Barbarian FC 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel MetCalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel MetCalf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salgado
vs
MetCalf

197 cm
20
274 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel MetCalf!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salgado.
MetCalf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salgado's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Salgado there.
MetCalf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salgado lands a jab-cross combination.
MetCalf wants to slow Salgado down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salgado.
Salgado misses with a few strikes there.
Salgado with a hook.
Salgado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MetCalf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MetCalf throws a solid leg kick but Salgado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MetCalf.
Salgado throws a body punch but MetCalf moves out of range.
Salgado tries to move into range but MetCalf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MetCalf misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MetCalf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salgado misses with a double jab.
Salgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Salgado misses.
MetCalf avoids the body shot from Salgado.
MetCalf tries to clinch but Salgado moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Salgado.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MetCalf, right into the meat.
MetCalf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado thows a body shot but no joy.

MetCalf darts in and clinches Salgado up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MetCalf.
MetCalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salgado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado lands with a light punch inside.
MetCalf has Salgado pressed against the cage, preventing Salgado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salgado is trying to force a seperation but MetCalf has the dominant position.
Salgado takes a knee to the side of the body.
MetCalf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salgado blocks it with crossed arms.
Salgado tries to work over MetCalf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MetCalf tries a knee to the head but Salgado blocks it.
MetCalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salgado.
MetCalf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MetCalf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MetCalf trying to land knees to the body.
Salgado presses MetCalf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MetCalf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MetCalf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salgado avoids the elbow strike from MetCalf, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salgado.
Salgado tries to work over MetCalf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Salgado.
Salgado is leaning against MetCalf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MetCalf looks winded!
MetCalf prevents a body shot from Salgado.
MetCalf misses with a knee strike.
MetCalf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MetCalf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salgado's brow.
MetCalf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salgado is defending well for now.
Salgado can't break the clinch.
Salgado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Salgado.
Salgado scores with a hook to the body.
Salgado scores with a shot to the side of MetCalf's head.
Salgado tries to throw a body punch but MetCalf avoids it by throwing Salgado back against the cage.
Salgado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salgado tries a body shot but MetCalf blocks it.
MetCalf lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado lands a shot to the body.
Salgado lands a left hand.
Salgado lands a body punch.
Salgado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salgado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Salgado - that landed with a thud.
Salgado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salgado scores with a shoulder strike.
Salgado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salgado misses with a punch to the body.
Salgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Salgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MetCalf misses with a shot to the body
and Salgado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salgado swings for the body but MetCalf moves out of range.
Salgado lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salgado misses with the combination.
Salgado misses with a hook.
MetCalf misses with a low kick.
Salgado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MetCalf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salgado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salgado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salgado counters with a nice body shot.
Salgado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salgado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salgado takes a swing at MetCalf's ribcage but misses.
Salgado misses with a two punch combination.
Salgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MetCalf on the side of the head.
Salgado with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for MetCalf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MetCalf.
MetCalf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MetCalf is breathing heavily.
MetCalf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salgado moves away.
Salgado connects with a body shot.
Salgado swings for the body but MetCalf moves out of range.
Salgado misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado connects with a right that clearly hurt MetCalf. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Salgado proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till MetCalf collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Manucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Guerrero (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.

Manucci
vs
Guerrero

194 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
21
228 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Manucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero sizes up Manucci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manucci throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
Guerrero cracks Manucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guerrero has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manucci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab from Guerrero.
Manucci keeps the fight on the outside.
Guerrero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guerrero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manuccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manucci.
Guerrero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guerrero, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manucci connects with a body shot that sends Guerrero's belly button to the back.
Manucci throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
Manucci tries a head kick but it misses.
Manucci throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrero's shoulder, as Guerrero tries to avoid the shot.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manucci.
Nice shot by Guerrero.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.
Manucci throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manucci misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manucci manages to avoid it.
Manucci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manucci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Manucci.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.
Manucci slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Manucci throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Manucci.

Guerrero clinches.
Guerrero lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manucci is looking to control Guerrero's arms but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manucci has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manucci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guerrero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerrero trying to stall but Manucci improves his position.
Come on Guerrero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero leaning against his opponent.
Manucci tries to circle away but Guerrero has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Guerrero.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manucci dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Manucci blocks it.
Manucci wants to break free but Guerrero has control.
Manucci is struggling to control the position.

Manucci breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Guerrero finds it's target.

It looks like Dominic Manucci has been cut.
Manucci avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manucci swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Manucci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guerrero scoring well with a low kick there.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Carlos Guerrero has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manucci counters with an inside leg kick.
Manucci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manucci tries to score with a low kick but Guerrero moves his leg out of the way.
Guerrero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guerrero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manucci had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Guerrero misses with a two punch combination.
Manucci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerrero. Manucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerrero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manucci keeps the fight on the outside.
Manucci misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manucci swinging wildly here.
Manucci delivers a nice body kick.
Guerrero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guerrero duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Guerrero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guerrero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Manucci waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Guerrero. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Guerrero to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Guerrero, not yet.

Manucci stands up from Guerrero's guard - Manucci perhaps looking for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manucci, right into the meat.
Guerrero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerrero avoids the body shot from Manucci.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manucci scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manucci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guerrero misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Guerrero.
Manucci closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Guerrero out cold! Guerrero corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Manucci!
Dominic Manucci took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im a BAAAAADDDDD MMMAAAAANNNN!!!!!'.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Sanchez (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!

Congo
vs
Sanchez

180 cm
25
172 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
174 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez scores with a takedown into Congo's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Congo is keeping the position for now.
Congo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Congo tries to get out of the position.

Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Congo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulo Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagen Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paha Hemmo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paha Hemmo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hemmo
vs
Knight

174 cm
18
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagen Knight!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo lands a jab to the head.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Knight tries to keep at a distance but Hemmo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hemmo successfully pulls guard.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Hemmo.

Hemmo 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! Knight rolls with it to try and escape but Hemmo cranks on the arm and Knight is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Granger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Granger
vs
Pope

162 cm
24
158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

181 cm
19
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Pope!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Pope scores with a nice right hand.
Granger blocks a head kick by Pope.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pope sprawls well. Pope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granger gets slowly back to his feet.
Pope misses with a leg kick.
Granger shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Granger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Granger.
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pope lands with a nice body kick.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Granger on that attempt.
Granger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pope as Granger shoots in.
Jan Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pope is fending him off so far but Granger persists. Nope, Pope circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope scores with a jab to the body.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Granger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pope counters with a series of strikes. Granger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Granger is breathing heavily.

Granger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pope sprawls well initially but Granger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pope controlling the position for now.
Pope is trying to maintain the position but Granger is very close to passing his half guard.
Pope wants to improve his position but Granger is controlling well.
Granger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope is looking to control Granger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jan Pope hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Granger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pope did well to prevent Granger getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, if Granger 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.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pope is holding on to half guard well.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
Pope is trying to get back to full guard.
Pope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Granger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pope wants to control the action here but instead Granger manages to pass to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pope is trying to escape the mount.
Pope is trying to stand up.

Granger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pope is surviving well by controlling Granger's body position as best he can.
Pope is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Granger scoring with strikes but Pope is staying in there.
Pope sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Granger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pope tries to kick Granger off but Granger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pope is looking to control Granger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pope makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Granger shoots for a double leg takedown but Pope sprawls well. He's pushed Granger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope leaves Granger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Granger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pope but Pope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pope has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Granger misses with a takedown
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pope sprawls well. Pope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granger gets slowly back to his feet.
Pope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
Pope is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Granger is out of range and Pope settles back down.
Jab from Pope.

Granger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pope is looking to regain half guard here but Granger keeps moving and retains side control.
Granger working the head and body with strikes.
Pope is not content to let Granger control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pope can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope struggling a bit here.
Pope takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Granger tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well.
Pope wants to control but Granger postures up.
Granger blocks the strikes from Pope.
Granger working the ground and pound.
Granger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pope to see if he's OK.

Granger tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well.
Granger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Granger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pope, who protects the arm well.
Pope is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Granger is working away from the top position though.
Pope avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Granger.
Granger uses his free foot to push down on Pope's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pope.
Pope wants to control but Granger is having none of it.
Pope is in all sorts of trouble here.
Granger wants to control the pace but Pope is squirming around nicely.
Granger prevents Pope from getting the reversal.
Pope is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pope working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger lands a nice shot to the head.
Pope is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Granger connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Granger has control of Pope's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pope regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Granger.
Granger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pope is looking to escape.
Pope in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger controlling the pace for now.
Pope really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Granger with a couple of short strikes.
Pope takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Granger prevents Pope from getting the reversal.
Granger cracks Pope with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Granger lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pope regains half guard.
Granger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Granger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pope slaps away a takedown attempt from Granger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Granger has a takedown stuffed.
Pope connects with a crisp jab.
Granger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Granger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Granger is in Pope's guard.
Pope is trying to keep Granger in close.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James Granger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pope looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Granger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is adopting a defensive guard.
Granger throws a big elbow that misses.
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
Granger throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger throwing strikes from guard but Pope blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a couple of elbows.
Granger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pope is looking to stand up but Granger won't let him.
Granger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pope works over Granger with some ground and pound from guard.
Pope forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger trying to control from the bottom.
Pope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Granger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pope lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Pope must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Granger working for a triangle but Pope defends it easily.
Pope is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pope trying to move into half guard but instead Granger has managed to sweep!
Pope controls Granger momentarily but Granger frees himself.
Pope wants to stand up but Granger is controlling him.
Granger is fighting to break Pope's control of his arms but Pope is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Granger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pope struggling a bit here.

Granger is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pope looks calm but he's in trouble here. Granger gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pope is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Granger lets go of the hold and Pope can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Granger!
James Granger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Heisenberg for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Jutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobom has chosen Bad to the bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music. Benoit Jutras had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jutras
vs
Dobom

176 cm
25
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Raptorz Inc.

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benoit Jutras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutras has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dobom.
Jutras takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jutras takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobom lands with a straight right. Jutras didn't see that one coming.
Dobom tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jutras counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jutras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobom keeping full guard, as Jutras tries to pass.
Dobom is looking to stand up but Jutras isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobom trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jutras prevents Dobom from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dobom struggling a bit here.
Dobom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jutras is controlling him well.
Jutras controls the position from side control.
Dobom struggling a bit here.
Jutras controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jutras punishes Dobom's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dobom - that will leave a mark!
Jutras avoids the head kick by Dobom.
A head kick misses from Dobom.
Jutras walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dobom.
Nego Dobom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jutras avoids the head kick by Dobom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jutras misses the body punch
and Dobom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dobom tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jutras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobom's guard.
Jutras advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dobom being controlled for a moment.
Dobom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dobom is trying to get back to half guard.
Jutras takes a little break here. Dobom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Benoit Jutras wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dobom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jutras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jutras has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dobom.
Dobom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobom tries to close the distance and clinch but Jutras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dobom throws a head kick but Jutras moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dobom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benoit Jutras will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jutras uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dobom has time to react.

Jutras darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jutras in particular looking to stall.
Dobom is looking to control Jutras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobom avoid being mounted?
Jutras controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benoit Jutras.
Jutras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dobom sprawls well. Dobom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jutras gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jutras throws out the jab.
Nego Dobom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobom moves in looking to clinch but Jutras pushes him off.
Dobom tries to clinch up.
Dobom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobom closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jutras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobom is looking for a triangle but Jutras pushes his legs off easily.
Jutras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jutras showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jutras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jutras stays in close to Dobom's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Benoit Jutras wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dobom tries to work over Jutras's front leg with a kick but Jutras checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dobom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jutras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dobom wants to clinch but Jutras slips to the side

so Jutras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jutras controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Dobom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jutras is aware though and is defending well.
Jutras showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jutras passes Dobom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobom is trying to control but can't.
Jutras controlling the action here.
Jutras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutras is taking a breather. Dobom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dobom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jutras is taking a breather. Dobom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Benoit Jutras just wasn't active enough.
Dobom tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jutras blocks the body kick.
Jutras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dobom sprawls well. Dobom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jutras gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobom misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Jutras dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jutras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dobom moves into full guard.
Benoit Jutras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jutras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jutras postures up.
Jutras slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Benoit Jutras wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dobom drives through and clinches with Jutras against the cage.
I was talking to Jutras's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jutras breaks the clinch.
Dobom lands with a kick to the temple. Jutras shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dobom is looking to score with low kicks.
Dobom staying out of range there.
Jutras throws the left hand but Dobom avoids the punch easily.
Dobom chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jutras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jutras taking a breather here.
Jutras working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jutras is taking a breather. Dobom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobom is looking to improve his position.
Dobom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jutras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dobom trying to control but Jutras postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jutras takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dobom throws a head kick that misses.
Jutras lands with a shot to the body.
Dobom tries to work over Jutras's front leg with a kick but Jutras checks it.
Benoit Jutras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dobom tries to land a front kick but Jutras steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dobom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jutras changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jutras.

Dobom takes the fight into the clinch.
Nego Dobom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobom misses with an elbow strike.
Jutras managing to block the knees to the body from Dobom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jutras blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jutras blocks a body shot from Dobom.
Dobom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jutras drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobom pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benoit Jutras.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jutras, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Jutras!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Benoit Jutras made sure he mentioned Raptorz Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Morris has chosen happy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kahric
vs
Morris

187 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Morris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric blocks a head kick by Morris.
Kahric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Kahric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris counters with a big head kick but Kahric shrugs it off.
Kahric shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahric at a distance.
Kahric with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morris scores with the left hand. Kahric knows he should have avoided that one.

Morris gets caught napping as Kahric dives in and scores a takedown. Morris manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kahric postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahric, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahric's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric wants to get back to full guard.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.

Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Morris is going to stand back up.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric has hold of Morris's hands but Morris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morris wants to stand up but Kahric has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahric keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris 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.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Morris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris uses his free foot to push down on Kahric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kahric.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kahric tries to reverse the position but Morris maintains control.
Morris trying to control but Kahric is having none of it.
Morris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kahric is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a couple of good shots and Kahric has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kahric tries to break free.
Morris tries to get the hooks in deep but Kahric pushed the leg off.
Kahric is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morris throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kahric could be in trouble here!
Morris is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Morris gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Morris gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Morris apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Morris scores with a three punch combo!
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahric tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a body kick that stops Kahric in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Morris misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris scores with a body shot.
Morris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as Kahric shoots in.
Morris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kahric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Morris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahric momentarily.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Morris both land. Nice combination.
A cross from Morris lands.
Morris connects with the punch.
Morris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aaron Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
Morris works the jab nicely.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samir Kahric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.
Kahric avoids a kick to the body.
Morris loads up on a big right hand but Kahric slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kahric.
Kahric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Kahric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Morris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Kahric tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Morris slams his shin into Kahric's torso.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morris throws a head kick but Kahric moves out of range.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kahric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Morris lands but Kahric takes it in his stride.
Aaron Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Kahric moved away.
Morris scores with a nice head shot.
Morris throws a nice head kick!
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahric shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric avoids a kick to the body.
Morris lands a front kick.
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!
Morris throws a nice looking combination but Kahric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris tests Kahric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahric will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahric misses with a takedown
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Morris lands a head kick. Kahric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Morris misses.
Kahric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kahric walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice combination there by Morris.
A jab from Morris finds it's way through Kahric's defenses.
Kahric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Kahric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morris lands the left hand.
Morris feints and then cracks Kahric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahric down.
Morris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morris throws a series of punches but Kahric avoids them all with ease.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kahric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morris works over Kahric's head and body with a nice combination.
Morris lunges at Kahric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kahric's hand.

Kahric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kahric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Morris stands up and beckons Kahric to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kahric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Kahric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahric looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Kahric on that attempt.
Morris throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
Morris scores with a jab. Kahric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahric avoids the head kick by Morris.
Morris cracks a nice hook into Kahric's ribs.
Kahric shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris throws a right and a left that Kahric avoids nicely.
Kahric goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.

Morris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kahric is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morris to the mat. Morris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Morris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kahric has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morris.
Kahric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.
Morris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morris lands with a hook. Kahric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris cracks Kahric with a good jab.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Kahric moves out of range easily.

Kahric gets the takedown into side control.

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

Kahric goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kahric but great work by Morris.
Morris lands a nice forearm strike.
Kahric is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Kahric is defending well.
Kahric is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris trying to control the position but Kahric is working away.

Morris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kahric walks into a straight right hand from Morris.
Kahric fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Kahric.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahric is defended easily by Morris.
Kahric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a head kick.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a nice body kick.
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahric takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aaron Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahric on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahric is defended easily by Morris.
Morris throws a series of punches but Kahric avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Morris throws a head kick but Kahric moves out of range.
Donk. Morris catches Kahric right on the button with a cross.
Kahric dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Kahric's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Kahric moves out of range easily.
No luck for Kahric with that takedown attempt.
Aaron Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris throws a nice head kick!
Samir Kahric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris connects with the punch.
Kahric blocks the body kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Morris!
Aaron Morris looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm coming for you two.'.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Khalil - China. Newton has chosen She Knows as his entrance music. Christopher Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Newton

185 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

183 cm
27
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Newton counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Silva gets a double leg takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Newton controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is fighting to break Newton's control of his arms but Newton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher Newton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Newton finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Newton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newton counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.

Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Newton keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newton has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrien Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Newton lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newton slips under a jab from Silva.
Adrien Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton which made him look bad.
Newton lands with a cross.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newton delivers a nice body kick.
Newton tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Silva is rocked!
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!
Silva ducks into an uppercut from Newton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Newton!
Post fight, an emotional Christopher Newton said 'Not yet.'.
Adrien Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I have failed...'.