ADN 6: Old Giggs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Clould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells comes to the cage accompanied by Trae - asshole. Guy Clould will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kiss me where it smells
vs
Clould

180 cm
29
195 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

195 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Clould!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss me where it smells goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Guy Clould has been cut.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a nice head shot.

Kiss me where it smells clinches with his opponent.
Clould wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clould stalling in the clinch but Kiss me where it smells improves position.

Kiss me where it smells drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Clould working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiss me where it smells's head.
Kiss me where it smells has momentary wrist control but Clould slips an elbow through the middle.
Clould is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Kiss me where it smells looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kiss me where it smells 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.
Kiss me where it smells is pulling down on Clould's head to control his posture.
Clould must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clould trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiss me where it smells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kiss me where it smells uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clould takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiss me where it smells throws a nice looking combination but Clould bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiss me where it smells slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiss me where it smells lands a right hook to the body.

Clould fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiss me where it smells sprawls well initially but Clould persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clould tries to stand and escape but Kiss me where it smells is controlling the position.
Clould content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clould trying to control the action but Kiss me where it smells is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Guy Clould has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Clould shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kiss me where it smells tries to buck Clould off but he can't manage it.
Kiss me where it smells tries to lock up and control but Clould gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clould unloads with some shots from mount but Kiss me where it smells bucks and avoids them well.
Clould lands a heavy elbow.
Kiss me where it smells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to improve his position but Clould isn't that keen on the idea.
Clould working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clould looking to control but Kiss me where it smells is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to improve his position but Clould isn't that keen on the idea.
Clould controlling the position easily from mount.
Kiss me where it smells is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clould looking to control but Kiss me where it smells is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tariq Kiss me where it smells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Clould's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kiss me where it smells avoids the head kick by Clould.
Kiss me where it smells stuns Clould with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiss me where it smells, as that shot connected.
Clould throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clould shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kiss me where it smells to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiss me where it smells tries to clinch but Clould moves out of range.
Clould shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiss me where it smells tries to sprawl out of it but Clould keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiss me where it smells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Kiss me where it smells both land. Nice combination.

Clould is rocked!
Clould gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kiss me where it smells gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Clould is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tariq Kiss me where it smells!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornell comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cornell
vs
Nogueira

188 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira wants to clinch

and Cornell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nogueira's guard now.

Cornell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cornell throwing strikes but missing.
Cornell preventing the sweep.
Cornell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Cornell pushes his legs off easily.

Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cornell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira working a defensive guard but Cornell passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cornell connects with a nice short shot to Nogueira's temple.

Cornell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cornell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Cornell working Nogueira over with strikes.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Cornell is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cornell controlling the action here.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cornell scores with a couple of nice shots.

Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard but Cornell has passed into side control.
Cornell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nogueira some visible discomfort.
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cornell is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cornell is posturing up here but Nogueira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cornell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cornell has to tap! Slick submission there by Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Nogueira!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Good Time. Rafael Da Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Da Silva
vs
Da Silva

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Da Silva!
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, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rafael Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Marcelo Da Silva's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rafael Da Silva postures up in Marcelo Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Marcelo Da Silva blocks it.
Rafael Da Silva trying to control but Marcelo Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Marcelo Da Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rafael Da Silva on the ground.
Rafael Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rafael Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Rafael Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Marcelo Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcelo Da Silva manages to kick Rafael Da Silva off! Rafael Da Silva jumps back into Marcelo Da Silva's guard.
Rafael Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael Da Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcelo Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rafael Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Rafael Da Silva postures up in Marcelo Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Marcelo Da Silva blocks it.
Rafael Da Silva postures up in Marcelo Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Marcelo Da Silva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Rafael Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Rafael Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Rafael Da Silva wants to control from the top but Marcelo Da Silva keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafael Da Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rafael Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rafael Da Silva defending well as Marcelo Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Marcelo Da Silva slips under a jab.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rafael Da Silva throws a series of punches but Marcelo Da Silva moves out of range.
Marcelo Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Marcelo Da Silva does no damage.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Rafael Da Silva saw that one coming.
Rafael Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marcelo Da Silva is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Marcelo Da Silva.
Rafael Da Silva looks for a takedown but Marcelo Da Silva sprawls well.
Marcelo Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Rafael Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcelo Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rafael Da Silva.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Marcelo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcelo Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Rafael Da Silva is just out of range.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a series of punches but Rafael Da Silva moves out of range.
Marcelo Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Marcelo Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcelo Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Rafael Da Silva misses.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Rafael Da Silva swings for the body but Marcelo Da Silva moves out of range.
Marcelo Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Marcelo Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Good work by Marcelo Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Marcelo Da Silva misses.
Marcelo Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rafael Da Silva throws a low kick but Marcelo Da Silva avoids it.
Marcelo Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rafael Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Marcelo Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rafael Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcelo Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rafael Da Silva.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Rafael Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcelo Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Marcelo Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcelo Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Marcelo Da Silva connects with the punch.
Marcelo Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Marcelo Da Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rafael Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcelo Da Silva is fending him off so far but Rafael Da Silva persists. Nope, Marcelo Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael Da Silva tries a low kick but Marcelo Da Silva avoids it.
Marcelo Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcelo Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rafael Da Silva backs up against the cage.

It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Marcelo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcelo Da Silva moves away.
Marcelo Da Silva avoids the head kick by Rafael Da Silva.
Rafael Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcelo Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rafael Da Silva under the eye.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rafael Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcelo Da Silva moves away.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rafael Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marcelo Da Silva.
Rafael Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcelo Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Rafael Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafael Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafael Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcelo Da Silva.
Rafael Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcelo Da Silva moves away.
Marcelo Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rafael Da Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael Da Silva misses with a looping left.
A combination from Marcelo Da Silva does no damage.
Rafael Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rafael Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Marcelo Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcelo Da Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Marcelo Da Silva as Rafael Da Silva shoots in.
Marcelo Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcelo Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marcelo Da Silva is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
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!

Marcelo Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcelo Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rafael Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcelo Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rafael Da Silva.
Rafael Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcelo Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafael Da Silva.

Rafael Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rafael Da Silva trying to control but Marcelo Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Rafael Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.

Rafael Da Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rafael Da Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Marcelo Da Silva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rafael Da Silva, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Da Silva!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Da Silva 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Mouqinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Mouqinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mouqinho
vs
Gracie

180 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

194 cm
26
186 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Mouqinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mouqinho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mouqinho is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Mouqinho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mouqinho tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Mouqinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Mouqinho manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mouqinho is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mouqinho.
Mouqinho is working hard here to advance position.

Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mouqinho has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Mouqinho has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Mouqinho pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Mouqinho!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Talon
vs
Palhares

186 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Talon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares tries for a takedown but Talon circles away easily
letting Talon counter with a right hand.

Talon darts in and clinches Palhares up against the cage.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
Talon can't break the clinch.

Talon breaks the clinch.
Talon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palhares back to the cage. Talon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Rousimar Palhares has been cut.
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!

Talon drops Palhares with a nice combination! Talon dives into Palhares's guard, looking to finish!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Palhares has his foot on Talon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talon works his way back into a safe position though.
Talon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palhares's guard.
Talon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.

Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talon is looking to stand up but Palhares won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares has a closed guard, preventing Talon from standing up.
Talon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palhares is proving hard to escape from.

Palhares working for a triangle but Talon defends it easily.
Talon wants to stand but Palhares is controlling his posture from full guard.

Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talon is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares has a closed guard, preventing Talon from standing up.

Palhares is working an open guard so Talon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Talon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Talon moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Palhares looks winded!
Talon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talon.
Talon scores with a three punch combo!
Talon lands a two punch combo.

Palhares is rocked!

Talon closes the distance and pushes Palhares back into the cage.
Palhares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talon just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Talon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Talon breaks the clinch.

Talon clinches with his opponent.

Talon manages to break the clinch.
Roger Talon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Talon drops Palhares with a nice combination! Talon dives into Palhares's guard, looking to finish!
Palhares is still in real trouble! Can Talon finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon wanted to stand there but Palhares had control of the position.
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Talon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Palhares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Talon frees his head nicely. Oh but Palhares has switched to an armbar! Talon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rousimar Palhares!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps from Hell. Antonio Brega told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Thomas
vs
Brega

186 cm
23
190 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
198 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Brega moves away and avoids it.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.

Brega drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Brega throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Brega.
Brega misses with an elbow over the top.
Brega throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas is trying to drag Brega to the mat but Brega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Din Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Brega is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brega slows down the pace here.
Brega pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brega throws an elbow but misses.
Brega tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brega misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Brega, against the cage.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.

It looks like Din Thomas has been cut.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Brega.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Brega throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brega misses with a knee strike.
Brega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Brega.
Brega looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Brega can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Brega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brega lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Brega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Brega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega slips a jab from Thomas.
Brega misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brega circles away.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brega misses with a body shot.
Brega throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Brega is just out of range.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Brega tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brega lands with an overhand left.
Thomas with a poor takedown

and Brega moves into the clinch.
Brega lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Brega scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas avoiding damage as Brega throws knees to the body.
Brega lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brega lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Brega, against the cage.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Brega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Brega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Din Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Brega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Brega off the cage and back into range.
Brega doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Din Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brega staying out of range there.

Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Brega pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.

Thomas is rocked!
Brega lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Din Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Brega lands a big right hand that drops Thomas! The killer instinct kicks in and Brega finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Brega!
An out of breath Antonio Brega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariobaldo Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto comes to the cage accompanied by Do you really want to hurt me. Ariobaldo Tavarez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diogo Pinto's chin.

Pinto
vs
Tavarez

189 cm
27
197 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
200 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariobaldo Tavarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto throws a leg kick
enabling Tavarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Ariobaldo Tavarez has been cut.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinto throws a one two combo.
Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diogo Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinto throws a series of punches but Tavarez moves out of range.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto misses with a two punch combination.
Pinto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tavarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinto throws out the jab.
Pinto throws out a leg kick but Tavarez moves out of range and Pinto only half commits.
A good leg kick by Tavarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinto wants to slow Tavarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Tavarez is out of range.
Tavarez checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinto blocks the leg kick.
Tavarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinto at a distance.
Tavarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Tavarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinto throws a series of punches but Tavarez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Ariobaldo Tavarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto throws a right hand that Tavarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavarez also avoids with ease.
Tavarez throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Tavarez moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Tavarez coming out on top.
Tavarez defending well as Pinto loads up on a big left hand.
Pinto shoots for a takedown but Tavarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Tavarez.

Tavarez clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Pinto throws a head punch that misses.
Tavarez lands a left hand.
Pinto is trying to drag Tavarez to the mat but Tavarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Tavarez.
Pinto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Tavarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavarez pushes Pinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body.
Tavarez presses Pinto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinto avoids it.
Pinto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.
Tavarez throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pinto misses.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tavarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Pinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavarez wants to clinch up but Pinto keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavarez.
Pinto wants to land a leg kick but Tavarez is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tavarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Tavarez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ariobaldo Tavarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ariobaldo Tavarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pinto misses with a body shot.
Pinto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diogo Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavarez misses the target.
Tavarez avoids the head kick by Pinto.
Pinto throws a series of punches but Tavarez moves out of range.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavarez is looking to clinch.
Pinto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavarez is able to avoid easily.
Pinto throws a low kick but Tavarez avoids it.

Tavarez moves into range and clinches up with Pinto.
Tavarez throws a head punch that misses.
Tavarez blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tavarez obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez blocks an uppercut.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinto jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.

It looks like Diogo Pinto has been cut.
Pinto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ariobaldo Tavarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinto's elbow.
Tavarez pushes Pinto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinto jumps guard but Tavarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinto managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Pinto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Tavarez moves into the clinch.
Pinto takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tavarez to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavarez working Pinto over with knees to the body.
Tavarez misses with a body punch.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavarez gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Tavarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tavarez has Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Pinto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinto avoiding damage as Tavarez throws knees to the body.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tavarez with a knee to the head.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinto managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Pinto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavarez misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez misses with a punch to the body.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinto misses with a body punch.

Pinto jumps guard and drags Tavarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavarez stopping the sweep attempt from Pinto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavarez is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariobaldo Tavarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pinto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavarez counters with a three punch combo that has Pinto backing up. Pinto nods at Tavarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavarez.
Diogo Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.

Tavarez clinches with his opponent.
Pinto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavarez is keeping busy.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Pinto.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Pinto blocks with his arms.
Pinto misses with a body punch.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but Pinto blocks it.
Pinto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinto pulls guard.
Tavarez preventing the sweep.

Pinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinto working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavarez pushing down on Pinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto manages to get to full guard.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving.

Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tavarez escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pinto tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinto down.
Pinto tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Tavarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavarez wants to control but Pinto is keeping him busy.
Tavarez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tavarez is looking to take a break and control but Pinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Pinto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tavarez off and has taken his back!
Tavarez tries to break free.

Pinto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tavarez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarez holding both Pinto 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pinto is landing with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto connects with a big shot to the side of Tavarez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Diogo Pinto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Tavarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinto wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but Pinto blocks it.
Pinto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Pinto avoiding damage as Tavarez throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavarez crunches a lovely knee into Pinto's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pinto managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Pinto trying to stall but Tavarez improves his position.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavarez controls his hands.
Pinto tries a knee to the head but Tavarez blocks it.
Tavarez prevents a body shot from Pinto.
Pinto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinto jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tavarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Tavarez managing to block the knees to the body from Pinto.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavarez.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto trying to land knees to the body.
Pinto working Tavarez over with knees to the body.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto lands a good knee to the midsection. Tavarez won't want to take too many of those.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Tavarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Tavarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Tavarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavarez checks a leg kick.
Tavarez moves forwards but Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinto.
Tavarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pinto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavarez's guard.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Tavarez is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto looking to sit in guard and control but Tavarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinto keeping full guard, as Tavarez tries to pass.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Pinto had his way with Ariobaldo Tavarez in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tavarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavarez staying out of range there.
Tavarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinto.
Pinto feints and then cracks Tavarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavarez down.
Pinto thows a body shot but no joy.

Tavarez has managed to clinch.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinto won't want to take too many of those.
Pinto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Pinto blocks with his arms.
Tavarez lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pinto on the inside.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.
Tavarez blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pinto.
Pinto has a couple of punches blocked by Tavarez.
Pinto cracks Tavarez with a nice body shot.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tavarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Pinto drags the fight down to the ground.

Pinto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tavarez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pinto has tightened it up now! Tavarez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diogo Pinto!
Diogo Pinto retains his middleweight title!
Diogo Pinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.