Iron Shot 14 - Relentless PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoia Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryoia Machida has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gonzalez
vs
Machida

181 cm
26
177 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

192 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
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, Ryoia Machida!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida letting Gonzalez take a breather here.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gonzalez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gonzalez with a knee to the head.
Machida working aggressively here.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
Machida stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzalez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonzalez. That one must have hurt.

Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Machida tries to tie him up.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Gonzalez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
Gonzalez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gonzalez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Gonzalez'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shorty Gonzalez.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.

Gonzalez rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machida into the cage.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez has Machida pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez has Machida pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shorty Gonzalez.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively.
Machida wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Machida tries to tie him up.
Gonzalez'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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Machida.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Gonzalez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Gonzalez clinches.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
Machida tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Gonzalez slows down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shorty Gonzalez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.

Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzalez is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez stalling.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ryoia Machida has been cut.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez has Machida pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Machida.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shorty Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it.
A knee to the head by Gonzalez.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida looking to stall.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.

Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Shorty Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.

Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Machida.

Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Shorty Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryoia Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shorty Gonzalez!
Shorty Gonzalez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McDermott
vs
Mata

188 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Mata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott swats away the attempt to clinch by Mata.
McDermott swats away the attempt to clinch by Mata.
Mata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermott's waist but McDermott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mata off to one side.

McDermott scores with a takedown into Mata's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mata keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDermott connects with a couple of short punches.
McDermott with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDermott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but McDermott keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mata can't do much from the bottom here.
McDermott controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents McDermott from improving position.
Mata wants to control but McDermott postures up.
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks McDermott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDermott prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mata is not content to let McDermott control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mata's legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDermott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mata tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.

McDermott gets a double leg takedown into Mata's guard.
Mata keeping full guard, as McDermott tries to pass.
McDermott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDermott is looking to advance position but Mata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mata won't let McDermott get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to escape the mount.
McDermott trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDermott regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like Mata is going to stand back up.
McDermott pushes Mata off looking to stand but Mata dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermott avoid being mounted?
McDermott has his hands clasped together around Mata's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDermott kicks Mata off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McDermott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermott's waist but McDermott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mata off to one side.
McDermott fails to land the takedown.
Mata missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

McDermott feints and as Mata raises his hands in defense, McDermott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDermott looking to pass the guard.
Mata keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
McDermott scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to control.
Daniel McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McDermott shoots in and bounces Mata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mata is breathing heavily.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Daniel McDermott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
McDermott is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDermott wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
McDermott tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it.
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDermott works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott controlling from the full mount.
McDermott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDermott unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDermott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McDermott dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McDermott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mata tries to avoid it but McDermott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mata to the ground. Mata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

McDermott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mata can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McDermott trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mata is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott controlling from the full mount.
McDermott lands a couple of good shots and Mata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Mata hold on?! McDermott is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McDermott trying to control.
McDermott gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott biding his time, controlling Mata.
McDermott tries to keep control of the position but Mata is staying busy.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
McDermott punches Mata on the ear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott lands punches and elbows.
McDermott tries to keep control of the position but Mata is staying busy.
McDermott is controlling the position but Mata somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
McDermott is just content to waste time from the top position. Mata takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeping full guard, as McDermott tries to pass.
McDermott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mata can't keep his opponent in guard - McDermott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDermott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boris Mata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott stalling away here and it's allowed Mata to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
McDermott scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermott 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McDermott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Method Man ft Redman - Da Rockwilder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Pereira's chin.

Gracie
vs
Pereira

199 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Pereira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira lands a knee to the head.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pereira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pereira lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gracie tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Pereira!
Alex Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salomao Trindade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria has chosen Stevie B - Spring Love as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Trindade
vs
Faria

175 cm
21
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
154 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salomao Trindade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trindade throws a head kick but Faria moves out of range.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria blocks a head kick by Trindade.
Faria misses with the combination.
Trindade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Trindade throws a leg kick but Faria sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trindade misses with a head kick.
Faria looks to land a combination but Trindade avoids it well.
Trindade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trindade throws a leg kick which misses Faria's front leg but catches the back leg as Faria tries to avoid it.
Faria moves out of range of the body kick from Trindade.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trindade!
Trindade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trindade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trindade looks to land a body kick but Faria moved away.
Trindade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Faria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Faria duly obliges.
Faria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trindade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria checks a low kick from Trindade.
Trindade misses with a leg kick
enabling Faria to counter with a crisp jab.
Faria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trindade's hands.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Trindade.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Trindade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Faria swinging wildly here.
Trindade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Faria moves out of range of the body kick from Trindade.
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Trindade misses.
Trindade slips under a jab from Faria.
Trindade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faria throws a series of punches but Trindade avoids them all with ease.
Trindade throws a low kick but Faria avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trindade.
Faria throws a push kick but Trindade slaps the foot to one side.
Trindade moves forwards but Faria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Faria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trindade doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trindade.
Trindade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faria checks a low kick from Trindade.
Faria lands a jab-cross combination.
Good leg kick by Trindade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Faria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faria looks winded!
Trindade tries a head kick but it misses.
Trindade misses with a low kick.
Trindade motions for Faria to come forward. Trindade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trindade.
A clash of legs there as Faria blocks the low kick.
Trindade throws a head kick but Faria moves out of range.
Trindade throws a sloppy head kick and Faria moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
Trindade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Faria tries to work over Trindade's front leg with a kick but Trindade checks it.
Trindade looks to land a body kick but Faria moved away.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faria throws a series of punches but Trindade avoids them all with ease.
Trindade looks for the body kick but Faria saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria moves out of range of the body kick.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trindade throws a push kick but Faria slaps the foot to one side.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trindade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faria checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trindade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faria's calf.
Trindade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trindade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Faria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trindade. Trindade obviously looking to wear him down.
Faria scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trindade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faria is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trindade delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trindade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trindade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trindade throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Trindade only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salomao Trindade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trindade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faria is out of range.
Faria blocks a leg kick.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Trindade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trindade.
Faria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trindade can pounce on him.
Trindade throws a leg kick but Faria checks it.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Trindade throws a push kick but Faria slaps the foot to one side.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria tries to bum rush Trindade with a series of wild strikes but Trindade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trindade motions for Faria to come forward. Trindade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trindade. That's going to slow Faria down.
Trindade tries a low kick but Faria avoids it.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trindade tries a low kick but Faria avoids it.
Faria throws a series of punches but Trindade moves out of range.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Faria tries to bum rush Trindade with a series of wild strikes but Trindade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trindade throws a leg kick but Faria sees it coming and moves out of range.
Faria lands a glancing blow to the side of Trindade's head.
Faria throws a right and a left that Trindade avoids nicely.
Faria thows a body kick. Trindade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faria misses with the combination.
Faria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trindade.
Trindade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faria is out of range.
Faria tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Trindade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trindade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trindade slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trindade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faria misses with a combination

and Trindade counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Trindade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trindade wants to control but Faria is keeping him busy.
Faria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trindade 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.
Trindade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Trindade is working for a kimura but Faria is defending it quite comfortably.
Trindade is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faria wants to get back to full guard but Trindade has mounted him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trindade 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salomao Trindade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Trindade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Faria moves out of range as Trindade throws a body kick.
Faria checks a leg kick.
Trindade looks for the body kick but Faria saw that one coming.

Faria rushes Trindade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trindade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trindade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trindade throws a low kick, looking for Faria's leg but Faria calmly moves out of range.
Trindade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trindade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria cracks Trindade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Salomao Trindade is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trindade.
Trindade throws a wild body kick that Faria sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trindade misses with a leg kick

and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faria throws a right hand that Trindade ducks under and follows up with a left that Trindade also avoids with ease.
Trindade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trindade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trindade.
Faria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Trindade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trindade trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria can't keep his opponent in guard - Trindade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trindade seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trindade tries to pass to full mount but Faria defends it.
Trindade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trindade wants to take a breather but Faria is having none of it.

Trindade 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.

Trindade seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Faria is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salomao Trindade!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric Cosenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's entrance music is Ambitionz Az A Ridah. A fine choice. Andre Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hardy
vs
Cosenza

178 cm
27
202 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
20
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alaric Cosenza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Cosenza misses with a takedown
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Cosenza. Cosenza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosenza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Cosenza persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Cosenza.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Cosenza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cosenza shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosenza shoots and misses
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cosenza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cosenza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosenza has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy catches Cosenza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosenza misses with a two punch combination.
Cosenza fails with the takedown
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosenza tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Cosenza backing up. Cosenza nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Cosenza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosenza scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosenza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andre Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Cosenza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hardy's guard.
Cosenza trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cosenza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Cosenza isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosenza working some strikes from top position.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Cosenza preventing the sweep.
Cosenza trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosenza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cosenza throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cosenza postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Cosenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosenza looking to pass the guard.
Cosenza connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Cosenza from controlling successfully.
Cosenza is looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.
Cosenza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cosenza prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Cosenza trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cosenza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy is pulling down on Cosenza's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosenza, at least for the moment.
Hardy looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andre Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cosenza fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosenza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Cosenza shoots in.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Cosenza.
Cosenza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosenza off to one side.
Cosenza misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy with a jab.
Cosenza shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Cosenza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cosenza has a takedown stuffed.
Cosenza misses with a low kick.
Hardy throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosenza.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cosenza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosenza misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Cosenza backing up. Cosenza nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Cosenza moves out of range.

Cosenza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy wants to control but Cosenza is keeping busy.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Cosenza has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosenza wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy controlling the position well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cosenza gets the takedown into side control.

Cosenza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alaric Cosenza has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cosenza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Cosenza throwing strikes but Hardy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cosenza tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it.
Cosenza can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working away.
Cosenza is trying to improve his position.
Cosenza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cosenza is not content to let Hardy control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cosenza looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Cosenza backpedaling.
Cosenza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andre Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosenza misses with a head kick.
Hardy moves out of range as Cosenza throws a body kick.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosenza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy lands with a hook. Cosenza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cosenza misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Cosenza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosenza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Cosenza with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Cosenza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cosenza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cosenza tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cosenza shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosenza shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Cosenza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy tries to bum rush Cosenza with a series of wild strikes but Cosenza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosenza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosenza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Cosenza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cosenza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Cosenza backpedaling.
Cosenza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cosenza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosenza looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Hardy.

Cosenza is rocked!
Cosenza shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Cosenza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cosenza misses with a takedown
and Hardy counters with a crisp right that sends Cosenza to the canvas! Hardy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Hardy!
Andre Hardy retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Andre Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Plimpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Crashing Mashin (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.

Plimpton
vs
Crashing Mashin

190 cm
25
222 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

196 cm
35
257 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Plimpton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Crashing Mashin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin misses with a takedown
and Plimpton counters with a left and a right that stings Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Plimpton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crashing Mashin keeping full guard, as Plimpton tries to pass.
Crashing Mashin is looking to stand up but Plimpton isn't so interested in that idea.
Plimpton preventing the sweep.

Crashing Mashin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plimpton trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.
Plimpton stops Crashing Mashin from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin working a defensive guard here.

Crashing Mashin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plimpton defends it easily.
Crashing Mashin is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plimpton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crashing Mashin is keeping the position for now.
Crashing Mashin is trying to control the position but Plimpton postures up.
Plimpton passes Crashing Mashin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crashing Mashin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plimpton is looking to take a break and control but Crashing Mashin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin trying to hold on to Plimpton's head to control him but Plimpton postures up.
Plimpton is trying to control the action in half guard but Crashing Mashin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Crashing Mashin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plimpton uses his free foot to push down on Crashing Mashin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin gets back to half guard.
Crashing Mashin tries to get to full guard but Plimpton has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Crashing Mashin is defending against the submission attempts here by Plimpton.
Crashing Mashin is trying to maintain the position but Plimpton is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plimpton wants to pass the guard but Crashing Mashin is defending well.
Plimpton is working hard here to advance position.

Crashing Mashin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plimpton pulls his head out easily.

Crashing Mashin looking for submissions off his back.
Plimpton trying to mount his opponent but Crashing Mashin defends it.
Crashing Mashin moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin is trying to control the position but Plimpton postures up.

Crashing Mashin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crashing Mashin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plimpton is one step ahead there.
Crashing Mashin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Crashing Mashin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crashing Mashin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plimpton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crashing Mashin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Crashing Mashin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Plimpton connects with a body shot that sends Crashing Mashin's belly button to the back.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plimpton as he avoids it easily.
Crashing Mashin looks for a takedown but Plimpton sprawls well.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plimpton as he avoids it easily.
Randal Plimpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin with a poor takedown

and Plimpton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Plimpton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crashing Mashin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plimpton trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plimpton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plimpton trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plimpton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plimpton wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Randal Plimpton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plimpton but Plimpton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plimpton as he avoids it easily.

Plimpton moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crashing Mashin pulls Plimpton into guard.

Crashing Mashin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crashing Mashin is pulling down on Plimpton's head to control his posture.
Plimpton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crashing Mashin is keeping the position for now.
Crashing Mashin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plimpton stopping the sweep attempt from Crashing Mashin.
Plimpton wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.

Crashing Mashin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crashing Mashin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crashing Mashin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plimpton tries to avoid it but Crashing Mashin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plimpton to the ground. Plimpton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Plimpton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crashing Mashin, pushing him back against the cage.

Plimpton has hold of one of Crashing Mashin's legs. Crashing Mashin is fighting the takedown attempt but Plimpton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position.
Crashing Mashin 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.
Plimpton passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin is not content to let Plimpton control the position.
Randal Plimpton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crashing Mashin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crashing Mashin wants to control but Plimpton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plimpton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crashing Mashin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Crashing Mashin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crashing Mashin trying to hold on to Plimpton's head to control him but Plimpton postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plimpton working over Crashing Mashin with some ground and pound. Crashing Mashin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Plimpton is trying to trip Crashing Mashin. He has hold of a leg but Crashing Mashin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Plimpton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Plimpton won't allow Crashing Mashin to sweep him here.

Crashing Mashin manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Plimpton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crashing Mashin on his heels. He'll look to pass Crashing Mashin's guard now, I'm sure.
Plimpton wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.
Plimpton wants to pass the guard but Crashing Mashin is keeping the position.
Plimpton is standing up over Crashing Mashin. Crashing Mashin looks to escape but Plimpton dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crashing Mashin is not content to let Plimpton control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plimpton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crashing Mashin holds on to Plimpton's head and controls the position momentarily.
Crashing Mashin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crashing Mashin is trying to control Plimpton's posture but Plimpton avoids it.
Plimpton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crashing Mashin is trying to buck Plimpton off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plimpton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plimpton is trying to move to mount but Crashing Mashin reverses beautifully and ends up in Plimpton's guard.
Plimpton has control of Crashing Mashin's left arm, preventing Crashing Mashin from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Plimpton closes the distance and clinches.

Plimpton pulls guard successfully.
Plimpton looking for a sweep. Not yet Plimpton, not yet.
Crashing Mashin controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plimpton 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.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position from guard on top but Plimpton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plimpton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Crashing Mashin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Plimpton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Plimpton has escaped and now he's on top!
Plimpton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crashing Mashin is keeping the position for now.
Crashing Mashin is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Renato Crashing Mashin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Crashing Mashin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crashing Mashin postures up and lands a big shot to Plimpton's brow.
Crashing Mashin wants to control from the top but Plimpton keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crashing Mashin is looking to work some ground and pound but Plimpton has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Randal Plimpton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Plimpton stuffs the takedown attempt from Crashing Mashin. Crashing Mashin gets slowly back to his feet.

Plimpton closes the distance and clinches.

Plimpton has hold of one of Crashing Mashin's legs. Crashing Mashin is fighting the takedown attempt but Plimpton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Plimpton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crashing Mashin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crashing Mashin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plimpton defends it easily.
Crashing Mashin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plimpton works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plimpton is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crashing Mashin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plimpton trying to keep a closed guard but Crashing Mashin is proving a slippery customer.
Crashing Mashin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plimpton is keeping the position for now.
Plimpton controlling the position.
Crashing Mashin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crashing Mashin wants to control from the top but Plimpton keeps moving.
Crashing Mashin throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plimpton keeping full guard, as Crashing Mashin tries to pass.
Plimpton trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Randal Plimpton just wasn't active enough.
Crashing Mashin shoots for a double leg takedown but Plimpton sprawls well. He's pushed Crashing Mashin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Plimpton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crashing Mashin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plimpton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randal Plimpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Crashing Mashin.

Plimpton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crashing Mashin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin trying to keep a closed guard but Plimpton is proving a slippery customer.
Crashing Mashin has a closed guard, preventing Plimpton from standing up.
Crashing Mashin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Plimpton trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crashing Mashin looks for a takedown but Plimpton sprawls well.
Crashing Mashin fails with the takedown.
Crashing Mashin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Crashing Mashin tries to sprawl but Plimpton drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plimpton tries to pass to full mount but Crashing Mashin defends it.
Crashing Mashin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Plimpton is working for a submission of some sort.
Crashing Mashin is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crashing Mashin wants to control but Plimpton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randal Plimpton had his way with Renato Crashing Mashin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crashing Mashin misses with a takedown
and Plimpton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plimpton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Plimpton moves into the clinch.

Plimpton tightens his grip and picks Crashing Mashin up, before dumping him to the ground. Crashing Mashin manages to land in guard.
Crashing Mashin has control of Plimpton's left arm, preventing Plimpton from doing any damage.
Plimpton trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.

Crashing Mashin pushes Plimpton off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Plimpton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crashing Mashin's guard now.
Randal Plimpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crashing Mashin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Crashing Mashin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plimpton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plimpton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plimpton wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.
Plimpton postures up.
Crashing Mashin wants to sweep here but Plimpton controlling him for the moment.

Crashing Mashin is looking for a triangle but Plimpton pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plimpton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crashing Mashin working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plimpton as he jumps to the side.
Plimpton stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plimpton drives through and clinches with Crashing Mashin against the cage.

Plimpton tightens his grip and picks Crashing Mashin up, before dumping him to the ground. Crashing Mashin manages to land in guard.
Plimpton tries to free his leg and advance position but Crashing Mashin is retaining full guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plimpton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crashing Mashin is keeping the position for now.
Crashing Mashin is pulling down on Plimpton's head. It's preventing any offense from Plimpton, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randal Plimpton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plimpton sprawls well. Plimpton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crashing Mashin gets slowly back to his feet.
Renato Crashing Mashin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crashing Mashin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Plimpton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plimpton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Plimpton!
Randal Plimpton retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Randal Plimpton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.