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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cabral
vs
Lester

188 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabral as he avoids it easily.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cabral wants to stall.

Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabral scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Bryan Lester has been cut.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabral misses with a takedown attempt - Lester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabral circles away.
Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabral.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabral as he jumps to the side.
Mauricio Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabral closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lester to the mat! Lester manages to get full guard.
Cabral passes Lester's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lester looks winded!
Cabral tries to pass to full mount but Lester defends it.
Cabral is controlling the pace.
Cabral is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cabral 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.
Cabral trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cabral is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester tries to roll over but Cabral keeps him under control.
Cabral stalling.
Cabral is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabral slows the pace down in half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabral escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabral's waist but Cabral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lester off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester fails with the takedown.
Lester avoids the head kick by Cabral.

Cabral throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cabral is in Lester's guard.
Cabral's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabral pushing down on Lester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabral trying to mount his opponent but Lester defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Cabral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Lester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cabral fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lester scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabral closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lester counters with a leg kick.
Lester shoots for a takedown but Cabral saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cabral closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lester stalling the fight.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Cabral takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabral is keeping busy.
Cabral tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lester just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cabral fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cabral jumps guard but Lester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabral is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cabral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lester avoids it.
Cabral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabral smiles and moves away.
Lester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabral, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Cabral forces Lester back against the cage and clinches.
Cabral drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lester gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lester breaks from the clinch.
Cabral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabral scrambles back to his feet.
Cabral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lester circles away.
Cabral tries to clinch up.
Lester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lester is looking to clinch.

Cabral closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lester's guard.
Cabral looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral lands a couple of elbows.
Lester is trying to control the position but Cabral postures up.
Cabral's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lester trying to control the position.
Lester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cabral puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cabral stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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 Mauricio Cabral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Lester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Cabral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester shoots and misses

and Cabral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lester's guard.
Cabral controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabral connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabral advances position into side control!
Lester is trying to get back to half guard.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral scoring with punches and elbows.
Lester is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cabral in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral advances to full mount.
Lester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabral looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mauricio Cabral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabral working the ground and pound effectively.
Cabral is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lester can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabral stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabral.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mauricio Cabral is winning the standup battle so far.

Cabral shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lester napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cabral is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lester is trying to escape and Cabral transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lester is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cabral! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Cabral!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederico Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Suarez

195 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suarez closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Frederico Suarez has been cut.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Suarez in his tracks for a moment.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
Lee blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Suarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Suarez avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suarez is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suarez's face.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suarez misses with some punches.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Suarez has Lee pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Suarez avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Suarez avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Suarez.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
A short left from Suarez.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suarez's brow.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Suarez wants to break free but Lee has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederico Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frederico Suarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Suarez closes the distance and clinches.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee has Suarez pressed against the cage, preventing Suarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Frederico Suarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Suarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.

Suarez breaks the clinch.

Suarez has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Suarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suarez!
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Suarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Suarez.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Suarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez'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.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee prevents Suarez from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Suarez shrugs off.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suarez stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Suarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Suarez into the cage.
Suarez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suarez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez misses with some punches.
Suarez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederico Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frederico Suarez's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Suarez has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee working Suarez over with knees to the body.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suarez pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Suarez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez lands a right hand.
A short right from Suarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Suarez to work.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Suarez blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Suarez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Suarez stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Suarez tries to tie him up.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee keeps control of Suarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Suarez pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Suarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederico Suarez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frederico Suarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Suarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Suarez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Suarez takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Frederico Suarez's cut even more.
Suarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Suarez won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Lee.
A short left from Suarez.
Suarez trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suarez into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Suarez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Suarez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Suarez shrugs off.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suarez misses with some punches.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez has Lee pressed against the cage.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Suarez shrugs off.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.
Suarez blocks the elbow strike.
Suarez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suarez avoids it.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suarez into the cage.
Suarez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Suarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Suarez.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez can't break the clinch.
Suarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederico Suarez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frederico Suarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suarez's defenses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez can't break the clinch.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Suarez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Suarez blocks the elbow strike.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Suarez avoids the damage to the body.
Suarez trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suarez into the cage.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Suarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suarez avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A short left from Suarez.
Suarez avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee has Suarez pressed against the cage, preventing Suarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
Suarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Suarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Suarez.
A short uppercut from Suarez.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Suarez can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Suarez blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Suarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Suarez.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez can't break the clinch.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Suarez.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Suarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suarez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederico Suarez!
Frederico Suarez is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ortiz
vs
Silva

180 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Ortiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.

Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.

Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Ortiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

Ortiz 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.
Silva manages to get to full guard.

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

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ortiz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Ortiz 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 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baristron Krostiniguf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Myagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Krostiniguf
vs
Myagi

188 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baristron Krostiniguf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Myagi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Myagi instigates a clinch.
Myagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krostiniguf backwards.
Myagi has Krostiniguf pressed against the cage.
Myagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krostiniguf after a bit of a struggle.

Krostiniguf jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Krostiniguf is looking for a triangle here but Myagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Myagi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krostiniguf seems a little lost for a moment, as Myagi dominates the positioning.
Myagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Myagi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Krostiniguf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Myagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krostiniguf!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krostiniguf is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krostiniguf being controlled for a moment.
Krostiniguf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Myagi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Krostiniguf's shoulder. That is not cool.
Myagi scoring with punches and elbows.
Myagi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Myagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krostiniguf keeps working.

Myagi decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf with a lazy takedown attempt

and Myagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krostiniguf!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krostiniguf is looking for a sweep.
Myagi tries to advance to mount but Krostiniguf denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Myagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krostiniguf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krostiniguf seems a little lost for a moment, as Myagi dominates the positioning.
Myagi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krostiniguf some visible discomfort.
Krostiniguf stops Myagi from passing to mount.
Myagi taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myagi is putting a hurting on Krostiniguf here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krostiniguf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Myagi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Krostiniguf gets back to half guard.
Krostiniguf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Myagi is thwarting Krostiniguf's attempts to control the position.
Krostiniguf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myagi scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf wants to get back to full guard.
Myagi is pressing down on Krostiniguf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krostiniguf is holding on for now.
Myagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Myagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Krostiniguf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krostiniguf tries to kick Myagi off but Myagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krostiniguf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Myagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krostiniguf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myagi swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Myagi misses.
Krostiniguf with a lazy takedown attempt

and Myagi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krostiniguf is trying to pull guard but Myagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baristron Krostiniguf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Myagi manages to break the clinch.
Krostiniguf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myagi sprawls well. Myagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krostiniguf gets slowly back to his feet.

Myagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krostiniguf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Myagi advances to full mount.
Myagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krostiniguf is looking to escape.
Carlos Myagi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krostiniguf wants to control but Myagi is having none of it.
Krostiniguf is just holding on here. Myagi manages to take his back.
Krostiniguf is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Myagi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krostiniguf knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krostiniguf for a finish.
Myagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myagi scores with punches and elbows.

Myagi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Krostiniguf is in real trouble here. Myagi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Krostiniguf is tapping out! Myagi wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Myagi!