BFE - 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tuomela
vs
Field

184 cm
35
196 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

182 cm
31
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Brawler
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 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomela throws a shot from downtown. Field moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
Nice uppercut there from Tuomela.
Tuomela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Field.
Field blocks a jab.
Field steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuomela.
Tuomela lands a nice shot that snaps Field's head back.
Field uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuomela.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tuomela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Tuomela shows good takedown defense.
Tuomela throws a looping overhand right but Field ducks down to avoid it.
Tuomela leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raimo Tuomela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Field.
Field moves forwards but Tuomela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tuomela throws a shot to the body.
Tuomela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Field.
Tuomela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuomela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raimo Tuomela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela tries a low kick but Field avoids it.
Field is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tuomela is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Field.
Tuomela lands with a shot to the body.
Field looks winded!
Field walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Field with a poor takedown
and Tuomela makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Field really felt that one!
Tuomela lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuomela drops Field with a naaaaasty hook - Field is in real trouble here! Tuomela dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Tuomela!
Raimo Tuomela thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The final bell. Martin Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Oliveira

215 cm
27
285 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

203 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oleg Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliveira is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz wriggles free and stands up.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Oliveira didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Diaz 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Diaz passes into half guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Diaz stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira scores with a push kick.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Oliveira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diaz is staying active.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Diaz avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.

Diaz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.

Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliveira's half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oliveira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oliveira shrugs it off.
Diaz takes Oliveira's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Oliveira is in trouble.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira wants to clinch.

Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz stops Oliveira from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Diaz has control of Oliveira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oliveira regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oliveira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.

Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Diaz moves into full mount! Oliveira won't be happy about that!

Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks Oliveira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diaz looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Diaz!
A victorious Martin Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balboa Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Thug - Y.G. ft. Meek Miller. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Balboa Batista was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wu
vs
Batista

179 cm
27
186 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Homer Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balboa Batista!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wu.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu taking a breather here.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batista wants to control but Wu postures up.
Wu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Wu tries for a kimura but Batista is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu trying to control the position but Batista is working away.
Batista defending against the ground and pound.
Batista is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it.
Wu trying to control the position but Batista is working away.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batista tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wu wants to control for a moment but Batista uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wu prevents Batista from improving his position.
Batista is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Batista trying to control but Wu postures up.
Batista misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista gets full guard.
Batista is striking but Wu is not phased and passes to half guard.
Wu wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista moves into full guard.
Wu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Batista is retaining full guard.
Wu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Batista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batista trying to strike off his back.
Wu controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Batista shoots in for a takedown and gets 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!
Wu gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wu is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.

Wu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wu is tightening it up a little... Batista has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Batista reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Batista taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Homer Wu!
Homer Wu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ****160Q Energy for $150****, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tank
vs
Chuteboxe

193 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

210 cm
26
263 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Chuteboxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuteboxe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like War Tank has been cut.
Chuteboxe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuteboxe swinging wildly here.
Tank looks for a takedown but Chuteboxe sprawls well.
Chuteboxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuteboxe misses with a combination

and Tank counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank throws a strike aimed at the side of Chuteboxe's head but Chuteboxe avoids it well.
Tank throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tank with the ground and pound but Chuteboxe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank throwing shots but Chuteboxe is blocking nicely.
Tank working the head and body with strikes.
Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chuteboxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tank.
Tank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tank prevents Chuteboxe from standing back up.
Tank working Chuteboxe over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chuteboxe tries to kick Tank off but Tank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuteboxe defending well though.
Chuteboxe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Philippe Chuteboxe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Tank postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chuteboxe to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Chuteboxe which made him look bad.
Tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chuteboxe circles away.
Tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuteboxe sprawls well. He's pushed Tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe prevents Tank from escaping the position.
Chuteboxe tries to stand but Tank is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chuteboxe is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Tank dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chuteboxe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Tank with that takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chuteboxe but Chuteboxe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chuteboxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat.
Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chuteboxe swivels and escapes.
Philippe Chuteboxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuteboxe misses with a head kick.
Tank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Chuteboxe which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

War Tank's cut is getting worse.
Philippe Chuteboxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chuteboxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chuteboxe misses with a few strikes there.
Chuteboxe throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chuteboxe drops Tank with a beautiful combination! Tank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chuteboxe is looking for the KO!

War Tank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chuteboxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Look low, kick high! Chuteboxe uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tank tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Chuteboxe is absolutely delighted - when Tank wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philippe Chuteboxe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wandeco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mad Dog. Herbstreit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Herb Alpert - Street Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Herbstreit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Herbstreit

180 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

190 cm
36
217 lbs
21 - 15 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandeco Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herbstreit tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Herbstreit tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Herbstreit backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Chad Herbstreit has been cut.
Herbstreit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Herbstreit pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbstreit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herbstreit is defending well for now.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herbstreit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herbstreit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
Herbstreit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herbstreit swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Herbstreit is blocking nicely.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Herbstreit is blocking nicely.
Herbstreit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herbstreit misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Herbstreit's head.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva thumps Herbstreit with a low kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herbstreit.
Silva feints and then cracks Herbstreit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herbstreit down.
Herbstreit looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herbstreit wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to slow Herbstreit down with leg kicks.
Herbstreit tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Herbstreit looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.

Silva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Herbstreit! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Herbstreit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Herbstreit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva works over Herbstreit with some ground and pound from guard.
Herbstreit keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stays in close to Herbstreit's body and controls the position.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herbstreit wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva 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.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is in close to Herbstreit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Herbstreit is retaining full guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herbstreit wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva works over Herbstreit with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva postures up in Herbstreit's guard and throws a big left but Herbstreit blocks it.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Herbstreit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Herbstreit blocks nicely.
Herbstreit wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herbstreit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herbstreit throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Herbstreit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herbstreit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Herbstreit blocks with his arms.
Herbstreit has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Herbstreit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Herbstreit pushes him back against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Silva.
Herbstreit misses with the head strike.
Herbstreit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wandeco Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Herbstreit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Herbstreit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Herbstreit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Herbstreit down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Herbstreit wants to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
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!

Silva catches Herbstreit napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Herbstreit to the canvas!

Herbstreit is rocked!
Silva loads up on a big left hand. Herbstreit felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Silva looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Herbstreit can't hide his disappointment, as Silva celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandeco Silva!
Wandeco Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry, into his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hard As A Rock!. 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.

Marcos
vs
Dos Santos

197 cm
27
295 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Brutal Clothing Store - 95% Laundry $$

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
A shot to the liver by Marcos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcos missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcos misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos which made him look bad.
Joao Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Marcos. Those never looked like landing.
Marcos scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcos.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcos drops Dos Santos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dos Santos looks back up at him and smiles so Marcos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Marcos! Dos Santos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Marcos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynold Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Winters
vs
Blanco

190 cm
29
260 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

220 cm
33
278 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamarcus Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynold Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco is looking to chop away at Winters's legs.
Blanco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco connects with the punch.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Winters cracks Blanco with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Blanco misses.
Winters connects with a body shot that sends Blanco's belly button to the back.
Blanco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Winters has Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.

Winters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winters thows a body shot but no joy.
Blanco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winters. Winters obviously looking to wear him down.

Winters closes the distance and pushes Blanco back into the cage.
Blanco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winters avoids it.
Blanco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winters blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
Blanco stalling in the clinch but Winters improves position.
Winters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Winters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winters takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winters leaning his opponent against the cage.
Winters gets underhooks to prevent Blanco's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Winters breaks the clinch.
Winters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blanco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Winters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blanco doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanco looks winded!
Winters lands a body shot.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynold Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blanco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winters.
A left and a right from Winters both land. Nice combination.
Winters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Winters.
Winters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanco.
Winters cracks the inside of Blanco's front leg.
Jamarcus Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winters lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Winters.
Winters scores with a nice strike.
Blanco moves out of range as Winters strikes.
Winters is looking to wear down Blanco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blanco misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winters.
Winters lands with a good body shot.
Winters looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanco is just out of range.
Winters lands an overhand right.
Winters lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters misses the shot to the body.
Winters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winters scores with a hook to the body. Blanco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winters moves away.
Blanco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Winters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winters.
Blanco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winters throws a right and a left that Blanco avoids nicely.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winters throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Winters throws a nice outside leg kick.

Blanco tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Winters.
Winters avoiding damage as Blanco throws knees to the body.
Winters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanco's efforts to push away.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.

Winters breaks from the clinch.
Blanco loads up on a big right hand but Winters slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winters jabs Blanco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Winters.
Blanco throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Winters thows a body kick. Blanco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Winters does no damage.
Blanco shoots for a takedown but Winters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanco circles away quickly and effectively.
Winters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Reynold Blanco has been cut.
Winters lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winters thows a body kick. Blanco tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Winters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winters pushes Blanco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Winters closes the distance and pushes Blanco back into the cage.

Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanco can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Winters there.
Winters lands an overhand right.

Blanco is rocked!
Blanco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winters grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Blanco takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Winters cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamarcus Winters!
Jamarcus Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dy Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rocky Balboa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hartmann
vs
Alvez

195 cm
27
228 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

205 cm
26
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hartmann darts in and clinches Alvez up against the cage.
Alvez has Hartmann pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hartmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hartmann wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alvez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmann dives in and grabs Alvez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvez pushes down on Hartmann's head and hops out.

Hartmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvez, pushing him back against the cage.

Alvez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvez stuffs the takedown.
Alvez stuffs the takedown.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvez defends it nicely.
Alvez throws a push kick but Hartmann slaps the foot to one side.

Alvez lands a big head kick that sends Hartmann tumbling to the mat! Alvez takes a step backwards and waves Hartmann back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Murilo Hartmann has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartmann somewhat.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvez as he avoids it easily.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Alvez moves away
and Alvez counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Hartmann is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dy Alvez!
In his post fight interview, Dy Alvez gave a big smile as he said 'Quero agradecer a organização desse grande evento por essa oportunidade e dizer estou pronto pra tudo e vou buscar esse CINTURÃO, pois treino bastante pra isso...Obrigado!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Bebot. Michael Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Kadoic

191 cm
29
205 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

185 cm
26
218 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Kadoic moves out of range easily.
Kadoic lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Vera is predictable there
and Kadoic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadoic misses with a wild combination.
Vera fails to land the takedown.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Drazen Kadoic has been cut.
A low kick from Kadoic misses
and Vera counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Vera.
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!
Vera misses with a body shot.

Vera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kadoic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kadoic is trying to control Vera's posture but Vera avoids it.
Vera throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadoic manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera lands strikes from half guard.
Kadoic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vera.
Kadoic controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vera is looking to take a break and control but Kadoic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vera is thwarting Kadoic's attempts to control the position.
Vera throwing shots but Kadoic is blocking nicely.
Vera is looking to advance position but Kadoic won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
Vera throwing shots but Kadoic is blocking nicely.
Kadoic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vera throwing shots but Kadoic is blocking nicely.
Vera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kadoic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kadoic is staying active underneath Vera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kadoic's head.
Vera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vera avoids the attempt from Kadoic to control.
Vera throwing strikes here but Kadoic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kadoic regains half guard.
Vera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic is concentrating on defense, preventing Vera from advancing position.
Kadoic is looking to control Vera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kadoic avoid being mounted?
Vera stalling away here and it's allowed Kadoic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kadoic seems keen to control Vera's posture.
Vera tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadoic is retaining full guard.
Kadoic is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadoic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drazen Kadoic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kadoic as he avoids it easily.
Vera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Kadoic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vera thows a leg kick but Kadoic checks it
and Kadoic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadoic.
Kadoic avoids the head kick by Vera.
Kadoic scores with a head kick.
Kadoic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kadoic tries to clinch but Vera is having none of it.
Kadoic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera checks a leg kick.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera checks a leg kick.
Vera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kadoic throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vera.
Kadoic defending well as Vera loads up on a big left hand.
Kadoic moves out of range as Vera strikes.
Kadoic misses with a low kick as Vera jumps back.
Kadoic throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kadoic.
Drazen Kadoic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera throws a leg kick that misses.
Vera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadoic throws a series of strikes that have Vera backpedaling.

Vera is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Vera's jaw. Vera's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kadoic does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drazen Kadoic!
A victorious Drazen Kadoic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Nobriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Habanero comes to the cage accompanied by NERD - Rockstar. Nobriga has chosen Queen's We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Habanero
vs
Nobriga

196 cm
34
200 lbs
22 - 5 - 1

183 cm
33
180 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Habanero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Nobriga!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobriga misses with a wild combination.
Nobriga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Habanero.
Nobriga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nobriga throws a leg kick but Habanero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Habanero checks a low kick from Nobriga.
Habanero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nobriga in his tracks.
Nobriga throws a leg kick but Habanero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nobriga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Habanero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobriga throws a right hand that Habanero ducks under and follows up with a left that Habanero also avoids with ease.
Max Nobriga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobriga lands with a right hand.
Nobriga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Habanero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nobriga misses the jab.
Habanero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nobriga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero throws a leg kick that misses.
Habanero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobriga misses with a right hand
and Habanero counters with a good low kick that Nobriga was not able to check.
Nobriga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobriga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nobriga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobriga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Habanero just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habanero, right into the meat.
Nobriga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Habanero.
Nobriga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Habanero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habanero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nobriga if he has to take too many more of those.
Nobriga looks winded!
Habanero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Nobriga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nobriga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Habanero blocks the leg kick.
Habanero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Habanero just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobriga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habanero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nobriga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nobriga lands a head shot.
Nobriga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Habanero lands a jab.
Nobriga misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nobriga throws a series of punches but Habanero avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Habanero lands with a right hand.
Habanero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nobriga momentarily.
Habanero lands a slapping body shot.
Nobriga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Habanero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habanero throws a shot to the body.
Nobriga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Habanero moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobriga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habanero.
Nobriga throws a leg kick
and Habanero counters with a left to the body.
Habanero throws a push kick but Nobriga slaps the foot to one side.
Habanero looks to land a body kick but Nobriga moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Habanero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Habanero.
Habanero works Nobriga's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nobriga.
Habanero lands a slapping body shot.
Nobriga misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Habanero.
Nobriga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Habanero lunges at Nobriga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobriga's hand.
Nobriga throws a looping overhand right but Habanero ducks down to avoid it.
Habanero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habanero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Habanero misses with a low kick as Nobriga jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nobriga throws a low kick but Habanero avoids it.
Habanero lands a nice hook to Nobriga's body. Nobriga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Habanero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Habanero lands a left and a right that send Nobriga crashing to the mat, dazed. Habanero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Habanero lands an uppercut, right on the button! Nobriga tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Habanero!
Rafael Habanero retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Habanero gave a big smile as he said 'I'm gonna eat some good steaks at Mad Bank.'.