PC 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Aldo's chin.

Machida
vs
Aldo

186 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Aldo.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo blocks a head kick by Machida.
Aldo shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Machida throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Aldo stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Machida follows into mount!

Aldo is rocked!

It looks like Mirko Aldo 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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Machida get's back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Matt Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle, before Machida throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Aldo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Machida lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Matt Machida!
A relieved looking Matt Machida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrycja Smolen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smolen's entrance music is Sobota- Do góry łeb. A fine choice. Lee has chosen Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smolen
vs
Lee

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrycja Smolen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolen ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A right-left combo lands from Smolen.
Patrycja Smolen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolen has his takedown stuffed

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Smolen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smolen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrycja Smolen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smolen can't get the takedown.
Smolen wants a takedown.
Smolen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Smolen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smolen.
Smolen wants a takedown.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smolen.

Lee lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Smolen blocks nicely.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee wants to control from the top but Smolen keeps moving.

Rock Lee has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smolen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Smolen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smolen wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to hold on to Smolen's head to control him but Smolen postures up.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smolen is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smolen to get the leverage.

Smolen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smolen.
Smolen thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.

Smolen is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Smolen is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

Smolen wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smolen is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

Smolen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smolen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Smolen is breathing heavily.
Lee punching from the bottom.
Smolen prevents Lee from improving his position.

Smolen 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.
Smolen is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Smolen works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smolen.

Smolen closes the distance and clinches.
Smolen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Smolen blocks an uppercut.

Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Lee crashes against the mat.
Smolen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Smolen gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrycja Smolen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smolen closes the distance and clinches.

Lee pulls guard.
Smolen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Rock Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smolen uses it to pass to side control.
Smolen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smolen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smolen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Smolen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is not content to let Smolen control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smolen tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Smolen trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee wants to control but Smolen postures up.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lee thows a huge punch but Smolen dodges it nicely.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smolen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolen wants to control but Lee postures up.
Smolen is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Smolen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee has hold of Smolen's hands but Smolen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smolen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Smolen.
Smolen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolen slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Smolen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smolen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee is not content to let Smolen control the position.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smolen.
Smolen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smolen wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smolen.
Lee is looking to control Smolen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smolen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.

Smolen is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Smolen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee trying to hold on to Smolen's head to control him but Smolen postures up.
Smolen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Smolen is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smolen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrycja Smolen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolen throws out the jab.

Smolen moves into the clinch successfully.

Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smolen tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Smolen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smolen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smolen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.

Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smolen misses with an uppercut.
Smolen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolen throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smolen misses with a looping left.
Smolen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smolen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smolen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.

Smolen gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.

Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smolen uses from the top position.

Lee has his feet on Smolen's thighs here. He's pushed Smolen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smolen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Lee!
In his post fight interview, Rock Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria has chosen Stevie B - Spring Love as his entrance music. Lucas Faria will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carlyle
vs
Faria

150 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
154 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faria back to the cage. Carlyle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Carlyle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlyle is in Faria's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Carlyle gets to his feet. Faria looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faria circles away quickly and effectively.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Carlyle moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Faria.

Carlyle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlyle trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carlyle looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Carlyle.
Faria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faria throws a head kick but Carlyle moves out of range.

Carlyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carlyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Carlyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faria defends it well.
Carlyle tries to pass to full mount but Faria defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faria keeps working.

Carlyle is trying for a kimura here. Faria looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carlyle wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Carlyle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arwind Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arwind Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Santos
vs
Smith

193 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arwind Santos!
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, Antony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos managing to control the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Santos gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Arwind Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos stops Smith from standing up.

Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.

Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Smith.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.

Santos wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arwind Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arwind Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Santos instigates a clinch.
Santos stalling.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.

Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Antony Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arwind Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.

Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arwind Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Santos drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Smith's guard.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith wants to control but Santos postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arwind Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Santos darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos stalling against the cage.

Santos breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swinging wildly here.

Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos prevents Smith from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos prevents Smith from improving his position.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.

Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Antony Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Santos stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Santos.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arwind Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arwind Santos!
Arwind Santos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry, into his post fight interview.