WPR 12: Brawl in Brazil PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
De Santos

176 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Santos's hands.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Santos's head backwards.
McDonald jabs De Santos right on the nose. De Santos blinks but takes it well.
De Santos ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Santos moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but De Santos seems unphased.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. De Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Santos on the side of the head.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a jab to De Santos's midsection.
De Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Santos slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with the left hand. De Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Santos walks into a jab.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps De Santos's head back.
McDonald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Santos takes one to the chin there.
Peter McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
McDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Santos eats them both and turns towards McDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

De Santos is rocked!
De Santos tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald tests De Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santos. De Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
De Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from McDonald lands.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as De Santos shoots in.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Santos in his tracks.
Peter McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald thuds a left hand into De Santos's body.
De Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Santos's hands.
McDonald cracks De Santos with a good jab.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through De Santos's defenses.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Santos momentarily.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

De Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. De Santos should have avoided that one.
McDonald moves out of range as De Santos strikes.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santos walks into a jab.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook.

De Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Santos trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.

McDonald looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Santos is defending well. McDonald quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Santos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDonald celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter McDonald!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikala Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seu Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seu Gil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mikala Konani's chin.

Konani
vs
Gil

193 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikala Konani!
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, Seu Gil!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gil shoots in but no luck this time.
Gil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gil moves in looking to clinch but Konani pushes him off.

Konani has managed to clinch.
Konani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gil backwards.
Konani lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Konani.
The referee calls for Konani to work.
Konani digs a right hand into Gil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gil's gas tank.
Gil is trying to pull guard but Konani has him pressed against the cage.
Konani digs a right hand underneath Gil's ribcage. Gil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konani is working Gil over against the cage.
Konani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil tries to score a body lock takedown but Konani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikala Konani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seu Gil.
Konani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Konani lands a nice shot to the body.
Gil looks winded!
Gil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Konani has him pressed against the cage.
Gil tries to work over Konani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konani holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikala Konani.
Gil shoots in looking for a takedown. Konani tries to sprawl out of it but Gil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gil tries to clinch up but Konani circles away and keeps his distance.
Konani scores with a decent looking hook.

Konani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gil, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Konani is keeping busy.
Konani stalls.
Konani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konani scores with a shot to the side of Gil's head.
Gil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Konani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil is trying to drag Konani to the mat but Konani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Konani.
Konani is leaning against Gil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Konani blocks an elbow strike.
Konani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gil up against the cage.
Konani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konani works on Gil's body with a couple of short punches.
Konani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gil backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konani.
Gil is trying to drag Konani to the mat but Konani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Konani.
Konani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Konani scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Konani.
Nice body punch from Konani - that landed with a thud.
Konani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Konani presses Gil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Konani slowing the pace effectively.
Konani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Konani lands with a left to the head.
Gil looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Konani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konani's waist but Konani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gil off to one side.
Konani connects with a body shot.

Oooooh!!! Konani has knocked Gil down with a huge combo! Konani steps away and waves a wobbly Gil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gil is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Konani delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gil like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mikala Konani!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dy Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Batista
vs
Shields

189 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Dy Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Shields!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields scores with a shot to the body.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Batista.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shields catches Batista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Batista which made him look bad.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Shields tries for a takedown but Batista sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dy Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Shields.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Batista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Nice defenses there by Batista.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batista.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Shields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Batista's guard.
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields is in close to Batista's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Shields wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batista's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields slips nicely into half guard.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Shields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shields performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batista is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Shields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shields moves into full mount! Batista won't be happy about that!
Shields content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Batista covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Shields!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mari Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Juana
vs
Nogueira

192 cm
26
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mari Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juana tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Juana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juana tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juana is defended easily by Nogueira.
Juana blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Juana throws a lazy head kick

and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Juana wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Juana is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily.
Juana is looking to control Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juana avoid being mounted?
Nogueira wants to stand up but Juana is controlling the position.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Juana is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Juana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira gets to his feet. Juana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Juana pushes him off.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.

Nogueira drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juana trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juana pushes Nogueira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira moves to clinch but Juana breaks away
and Juana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Juana keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juana counters with a series of strikes. Nogueira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juana tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nogueira.

Juana gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juana is standing up over Nogueira. Nogueira looks to escape but Juana dives into side control.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira is pushing Juana's head away, looking to escape. Juana manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juana working away.
Juana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Juana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Juana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Juana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Juana slips to the side

and Juana moves into the clinch.
Juana managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogueira walks away with a smile on his face. Juana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mari Juana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Juana is avoiding it.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira moves out of range of the body kick.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Juana moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juana somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juana is looking to clinch.

Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Juana trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Juana is working away.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Juana is controlling the position.

Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Juana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Juana manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Juana shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.

Nogueira looking to score a takedown here. Juana is defending well but Nogueira drives through and ends up in Juana's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana looking for a sweep. Not yet Juana, not yet.
Nogueira wants to stand but Juana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Juana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogueira!

Juana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juana throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Juana avoids the attempt from Nogueira to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Juana thowing shots but they're missing.
Nogueira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Juana raining down shots from the mount!
Juana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nogueira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mari Juana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Juana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juana is looking to clinch.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juana throws a sloppy head kick
and Nogueira counters with a series of strikes. Juana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nogueira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Nogueira gets caught napping as Juana dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira manages to retain guard.

Juana stands up and waves to Nogueira to follow him.

Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nogueira stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Mari Juana is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Juana counters with a head kick. That will keep Nogueira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Juana is having none of it.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Juana or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira which made him look bad.
Juana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Juana manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Juana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown.
Juana moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juana counters with a two punch combo.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Juana is having none of it.
Juana tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Juana wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Juana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juana shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Nogueira rushes Juana and presses him up against the cage.
Juana stalling against the cage.

Nogueira breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira closes the distance but Juana moves to the side
and Juana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juana scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira throws a quick inside leg kick.

Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown into Juana's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juana trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Nogueira.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anderson Nogueira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan Cavallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Grinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cavallo
vs
The Grinn

183 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Fuel
Backyard Fighting

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, Renan Cavallo!
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, Jimmy The Grinn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Grinn checks a leg kick.
Renan Cavallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavallo moves in looking to clinch but The Grinn pushes him off.
Nice cross by Cavallo.

Cavallo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Grinn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cavallo tries to hold on but The Grinn postures up.
The Grinn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Grinn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Grinn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Grinn avoids the attempt from Cavallo to control.
The Grinn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cavallo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Grinn controlling from mount.
The Grinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavallo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cavallo working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinn controlling from mount.
The Grinn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavallo working to try and regain half guard.
Cavallo wants to hold on but The Grinn pushes him away.
Cavallo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The Grinn breaks from Cavallo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Grinn trying to control but Cavallo is having none of it.
BOOM! The Grinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! The Grinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Grinn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cavallo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Grinn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Grinn looking to finish Cavallo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cavallo!
Cavallo tries to reverse the position but The Grinn maintains control.
The Grinn landing punches.
The Grinn working the ground and pound effectively.
Cavallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Grinn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Grinn punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Grinn controls Cavallo momentarily but Cavallo frees himself.
The Grinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavallo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Grinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cavallo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Grinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavallo stopping the sweep attempt from The Grinn.
Cavallo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn looking for a sweep. Not yet The Grinn, not yet.
Cavallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavallo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cavallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cavallo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Grinn pulls Cavallo in close to prevent any damage.
Cavallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cavallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Grinn is keeping the position for now.
The Grinn is controlling Cavallo's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Cavallo throwing strikes from guard but The Grinn blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Grinn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cavallo tries to clinch up

so The Grinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Grinn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Cavallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Grinn defends well.

Cavallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Grinn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cavallo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Grinn controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavallo trying to keep a closed guard but The Grinn is proving a slippery customer.
The Grinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Grinn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cavallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Grinn defends well.
The Grinn sitting in guard here, content to control.

The Grinn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cavallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cavallo looking for a guillotine here but The Grinn defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Cavallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cavallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Grinn defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cavallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Grinn defends it easily.
The Grinn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cavallo's guard.
The Grinn postures up and lands a big shot to Cavallo's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo 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.
The Grinn sitting in guard here, content to control.

Cavallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Grinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Cavallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Grinn content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy The Grinn.
Cavallo fails with the takedown.
Cavallo tries to clinch up but The Grinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Cavallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavallo tries to score with a low kick but The Grinn moves his leg out of the way.
The Grinn misses with a body shot.
The Grinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavallo defends it nicely.
Cavallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Grinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cavallo's guard.
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.
The Grinn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cavallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Grinn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy The Grinn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cavallo wants to clinch.

The Grinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Cavallo tries to land knees in the clinch but The Grinn avoids the damage to the body.
Cavallo goes for a takedown attempt but The Grinn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Grinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Grinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Grinn tries to avoid it but Cavallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Grinn to the ground. The Grinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavallo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Grinn blocks a head kick by Cavallo.

The Grinn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cavallo is trying to defend but The Grinn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cavallo tries to get to full guard but The Grinn has control of the leg.
The Grinn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy The Grinn.
Cavallo shoots in looking for a takedown but The Grinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cavallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Cavallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo tries to clinch up.
Cavallo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavallo tries to clinch but The Grinn moves away

and The Grinn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cavallo's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavallo keeping moving, preventing The Grinn from controlling successfully.
Cavallo wants to sweep here but The Grinn controlling him for the moment.
The Grinn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Grinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Grinn landing with the ground and pound.

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

Cavallo is looking to sinch up a triangle. The Grinn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cavallo's body to avoid the submission. Cavallo has instead reached around The Grinn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cavallo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renan Cavallo!
Renan Cavallo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Don Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Fayol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais Mc's A Vida Desafio. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Don Pierre
vs
Fayol

186 cm
26
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Pirates Powder
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Don Pierre!
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, Ken Fayol!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don Pierre shoots and misses

and Fayol counters by moving into the clinch.
Don Pierre keeps control of Fayol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fayol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Don Pierre up against the cage.
Don Pierre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fayol is defending well.

Fayol jumps into guard, dragging Don Pierre to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Don Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fayol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fayol working a defensive guard here.
Don Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fayol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Don Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jacques Don Pierre.
Don Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Don Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Don Pierre tries for a takedown but Fayol circles away easily

and Fayol moves into the clinch.
Fayol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Don Pierre avoids it.
Fayol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Don Pierre avoids it.

Don Pierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don Pierre won't allow Fayol to sweep him here.
Don Pierre passes Fayol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Don Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fayol wants to control but Don Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Don Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Don Pierre 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fayol keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Don Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Don Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fayol defends it nicely.

Fayol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Don Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fayol is in Don Pierre's guard.
Don Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Don Pierre keeping moving, preventing Fayol from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Don Pierre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacques Don Pierre thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeronimo Ferra De Almada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xhorez Psylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferra De Almada
vs
Psylo

179 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeronimo Ferra De Almada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xhorez Psylo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Psylo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Psylo showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo is keeping busy.
Ferra De Almada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferra De Almada controlling Psylo's posture.
Ferra De Almada has a closed guard, preventing Psylo from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferra De Almada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Psylo manages to get himself to full guard.

Psylo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferra De Almada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Psylo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferra De Almada defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada wants to control from the top but Psylo keeps moving.
Ferra De Almada passes Psylo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ferra De Almada is working for a submission of some sort.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura but Psylo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferra De Almada to get the leverage.

Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Psylo defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Psylo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Psylo has his foot on Ferra De Almada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferra De Almada works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferra De Almada wants to control from the top but Psylo keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferra De Almada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferra De Almada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Psylo keeping full guard, as Ferra De Almada tries to pass.

Psylo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Psylo is looking for a triangle but Ferra De Almada pushes his legs off easily.

Ferra De Almada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferra De Almada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Psylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferra De Almada is aware though and is defending well.

Ferra De Almada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada trying to control the position from guard on top but Psylo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Psylo looking for subs off his back but Ferra De Almada has passed one foot through into half guard.
Psylo wants to improve his position but Ferra De Almada is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Psylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Psylo looks winded!

Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Psylo defends it well.

Ferra De Almada is working for a kimura but Psylo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo is keeping him busy.

Ferra De Almada seems to be working for a kimura but Psylo defends the submission attempt.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.

Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ferra De Almada is working for a submission of some sort.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xhorez Psylo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferra De Almada closes the distance and clinches up with Psylo, looking for a takedown. Ferra De Almada pushes Psylo against the cage but Psylo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xhorez Psylo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferra De Almada fails to land the takedown.
Jeronimo Ferra De Almada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Psylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeronimo Ferra De Almada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferra De Almada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferra De Almada fails with an attempt to clinch.

Psylo drives through with a takedown into Ferra De Almada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Psylo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferra De Almada is keeping the position for now.
Ferra De Almada looking to control.
Psylo looking to pass the guard.
Psylo wants to stand but Ferra De Almada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control the position but Psylo postures up.
Psylo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferra De Almada is proving hard to escape from.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to his closed guard and prevents Psylo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Psylo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferra De Almada's guard.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeronimo Ferra De Almada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferra De Almada tries to clinch but Psylo moves out of range.
Ferra De Almada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Psylo pinned against the cage. Psylo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferra De Almada misses with a takedown attempt - Psylo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferra De Almada shoots for a double leg takedown but Psylo sprawls well. He's pushed Ferra De Almada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psylo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Psylo wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferra De Almada shoots in but Psylo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferra De Almada doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Psylo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Psylo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferra De Almada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferra De Almada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferra De Almada!
Psylo is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Psylo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferra De Almada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xhorez Psylo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferra De Almada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Psylo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Psylo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferra De Almada wants to take a breather but Psylo is having none of it.
Psylo wants to get back to full guard.
Ferra De Almada stops Psylo from getting back to his feet.
Psylo is looking for a sweep. Ferra De Almada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Psylo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ferra De Almada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psylo keeping moving, preventing Ferra De Almada from controlling successfully.

Psylo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferra De Almada defends it easily.
Ferra De Almada tries to free his leg and advance position but Psylo is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferra De Almada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Psylo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferra De Almada defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psylo keeping full guard, as Ferra De Almada tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferra De Almada takes a swing at Psylo's ribcage but misses.
Ferra De Almada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Psylo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Psylo wanted to stand there but Ferra De Almada had control of the position.
Ferra De Almada is adopting a defensive guard.

Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Psylo drops back looking for a leg! Ferra De Almada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferra De Almada manages to kick Psylo off! Psylo jumps back into Ferra De Almada's guard.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to prevent any damage.
Psylo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psylo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Psylo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Psylo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Psylo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Psylo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo postures up.

Psylo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferra De Almada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Psylo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferra De Almada has escaped the position, nice work there.

Psylo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Psylo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferra De Almada is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ferra De Almada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferra De Almada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferra De Almada controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada tries to get to full guard but Psylo has control of the leg.
Psylo is looking to advance position but Ferra De Almada won't allow it.

Psylo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Psylo wants to pass the guard but Ferra De Almada is defending well.
Ferra De Almada keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada won't allow Psylo to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeronimo Ferra De Almada just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Psylo as Ferra De Almada shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferra De Almada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferra De Almada shoots in and drives through. Psylo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeronimo Ferra De Almada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Psylo clinches with his opponent.

Psylo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jeronimo Ferra De Almada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Psylo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferra De Almada is controlling him.

Ferra De Almada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Psylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferra De Almada has managed to get both his arms back between Psylo's legs - danger averted.
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!
Psylo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferra De Almada won't allow Psylo to get back to his feet.

Psylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferra De Almada is aware though and is defending well.
Xhorez Psylo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferra De Almada with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xhorez Psylo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Psylo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xhorez Psylo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cevada Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bacon
vs
Minotauro

190 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

197 cm
27
214 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cevada Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minotauro avoids a kick to the body.

Bacon gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
I wouldn't like to be where Minotauro is right now.
Bacon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minotauro can't do much from the bottom here.
Bacon working the ground and pound but Minotauro is defending the strikes.

Bacon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minotauro to his feet.

Minotauro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bacon quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacon is doing well to control the position and prevent Minotauro from advancing to side control.
Well, if Minotauro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minotauro wants to work for an arm triangle but Bacon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bacon tries to roll over but Minotauro keeps him under control.
Bacon gets full guard.
Bacon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minotauro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minotauro wants to control from the top but Bacon keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minotauro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minotauro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minotauro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Minotauro is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacon has wrist control.
Minotauro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minotauro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bacon keeping full guard, as Minotauro tries to pass.
Bacon looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minotauro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Bacon 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bacon wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minotauro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bacon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minotauro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Bacon is defending against the submission attempts here by Minotauro.
Minotauro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bacon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro avoids the attempt from Bacon to control.
Minotauro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bacon working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minotauro looking to control but Bacon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minotauro avoids the attempt from Bacon to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Minotauro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bacon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bacon shrugs it off.
Minotauro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacon is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bacon shoots in but no luck this time.

Minotauro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bacon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minotauro off and has taken his back!
Minotauro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Minotauro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minotauro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bacon is trying to control. Minotauro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minotauro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Minotauro is looking for a triangle but Bacon pushes his legs off easily.
Bacon wants to stand but Minotauro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Minotauro keeping moving, preventing Bacon from controlling successfully.
Minotauro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bacon manages to get himself to full guard.
Minotauro prevents Bacon from getting back to his feet.
Bacon keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
Bacon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minotauro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro stands and throws Bacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Minotauro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minotauro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minotauro working the ground and pound but Bacon is defending the strikes.
Minotauro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bacon down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Minotauro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacon keeps working.
Diego Minotauro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minotauro throws an elbow but Bacon slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro trying to control the action but Bacon is working from the bottom.
Bacon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Minotauro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Minotauro works his way into full mount!
Bacon is working to get back to half guard.
Bacon tries to lock up and control but Minotauro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Minotauro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Minotauro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro looking to ground and pound but Bacon is blocking nicely.
Bacon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Minotauro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minotauro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bacon can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minotauro punching from mount but Bacon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Minotauro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Minotauro prevents Bacon from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minotauro controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Minotauro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Minotauro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bacon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Bacon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minotauro to the mat! Minotauro manages to get full guard.
Bacon stopping the sweep attempt from Minotauro.
Bacon is fighting to break Minotauro's control of his arms but Minotauro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minotauro looking to control.
Minotauro looking for a sweep. Not yet Minotauro, not yet.

Minotauro is looking for a triangle but Bacon pushes his legs off easily.
Bacon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minotauro's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon preventing the sweep.
Bacon wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.
Minotauro is trying to keep Bacon in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Minotauro gets a double leg takedown into Bacon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minotauro trying to control but Bacon is working from the bottom.
Bacon looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacon, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bacon being controlled here, momentarily.
Minotauro trying to control but Bacon is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Minotauro.

Minotauro pushes Bacon up against the cage in a clinch.

Minotauro is trying to trip Bacon. He has hold of a leg but Bacon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Minotauro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Minotauro dives into side control.
Minotauro controlling the position.
Minotauro working the strikes but Bacon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro stops Bacon from getting back to his feet.
Minotauro content to control rather than advance.
Minotauro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Minotauro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bacon is trying to control but Minotauro passes into side control!
Minotauro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bacon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Minotauro throwing strikes but Bacon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Minotauro is trying to control Bacon's posture but Bacon avoids it.
Minotauro misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bacon tries to stand but Minotauro is controlling his head.
Minotauro gets back to half guard.
Minotauro wants to control but Bacon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minotauro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Minotauro is looking for a triangle but Bacon pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Minotauro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minotauro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Minotauro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josip Peric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LT Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Peric
vs
Rogers

197 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Damnfield clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josip Peric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LT Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peric misses with a head kick.
Peric lands a nice looking body kick.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peric under the eye.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Peric counters with a good low kick that Rogers was not able to check.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Peric looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Peric pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
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!

Peric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peric throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Peric tries a head kick but it misses.
Peric misses with a body kick.
LT Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peric closes the distance and clinches.
Peric controlling the action here for a moment.
Peric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Peric has double underhooks.
Peric's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peric tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peric with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Peric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Peric tries a head kick but it misses.
Peric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peric at a distance.
Peric takes one on the button.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.
Peric lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Peric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Peric is just out of range.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peric counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peric misses with a head kick.
A big right from Rogers misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peric ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!

Peric closes the distance and clinches.
Peric content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Peric has double underhooks.
Peric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peric holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but LT Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peric throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Peric counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws the left hand but Peric avoids the punch easily.
Peric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peric throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peric throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peric ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Peric makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rogers really felt that one!
Peric slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
LT Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peric throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peric. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peric.
Rogers cracks Peric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peric throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peric throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peric lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Peric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peric blocks a jab.
Peric throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Peric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peric goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Peric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Peric counters with a head kick.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peric throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peric walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Peric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peric.
Peric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peric throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Peric counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Peric counters with a nice body kick.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Peric uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
Peric throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers misses the jab.
Peric moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peric keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is pushing Peric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peric content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Peric.
Rogers tries to circle away but Peric has him pinned against the cage.

Peric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peric throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Peric moves into the clinch successfully.
Peric has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peric circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws a jab when Peric was well out of range.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Peric's head but Peric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Peric counters with a good low kick that Rogers was not able to check.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Peric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peric thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Rogers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Peric.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Peric throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Peric lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Peric.
A big right from Rogers misses.
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!
A head kick misses from Peric.
Peric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peric looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Rogers blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogers. That did some damage!
Peric tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Peric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peric 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Peric!
Our winner, Josip Peric, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raider Vancan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Gomez Bollanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vancan
vs
Gomez Bollanos

177 cm
27
269 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

196 cm
26
269 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raider Vancan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Gomez Bollanos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollanos stuffs the takedown.
Bollanos misses with a looping left.
Vancan moves out of range of the strikes.
Vancan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bollanos connects with a right hand. Vancan shakes it off.

It looks like Raider Vancan has been cut.
Vancan shoots in for a takedown but Bollanos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raider Vancan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bollanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vancan misses with a takedown attempt - Bollanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bollanos. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancan shoots in but Bollanos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bollanos. Vancan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vancan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bollanos.
Roberto Gomez Bollanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollanos cracks Vancan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Bollanos. No joy for Vancan on that attempt.

Vancan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bollanos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vancan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bollanos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vancan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vancan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vancan lands a couple of elbows.
Vancan throwing strikes from guard but Bollanos blocks nicely.
Bollanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vancan is working Bollanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vancan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vancan postures up in Bollanos's guard and throws a big left but Bollanos blocks it.
Vancan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vancan connects with a couple of short punches.
Vancan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vancan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vancan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vancan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bollanos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vancan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bollanos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bollanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vancan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vancan postures up in Bollanos's guard and throws a big left but Bollanos blocks it.
Vancan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vancan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bollanos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vancan with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vancan landing with the ground and pound.
Vancan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bollanos keeping moving, preventing Vancan from controlling successfully.
Vancan working some strikes from top position.
Vancan postures up in Bollanos's guard and throws a big left but Bollanos blocks it.
Vancan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vancan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vancan throwing strikes from guard but Bollanos blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vancan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raider Vancan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raider Vancan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vancan shoots in and drives through. Bollanos sprawls well.
Vancan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bollanos tries to avoid it but Vancan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bollanos to the ground. Bollanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vancan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vancan tries for a takedown but Bollanos circles away easily
and Bollanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Raider Vancan's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raider Vancan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bollanos.
Roberto Gomez Bollanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bollanos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bollanos feints with a jab and clips Vancan right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Vancan is sent crashing into the canvas and Bollanos leaps in for the kill! Vancan tries to get to his feet but Bollanos is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Vancan is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Gomez Bollanos!
Roberto Gomez Bollanos is the new heavyweight champion!
Roberto Gomez Bollanos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.