Rio Grand Prix V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kameny Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dos Santos
vs
Moura

172 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

171 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameny Moura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moura defends well.
Moura postures up.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Moura content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.

Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Moura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moura looks winded!
Moura wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Moura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moura postures up.
Moura stops Dos Santos from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Santos has control of Moura's left arm, preventing Moura from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moura wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Moura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt

and Moura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dos Santos's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moura won't allow Dos Santos to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Moura is controlling the position.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Moura from standing up.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kameny Moura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moura sprawls well. Moura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.

Moura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Moura trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kameny Moura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dos Santos fails with the takedown

and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Moura prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Moura tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dos Santos controls his leg.
Dos Santos trying to control but Moura postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dos Santos controls Moura momentarily but Moura frees himself.
Moura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moura prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kameny Moura was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Moura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moura tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Moura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Moura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.

Moura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos is trying to defend but Moura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Dos Santos is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Santos avoid being mounted?

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Moura manages to mount him!

Dos Santos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.

Moura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dos Santos turns into him and now he's in Moura's guard.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moura's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moura sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kameny Moura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura fails in his attempt to clinch.

Moura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Moura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kameny Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Moura postures up.

Dos Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moura frees his head nicely. Oh but Dos Santos has switched to an armbar! Moura is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Franklin Dos Santos!
Franklin Dos Santos 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes to the cage accompanied by Born to Rise. Chris Houston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Houston
vs
Moraes

184 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes tries to clinch up

and Houston counters with a single leg into guard. Moraes didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Houston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Houston throws a strike but Moraes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moraes postures up.
Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moraes passes Houston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moraes works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes looking to control but Houston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tries to control but Houston wriggling away.
Houston regains half guard.
Houston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston punching from the bottom.
Houston is not content to let Moraes control the position.
Moraes is just content to waste time from the top position. Houston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Houston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matheus Moraes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moraes is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Matheus Moraes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Moraes wants to clinch.
Moraes misses with a leg kick.
Moraes closes the distance but Houston moves to the side

and Houston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Houston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moraes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houston.

Houston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Houston postures up in Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Moraes blocks it.
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 Chris Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moraes tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moraes scores with a hook.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Moraes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moraes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moraes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Houston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moraes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houston.

Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houston pulls his head out easily.
Houston throwing shots but Moraes is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Houston with the ground and pound but Moraes uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Moraes looking for subs off his back but Houston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Houston throwing shots but Moraes is blocking nicely.
Houston not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Moraes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houston pulls his head out easily.

Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houston wants to control but Moraes is keeping him busy.
Chris Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moraes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moraes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Moraes's legs - danger averted.
Moraes is breathing heavily.
Moraes looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Houston throwing strikes from guard but Moraes blocks nicely.
Houston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matheus Moraes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Hernandez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Chase's chin.

Chase
vs
Hernandez

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
281 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws an off balance right hand

and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Chase throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chase 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.
Chase is looking to sweep but instead, Hernandez has passed into half guard.
Hernandez moves nicely into side control.
Chase is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hernandez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Hernandez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Chase has his hands clasped together but Hernandez breaks the hold and Chase is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Hernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron OHarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think OHarra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Not Afriad. Tim Armstrong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

OHarra
vs
Armstrong

201 cm
19
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron OHarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OHarra can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong trying to control the action but OHarra is working from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to move into full mount but can't pass OHarra's legs.

Armstrong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OHarra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but OHarra keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OHarra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on OHarra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but OHarra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OHarra, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHarra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong is chipping away with strikes.
OHarra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Armstrong is trying to control. OHarra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but OHarra is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OHarra sees it coming and defends easily.
OHarra is controlling Armstrong's trapped leg to prevent Armstrong from advancing to side control.
Armstrong stalling away here and it's allowed OHarra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
OHarra has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but OHarra keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong won't allow OHarra to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control the action but OHarra is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. OHarra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OHarra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong won't allow OHarra to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHarra keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
OHarra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from OHarra.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but OHarra is keeping the position.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control but OHarra is working from the bottom.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Armstrong was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
OHarra wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but OHarra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OHarra is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong trying to control but OHarra is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead OHarra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
OHarra is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OHarra is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHarra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OHarra wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
OHarra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OHarra passes Armstrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.

OHarra is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

OHarra throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OHarra's guard.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but OHarra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHarra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OHarra is proving hard to escape from.

OHarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but OHarra keeps working.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OHarra, who protects the arm well.
Armstrong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
OHarra is squirming around, avoiding Armstrong's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong controlling from the full mount.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but OHarra is squirming around nicely.
OHarra can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to control but OHarra is having none of it.
Tim Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine from mount but OHarra is having none of it.
Armstrong controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Armstrong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aaron OHarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong lands a big shot there that rocks OHarra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Armstrong looking to control but OHarra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armstrong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armstrong dominating with strikes here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Armstrong!