GPG 45: Palmer vs Pontes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Javis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Teixeira
vs
Javis

171 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Javis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Javis misses with a head kick.
Javis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Javis throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Javis looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Javis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Javis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Javis.
Javis misses with a series of wild punches.
Will Javis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Javis.
Javis tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Teixeira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Javis quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Teixeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Javis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teixeira prevents Javis from improving his position.

Teixeira is working for a kimura but Javis is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teixeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Javis sees it coming and defends easily.

Teixeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Javis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teixeira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Javis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teixeira pulls his head out easily.

Teixeira seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.
Javis tries to get to full guard but Teixeira has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Teixeira seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.

Teixeira seems to be looking for submissions.

Teixeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Javis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Teixeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Javis keeps working.

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

Teixeira seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.
Teixeira is thwarting Javis's attempts to control the position.
Javis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Javis pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Javis striking off his back but it's not causing Teixeira any problems.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
Javis keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Javis wants to get back to his feet but Teixeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Edmundo Teixeira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Javis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Teixeira 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.

Javis throws a head kick that misses.

Teixeira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teixeira wants to control from the top but Javis keeps moving.
Javis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Javis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teixeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Javis is keeping the position for now.
Javis looking to control.
Javis wants to sweep here but Teixeira controlling him for the moment.
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Javis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teixeira wants to control from the top but Javis keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira pushing down on Javis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Teixeira is trying to work for a kimura but Javis is defending well.

Teixeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Javis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Javis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teixeira.
Teixeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Javis keeps working.
Javis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teixeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Javis is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Teixeira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Javis dives on top into guard.
Javis wants to stand and escape but instead Teixeira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Javis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teixeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Javis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to pass the guard but Javis is keeping the position.
Javis keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira won't allow Javis to sweep him here.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Javis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Javis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teixeira trying to control but Javis is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira shoots in and bounces Javis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Teixeira 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.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Javis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Javis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teixeira is controlling him.
Javis is trying to control the position but Teixeira postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Javis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Javis manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Javis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Teixeira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
Javis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Javis wants to clinch.
Javis misses with a double jab.
Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
Javis swinging wildly here.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Javis throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Teixeira blocks the low kick.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Javis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Javis throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Javis!
Javis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira throws a jab when Javis was well out of range.

Teixeira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Javis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Teixeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Javis tries to improve position but can't.

Teixeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Javis is defending well.

Teixeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Javis, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis wants to control but Teixeira postures up.
Javis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Teixeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Javis, who protects the arm well.

Teixeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Javis has escaped the position, nice work there.

Teixeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Teixeira.

Teixeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teixeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Javis is trying to control Teixeira's posture but Teixeira avoids it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Teixeira is looking to take a break and control but Javis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teixeira working away.
Javis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Teixeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Javis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Teixeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teixeira, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Teixeira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguerio has chosen Moneytalks -ACDC as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boxer
vs
Pesanioco Noguerio

185 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

195 cm
31
195 lbs
8 - 20 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Noguerio shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Noguerio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Noguerio moves out of range.
Noguerio doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxer.

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

Noguerio is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noguerio fails to land the takedown.
Noguerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxer finish him?

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

Noguerio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxer quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Noguerio escapes and gets back to his feet.

Noguerio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boxer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Noguerio seems to have recovered his senses.
Noguerio trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.

Noguerio stands up and waves to Boxer to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Noguerio with that takedown attempt.
Mike Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio.
Boxer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noguerio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oooooh!!! Boxer has knocked Noguerio down with a huge combo! Boxer steps away and waves a wobbly Noguerio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Noguerio looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer leaves Noguerio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noguerio dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Boxer lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Noguerio is looking to close the distance but Boxer sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Noguerio crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Noguerio is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mike Boxer!
Mike Boxer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Silva
vs
Silva

194 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

189 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto Silva fails to land the takedown.
Emerson Silva misses the shot to the body.
Roberto Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberto Silva.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberto Silva trying to control the position but Emerson Silva is working away.
Roberto Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Emerson Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emerson Silva regains half guard.
Roberto Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emerson Silva's head.
Roberto Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emerson Silva!
Emerson Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Emerson Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roberto Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberto Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emerson Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roberto Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberto Silva stops Emerson Silva from getting back to his feet.
Emerson Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Emerson Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberto Silva is working away from the top position though.
Emerson Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Roberto Silva is going to stand back up.
Roberto Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emerson Silva's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Silva trying to control but Roberto Silva postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emerson Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Emerson Silva pushes Roberto Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson Silva wants to stall.
Emerson Silva tries to pull guard but Roberto Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emerson Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberto Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Roberto Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberto Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberto Silva wants to clinch
and Roberto Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emerson Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberto Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emerson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Emerson Silva with that takedown attempt.

Roberto Silva drives through and clinches with Emerson Silva against the cage.
Emerson Silva takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Roberto Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Silva presses Emerson Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roberto Silva lands a right hand.
Roberto Silva lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Roberto Silva on the inside.
Emerson Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberto Silva stops a takedown attempt from Emerson Silva.
Emerson Silva wants to stall.
Emerson Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emerson Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emerson Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Emerson Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emerson Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emerson Silva shoots for a takedown but Roberto Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Roberto Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson Silva, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Silva lands with a right to the head.
Emerson Silva is trying to drag Roberto Silva to the mat but Roberto Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

Emerson Silva clinches up with Roberto Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emerson Silva as Roberto Silva tries to tie him up.
Roberto Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Emerson Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberto Silva wants to clinch up but Emerson Silva keeps it at a distance.
Emerson Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberto Silva wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emerson Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto Silva.

Emerson Silva drives through and clinches with Roberto Silva against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Emerson Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emerson Silva instigates a clinch.
Roberto Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Roberto Silva is trying to trip Emerson Silva. He has hold of a leg but Emerson Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roberto Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roberto Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emerson Silva trying to control the position.
Roberto Silva wants to pass the guard but Emerson Silva is keeping the position.
Roberto Silva works over Emerson Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberto Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emerson Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberto Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emerson Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Roberto Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emerson Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberto Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Emerson Silva's legs - danger averted.

Emerson Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberto Silva defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Emerson Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberto Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emerson Silva keeps working.
Emerson Silva is trying to control Roberto Silva's posture but Roberto Silva avoids it.

Roberto Silva stands up.

Roberto Silva forces Emerson Silva back against the cage and clinches.

Emerson Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Emerson Silva keeping moving, preventing Roberto Silva from controlling successfully.
Roberto Silva cracks Emerson Silva with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberto Silva tries to stand but Emerson Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Roberto Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emerson Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberto Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emerson Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Emerson Silva looking to control.
Roberto Silva passes Emerson Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberto Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emerson Silva defending well though.
Roberto Silva prevents Emerson Silva from improving his position.
Emerson Silva gets back to full guard.
Emerson Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberto Silva is looking to stand up but Emerson Silva won't let him.

Roberto Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Emerson Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto Silva.
Roberto Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emerson Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberto Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emerson Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Emerson Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roberto Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberto Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emerson Silva's guard.
Roberto Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberto Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Roberto Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Emerson Silva clinches up against the cage.
Emerson Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Emerson Silva decides to pull guard.
Roberto Silva working some strikes from top position.
Roberto Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roberto Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emerson Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Emerson Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roberto Silva!
Roberto Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Roberto Silva tries to hold on but Emerson Silva pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto Silva is looking to improve his position but Emerson Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Emerson Silva wants to take Roberto Silva's back here but Roberto Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Roberto Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Emerson Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberto Silva is looking to escape.
Roberto Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Silva trying to control but Roberto Silva is having none of it.
Roberto Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberto Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emerson Silva is trying to control here but Roberto Silva has managed to regain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberto Silva is trying to stand back up but Emerson Silva is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emerson Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Roberto Silva moves into the clinch.
Emerson Silva is trying to break the clinch but Roberto Silva is controlling him.
Emerson Silva takes a shot to the head.
Roberto Silva can't get the takedown.
Emerson Silva being controlled against the cage.
Emerson Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberto Silva smiles and moves away.
Roberto Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Emerson Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberto Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emerson Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Emerson Silva rushes Roberto Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberto Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Silva tries to stall but Roberto Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberto Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Emerson Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Roberto Silva jumps into guard, dragging Emerson Silva to the mat.
Roberto Silva keeping full guard, as Emerson Silva tries to pass.
Emerson Silva content to stall in guard here.
Emerson Silva wants to control from the top but Roberto Silva keeps moving.
Emerson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emerson Silva throws a strike but Roberto Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Silva.
Well Roberto Silva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffet has chosen Margaritaville as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maldonado
vs
Buffet

195 cm
31
209 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

192 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buffet moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
Maldonado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buffet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buffet prevents the takedown attempt.
Buffet lands with a left to the head.
Maldonado looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buffet.
Buffet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buffet gets underhooks to prevent Maldonado's takedown attempt.
Maldonado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buffet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buffet.
Buffet scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldonado tries to score a body lock takedown but Buffet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Buffet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Buffet counter with a right hand.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Buffet lands a jab to the nose.

Buffet clinches with his opponent.
Buffet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buffet gets through Maldonado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Maldonado is rocked!
Buffet pushes Maldonado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Buffet - that landed with a thud.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Buffet lands a nice shot to the body.
Buffet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Buffet - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Buffet.
Buffet presses Maldonado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Buffet breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Buffet - that's a beauty! Maldonado is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Buffet can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Buffet!
After the big win, Jimmy Buffet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquez comes to the cage accompanied by the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life. Cejudo has chosen I wanna be adored. as his entrance music. The key to victory for Josie Marquez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Marquez
vs
Cejudo

173 cm
22
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Brute
ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez throws a lazy right hand but Cejudo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cejudo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Cejudo misses.
Marquez throws a right hand that Cejudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cejudo also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejudo. Marquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marquez throws the left hand but Cejudo avoids the punch easily.
Marquez throws a right hand that misses
and Cejudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marquez throws the left hand but Cejudo avoids the punch easily.
Marquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Cejudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Cejudo misses with a double jab.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cejudo moves away.
Marquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cejudo's head.
Josie Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cejudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Cejudo shoots in looking for a takedown but Marquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cejudo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Marquez.
Cejudo moves out of range of the body kick from Marquez.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Marquez misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez throws a hook but Cejudo blocks it.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cejudo.
Josie Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Cejudo.
Sloppy strikes from Marquez. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez lunges at Cejudo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cejudo's hand.
Marquez tries to score with a low kick but Cejudo moves his leg out of the way.
Cejudo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquez.
Cejudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Marquez misses with a double jab

and Cejudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Marquez, not yet.
Marquez pulls Cejudo in to control the position.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cejudo is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josie Marquez just wasn't active enough.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marquez throws a poor cross that misses

and Cejudo counters with a single leg into guard. Marquez didn't expect that.
Cejudo trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cejudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
Marquez throws a jab when Cejudo was well out of range.
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cejudo.
Marquez jabs at Cejudo's body.
Marquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry Cejudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez throws a right hand that misses

and Cejudo counters with a shoot takedown. Marquez fights it but they end up in guard.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cejudo controls the pace.
Marquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cejudo trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cejudo wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henry Cejudo.
Marquez takes a swing at Cejudo's ribcage but misses.
Marquez throws a right and a left that Cejudo avoids nicely.
Cejudo blocks a jab.
Marquez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cejudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
Marquez throws a series of punches but Cejudo moves out of range.
Cejudo shoots for a takedown but Marquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Cejudo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josie Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Cejudo.
Marquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez throws a right hand that Cejudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cejudo also avoids with ease.
Cejudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cejudo.
Marquez loads up on a big right hand but Cejudo slips the punch.
Cejudo misses with a wild body shot.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense.
Marquez scores with a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice shot by Marquez.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Josie Marquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cejudo throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cejudo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.

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

Marquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cejudo pulls his head out easily.
Marquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry Cejudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cejudo content just to control the position 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 Josie Marquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marquez scores with a punch to the head.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez misses with an uppercut.
Marquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cejudo.
Cejudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
A big right from Marquez misses.
Marquez looks to land a left hand but Cejudo moved out of range nicely.
Cejudo throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez throws the left hand but Cejudo avoids the punch easily.
Marquez misses with an uppercut. Cejudo saw that one coming.
Josie Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez misses the jab.
Marquez throws a predictable looking body shot

and Cejudo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marquez's guard now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Cejudo wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Cejudo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marquez wants to stand up but Cejudo is controlling him.
Marquez is trying to keep Cejudo in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josie Marquez just wasn't active enough.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cejudo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cejudo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez controls Cejudo momentarily but Cejudo frees himself.
Cejudo won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Cejudo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marquez throws an off balance right hand

and Cejudo counters with a takedown into side control.
Cejudo wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Marquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cejudo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Marquez manages to get back to half guard.
Josie Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo with the ground and pound but Marquez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cejudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marquez is looking to sweep but instead, Cejudo has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejudo wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cejudo is working for a submission of some sort.
Henry Cejudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cejudo seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Cejudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquez 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josie Marquez!
A victorious Josie Marquez 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londo GKar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GKar has chosen Shadow Gallery - With Honor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Londo GKar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robson Silva's chin.

Silva
vs
GKar

178 cm
22
225 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
226 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Londo GKar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GKar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva tries for a takedown but GKar circles away easily
and GKar counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a poor takedown

and GKar counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can GKar finish him?!

Silva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
GKar throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and GKar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

GKar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.

GKar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

GKar pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Londo GKar!
In his post fight interview, Londo GKar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

McIllhenny
vs
Pinto

182 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
167 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIllhenny scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by McIllhenny.
Pinto takes a swing at McIllhenny's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McIllhenny throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from McIllhenny.
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McIllhenny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.
McIllhenny thumps Pinto with a low kick.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt - McIllhenny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McIllhenny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto throws a right hand that McIllhenny ducks under and follows up with a left that McIllhenny also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as McIllhenny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
McIllhenny scores with a punch to the head.
McIllhenny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinto misses with a looping left.
McIllhenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McIllhenny ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Pinto misses with the combination.
Pinto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto needs to keep his hands up - McIllhenny had a free shot at his head there.
Pinto fails with the takedown
and McIllhenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIllhenny lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinto's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIllhenny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McIllhenny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Pinto is rocked!
McIllhenny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIllhenny. That's going to slow Pinto down.
Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can McIllhenny finish him?
McIllhenny lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Pinto falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fink McIllhenny!
Fink McIllhenny 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hellbane
vs
Rodrigues

150 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
168 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellbane thuds his right hand into Rodrigues's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Hellbane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hellbane moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Hellbane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellbane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hellbane really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hellbane slips the punch.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellbane.

Hellbane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hellbane trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
Rodrigues trying to control here.
Rodrigues has hold of Hellbane's hands but Hellbane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Hellbane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Hellbane has control of the leg.
Rodrigues is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellbane working over Rodrigues with some ground and pound. Rodrigues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hellbane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hellbane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodrigues!
Hellbane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rodrigues?
Rodrigues wants to hold on but Hellbane pushes him away.
Hellbane 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.
Hellbane punching from mount but Rodrigues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hellbane prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Hellbane maintains control.
Hellbane with a couple of short strikes.

Rodrigues is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Hellbane! That's really hurt Rodrigues and he's turned his back - Hellbane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hellbane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultimate Hellbane!
Ultimate Hellbane 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
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Annihilator - Fun Palace. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Palmer
vs
Pontes

186 cm
25
200 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
199 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Pontes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pontes is trying to ground and pound but Palmer uses the momentary lack of control by Pontes to regain half guard.
Pontes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palmer.
Pontes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pontes wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Pontes postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes working some strikes from top position.
Palmer 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.
Pontes working some strikes from top position.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pontes wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer keeping full guard, as Pontes tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Pontes controlling him for the moment.
Pontes passes Palmer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palmer is pressing down on Pontes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer wants to control but Pontes passes easily into half guard.
Palmer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working a defensive guard here.
Pontes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pontes.
Palmer keeping full guard, as Pontes tries to pass.

Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pontes wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Pontes throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Palmer keeping full guard, as Pontes tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pontes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmer stops Pontes from getting back to his feet.
Palmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pontes is trying to stand back up but Palmer is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pontes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Pontes dominated that round.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
Pontes misses with a takedown

and Palmer counters with a left hand that sends Pontes to the canvas!

Pontes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pontes keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Pontes has control of Palmer's left arm, preventing Palmer from doing any damage.
Felipe Pontes has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer distracts Pontes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pontes has his hands on Palmer's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palmer content to stall in guard here.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pontes throws a right and a left that Palmer avoids nicely.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Pontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pontes works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Palmer as Pontes shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pontes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pontes slips under a jab.
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Pontes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leland Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Pontes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes dips to his left and cracks Palmer with an uppercut!

Palmer catches Pontes napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pontes to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pontes is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Pontes is controlling Palmer's posture.
Palmer sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to stand but Palmer is controlling the position.
Pontes trying to control the position here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felipe Pontes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pontes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontes tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Palmer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pontes wants to clinch up but Palmer keeps it at a distance.
Palmer misses with a straight right.

Pontes gets the takedown into side control.
Palmer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pontes off and has taken his back!
Pontes really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Palmer's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Pontes controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Palmer doesn't have the hooks in and Pontes manages to turn into his guard.

Pontes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pontes manages to get himself to full guard.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pontes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pontes controlling the position.
Palmer is pushing down on Pontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Palmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pontes is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pontes avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer with the ground and pound but Pontes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pontes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is in close to Pontes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pontes is controlling Palmer's posture.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Pontes blocks nicely.
Palmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Pontes has his hands on Palmer's head, controlling the position.
Palmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Felipe Pontes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pontes has his takedown stuffed

and Palmer counters with a shoot takedown. Pontes fights it but they end up in guard.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pontes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pontes stops Palmer from passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontes manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer works his way into full mount!
Pontes is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Palmer clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circling - Pontes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pontes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer thows a body shot but no joy.
Pontes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pontes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Pontes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pontes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a hook
and Pontes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palmer takes a swing at Pontes's ribcage but misses.
Felipe Pontes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pontes throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Pontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pontes works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Palmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pontes's waist but Pontes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palmer off to one side.
Pontes tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pontes shoots in and bounces Palmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Palmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pontes distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes lands a couple of elbows.
Pontes won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pontes's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses. Pontes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palmer's guard. Nice move by Pontes!
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.

Palmer has his foot on Pontes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pontes works his way back into a safe position though.
Pontes throws a big right hand that misses.
Pontes throws an elbow that misses. Palmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pontes's guard. Nice move by Palmer!
Pontes is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
Pontes wants to stand but Palmer is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pontes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pontes is on top in guard.
Palmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmer, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leland Palmer!
Leland Palmer retains his middleweight title!
Leland Palmer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.