RFC 12: Rumble in the jungle PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coelho has chosen Greenday-Holyday as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Down
vs
Coelho

183 cm
24
172 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ur Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Coelho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Down feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coelho trying to control the position.
Coelho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Coelho wants to get back to his feet but Down is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coelho looking to control.

Down thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coelho wants to stand but Down is controlling the position.

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

Coelho pushes Down off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coelho moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down lands a jab-cross combination.

Down gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coelho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coelho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coelho throws a big elbow that misses.
Down preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). ur Down!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viny Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Viny Fay was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Magnus
vs
Fay

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Magnus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viny Fay!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fay fails with the takedown
and Magnus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Magnus. No joy for Fay on that attempt.
Magnus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fay fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon Magnus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viny Fay.
Fay tries for a takedown but Magnus circles away easily
and Magnus counters with a good low kick that Fay was not able to check.
Viny Fay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fay misses with a takedown attempt
and Magnus counters with an outside leg kick.
Fay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnus counters with a good low kick that Fay was not able to check.
Fay looks winded!
Fay with a poor takedown
and Magnus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Magnus counter with a right hand.
Magnus scores with a decent looking hook.
Magnus throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay with a poor takedown
and Magnus counters with a straight right hand.
Magnus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon Magnus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnus scores with a jab.
Fay walks into a left hand.
Fay has his takedown stuffed
and Magnus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magnus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fay's head.
A head kick from Magnus lands but Fay takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Magnus.
Fay has his takedown stuffed
and Magnus counters with a thumping low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Magnus.
Magnus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay has his takedown stuffed
and Magnus counters with an inside leg kick.
Magnus with a jab.
Magnus tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Fay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magnus to the mat! Magnus manages to get full guard.
Magnus wants to get back to his feet but Fay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fay wants to pass the guard but Magnus is keeping the position.
Fay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus trying to keep a closed guard but Fay is proving a slippery customer.
Fay trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magnus pulls Fay in close to prevent any damage.
Magnus can't keep his opponent in guard - Fay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fay is trying to work for a kimura but Magnus is defending well.
Fay trying to pass the guard but Magnus defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fay wants to control but Magnus is keeping him busy.
Fay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fay is looking for a kimura here.
Magnus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Magnus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fay doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Magnus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fay avoids the body shot from Magnus.
Fay dives in and grabs Magnus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magnus pushes down on Fay's head and hops out.
Fay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnus as he avoids it easily.
Simon Magnus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viny Fay.

Magnus gets caught flat footed, as Fay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fay throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnus is looking to stand up but Fay isn't so interested in that idea.
Fay trying to control but Magnus is working from the bottom.
Magnus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magnus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magnus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magnus!
Fay tries to improve position but can't.
Magnus wants to control but Fay is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fay wants to control but Magnus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fay gets full guard.
Magnus trying to control but Fay is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fay has his foot on Magnus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magnus works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viny Fay!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sampaio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coro Vai Comer. James Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sampaio
vs
Lee

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampaio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Sampaio moves away
and Sampaio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampaio loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Sampaio moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that Sampaio semi-blocks.
Sampaio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sampaio takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Sampaio misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Sampaio shrugs it off.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee connects with a right hand. Sampaio shakes it off.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Sampaio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee connects with a high kick.

It looks like Francisco Sampaio has been cut.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Lee tenderised Sampaio's leg. Sampaio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Sampaio's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Sampaio throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee jabs Sampaio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sampaio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.

Sampaio is rocked!
Sampaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Sampaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
Lee lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sampaio - he's out on his feet here! Lee follows up with another monster hook that separates Sampaio from consciousness! Sampaio falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lee stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lee!
A relieved looking James Lee 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Carlos Alvez enters the cage!

Barboza
vs
Carlos Alvez

178 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Junior Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Carlos Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Barboza - just one landing.
Barboza misses with an uppercut

and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alvez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvez controls from within his opponent's guard.

Juan Carlos Alvez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barboza falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barboza won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza stops Alvez from passing to mount.
Alvez wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Alvez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barboza's legs.
Alvez working the ground and pound from side control.
Alvez wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Alvez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez trying to control the position but Barboza is working away.
Barboza regains half guard there - taking advantage of Alvez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.
Alvez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barboza keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Juan Carlos Alvez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alvez takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvez tries to clinch but Barboza is having none of it.
Barboza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barboza pinned against the cage. Barboza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barboza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.

Alvez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Barboza has one foot on Alvez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barboza keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvez tries to clinch there but Barboza circles away.
Junior Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Alvez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barboza misses the jab.
Alvez looks to clinch
and Barboza counters with a left and a right that stings Alvez.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvez manages to avoid it.
Alvez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboza with a jab.
Alvez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
Alvez takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Alvez's head but Alvez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Barboza finds it's way through Alvez's defenses.
Barboza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior Barboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barboza blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barboza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barboza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvez tries to clinch there but Barboza circles away.
Nice jab there from Barboza.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Alvez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juan Carlos Alvez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboza tests Alvez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barboza circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvez tries to clinch there but Barboza circles away.
Barboza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Barboza does no damage.
Alvez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barboza sprawls well. Barboza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvez gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos Alvez.

Alvez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is trying to force a seperation but Alvez has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Barboza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza tries to break free but Alvez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvez landing knees to the head.
Alvez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barboza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Barboza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Barboza lands with a hook. Alvez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Alvez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvez.
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Alvez moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Alvez's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Barboza scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Alvez or perhaps it was just good defense by Barboza which made him look bad.
Barboza throws a body punch but Alvez moves out of range.
Alvez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvez there as he acknowledges the shot.

Alvez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alvez controls the position.
Alvez wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez staying calm.
Barboza is not content to let Alvez control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Carlos Alvez.
Alvez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboza.
A jab from Barboza misses.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Alvez moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvez shoots in and drives through. Barboza sprawls well.
Alvez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barboza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza throws a hook but Alvez avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvez slips a straight right by Barboza.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Alvez slips under a jab.
Barboza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barboza's waist but Barboza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvez off to one side.
Junior Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos Alvez.
Barboza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Barboza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barboza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Barboza!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Ellie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fredderson (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?

Ellie
vs
Fredderson

170 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyron Ellie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Fredderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredderson throws a hook to the side of Ellie's head but Ellie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Ellie.

Ellie closes the distance and clinches.
Ellie wants to break free but Fredderson has control.
Ellie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellie prevents it.
Fredderson wants to stall.
Ellie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fredderson's face.
Ellie tries to circle away but Fredderson has him pinned against the cage.

Ellie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellie tries to clinch but Fredderson moves out of range.
Fredderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fredderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellie dodges the punch combination from Fredderson.
Fredderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyron Ellie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fredderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellie connects with a high kick.
Ellie checks a low kick from Fredderson.
Fredderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredderson stalks Ellie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ellie's face. Ellie staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredderson shoots in but Ellie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ellie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ellie.
Jab by Ellie.
Ellie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Ellie misses.

Ellie instigates a clinch.
Fredderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fredderson looks winded!

Ellie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ellie rushes Fredderson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ellie breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ellie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ellie.
Ellie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredderson on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ellie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredderson. Fredderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ellie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellie lands an overhand right.
Fredderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellie circles away.

Ellie moves into the clinch successfully.

Ellie breaks from the clinch.
Ellie scores with the left hand. Fredderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ellie lands a jab to the nose.

Ellie drives through and clinches with Fredderson against the cage.
Fredderson keeps control of Ellie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ellie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellie misses with a wild combination.

Fredderson has Ellie up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Ellie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fredderson in his tracks.
Ellie throws a right and a left that Fredderson avoids nicely.
Fredderson shoots in for a takedown but Ellie shows good takedown defense.
Ellie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ellie with a hook.

Ellie moves into the clinch.
Ellie is trying to break free.
Ellie with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Fredderson successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fredderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellie controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ellie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fredderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ellie, into his guard.
Ellie is pulling down on Fredderson's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fredderson!
Fredderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fredderson tries to keep at a distance but Ellie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fredderson has Ellie pressed against the cage, preventing Ellie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellie tries a knee to the head but Fredderson blocks it.

Ellie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredderson tries for a takedown but Ellie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Fredderson gets tackled into the cage by Ellie. Ellie maintains the clinch.
Fredderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyron Ellie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fredderson.
Ellie misses with a knee to the head.
Ellie tries to break the clinch but Fredderson is controlling the position.

Ellie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellie.
Fredderson walks into a left hand.
Tyron Ellie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredderson moves out of range as Ellie strikes.
Ellie blocks a head kick by Fredderson.
No luck for Fredderson with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Ellie.
Ellie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Ellie moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ellie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fredderson is breathing heavily.

Ellie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Ellie catches Fredderson right on the button with a cross.
Ellie scores with the left hand. Fredderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ellie scores with a hook.
Fredderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyron Ellie is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellie is looking to clinch.
Ellie tries to clinch up but Fredderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredderson moves out of range as Ellie strikes.
Fredderson shoots in for a double leg but Ellie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ellie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fredderson circles away.
Jab from Ellie.
Fredderson dives in and grabs Ellie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellie pushes down on Fredderson's head and hops out.
Ellie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fredderson circles away.
Chris Fredderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ellie moves into the clinch.

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

Fredderson tries to keep at a distance but Ellie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredderson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellie looking to throw knees to the head but Fredderson is blocking nicely.
Fredderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ellie is defending well.
Ellie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Ellie clinches up against the cage.
Fredderson tries to pull guard but Ellie won't allow it.
Ellie connects with a knee to the head.

Ellie breaks the clinch.
Ellie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fredderson momentarily.
Fredderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellie tries to avoid it but Fredderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellie to the ground. Ellie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ellie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellie lands a head kick. Fredderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ellie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ellie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fredderson.
Fredderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ellie closes the distance and clinches.
Fredderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellie misses with a knee strike.
Ellie tries to break the clinch but Fredderson is controlling the position.

Ellie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellie scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredderson walks into a jab.
A combination from Fredderson does no damage.
Ellie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredderson takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellie tests Fredderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ellie rushes Fredderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Ellie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ellie clobbers Fredderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ellie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ellie wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellie.
Fredderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ellie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ellie tries a knee to the head but Fredderson blocks it.

Ellie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Ellie - just one landing.
Ellie connects with a single shot there.
Ellie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fredderson's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Ellie as he connects with a hook.
Ellie lands a head shot.
Ellie lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredderson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyron Ellie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fredderson.
Fredderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ellie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fredderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ellie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Ellie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ellie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellie is pressed up against the cage. Fredderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellie down to the mat. Ellie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredderson walks into a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyron Ellie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ellie wants to break free but Fredderson has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellie is trying to push Fredderson away but Fredderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellie tries to break free but Fredderson pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ellie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Fredderson breaks the clinch.
Fredderson wants to clinch up but Ellie keeps it at a distance.
Fredderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellie circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredderson tries to move into range but Ellie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ellie with a hook.

Ellie clinches with his opponent.
Tyron Ellie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fredderson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredderson jumps guard but Ellie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ellie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredderson wants to stall.
Fredderson prevents Ellie from breaking the clinch.

Ellie breaks the clinch.
Fredderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fredderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellie connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ellie clinches.
Fredderson wants a takedown.
Ellie blocks a body shot from Fredderson.
Fredderson tries to pull guard but Ellie holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredderson drops back down to his feet.

Ellie breaks the clinch.
Fredderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellie scores with the left hand. Fredderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Chris Fredderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredderson tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Ellie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Ellie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Ramera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's entrance music is Sweet Child o Mine. A fine choice. 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.

Parker
vs
Ramera

173 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

166 cm
25
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bingo Ramera!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ramera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ramera is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramera looks winded!
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.

Parker working for a triangle but Ramera defends it easily.
Parker 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramera sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendall Parker!
After winning the bout, Kendall Parker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Smith

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jones forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Jones.

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

Jones cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!

Smith is rocked!
Jones throws an uppercut from hell that sends Smith clean off his feet! He's out cold! Jones stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casey Jones!
Casey Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Casey Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Helms has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Helms
vs
Jon

183 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Helms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jon.
Jon lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Jon misses
and Helms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jon connects with a high kick.
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!
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
Helms looks to throw the jab but Jon is out of range.
Helms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Helms.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Jon lands a head kick. Helms smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick
and Helms counters with a two punch combo.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Helms throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jon. Jon obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Helms misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Jon - just one landing.
Jon slips a jab and a cross from Helms.
Jon lands with a nice body kick.
Helms thows a body shot but no joy.
Helms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Jon blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jon.
Jon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helms's sensitive parts.
Helms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Helms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands with a slapping head kick.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Jon throws a head kick that misses
and Helms counters with a nice body shot.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Jon walks into a jab.
Jon throws a lazy head kick
and Helms counters with a left to the body.
Jon looks winded!
Jon misses with a head kick.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Helms lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Helms takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Helms.
Helms throws a right hand that Jon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jon also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Jon.
Helms ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
Helms throws a right and a left that Jon avoids nicely.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Jon slips a jab and a cross from Helms.
Helms checks a leg kick.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Jon throws a low kick, looking for Helms's leg but Helms calmly moves out of range.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon is looking to land body kicks.
Jon lands a head kick. Helms smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Jon.
Helms swinging wildly here.
Helms scores with a jab. Jon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helms connects with a body shot that sends Jon's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon takes one to the chin there.
Helms closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jon dodges the punch combination from Helms.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Helms lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Helms displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jon moves forwards but Helms connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Jon is rocked!
Jon misses with a body punch
and Jon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon is still on wobbly legs! Can Helms finish him?
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jon lands with a kick to the temple. Helms shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jon seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
Jon misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jon throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helms lands a jab to Jon's midsection.
Jon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jon is breathing heavily.
Jon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon throws a low kick but Helms avoids it.
Helms takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon takes one to the side of the head.
Jon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helms counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Helms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Helms misses.
Jon tries a head kick but it misses.
Helms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jon's hands.
Helms blocks the body kick.
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Helms.
Jon tries to move into range but Helms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jon connects with a high kick.
Helms looks to score with a jab to the body but Jon is just out of range.
Helms throws a series of punches but Jon moves out of range.
Carlos Helms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helms tries to bum rush Jon with a series of wild strikes but Jon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon misses with a head kick.
Helms looks to land a combination but Jon avoids it well.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Helms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helms throws a right hand that Jon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jon also avoids with ease.
Jon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Helms takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Helms misses with a double jab.
Helms feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Helms misses with the combination.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Helms lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Helms.
A combination from Helms does no damage.
Jon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helms.
Helms scores with the left hand. Jon knows he should have avoided that one.
Jon tries a low kick but Helms avoids it.
A punch combination from Jon misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a leg kick that misses.
Jon tried to score with a low kick but Helms checks it.
Jon moves forwards but Helms connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
Helms checks a leg kick.
Jon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Jones Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Helms misses.
Helms connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helms throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helms lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Helms. Beautiful body shot.
Jon throws a lazy head kick
and Helms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Helms dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Helms scores with a nice right hand.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
Jon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helms swinging wildly here.
Helms lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jon at a distance.
Jon scores with a head kick. Helms tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Helms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick from Jon lands but Helms takes it in his stride.
Jon throws a low kick, looking for Helms's leg but Helms calmly moves out of range.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jon throws a head kick but Helms moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helms digs a good hook to Jon's body.
Jon misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helms digs a good hook to Jon's body.
Helms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Helms lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jon doesn't seem phased though.
Helms misses with a few strikes there.
Helms takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.
Helms throws a right hand that Jon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jon also avoids with ease.
Helms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helms takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Helms.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Jon throws a head kick that misses.
Helms fails to land with a series of punches.
Helms throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon misses with a head kick.
Helms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Jon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helms lands a nice hook to Jon's body. Jon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helms connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helms misses with an uppercut. Jon saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Jon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helms.
Jon walks into a stiff left hand from Helms.
Helms blocks a head kick by Jon.
Jon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helms cracks Jon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helms throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon misses with a hook.
Jon ducks right into an uppercut from Helms.
Jon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helms throws a right and a left that Jon avoids nicely.
Jon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helms digs a good body shot into Jon's ribs.
A combination from Helms does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Helms scores with a four punch combination!
Helms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Helms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon misses with a straight right.
Jon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helms.
Helms scores with a hook.
Jon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helms avoids the head kick by Jon.
Jon walks into a straight right hand from Helms.
A punch combination from Helms misses.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helms cracks Jon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helms connects with a jab.
Jon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Helms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helms has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Helms!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am2igTHjHaI. Thiago Khan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mayo
vs
Khan

170 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Mayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Khan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo misses with a hook.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Mayo feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Mayo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Khan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mayo doesn't defend quickly enough and Khan has managed to lock this one up! Can Mayo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Khan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Khan!
Thiago Khan is the new featherweight champion!