Coyotile 4: Moment of Truth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eustaquio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eustaquio Braga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kong
vs
Braga

225 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eustaquio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.

Kong has Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Braga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Kong.
Kong goes for a takedown attempt but Braga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong slips under a jab from Braga.
Braga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Braga.

Kong darts in and clinches Braga up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Kong breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Braga scores with a decent looking hook.
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.
Braga tries to clinch up

and Kong counters by moving into the clinch.

Kong successfully pulls guard.
Kong wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment.

Kong is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong looking for a guillotine here but Braga defends easily.
Braga wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Kong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Kong's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga wanted to stand there but Kong had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Braga pushes him off.
Braga tries to clinch but Kong moves away

and Kong counters by moving into the clinch.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Braga after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong tries to score a body lock takedown but Braga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Braga is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kong is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Braga rolls with it to try and escape but Kong cranks on the arm and Braga is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Kong!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Armando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Armando will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Armando

160 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
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, Andre Armando!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Armando finds it's target.
Armando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Armando.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armando.
Armando swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Armando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armando throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armando tries a head kick but it misses.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Armando connects with a single shot there.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones slips under a jab from Armando.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Armando lands a nice looking body shot.
Armando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Armando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Armando. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armando.
Armando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Armando lands with an overhand left.
Jones avoids the head kick by Armando.
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Armando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
A cross from Armando lands.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armando on his heels. He'll look to pass Armando's guard now, I'm sure.
Armando looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Armando wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armando is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jones! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Armando has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Jones!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria comes into the arena with Stevie B - Spring Love blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Faria
vs
Nunes

180 cm
28
154 lbs
8 - 18 - 0

189 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
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, Patricio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria swinging wildly here.
Nunes lands a front kick.
Nunes misses with a hook. Faria ducked under it nicely.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faria misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Nunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nunes tries to clinch but Faria moves out of range.

Oooooh!!! Faria has knocked Nunes down with a huge combo! Faria steps away and waves a wobbly Nunes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Patricio Nunes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria throws a combination. Nunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Faria tenderised Nunes's leg. Nunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Faria.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Faria scores with a sloppy right hand. Nunes should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.

Faria clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.

Faria manages to break the clinch.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Faria saw that one coming.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faria tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria scores with a decent looking hook.
Faria throws a solid leg kick but Nunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Faria.
Nunes tries to clinch there but Faria circles away.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria misses with a low kick.

Faria clinches with his opponent.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria misses with a double jab.
Faria throws a chopping leg kick but Nunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from Faria.
Nice takedown defense from Faria. No joy for Nunes on that attempt.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
Nunes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from Faria.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria slips under a jab.
Faria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Faria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faria cracks a nice hook into Nunes's ribs.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Faria.

Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Faria has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Faria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Faria lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Nunes shoots in looking for a takedown but Faria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nunes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patricio Nunes.
Nunes wants to clinch.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Nunes darts in looking for a takedown but Faria gets double underhooks and turns Nunes into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Faria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patricio Nunes's cut.
That's time! Faria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunes.

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

Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria swinging wildly here.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nunes is looking to clinch.
Nunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Faria pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nunes back to the cage. Faria follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Faria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes counters with a one-two to the body.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes fails to land the takedown.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patricio Nunes.
Faria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faria.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faria sprawls well. Faria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet.

Faria has taken the fight to the clinch.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
Nunes has a takedown stuffed.
Faria lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faria throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Faria feints and then cracks Nunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nunes down.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes darts in trying to clinch

and Faria counters by clinching up.
Nunes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Faria is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nunes.

Faria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Nunes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nunes tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Faria counters by clinching up.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
Faria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Nunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria which made him look bad.
Nunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Nunes throws the kick towards the body but Faria avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faria!
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nunes wants to clinch.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faria swivels and escapes.
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!
Faria darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Faria into the cage.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Faria misses with a double jab.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Faria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patricio Nunes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nunes checks a leg kick.
Faria misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Faria down.
Nunes fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
Faria moves out of range of the body kick from Nunes.
Faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas Faria is winning the standup battle so far.
Faria stuffs the takedown.
Faria throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes fails to land the takedown.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patricio Nunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria stuffs the takedown.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Faria moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Faria misses with a body kick.
Nunes shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Faria throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Nunes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faria throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas Faria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Nunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faria.
Nunes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faria swivels and escapes.
Faria tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Faria slaps away a takedown attempt from Nunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Faria connects with a leg kick. Nunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Faria.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Nunes takes a swing at Faria's ribcage but misses.
Nunes is looking to clinch.
Faria connects with a solid leg kick.
Nunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Faria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patricio Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely.
Nunes misses with a takedown attempt - Faria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Faria looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Faria slaps away a takedown attempt from Nunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faria lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
Nunes misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Faria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faria 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Faria!
Our winner, Lucas Faria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Henrique is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Molina
vs
Henrique

168 cm
18
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique shoots and misses

and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Molina jumps guard.
Henrique is fighting to break Molina's control of his arms but Molina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Molina wants to sweep but no luck.
Henrique has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Molina is proving hard to escape from.
Molina trying to control the position here.
Molina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molina tries to get out of the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique regains half guard, as Molina was trying to land strikes.
Molina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Molina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henrique defending well though.
It looks like Molina is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique is looking for a sweep. Molina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Molina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Molina is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina drops an elbow to the side of Henrique's head.
Henrique is trying to maintain the position but Molina is very close to passing his half guard.
Molina is trying to control. Henrique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molina working the head and body with strikes.
Molina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina with the ground and pound but Henrique uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molina chips away with some ground and pound.
Henrique preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molina wants to stand but Henrique has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henrique is on top in guard.
Molina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrique.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molina lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henrique!
Molina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Molina wants to control the pace but Henrique is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molina landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molina with shots to the head and body - Henrique looks very uncomfortable down there.
Molina landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina dominated that round.
That's time! Molina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henrique misses with a takedown attempt - Molina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Molina misses with a body kick.

Molina has managed to clinch.
Molina misses with a body punch.

Molina is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henrique can't fight it off and eventually Molina manages to take the fight to the floor. Henrique looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Molina wants to pass the guard but Henrique is keeping the position.
Molina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molina works over Henrique with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is in close to Henrique's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molina trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
Molina landing some decent shots from guard.
Henrique working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molina.
Molina throws a big right hand that misses.
Molina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molina trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
Henrique manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Molina manages to get himself to full guard.
Henrique wants to control from the top but Molina keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina controlling the position.

Molina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Molina has control of Henrique's left arm, preventing Henrique from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Molina working for a triangle but Henrique defends it easily.
Molina has Henrique pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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

Molina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henrique is aware though and is defending well.
Molina throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Molina trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina is looking to stand back up but Henrique counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Molina.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henrique seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Henrique is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henrique tries to pass to full mount but Molina defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Molina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henrique tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molina swivels and escapes.
Henrique tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Molina counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Molina trying to pass the guard but Henrique defending well.
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henrique is looking to improve his position.
Molina not doing much here.
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!
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henrique sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Molina.
Henrique wants to get back to his feet.
Henrique takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henrique avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molina.
Molina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henrique is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Molina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henrique avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molina.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molina lands a nice short elbow.
Henrique blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molina.
Molina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Molina there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Molina connects with a nice short shot to Henrique's temple.
Molina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henrique defending well though.
Molina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique trying to control from the bottom.
Henrique taking some punishment here, with Molina in his half guard.
Molina is keen to just control but Henrique is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Molina connects with a nice short shot to Henrique's temple.

Molina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henrique is refusing to be controlled, as Molina sits in half guard.
Molina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molina working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molina.
Molina is nestled in close to Henrique, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henrique defending well though.
Molina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henrique with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Molina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Molina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustavo Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henrique wants to get back to full guard.
Henrique is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molina scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molina wants to stand up but Henrique manages to regain full guard.
Molina throws a strike but Henrique rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Molina!
A victorious Jeffrey Molina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.