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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I wanna be a balla. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Puno Jr
vs
Simmons

193 cm
19
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
260 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Puno Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Puno Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Puno Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puno Jr lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simmons looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr digs a right hand into Simmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simmons's gas tank.

Simmons tumbles to the floor! Puno Jr threw a big shot that dropped him and now Puno Jr is on top looking to finish! Simmons has guard but can he survive?!

Simmons is rocked!

Puno Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno Jr finish him?

Puno Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Puno Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Simmons to his knees! Puno Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Puno Jr!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brother Louie. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Velasquez
vs
Red

190 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Velasquez!
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, Joe Red!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Red.
Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez sizes up Red with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Red rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Red walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez lands a jab.
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Red takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louis Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Red takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a hook.
Red avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Red throws a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez lands with a nice combination. Red backs away looking to recover.
Velasquez takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Red's shoulder, as Red tries to avoid the shot.
Velasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Red throws a shot to the body.
Red takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Red thows a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez jabs at Red's body.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Red misses with a looping right.
Velasquez is looking to wear down Red with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Red takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Red takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses the jab.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez sizes up Red with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Red slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Red moves into the clinch.
Red lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Red is controlling him.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velasquez letting Red take a breather here.

Red jumps guard.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.

Red looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Red looks gassed!
Red keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Red takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red manages to avoid it.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Velasquez digs a good body shot into Red's ribs.
Velasquez connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez works the jab nicely.
Velasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Louis Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Red moves out of range.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Red is looking to clinch.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez cracks Red with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Red is looking to land body kicks.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Red keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Red moved out of range.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Red tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red.
Velasquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Red's head.
Velasquez cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Red keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Red is just out of range.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Red defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Red swinging wildly here.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Red sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez throws a predictable looking body shot

and Red counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Red is controlling him.
Red manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Red won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Red has him pressed against the cage.
Red keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Red has him pinned against the cage.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Red has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Red won't allow it.

Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez tries to bum rush Red with a series of wild strikes but Red uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Red throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez works Red's body with a nice hook.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Red ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Red trying to land knees to the body.

Red has picked Velasquez up - he's going for a ride! Red dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Red controlling the action here.
Red throwing shots but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Red sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Red wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Red from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Velasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Red avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez tests Red's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Red does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Red scores with a takedown into Velasquez's guard.

Red postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velasquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Red, into his guard.
Red wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez being controlled here momentarily.
Velasquez pushes down on Red's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two 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.
Velasquez passes into side control, despite Red's attempt to control the position.
Red can't do much from the bottom here.
Red tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Red is trying to get back to his feet.
Red is looking to reverse the position.
Red manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Joe Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Red is looking for a kimura here.
Red trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.
Louis Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Red is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Velasquez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Velasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shifiinity Powel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Augusto Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Powel
vs
Augusto Araujo

173 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
207 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Augusto Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powel keeps the fight on the outside.

Araujo forces Powel back against the cage and clinches.
Powel can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Araujo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Araujo prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Araujo is pressed up against the cage. Powel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araujo down to the mat. Araujo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powel throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Powel scores with a takedown into Araujo's guard.

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

Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powel defends it easily.
Powel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel throwing strikes but missing.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powel scoring with some ground and pound.
Powel landing some decent shots from guard.
Araujo wants to stand up but Powel is controlling him.
Araujo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powel.

Powel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powel stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Araujo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Powel's guard! Nice work there by Araujo!
Powel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Powel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Powel keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo thows a big elbow that misses.
Powel keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araujo defends it easily.

Powel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Powel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo!
Powel is breathing heavily.

Araujo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Powel throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powel.
Araujo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Araujo throws a hook but Powel avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powel has Araujo pressed against the cage, preventing Araujo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Araujo pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Powel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powel is defended easily by Araujo.
Powel slips a jab and a cross from Araujo.
Araujo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Araujo moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araujo.
Araujo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powel is trying to drag Araujo to the mat but Araujo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Araujo prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Araujo throws a body punch but Powel moves out of range.
Araujo tries to bum rush Powel with a series of wild strikes but Powel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Powel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Araujo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powel wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Powel thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Araujo is looking for a triangle but Powel pushes his legs off easily.

Araujo working for a triangle but Powel defends it easily.
Araujo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Powel drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Powel off! Powel jumps back into Araujo's guard.
Powel advances position into side control!
Araujo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Powel has hold of Araujo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Araujo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Powel landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Araujo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Powel landing punches.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Powel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Powel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Powel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Araujo turns into him and now he's in Powel's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Powel is working an open guard so Araujo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Powel fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powel is defended easily by Araujo.
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Araujo's waist but Araujo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powel off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powel wants to clinch.
Powel blocks a jab.
Powel doesn't manage to clinch there - Araujo circles away.

Powel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Powel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shifiinity Powel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Powel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shifiinity Powel dominated that second round.
That's time! Powel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Powel scores with a jab.
Powel throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Powel closes the distance and clinches.
Araujo gets underhooks to prevent Powel's takedown attempt.
Araujo effectively controlling the action here.

Araujo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Araujo to the mat. Araujo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Powel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.
Powel with a flurry of punches that miss.

Araujo pushes Powel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Araujo stuffs the takedown attempt from Powel. Powel gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Powel misses its intended target.
Araujo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powel keeps the fight on the outside.
Powel tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo misses with a two punch combination.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Powel avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powel clinches but Araujo breaks the clinch
and Araujo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Powel looks for a takedown but Araujo sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jose Augusto Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Araujo closes the distance and pushes Powel back into the cage.
Powel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Araujo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Powel tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Araujo.
Araujo content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Araujo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powel closes the distance and clinches up with Araujo, looking for a takedown. Powel pushes Araujo against the cage but Araujo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powel misses with a takedown attempt
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo wants to clinch up but Powel keeps it at a distance.
Powel misses with a takedown attempt
and Araujo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Araujo darts in trying to clinch

and Powel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Araujo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powel connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powel trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.

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

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

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.

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

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

Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powel passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shifiinity Powel.
I think Powel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shifiinity Powel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Druida
vs
Thai

189 cm
20
204 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

192 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Druida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.

Thai darts in and clinches Druida up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Druida is working for takedown but Thai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Druida is breathing heavily.
Druida can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Druida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Little Druida has been cut.
Thai lands an elbow just above Druida 's eye.
Thai lands a knee to the head.

Thai breaks from the clinch.

Thai drops Druida with a beautiful combination! Druida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thai is looking for the KO!

Druida is rocked!
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Druida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Druida is looking to close the distance but Thai sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Druida crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Druida is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muay Thai!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Zitto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hank Zitto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hank Zitto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Zitto
vs
Silva

177 cm
24
207 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Zitto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitto has a takedown stuffed.
Zitto looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Silva has cracked Zitto with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Silva lands another huge swinging hook and Zitto tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zitto, before Silva can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Survivor - Glen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

wells
vs
Sparks

175 cm
24
209 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ben wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparks fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
wells throws a right and a left that Sparks avoids nicely.

wells scores a takedown into full mount!
wells with a couple of short strikes.
wells has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sparks's face.
Sparks avoids a series of strikes thrown by wells.
wells lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by wells.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, wells cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
wells landing shots from mount.
wells drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sparks! More shots from wells and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ben wells!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Tome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick comes into the arena with Ink my whole body - Wiz Khalifa blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Won Wick
vs
Tome

195 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Tome!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tome doesn't manage to clinch there - Won Wick circles away.
Tome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Won Wick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tome swings for the body but Won Wick moves out of range.
Tome thuds his right hand into Won Wick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Tome instigates a clinch.
Tome misses with some punches.
Tome tries to work over Won Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Won Wick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tome has him pressed against the cage.

Won Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Won Wick avoids the body shot from Tome.
Tome moves out of range as Won Wick throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Won Wick. Tome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tome is looking to clinch but Won Wick is avoiding it.
Tome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tome checks a low kick from Won Wick.
Tome is looking to clinch but Won Wick is avoiding it.
Tome misses with the combination.

Tome gets a takedown into half guard.
Tome not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tome wants to pass to mount but Won Wick is defending the position.

Tome is working for a kimura but Won Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Won Wick won't allow Tome to pass to mount.
Tome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Won Wick!
Won Wick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Won Wick looking for submissions off his back.
Tome landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tome trying to mount his opponent but Won Wick defends it.

Won Wick actively working from the bottom here.
Tome looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Won Wick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tome.

Won Wick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tome sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Won Wick defending well though.
Tome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Won Wick!
Tome scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Won Wick?

It looks like Ludwig Won Wick has been cut.
Tome is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Won Wick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tome throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Won Wick working to try and regain half guard.
Won Wick is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tome connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tome lands a big elbow.
Tome is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Ludwig Won Wick's cut is getting worse.
Tome lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Won Wick in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Won Wick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tome manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Won Wick misses with a hook. Tome ducked under it nicely.
Won Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Tome's corner calls for a 1-2. Tome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tome loads up on a big right hand but Won Wick slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Won Wick throws a shot to the body.
Tome has a takedown stuffed.
Tome fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Tome misses
and Won Wick counters with a left and a right that stings Tome.

Tome has closed the distance and engaged Won Wick in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Won Wick manages to break the clinch.
Tome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Won Wick misses with a series of wild punches.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tome misses with a wild body shot.
Tome darts in trying to clinch
and Won Wick counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Tome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Won Wick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tome throws a hook but Won Wick avoids it easily.
Tome tries to clinch but Won Wick moves out of range.
Tome tries to clinch but Won Wick moves away
and Won Wick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Tome pushes Won Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Tome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tome tries to throw a body punch but Won Wick avoids it by throwing Tome back against the cage.
Tome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Won Wick backwards.
Tome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Tome scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ludwig Won Wick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Won Wick backwards.
Tome lands with a right to the head.
Won Wick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tome scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Won Wick is rocked!
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tome pushes Won Wick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Won Wick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Ludwig Won Wick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tome throws a big uppercut that drops Won Wick! More strikes from Tome and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Won Wick lies dazed against the cage as Tome celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Tome!

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 Alberto Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ontlogy. Hasashi has chosen Into the Battlefield as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lin
vs
Hasashi

175 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hasashi's sensitive parts.

Hasashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hasashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hasashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lin is not content to let Hasashi control the position.
Hasashi is looking to advance position but Lin won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin keeping hold of Hasashi's head, controlling as best he can.
Lin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin is working hard here to advance position.
Hasashi trying to control from half guard but Lin is working away.
Lin keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi trying to mount his opponent but Lin defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lin wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Lin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lin wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lin sprawls well. Lin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
Hasashi misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hasashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hasashi closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Hasashi pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasashi closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Hasashi pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt - Lin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi throws a lazy right hand but Lin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lin misses with a low kick as Hasashi jumps back.
Alberto Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lin throws a wild body kick that Hasashi sees coming a mile off.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lin sprawls well. Lin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasashi gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Hasashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hasashi.
Lin trying to control but Hasashi postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin keeps working.
Hasashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lin is trying to stand.
Lin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hasashi is trying to control. Lin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Hasashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hasashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hasashi avoids the head kick by Lin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hasashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lin avoids it really well and circles away.
Lin throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasashi.
A clash of legs there as Hasashi blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hasashi blocks the leg kick.
Hasashi thows a leg kick but Lin checks it
and Lin counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Lin looks at the referee who does nothing so Lin lands a crushing right that sends Hasashi to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Fortuna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xavier
vs
Arne Georgsen

190 cm
23
203 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xavier at a distance.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georgsen lands a hook that stumbles Xavier back into the cage. Georgsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Xavier to the canvas! Georgsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Xavier has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hans Arne Georgsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joao Alves enters the cage!

Jones
vs
Alves

175 cm
24
189 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Alves is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Alves in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Alves in his guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.

Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control!

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

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.

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

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Jones 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.

Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Alves tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joao Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Jones checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alves's thigh. Alves counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Alves trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.

Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones advances to half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is working for a kimura here but Alves manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Jones's guard.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alves has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alves!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Andy Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alves rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Alves taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves misses with a knee strike.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Alves trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Jones tries for a kimura but Alves is defending well.

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

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jones 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.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Alves trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joao Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

Alves looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Alves is trying to keep Jones in close.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves passes into half guard.
Alves misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones keeping hold of Alves's head, controlling as best he can.

Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch up.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Alves actively working from the bottom here.

Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andy Jones!
Andy Jones retains his middleweight title!