bottom.
Fielding looking to control.
Fielding thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
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!

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dexter Fielding.
I think Fielding 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Badridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes into the arena with Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ochu
vs
Badridge

172 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
28
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!
160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Badridge!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu misses with a few strikes there.
Ochu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badridge misses with an uppercut.
Ochu throws a leg kick but Badridge moved away.
Ochu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badridge tries to clinch
and Ochu counters with a nice body shot.
Ochu throws a looping overhand right but Badridge ducks down to avoid it.
Ochu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ochu scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badridge misses with a takedown attempt - Ochu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Badridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ochu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ochu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ochu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Badridge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ochu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ochu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ochu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Maester Ochu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ochu fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Badridge.
Ochu misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ochu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ochu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ochu moves away from the strike by Badridge.
Badridge misses with an uppercut.
Ochu throws a shot from downtown. Badridge moves away and avoids it.
Badridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ochu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Badridge tries to clinch but Ochu is having none of it.
Ochu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu throws an overhand right that lands on Badridge's shoulder, as Badridge tries to avoid the shot.
Ochu throws the left hand but Badridge avoids the punch easily.
Ochu connects with a crisp jab.
Ochu throws a right and a left that Badridge avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu wants to land a leg kick but Badridge is out of range.
Badridge walks into a jab.
Ochu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Ochu sprawls well. He's pushed Badridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ochu counters with a left and a right that stings Badridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ochu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Badridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Badridge.
Badridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badridge dives in and grabs Ochu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ochu pushes down on Badridge's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Badridge is defended easily by Ochu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ochu tries to land a leg kick but Badridge saw it coming and moves away.
Ochu swings for the body but Badridge moves out of range.
Ochu throws a jab but it's blocked by Badridge.
A slow jab from Badridge misses its intended target.
Ochu throws a combination. Badridge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ochu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ochu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochu connects with a leg kick. Badridge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ochu gets in close and tags Badridge with a short punch that almost sends Badridge to the mat! Oh Badridge is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ochu, trying to create some distance but Ochu rushes him, striking wildly and Badridge goes down! The referee tackles Ochu into the cage to end the fight! Ochu is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maester Ochu!
Maester Ochu is the new middleweight champion!
Maester Ochu decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.