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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaique Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros's entrance music is Burn It to the ground. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fox's choice of entrance music: 50 Cent Ft. Eminem - Psycho. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quadros
vs
Fox

174 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[MMABR] Klinch
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaique Quadros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fox!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quadros is defended easily by Fox.
Quadros takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Kaique Quadros has been cut.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fox drops Quadros with a left right combo! Fox follows him down to the ground into side control.

Quadros is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Oh Quadros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quadros seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Fox 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.
Quadros is desperately trying to improve his position but Fox has a good base and remains in mount.
Quadros wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox cracks Quadros with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox controlling from the full mount.
Quadros is trying to stand up.
Quadros is breathing heavily.
Fox controlling from the full mount.

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.
Fox unloading with bombs!
Quadros is in a horrible position here. Fox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quadros wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox controlling the pace for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nick Fox just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Quadros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaique Quadros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quadros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Nice combo by Fox! Oh, that's hurt him - Quadros falls to the canvas and Fox follows him into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox slows the pace down.

Fox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Fox.

Kaique Quadros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nick Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fox throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Quadros tumbling to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Fox stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Fox stands up and beckons Quadros to his feet.
Fox jabs Quadros right on the nose. Quadros blinks but takes it well.
Fox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fox duly obliges.

Jeez, Kaique Quadros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
Fox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaique Quadros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fox's corner calls for a 1-2. Fox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fox swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Quadros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quadros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fox lands with a good body shot.
Fox with a jab.
Fox lands a slapping body shot.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
Fox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaique Quadros's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Fox!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Dalnsieng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalnsieng has chosen Ex's and Oh's-Atreyu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Escobedo
vs
Dalnsieng

180 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Escobedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Dalnsieng!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalnsieng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobedo tries to avoid it but Dalnsieng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobedo to the ground. Escobedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobedo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dalnsieng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalnsieng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobedo throws out a loose jab but Dalnsieng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Escobedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalnsieng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobedo is fending him off so far but Dalnsieng persists. Nope, Escobedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobedo tries to clinch but Dalnsieng moves out of range.
Escobedo moves in looking to clinch but Dalnsieng pushes him off.
Dalnsieng shoots in but Escobedo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Escobedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Dalnsieng.
Escobedo tries to clinch but Dalnsieng moves out of range.
Dalnsieng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobedo but Escobedo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobedo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalnsieng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobedo throws a right and a left that Dalnsieng avoids nicely.
Escobedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalnsieng shoots in and drives through. Escobedo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Escobedo misses.
Dalnsieng throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dalnsieng looks gassed!
Dalnsieng swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobedo.

Escobedo shoots in and bounces Dalnsieng off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escobedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalnsieng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalnsieng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalnsieng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dalnsieng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalnsieng swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo connects with a couple of short punches.
Escobedo trying to control but Dalnsieng is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escobedo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Escobedo closes the distance and pushes Dalnsieng back into the cage.
Dalnsieng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Escobedo rushes Dalnsieng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Escobedo obliges.
A short right from Escobedo on the inside.
Escobedo lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Escobedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dalnsieng lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dalnsieng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Escobedo stalling the fight.

Escobedo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dalnsieng uses from the top position.

Escobedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalnsieng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalnsieng won't allow Escobedo to sweep him here.
Escobedo is looking to sweep but instead, Dalnsieng has passed into half guard.
Dalnsieng passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escobedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalnsieng's waist but Dalnsieng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobedo off to one side.
Dalnsieng shoots in for a takedown but Escobedo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobedo throws a head kick but Dalnsieng moves out of range.
Dalnsieng closes the distance but Escobedo moves to the side

and Escobedo counters with a shoot takedown. Dalnsieng fights it but they end up in guard.

Dalnsieng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobedo defends well.
Escobedo is in close to Dalnsieng's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobedo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalnsieng has wrist control.
Escobedo pushing down on Dalnsieng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalnsieng is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo throwing shots but Dalnsieng is blocking nicely.
Dalnsieng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobedo's back!
Escobedo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalnsieng's guard. Nice work there by Escobedo.
Dalnsieng tries to strike from the bottom.
Escobedo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dalnsieng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobedo defends it easily.
Dalnsieng controls Escobedo momentarily but Escobedo frees himself.
Escobedo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two 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.
Dalnsieng trying to keep a closed guard but Escobedo is proving a slippery customer.
Dalnsieng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dalnsieng keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escobedo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobedo.
Escobedo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Escobedo tries to clinch but Dalnsieng moves out of range.
Escobedo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalnsieng circles away quickly and effectively.

Dalnsieng tries to keep at a distance but Escobedo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dalnsieng as Escobedo tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dalnsieng.
Escobedo lands a right hand.
Escobedo is trying to maintain a safe position but Dalnsieng gets an underhook and turns Escobedo into the cage.
Dalnsieng tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobedo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escobedo trying to land knees to the body.
Escobedo lands a damaging elbow.
Dalnsieng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Escobedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalnsieng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobedo pinned against the cage. Escobedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Escobedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Dalnsieng.
Dalnsieng throws a head kick that misses.

Dalnsieng drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Escobedo regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo wants to improve his position but Dalnsieng is controlling well.
Escobedo is not content to let Dalnsieng control the position.
Escobedo is looking for a sweep. Dalnsieng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalnsieng trying to control the action but Escobedo is working from the bottom.
Escobedo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dalnsieng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dalnsieng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Escobedo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Escobedo.
Escobedo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dalnsieng is trying to control the position but Escobedo postures up.
Dalnsieng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dalnsieng can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalnsieng is looking for a sweep. Escobedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobedo working over Dalnsieng with some ground and pound. Dalnsieng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Escobedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dalnsieng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobedo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalnsieng regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalnsieng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalnsieng is trying to control the position but Escobedo postures up.
Escobedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dalnsieng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobedo throwing strikes from guard but Dalnsieng blocks nicely.
Dalnsieng keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.
Dalnsieng trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dalnsieng avoids the head kick by Escobedo.
Dalnsieng fails with the takedown

and Escobedo counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalnsieng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalnsieng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Escobedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Dalnsieng.
Dalnsieng takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobedo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Escobedo has picked Dalnsieng up - he's going for a ride! Escobedo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Escobedo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobedo is nestled in close to Dalnsieng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalnsieng is trying to control but can't.
Escobedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobedo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escobedo drops an elbow to the side of Dalnsieng's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobedo is looking to stall here but Dalnsieng recovers full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dalnsieng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobedo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalnsieng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalnsieng fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobedo looks to land a combination. Dalnsieng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dalnsieng fails with a takedown attempt.

Escobedo clinches.

Escobedo drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalnsieng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobedo is on top in guard.
Alex Escobedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalnsieng keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.
Alex Escobedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Escobedo!

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43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Turolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Silva
vs
Turolla

198 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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, Manolo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Turolla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turolla tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turolla to the ground. Turolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Jorge Turolla has been cut.
Turolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turolla defends it nicely.
Turolla blocks a low kick nicely.
Turolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turolla.
Turolla throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turolla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Turolla.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turolla lands with a right hand.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turolla.
Turolla misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turolla misses with a double jab.
Silva lands a head kick. Turolla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turolla looks gassed!
Silva looks for a takedown but Turolla sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manolo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Turolla's head.
Turolla throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Turolla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turolla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.

Turolla is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops Turolla with a big left hand! Turolla is injured, injured bad! Silva jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolo Silva!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Araujo
vs
Sobral

180 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
Arthur Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Araujo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobral.
Araujo takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sobral darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Araujo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobral dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo throws the left hand but Sobral avoids the punch easily.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araujo.
Araujo misses with a few strikes there.
Araujo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sobral walks into a left hand.

It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Araujo.
Araujo fails to land with a series of punches.

Sobral clinches with his opponent.
Araujo is trying to break the clinch but Sobral is controlling him.
Araujo wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sobral.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Sobral keeps control of Araujo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobral keeps control of Araujo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araujo.

Sobral manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!

Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Araujo is posturing up here but Sobral has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Araujo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Araujo has to tap! Slick submission there by Sobral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Sobral!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between king kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadu Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

kong
vs
Brandao

198 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, king kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cadu Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from kong - that will leave a mark!
kong wants to clinch.

Brandao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brandao showed some decent athleticism there.
Brandao is controlling the pace.
kong is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brandao seems to be looking for submissions.
Brandao stops kong from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao prevents kong from improving his position.
kong wants to get back to full guard but Brandao has passed into side control.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.
kong working to try and regain half guard.
kong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao controlling from mount.
kong is wriggling around trying to escape.
kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
kong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandao.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong tries to hold on but Brandao pushes him away.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandao looking to secure an arm triangle but kong defends it well.
kong working to try and regain half guard.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
kong wants to hold on but Brandao pushes him away.
Brandao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
kong is trying to escape the mount.
Brandao misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandao avoids the attempt from kong to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cadu Brandao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

kong has his takedown stuffed

and Brandao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Brandao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
kong tries to kick Brandao off in order to stand up. Brandao Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
kong dodges the ground and pound from Brandao.

Brandao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
kong throws a sloppy body shot

and Brandao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. kong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Brandao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brandao working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kong regains half guard.

Brandao stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
kong misses with a wild combination.
Brandao cracks kong with a good jab.

Brandao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to free his leg and advance position but kong is retaining full guard.
Brandao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
kong controls Brandao momentarily but Brandao frees himself.
kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kong looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brandao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandao is trying to control. kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao is stalling here. kong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brandao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and kong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brandao is not content to let kong control the position.
Brandao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Brandao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
kong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brandao to see if he's OK.
kong looking to control but instead Brandao has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandao wants to control but kong is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cadu Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
kong wants to clinch

and Brandao moves into the clinch.
kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Brandao's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Brandao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandao has a closed guard, preventing kong from standing up.
kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
Brandao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. kong manages to get himself to full guard.
kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Brandao gets to his feet - kong follows without any prompting.
Brandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Brandao or perhaps it was just good defense by kong which made him look bad.
kong darts in trying to clinch

and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch.
kong prevents Brandao from breaking the clinch.
Brandao wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
kong is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
kong tries to pull guard but Brandao holds him up against the cage and eventually kong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for king kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao tries to pull guard but kong won't allow it.
kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao is looking to break free of the clinch but kong has double underhooks.
Brandao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but kong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
kong is trying to stall.
kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong working hard to break the clinch.

Brandao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. kong is trying to keep an underhook but Brandao manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brandao controlling the action here.
kong is trying to stand back up but Brandao is controlling him
kong is not content to let Brandao control the position.
kong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brandao wants to free his trapped foot but kong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
king kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kong is trying to control but can't.
Brandao wants to lay and pray for a moment but kong keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from kong. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
kong wants to clinch but Brandao slips to the side

so Brandao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kong is looking to stand up but Brandao isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadu Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadu Brandao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Goes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes to the cage accompanied by Otep - Battle Ready. Jorje Slayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slayer
vs
Goes

177 cm
22
163 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Goes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goes lands a nice shot to the body.
Goes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer looks for a takedown but Goes sprawls well.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goes misses with a wild body shot.
Goes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Goes sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goes sneaks back into half guard.
Slayer prevents Goes from improving his position.

Goes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goes tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Slayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Goes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Goes actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Slayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goes is looking for a sweep. Slayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Slayer is looking for a kimura but Goes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slayer to get the leverage.
Goes works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goes looks gassed!

Goes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Goes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slayer is aware though and is defending well.
Slayer passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slayer connects with a nice short shot to Goes's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Slayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slayer moves into full mount! Goes won't be happy about that!
Goes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Slayer has control of Goes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Slayer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goes because Slayer loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goes working to try and regain half guard.

Slayer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer with good strikes from the mount here!

Slayer working for a guillotine from mount but Goes is in no mood to give up.
Slayer with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Goes does no damage.

Slayer clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goes.
Slayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slayer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goes scores with a shot to the side of Slayer's head.
Goes is working Slayer over against the cage.
Slayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slayer jumps into guard, dragging Goes to the mat.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Goes tries to pass.
Goes trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goes is breathing heavily.
Slayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goes is one step ahead there.
Goes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slayer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Goes misses with a body shot.
Goes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goes stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.

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

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

Goes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Goes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slayer.

Slayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Goes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Slayer is working for a kimura but Goes is defending it quite comfortably.
Goes wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goes wants it to stay on the feet.
Goes scores with a body shot.
Goes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Goes duly obliges.
Goes lands a slapping body shot.
Goes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goes slaps away a takedown attempt from Slayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goes cracks Slayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Goes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by Goes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slayer dodges the punch combination from Goes.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Goes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goes.
Henrique Goes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Goes does no damage.
Slayer tries for a takedown but Goes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goes defends it nicely.
Goes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Goes blocks the low kick.
Slayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goes thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Goes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Goes duly obliges.
Jorje Slayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer looks for a takedown but Goes sprawls well.
Goes misses with a two punch combination.
Goes connects with a right hand. Slayer shakes it off.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Goes shows good takedown defense.
Goes digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs.
Goes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slayer dives in and grabs Goes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goes pushes down on Slayer's head and hops out.
Slayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jorje Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Slayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goes tries to improve his position but instead Slayer has taken his back!
Goes is really stuck here.
Goes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Slayer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Slayer has the hooks in. Goes is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Slayer passes his arm under Goes's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Goes taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorje Slayer!