KOMMA 18: Legends back PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Koksowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Salome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldemar Koksowicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Koksowicz
vs
Salome

190 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Koksowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Salome!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koksowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salome defends well and Koksowicz ends up having to push Salome into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome blocks the elbow strike.
Salome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koksowicz is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Koksowicz.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Salome wants a takedown.
Koksowicz misses with a knee to the head.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome is trying to push Koksowicz away but Koksowicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salome avoiding damage as Koksowicz throws knees to the body.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow strike.
Salome wants to get back to striking at distance but Koksowicz won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koksowicz throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salome has Koksowicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koksowicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waldemar Koksowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Salome.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome blocks the elbow strike.
Salome tries to stall but Koksowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome tries to stall but Koksowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koksowicz tries a knee to the head but Salome blocks it.
Salome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Salome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koksowicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salome misses with an uppercut. Koksowicz saw that one coming.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salome as he avoids it easily.
Koksowicz moves out of range as Salome strikes.
Koksowicz fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Salome misses its intended target.
Salome misses with a looping right.
Koksowicz tries to clinch but Salome moves out of range.
Salome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koksowicz moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome misses with an uppercut. Koksowicz saw that one coming.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Salome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koksowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salome misses with a looping right.

Koksowicz rushes Salome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salome looking to stall.
Salome blocks an elbow strike.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koksowicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koksowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Salome avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome wants to get back to striking at distance but Koksowicz won't allow it.
Salome fails to pull guard.
Koksowicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salome avoids it.
Salome is trying to break the clinch but Koksowicz is controlling him.
Salome jumps guard but Koksowicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome avoids a wild elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salome tries to score a body lock takedown but Koksowicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome blocks an elbow strike.
Koksowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koksowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salome throws a body punch but Koksowicz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Salome throws a jab but it's blocked by Koksowicz.
Salome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koksowicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koksowicz somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Salome. No joy for Koksowicz on that attempt.
Salome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
No luck for Koksowicz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Koksowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koksowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salome sprawls well. Salome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koksowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.
Salome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salome wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.

Koksowicz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koksowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Salome.

Koksowicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koksowicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koksowicz postures up in Salome's guard and throws a big left but Salome blocks it.
Salome wants to sweep but no luck.
Koksowicz postures up in Salome's guard and throws a big left but Salome blocks it.
Salome pulls Koksowicz in close to prevent any damage.
Salome trying to keep a closed guard but Koksowicz is proving a slippery customer.
Koksowicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Koksowicz drops back looking for a leg! Salome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salome manages to kick Koksowicz off! Koksowicz jumps back into Salome's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koksowicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome tries to strike from the bottom.
Salome 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.
Salome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koksowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Salome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salome controls Koksowicz momentarily but Koksowicz frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koksowicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koksowicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salome is trying to keep Koksowicz in close.
Salome has control of Koksowicz's left arm, preventing Koksowicz from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koksowicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koksowicz's guard.
Koksowicz keeping moving, preventing Salome from controlling successfully.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salome throws a big elbow that misses.

Salome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koksowicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salome has managed to get both his arms back between Koksowicz's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koksowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salome controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koksowicz looking for a guillotine here but Salome defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Waldemar Koksowicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Salome misses with a body shot.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salome as he jumps to the side.
Salome misses with a wild body shot.
Waldemar Koksowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salome misses with a straight right.
Salome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koksowicz.
Salome misses the shot to the body.
Salome leaves Koksowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Koksowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
Koksowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Koksowicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salome's waist but Salome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koksowicz off to one side.
Salome looks to land a right hand but Koksowicz moved out of range.
Kevin Salome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koksowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salome.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salome misses with a wild body shot.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Koksowicz shoots in for a double leg but Salome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Salome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salome looks to score with a jab to the body but Koksowicz is just out of range.
Salome slaps away a takedown attempt from Koksowicz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome throws a jab when Koksowicz was well out of range.
Koksowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salome.
Koksowicz looks to land a combination but Salome avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Koksowicz.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Koksowicz blocks a jab.
Koksowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salome.
Koksowicz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salome circles away.
Salome throws the left hand but Koksowicz avoids the punch easily.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome just misses with a punch to the body.
Koksowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Salome sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koksowicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salome is looking to break free of the clinch but Koksowicz has double underhooks.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Koksowicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koksowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salome.
Salome has had enough of the clinch but Koksowicz keeps him there for the moment.
Waldemar Koksowicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salome wants to break free but Koksowicz has control.
Koksowicz tries a knee to the head but Salome blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salome wants a takedown.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome taking a breather.
Salome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koksowicz smiles and moves away.
Koksowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Koksowicz shoots in and drives through. Salome sprawls well.
Koksowicz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salome tries to avoid it but Koksowicz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salome to the ground. Salome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salome leaves Koksowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salome misses with a hook. Koksowicz ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome thuds a left hand into Koksowicz's body.
Salome looks to throw the jab but Koksowicz is out of range.
Salome throws an overhand right that lands on Koksowicz's shoulder, as Koksowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Salome loads up on a big right hand but Koksowicz slips the punch.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Nice takedown defense from Salome. No joy for Koksowicz on that attempt.
A slow jab from Salome misses its intended target.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
Koksowicz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salome is fending him off so far but Koksowicz persists. Nope, Salome circles away and we're back to standing.
Salome looks to land a right hand but Koksowicz moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koksowicz ducks under a wild hook from Salome.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Salome misses.
Salome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koksowicz moves away.
Salome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koksowicz.
Kevin Salome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waldemar Koksowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Koksowicz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koksowicz trying to control but Salome is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Salome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koksowicz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemar Koksowicz!
After the fight, Waldemar Koksowicz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Thompson
vs
Lapuz

180 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
28
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lapuz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lapuz misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lapuz.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Lapuz avoids it well.
Lapuz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Lapuz shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapuz slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapuz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Thompson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lapuz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Lapuz wants to take Thompson's back here but Thompson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapuz misses with some ground and pound and Thompson recovers position to half guard.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Thompson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapuz is looking to pass Thompson's guard but actually Thompson recovers to full guard.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lapuz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is looking for a triangle but Lapuz pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapuz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapuz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapuz slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapuz is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapuz.
Lapuz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lapuz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lapuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson wants to control but Lapuz passes easily into half guard.
Lapuz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson wants to control but Lapuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lapuz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lapuz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lapuz wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Lapuz is controlling well.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lapuz.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapuz wants to stand up but Thompson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Lapuz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Lapuz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapuz.

Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lapuz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lapuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thompson swinging wildly here.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benjamin Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Thompson gets caught napping as Lapuz dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.

Lapuz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thompson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lapuz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thompson pulls down on the head and he's put Lapuz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Thompson!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cowherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cowherd
vs
Thompson

200 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Cowherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but Cowherd is having none of it.
Cowherd slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowherd.

Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cowherd, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cowherd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cowherd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Thompson.

It looks like Brian Cowherd has been cut.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Cowherd's takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cowherd blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowherd stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cowherd blocking some punches.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cowherd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cowherd is breathing heavily.

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

Cowherd manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowherd's guard.

Cowherd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowherd keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Cowherd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

Cowherd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cowherd keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cowherd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Cowherd had control of the position.

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cowherd keeps moving.
Thompson tries to stand but Cowherd is controlling from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cowherd looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cowherd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Thompson 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.
Cowherd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cowherd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowherd is on top in guard.
Thompson is striking from the bottom but Cowherd uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cowherd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowherd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cowherd!
Thompson prevents Cowherd from getting the reversal.
Cowherd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.
Cowherd can't escape the position.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Cowherd is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Cowherd working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Cowherd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cowherd tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowherd wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Cowherd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cowherd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Cowherd tries to clinch up.
Cowherd wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowherd.
Cowherd tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowherd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowherd lands with a short shot to the head.
Cowherd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowherd.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cowherd blocks it with crossed arms.
Cowherd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cowherd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cowherd.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Cowherd.
Cowherd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowherd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cowherd lands a hook to the side of the head.

Cowherd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cowherd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Cowherd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Cowherd connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Cowherd scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Thompson is rocked!
Cowherd lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thompson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cowherd jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Cowherd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Sevilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevilla has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Stephen Sevilla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sevilla
vs
Angel

180 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

199 cm
25
286 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Sevilla!
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, Sam Angel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Angel gets a clinch.
Sevilla takes an elbow to the temple.

Stephen Sevilla's cut is getting worse.
Sevilla really is a fat lump.
Angel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevilla is breathing heavily.
Angel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Stephen Sevilla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angel obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Stephen Sevilla's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Angel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goran Lovric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovric comes to the cage accompanied by Mac Miller - Loud. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - False Pretense . Jamie Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lovric
vs
Jones

170 cm
20
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

164 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goran Lovric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovric quickly recovers to half guard.
Lovric gets full guard.
Lovric has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.

Lovric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wanted to stand there but Lovric had control of the position.
Lovric is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Turka Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovric wants to sweep but no luck.

Lovric looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Lovric is controlling the position.

Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones wants to stand but Lovric has his arm trapped.
Lovric wants to control but Jones postures up.
Lovric is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to stand but Lovric has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Lovric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovric trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jones nearly escaped from the position there.
Lovric wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Jones is hanging on to Lovric's back as he tries to escape.
Lovric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lovric regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovric actively working from the bottom here.
Lovric trying to control but Jones postures up.

Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovric is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lovric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovric tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Lovric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lovric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Lovric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lovric is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones wants to stand but Lovric is controlling his arm.
Lovric tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to stand but Lovric is controlling his head.
Jones working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lovric was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Lovric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lovric's guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lovric is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lovric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Lovric's legs - danger averted.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lovric is proving hard to escape from.

Lovric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lovric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones wanted to stand there but Lovric had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lovric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

Lovric looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovric is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lovric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Lovric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lovric looking for submissions off his back.

Lovric actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to stand up but Lovric is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovric trying to control from the bottom.

Lovric has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but Lovric has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! Lovric jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goran Lovric!
A relieved looking Goran Lovric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Rymar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymar comes into the arena with I belive i can fly blaring out of the sound system. White has chosen gLAdiator - Magnum as his entrance music. David Rymar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rymar
vs
White

179 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Rymar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James White!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a wild combination.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rymar clinches.

Rymar breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a double jab.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rymar forces White back against the cage and clinches.

Rymar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. White can't fight it off and eventually Rymar manages to take the fight to the floor. White looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

White has his foot on Rymar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rymar works his way back into a safe position though.
Rymar wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rymar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rymar controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

White has his foot on Rymar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rymar works his way back into a safe position though.

Rymar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rymar wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White has an active guard here but Rymar has managed to pass into half guard.

White is defending against the submission attempts here by Rymar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

White looking for submissions off his back.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Rymar is keeping busy.

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

Rymar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rymar.

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

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control but can't.

White is defending against the submission attempts here by Rymar.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rymar is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White swinging wildly here.
Rymar slips a jab and a cross from White.
White avoids the head kick by Rymar.
Rymar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rymar looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rymar.
White slips a jab from Rymar.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rymar wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Rymar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Rymar.
White tries to bum rush Rymar with a series of wild strikes but Rymar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White misses with a few strikes there.

Rymar moves into range and clinches up with White.

Rymar has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Rymar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rymar trying to control but White is working from the bottom.

White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rymar defends well.
Rymar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rymar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rymar drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Rymar off! Rymar jumps back into White's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rymar uses it to pass to side control.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

White is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rymar is tapping! Great win for White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James White!
An intense looking James White took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I won my the most important fight. thanks to David for three good fights. I hope that we can fight again in future!'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Poletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Peri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peri comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anthem of Israel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Poletto
vs
Peri

188 cm
28
260 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

200 cm
28
270 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sandro Poletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Peri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poletto counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poletto.
Poletto lands a front kick.
Peri looks winded!
Poletto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Poletto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peri. That did some damage!
Poletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Poletto lands a big head kick that sends Peri tumbling to the mat! Poletto takes a step backwards and waves Peri back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That has opened up Adam Peri's cut even more.
Peri misses with a takedown attempt
and Poletto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poletto.
Peri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poletto scores with a spinning back kick!
Poletto scoring well with a low kick there.
Poletto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poletto connects with a leg kick. Peri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poletto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Poletto pushes Peri up against the cage in a clinch.
Poletto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poletto lands a good knee to the midsection. Peri won't want to take too many of those.
Poletto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peri's defenses.
Poletto lands an elbow inside that Peri shrugs off.
Peri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poletto.
Poletto lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Adam Peri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Poletto lands a big knee! That's hurt Peri! Oh, he's all over the place! Poletto lands another knee that sends Peri to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Poletto!
An out of breath Sandro Poletto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kamarad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bitch Dont kill My Vibe . Kamarad has chosen no easy way out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Kamarad

185 cm
27
236 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Heisenberg

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Kamarad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt

and Kamarad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kamarad.
Kamarad lands a hook to the side of the head.

Sanchez pulls Kamarad into guard.

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamarad defends well.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamarad defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamarad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kamarad should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Kamarad should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Diego Sanchez said 'Thank you to my coaches at : Beast farming sponsors Hellbent and GRAND Royal Wear and thank you to all of my fans out there thank you for the support and thanks to my opponent for a good fight WHO,S NEXT '.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Florentino Ernesto Alvarez
vs
Gonzalez

180 cm
27
166 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez lands a jab.

Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonzalez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves nicely into side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is trying to escape the position but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
My spies in Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform me that Gonzalez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez is letting Gonzalez control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Devon Gonzalez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzalez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez is in close to Gonzalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to full guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez throws an elbow but Gonzalez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alvarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alvarez working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away.
Alvarez working the ground and pound but Gonzalez is defending the strikes.
Gonzalez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonzalez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Alvarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alvarez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez working the ground and pound but Gonzalez is defending the strikes.
Gonzalez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alvarez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzalez's guard now.
Alvarez trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Alvarez in close.

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

and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Devon Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount!
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzalez?
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzalez throws a strike there. Alvarez manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

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