BFE - 42 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Tank
vs
Chuteboxe

193 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

210 cm
27
263 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe throws a series of strikes that have Tank backpedaling.

It looks like War Tank has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Chuteboxe.

Tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chuteboxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chuteboxe is trying to buck Tank off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tank tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank is working Chuteboxe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chuteboxe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tank is controlling him well.

Chuteboxe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chuteboxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.
Tank passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Philippe Chuteboxe 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!
Chuteboxe is trying to buck Tank off.
Tank scoring with punches from side control.
Tank throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chuteboxe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up here but Tank is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank tries to pass to full mount but Chuteboxe defends it.
Tank throwing shots but Chuteboxe is blocking nicely.
Tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chuteboxe's head.
Tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuteboxe defending well though.
Tank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That has opened up Philippe Chuteboxe's cut even more.
Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuteboxe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chuteboxe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tank.
Tank throwing strikes from guard but Chuteboxe blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tank throwing strikes from guard but Chuteboxe blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chuteboxe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Tank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tank stands and throws Chuteboxe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tank working the ground and pound but Chuteboxe is defending the strikes.
War Tank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tank working the ground and pound but Chuteboxe is defending the strikes.
Tank in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

The cut above Philippe Chuteboxe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philippe Chuteboxe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). War Tank!
A relieved looking War Tank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Moura
vs
Zsofka Jr

200 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr staying out of range there.
Zsofka Jr jabs Moura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zsofka Jr lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Waldemar Moura has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Zsofka Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Baldomir Zsofka Jr has been cut.
Moura throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zsofka Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moura!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka Jr wants to control the pace but Moura is squirming around nicely.
Moura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zsofka Jr lands a nice shot to the head.

Zsofka Jr working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Moura turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zsofka Jr off and cradles Moura's limp body as Zsofka Jr celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
Baldomir Zsofka Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 95%, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thao's choice of entrance music: Sabotage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lannister
vs
Thao

225 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

197 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrion Lannister!
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, Mano Thao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Thao.
Thao throws a head kick that misses.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Thao moves into the clinch successfully.

Thao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thao lands with a slapping head kick.
Thao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister thows a body shot but no joy.
Thao moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thao scoring well with a low kick there.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thao.
Thao throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister scores with a sloppy right hand. Thao should have avoided that one.
Thao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Thao.
Thao throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thao moves away.
Thao is looking to slow Lannister down with leg kicks.
Thao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Thao catches Lannister right on the button with a cross.
Thao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lannister. That did some damage!
Thao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thao.
Thao lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Thao connects with an inside leg kick.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Thao lands a head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lannister crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thao - the referee stops the clock and Lannister gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thao. Lannister manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lannister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lannister there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Thao uses good head movement to avoid it.

Thao moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.

Thao manages to break the clinch.
Lannister throws a combination that misses
and Thao counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thao defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thao.
Thao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister missing with a left hand there. Thao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Thao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thao misses with a punch to the body.
Thao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thao is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to break free but Thao pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thao.
Thao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Thao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.

Thao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thao missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Thao breaks from the clinch.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thao misses with a head kick.
Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thao.
Thao throws a head kick that misses.
Thao thows a body kick. Lannister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Sloppy strikes from Lannister. Those never looked like landing.
Thao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lannister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Mano Thao has been cut.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Mano Thao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Thao tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thao looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Lannister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lannister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister.
A head kick misses from Thao.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lannister misses with a double jab.
Thao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thao misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Thao rushes Lannister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Thao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister moves out of range as Thao strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Thao doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thao manages to avoid it.
Thao throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister keeps the fight on the outside.
Thao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Thao rushes Lannister and presses him up against the cage.
Thao looking to throw knees to the head but Lannister is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thao prevents Lannister from breaking the clinch.

Thao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Thao closes the distance and clinches.

Thao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thao doesn't seem bothered though.
Thao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Thao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lannister doesn't seem bothered though.
Lannister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thao can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thao misses with a head kick.
Thao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thao tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Thao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thao throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thao.
Thao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lannister.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Thao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mano Thao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mano Thao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Thao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister scores with a jab to the body.
Thao tries to clinch but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Thao moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lannister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Thao.
Thao misses with a head kick.
Lannister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thao moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister looks to land a combination but Thao avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thao avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Thao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lannister.
Thao cracks the inside of Lannister's front leg.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Thao is just out of range.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Thao.
Lannister avoids the head kick by Thao.
Lannister looks to land a combination but Thao avoids it well.
Thao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thao throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Lannister slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thao lands with a kick to the temple. Lannister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister avoids the head kick by Thao.
Lannister scores with a punch to the head.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thao tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Lannister connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Thao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thao counters with a low kick, right behind Lannister 's knee.
Thao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thao is looking to clinch.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Thao.
Lannister misses the body punch
and Thao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thao scores with a head kick. Lannister tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thao manages to avoid it.
Thao tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thao to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

Lannister is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lannister.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thao feints and then cracks Lannister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lannister down.
Mano Thao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lannister seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Thao catches Lannister right on the button with a cross.
Thao scores with a nice head shot.
Thao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lannister looks to land a combination. Thao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thao jabs at Lannister's body.
Thao lands a jab.
Thao lands a lovely overhand right.
Thao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister looks to land a combination but Thao avoids it well.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Thao.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Thao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mano Thao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thao 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mano Thao!
Mano Thao 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.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Richards
vs
Euclides

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Euclides tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Euclides fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Euclides persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Euclides is working for a submission of some sort.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Euclides prevents Richards from improving his position.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Euclides seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Euclides is trying to work for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
Richards is not content to let Euclides control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Euclides seems to be working for a kimura but Richards defends the submission attempt.

Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richards is looking to control Euclides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?

Euclides seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Richards looking for submissions off his back.

Euclides 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Euclides trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.

Euclides avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Euclides from controlling successfully.

Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Euclides gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards keeping full guard, as Euclides tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Euclides slips nicely into half guard.

Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Euclides.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Euclides is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Euclides is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Euclides is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Euclides is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Euclides to get the leverage.
Euclides looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Euclides trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Richards pushes Euclides off looking to stand but Euclides dives back in and keeps control.

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

Euclides is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Euclides.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Euclides is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Euclides to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pitagoras Euclides dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Euclides.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Euclides as he avoids it easily.
Euclides shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Euclides has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.

Euclides is trying to trip Richards. He has hold of a leg but Richards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Euclides persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Euclides can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Euclides gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Euclides looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Euclides is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.

Euclides is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Euclides looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Euclides keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.

Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Euclides manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Euclides in his guard.
Euclides sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Euclides.
Richards moves into full guard.
Euclides trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards has Euclides pulled in close to control his posture.
Euclides wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Euclides passes into half guard.
Richards is looking to control Euclides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?
Euclides is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Euclides is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Euclides to get the leverage.
Richards trying to hold on to Euclides's head to control him but Euclides postures up.

Euclides is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.

Euclides is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Euclides is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Euclides to get the leverage.
Richards gets back to full guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Euclides from controlling successfully.
Richards keeping full guard, as Euclides tries to pass.
Euclides works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Euclides is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Richards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Euclides trying to move into half guard but instead Richards has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pitagoras Euclides showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Euclides sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Richards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards looking to control.
Euclides pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Euclides trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Euclides slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Euclides postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richards is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Euclides, into his guard.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Euclides keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Euclides misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Euclides looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Euclides feints and as Richards raises his hands in defense, Euclides changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Euclides has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Euclides is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Euclides keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.

Euclides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards stands and throws Euclides's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Euclides sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Euclides tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Pitagoras Euclides is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Euclides is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Euclides is trying to get back to full guard.

Richards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards wants to control but Euclides is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Euclides is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Euclides moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitagoras Euclides comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Euclides 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitagoras Euclides!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wandeco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Di Punker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Dog. Punker has chosen Blink-182 - Heart's All Gone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Punker

180 cm
30
215 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

190 cm
28
221 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

ATTICUS BLACK

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandeco Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Punker!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Punker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Punker's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Punker does no damage.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punker on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Punker. Those never looked like landing.
Punker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punker looks winded!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Punker. Punker gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Punker.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva cracks the inside of Punker's front leg.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva jabs Punker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva scores with the left hand. Punker knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punker's calf.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punker's sensitive parts.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva lands with a hook. Punker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a brutal head kick. Punker looks out on his feet and Silva throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Wandeco Silva!
Wandeco Silva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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 Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Jensen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danilo Alves's chin.

Alves
vs
Jensen

190 cm
32
265 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

193 cm
32
260 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen fails to land the takedown.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Jensen there.
Jensen scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut.
Alves thuds his right hand into Jensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Danilo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a few strikes there.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves lands with a right to the head.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
Alves lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Jensen slips a jab from Alves.
Alves throws a head kick but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jensen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves. That one must have hurt.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alves lands a jab to Jensen's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jensen won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alves working the body and head with strikes.

Alves decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Jensen.
Jensen swinging wildly here.
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danilo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jensen.
Alves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jensen back to the cage. Alves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alves connects with a single shot there.

Alves forces Jensen back against the cage and clinches.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jensen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jensen.
Alves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jensen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alves was covering up waiting for the punch and Jensen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Jensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jensen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen postures up.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.

Alves looking for subs off his back but Jensen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Alves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danilo Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danilo Alves's cut.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice defenses there by Alves.
Jensen cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves cracks Jensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jensen scores with a nice head shot.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Danilo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Alves.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Danilo Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jensen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Jensen distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jensen stops Alves from standing up.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen with a nice head shot there.
Peter Jensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jensen defends it easily.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jensen is looking to escape.
Jensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy.

Alves is looking for a kimura here.
Jensen controlling the position well.
Jensen trying to hold on to Alves's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Jensen tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jensen keeps working.
Jensen controlling the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jensen in his tracks.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jensen doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Danilo Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danilo Alves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jensen missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jensen!
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves scoring with strikes but Jensen is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jensen is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen blocking the ground and pound.
Alves prevents Jensen from getting the reversal.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jensen taking shots to the head.
Jensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jensen hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen is bucking up trying to escape but Alves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jensen is in a horrible position here. Alves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Jensen is rocked!
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Alves prevents Jensen from getting the reversal.
Alves postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jensen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Alves around the waist but Alves pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Alves is the winner by TKO! Alves jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Alves!

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A

C
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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 Jamarcus Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Winters
vs
Jakort

190 cm
29
260 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
34
220 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamarcus Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jakort clinches up against the cage.
Jakort taking a breather.
Jakort avoiding damage as Winters throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Winters.

Jakort pulls guard effortlessly.
Winters wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.

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

Jakort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jakort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winters throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jakort working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakort keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.

Jakort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winters defends it easily.
Winters is stalling in the full guard.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Jakort is keeping the position.
Winters wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jakort keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.

Jakort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jakort has his foot on Winters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winters works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winters wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.

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

Jakort looking for subs off his back but Winters has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jakort is not content to let Winters control the position.
Winters throwing shots but Jakort is blocking nicely.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Winters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jakort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort wants to get back to full guard.
Winters wants to take a breather but Jakort is having none of it.
Jakort wants to get back to full guard.

Jakort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Jakort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakort is not content to let Winters control the position.

Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort is pressing down on Winters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jakort tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakort wants to clinch but Winters slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Winters throws a head kick that misses.
Jakort is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Jakort tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Jakort tries a head kick but it misses.
Jakort tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Winters dodges the punch combination from Jakort.
Jakort walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winters throws a head kick but Jakort moves out of range.

Winters rushes Jakort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jakort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winters is defending well.
Winters's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jakort has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winters smiles and moves away.
Jamarcus Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Jakort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jakort shoots in and drives through. Winters sprawls well.
Ralph Jakort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
Jakort tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Jakort tries to bum rush Winters with a series of wild strikes but Winters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Winters moves into the clinch.
Winters stops a takedown attempt from Jakort.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.

Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winters.
Winters delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winters connects with a nice looking jab.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jakort walks forward, straight into a front kick from Winters.
Decent striking displayed by Winters there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Winters - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Jakort tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakort trying to land knees to the body.
Jakort looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Winters.
Winters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winters is leaning against Jakort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Winters.
Winters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.

Winters breaks from the clinch.
Winters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakort walks into a jab.

Jakort is rocked!
Winters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Winters darts in and clinches Jakort up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.
Winters is struggling to control the position.
Winters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jakort is trying to maintain a safe position but Winters gets an underhook and turns Jakort into the cage.
Jamarcus Winters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Winters forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Winters lands a hook that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winters dodges an elbow strike from Jakort.
Jakort wants to take the fight to the mat but Winters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Winters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakort's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters works Jakort's body with a nice hook.
Winters misses with a head kick.
Ralph Jakort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakort shoots in but no luck this time.
Winters cracks Jakort with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winters punishes Jakort's body with a nice straight punch.
Winters misses with the combination.
Jakort swinging wildly here.
Jakort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winters lunges at Jakort with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jakort's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Winters has Jakort up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Jakort misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Winters dominated that second round.
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!

Winters cracks Jakort with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winters throws a hook but Jakort avoids it easily.
Winters scores with a head kick.
Jakort is still on wobbly legs! Can Winters finish him?
Winters steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jakort is out on his feet! Winters sets himself and nearly takes Jakort's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamarcus Winters!
Our winner, Jamarcus Winters, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Bakhar's entrance music is Allah Wakbar. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Abu Bakhar
vs
Silva

178 cm
28
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Abu Bakhar throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Abu Bakhar misses the body punch
and Abu Bakhar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abu Bakhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar misses with a left hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Janjalani Abu Bakhar has been cut.
Abu Bakhar looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Abu Bakhar misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands with a cross.
A jab from Abu Bakhar misses.
Nice cross by Abu Bakhar.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Abu Bakhar.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Abu Bakhar takes one to the chin there.

Abu Bakhar is rocked!
Abu Bakhar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Abu Bakhar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abu Bakhar seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Abu Bakhar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Abu Bakhar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Abu Bakhar shrugs off.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Abu Bakhar.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Bakhar avoids the damage to the body.
Abu Bakhar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abu Bakhar struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva working Abu Bakhar over with knees to the body.
Abu Bakhar prevents a body shot from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Abu Bakhar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

Abu Bakhar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abu Bakhar's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abu Bakhar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abu Bakhar is breathing heavily.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abu Bakhar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abu Bakhar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abu Bakhar has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abu Bakhar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
Janjalani Abu Bakhar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hartmann
vs
Wagner

195 cm
28
228 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

$10

Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hartmann pushes Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartmann wants to break free but Wagner has control.

Hartmann manages to pull guard.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wagner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Hartmann blocks nicely.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartmann tries to get out of the position.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
Wagner trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Murilo Hartmann wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Hartmann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wagner is nestled in close to Hartmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner prevents Hartmann from standing back up.
Hartmann controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wagner lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Wagner connects with a nice short shot to Hartmann's temple.
Hartmann taking some punishment here, with Wagner in his half guard.
Wagner trying to control the pace.
Wagner trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wagner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hartmann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartmann.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hartmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Wagner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wagner won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hartmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Wagner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Hartmann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wagner has passed into side control.
Hartmann is looking for a sweep.
Wagner trying to control the position but Hartmann is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hartmann is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner working the ground and pound.
Wagner working the ground and pound.
Hartmann sneaks back into half guard.

Hartmann looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner prevents Hartmann from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hartmann misses with a takedown

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Hartmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hartmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagner lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wagner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner is in close to Hartmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hartmann looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wagner throws a big elbow that misses.
Wagner trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Wagner postures up.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hartmann is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner controlling from the top position.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Wagner isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown 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!
Hartmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartmann is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Wagner there.
Wagner not doing much here.
Hartmann is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Hartmann pushes Wagner off looking to stand but Wagner dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wagner wants to free his trapped foot but Hartmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wagner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wagner slips a nice elbow through Hartmann's hands, connecting with Hartmann's forehead.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartmann trying to control here.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hartmann is rocked!
Wagner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hartmann! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wagner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Wagner!
Kurt Wagner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Calazans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calazans comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Purple - Burn. Camilo has chosen Time as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Calazans
vs
Camilo

165 cm
27
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
188 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Calazans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Camilo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Calazans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camilo.
Calazans shoots for a takedown but Camilo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Camilo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calazans's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Camilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calazans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Camilo, into his guard.
Camilo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Camilo seems to be working for a kimura but Calazans defends the submission attempt.
Calazans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calazans pulls Camilo in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camilo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calazans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calazans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calazans!
Camilo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Camilo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calazans off and has taken his back!

Camilo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Calazans defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camilo's arms.
You can see the frustration on Calazans's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Camilo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Calazans defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Camilo looking for the choke from the back.
Calazans wants to escape the position.
Well, with Camilo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Calazans is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Camilo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Calazans defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Camilo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Calazans is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Camilo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Calazans taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Camilo!
A relieved looking Tiago Camilo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.