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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Blink 182 - Dammit. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Scott Beckerman enters the cage!

Almeida
vs
Beckerman

182 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beckerman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckerman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beckerman is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckerman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beckerman working the ground and pound but Almeida is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Almeida managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beckerman.
Beckerman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Almeida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beckerman cracks Almeida with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman grinds an elbow into Almeida's temple.
Almeida throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Beckerman working the head and body with strikes.
Almeida is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beckerman connects with a decent elbow.
Beckerman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Almeida's legs.
The strikes coming from Beckerman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Almeida is pushing Beckerman's head away, looking to escape. Beckerman manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Almeida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Almeida tries to clinch there but Beckerman circles away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Beckerman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Beckerman grinds an elbow into Almeida's temple.
Almeida is not content to let Beckerman control the position.
Almeida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beckerman landing strikes.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Beckerman working the ground and pound.
Beckerman looks up at the clock and then as Almeida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beckerman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman landing strikes.
Beckerman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Beckerman scoring with punches and elbows.
Almeida is looking to regain half guard here but Beckerman keeps moving and retains side control.
Almeida wants to control but Beckerman postures up.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Beckerman is chipping away with strikes.
Almeida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beckerman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckerman scores with punches from side control.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beckerman is chipping away with strikes.
Beckerman is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beckerman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beckerman is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Beckerman there.

Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beckerman is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckerman working over Almeida with some ground and pound. Almeida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckerman stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Beckerman is nestled in close to Almeida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Beckerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Beckerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt

and Beckerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beckerman.
Beckerman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Beckerman slips an elbow through the middle.
Beckerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beckerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Almeida's head.

Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beckerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beckerman won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
Beckerman distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckerman is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beckerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Almeida working for a triangle but Beckerman defends it easily.
Beckerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beckerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beckerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Almeida working for a triangle but Beckerman defends it easily.
Beckerman postures up and lands a big shot to Almeida's brow.
Beckerman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beckerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Beckerman has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida working a defensive guard here.

Almeida is looking for a triangle but Beckerman pushes his legs off easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Beckerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Beckerman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Almeida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beckerman trying to control the position but Almeida is working away.
Beckerman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Almeida down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman scoring with punches and elbows.
Beckerman cracks Almeida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Almeida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Beckerman looks up at the clock and then as Almeida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beckerman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beckerman is putting a hurting on Almeida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Almeida is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Almeida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Almeida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beckerman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Almeida tries to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?
Almeida wants to control but Beckerman is having none of it.
Beckerman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckerman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Almeida?
Almeida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beckerman with the ground and pound from mount.
Beckerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Almeida regains half guard.
Beckerman works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckerman wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Beckerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Almeida misses with a takedown attempt
letting Beckerman counter with a right hand.
Almeida tries to clinch up

so Beckerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beckerman cracks Almeida with a solid left hand.
Beckerman postures up.

Almeida looking for a guillotine here but Beckerman defends easily.
Beckerman wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Beckerman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Beckerman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beckerman blocks the strikes from Almeida.
Beckerman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckerman pulls his head out easily.
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. Beckerman connects with a nice short shot to Almeida's temple.
Beckerman lands strikes from half guard.
Beckerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida is staying active underneath Beckerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beckerman prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Beckerman is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Almeida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Almeida defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
Almeida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Beckerman counters with a single leg into guard. Almeida didn't expect that.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Beckerman from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman stands and throws Almeida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beckerman working the ground and pound.
Beckerman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckerman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Almeida is trying to buck Beckerman off.
Beckerman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beckerman lands a few punches from side control.
Almeida taking a bit of punishment here - Beckerman scoring with strikes.
Beckerman cracks Almeida with a big right hand but Almeida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Almeida wants to control but Beckerman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to bench press Beckerman off him but Beckerman keeps the position.
Beckerman is putting a hurting on Almeida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beckerman cracks Almeida with a big right hand but Almeida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Beckerman is chipping away with strikes.
Almeida is looking to regain half guard here but Beckerman keeps moving and retains side control.
Beckerman scores with punches from side control.
Almeida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Almeida is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beckerman connects with a decent elbow.
Beckerman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Almeida is pushing Beckerman's head away, looking to escape. Beckerman manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckerman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Beckerman lands an elbow.
Beckerman scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to buck Beckerman off but Beckerman is having none of it.
Caio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckerman moves into full mount!
Beckerman breaks from Almeida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beckerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Beckerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Beckerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckerman 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!

Scott Beckerman wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Dicesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dicesar has chosen Dream Theater- Overture 1928 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bombs
vs
Dicesar

175 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Dicesar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombs throws a head kick but Dicesar moves out of range.
Dicesar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombs is fending him off so far but Dicesar persists. Nope, Bombs circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dicesar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Julio Dicesar has been cut.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicesar tries to clinch but Bombs moves out of range.
A big right from Bombs misses.
Dicesar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Bombs does no damage.
Dicesar moves out of range of the body kick from Bombs.
Dicesar avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Dicesar or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombs which made him look bad.
Billy Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dicesar.
Dicesar slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Billy Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicesar shoots in for a double leg but Bombs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombs misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dicesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombs is breathing heavily.
Bombs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombs wants it to stay on the feet.
Dicesar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
Dicesar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombs but Bombs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dicesar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dicesar somewhat.
Dicesar blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Dicesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs tried to score with a low kick but Dicesar checks it.
Dicesar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombs as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bombs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dicesar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bombs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dicesar misses with a takedown attempt - Bombs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dicesar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bombs did well to prevent Dicesar getting side control.
Dicesar is pressing down on Bombs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bombs is holding on for now.
Dicesar works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dicesar looking to secure an arm triangle but Bombs defends it well.

Dicesar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bombs really wants to buck Dicesar off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicesar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Dicesar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bombs is surviving well by controlling Dicesar's body position as best he can.

Dicesar looking to secure an arm triangle but Bombs defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombs really wants to buck Dicesar off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dicesar is working for a guillotine from mount but Bombs frees his head quite easily.

Bombs somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Dicesar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Dicesar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bombs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Dicesar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombs drops his hands momentarily and Dicesar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dicesar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bombs defends it nicely.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dicesar circles away quickly and effectively.
Dicesar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombs but Bombs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dicesar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dicesar avoids the head kick by Bombs.

Dicesar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dicesar wants to control but Bombs is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicesar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bombs!

Dicesar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bombs has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Dicesar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bombs has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicesar wants to control the position but Bombs frees himself and scrambles - Dicesar manages to regain control in side control.

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

Dicesar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bombs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dicesar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bombs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bombs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bombs trying desperately to get to his feet.

Dicesar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bombs is surviving well by controlling Dicesar's body position as best he can.

Dicesar is working for a guillotine from mount but Bombs frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dicesar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bombs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bombs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Julio Dicesar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bombs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dicesar looking for a guillotine from mount but Bombs is having none of it.

Dicesar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bombs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bombs shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Dicesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Dicesar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bombs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dicesar has a takedown stuffed.
Bombs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombs wants it to stay on the feet.
Dicesar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombs is fending him off so far but Dicesar persists. Nope, Bombs circles away and we're back to standing.
Billy Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dicesar.
Bombs tries to score with a low kick but Dicesar moves his leg out of the way.
Dicesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dicesar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bombs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dicesar in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicesar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dicesar working for a submission but Bombs is keeping him at bay.
Bombs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Dicesar has control of Bombs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bombs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bombs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicesar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Dicesar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dicesar wants to take Bombs's back here but Bombs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Bombs somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dicesar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dicesar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombs tries to avoid it but Dicesar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombs to the ground. Bombs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dicesar.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bombs throws a hook to the side of Dicesar's head but Dicesar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicesar shoots in for a double leg but Bombs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dicesar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombs.

Dicesar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dicesar lands in his opponent's guard.
Bombs wants to stand up but Dicesar is controlling him.
Julio Dicesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicesar trying to control but Bombs is working from the bottom.
Bombs wants to stand and escape but Dicesar is having none of it.
Bombs keeping moving, preventing Dicesar from controlling successfully.
Billy Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dicesar controls the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Julio Dicesar!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Julio Dicesar!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Julio Dicesar!

Julio Dicesar wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Wees Niet Bang (Paz rmx). Fernando Fernandes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

White
vs
Fernandes

185 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Fernandes throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yujiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Brown (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.

Takahashi
vs
Brown

180 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

184 cm
21
191 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yujiro Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown wants to clinch but Takahashi slips to the side

and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi lands some shots froms side control.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi drags him back down.
Takahashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Takahashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi working the head with strikes.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takahashi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi drags him back down.
Takahashi scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takahashi connects with a decent elbow.
Takahashi scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi prevents Brown from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown looks gassed!
Takahashi grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Takahashi grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takahashi wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.

Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takahashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Takahashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takahashi scoring with punches from side control.

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

Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takahashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takahashi cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahashi working the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi working the head with strikes.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takahashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Takahashi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi advances nicely into full mount.
Takahashi scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Takahashi. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt

and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch.

Takahashi wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Takahashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown striking from his own guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Takahashi instigates a clinch.

Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Takahashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Yujiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Brown.

Takahashi drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Takahashi off! Takahashi jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi stops Brown from standing up.
Takahashi distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takahashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
Brown tries for a takedown but Takahashi circles away easily

and Takahashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takahashi.
Takahashi working some strikes from top position.
Brown wants to stand up but Takahashi is controlling him.
Yujiro Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takahashi's guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Brown is working Takahashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takahashi is proving hard to escape from.

Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown misses with a takedown
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown clinches but Takahashi breaks the clinch
and Takahashi counters with a two punch combo.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a combination
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi avoiding damage.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahashi.

Takahashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Takahashi prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi throws a big right hand that misses.

Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Takahashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Takahashi stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.

Takahashi breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takahashi.
Yujiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Brown.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Takahashi prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries to circle away but Takahashi has him pinned against the cage.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahashi.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown wants to stall.
Takahashi wants a takedown but no success here.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Brown 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.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Takahashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Brown drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a combination that misses

and Takahashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marvin Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahashi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Yujiro Takahashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks it.

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 Yujiro Takahashi.
Well Takahashi 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Yujiro Takahashi!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Yujiro Takahashi!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Yujiro Takahashi!

Yujiro Takahashi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milani is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Silicone Curitiba. Marco Milani will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Severino
vs
Milani

179 cm
25
196 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valdema Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Milani!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani moves in looking to clinch but Severino pushes him off.

Severino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milani is trying to defend but Severino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Severino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Milani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Severino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Severino's back!
Milani controlling well, preventing Severino from escaping the position.

Milani working for the choke.
Severino turns into Milani and is now in his guard.
Severino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severino postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milani is on top in guard.

Milani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severino dives on top into guard.
Severino controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Milani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milani is on top in guard.
Milani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Severino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Milani uses his free foot to push down on Severino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Severino.

Milani is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Severino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Severino!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Severino works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Severino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Milani tries to get to full guard but Severino has control of the leg.
Severino slips a nice elbow through Milani's hands, connecting with Milani's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Milani is pressing down on Severino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milani pulls Severino in to control the position.
Severino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milani wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Milani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Severino is just riding it out for now. Milani eventually gives up the hold.

Milani seems to be working for a kimura but Severino defends the submission attempt.
Milani looks gassed!
Severino gets full guard.
Severino wants to stand but Milani is controlling the position.
Milani tries to free his leg and advance position but Severino is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Severino trying to control the position.
Milani working some strikes from top position.
Milani with a nice head shot there.

Milani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Milani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Severino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Milani looking to pass the guard.
Severino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milani.
Severino pulls Milani in to control the position.
Milani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Milani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Severino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch but Severino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Severino.
Severino has a takedown stuffed.
Milani is looking to clinch but Severino is avoiding it.

Milani drives through and clinches with Severino against the cage.
Milani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Milani lands an elbow inside.

Severino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Milani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Severino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milani wants to stand and escape but Severino is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severino's guard.
Milani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Milani has gone for a leg lock! Severino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Milani's guard.
Severino slips nicely into half guard.
Severino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milani's head.
Milani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Milani.
Milani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severino's guard.
Milani passes Severino's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Milani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Milani is trying to work for a kimura but Severino is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milani is working away from the top position though.

Milani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Severino tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Milani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Milani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Mafetoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Matson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mafetoni
vs
Matson

186 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Mafetoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matson rushes Mafetoni and presses him up against the cage.
Matson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Matson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Matson.
Matson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mafetoni has a takedown stuffed.
Matson thuds his right hand into Mafetoni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mafetoni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matson.

It looks like Matheus Mafetoni has been cut.

Matson lands a left and a right that send Mafetoni crashing to the mat, dazed. Matson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson scores with the left hand. Mafetoni knows he should have avoided that one.
Matson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Matson as Mafetoni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Mafetoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Mafetoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mafetoni shoots in and drives through. Matson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matson clinches with his opponent.
Mafetoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mafetoni blocks a head kick by Matson.

Matson closes the distance and clinches.
Mafetoni wants a takedown.
Mafetoni has Matson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matson tries to break free but Mafetoni pushes him back against the cage.
Mafetoni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Matson manages to break the clinch.
Mafetoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matson throws out the jab.
Mafetoni shoots in for a takedown but Matson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matson misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mafetoni. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson is looking to score with low kicks.
Matson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mafetoni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mafetoni somewhat.
Josh Matson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Matson.

Mafetoni pushes Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Matson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mafetoni.
Matson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mafetoni.
Mafetoni is breathing heavily.
Matson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Matson breaks from the clinch.
Matson works the jab nicely.
Matson lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafetoni manages to avoid it.
Mafetoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mafetoni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mafetoni is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mafetoni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mafetoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mafetoni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matson but Matson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mafetoni staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matson misses with an uppercut. Mafetoni saw that one coming.
Mafetoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Mafetoni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matson wants to stand up but Mafetoni is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matson pulls Mafetoni in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matson wants to stand up but Mafetoni is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Matson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Mafetoni's cut.
That's time! Mafetoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafetoni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matson punishes Mafetoni's body with a nice straight punch.
Matson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Matson.
Matson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mafetoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Matheus Mafetoni's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matson swings for the body but Mafetoni moves out of range.
Matson jabs Mafetoni right on the nose. Mafetoni blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafetoni ducks under a wild hook from Matson.

Mafetoni drives through and clinches with Matson against the cage.
Mafetoni tries for a takedown. No joy.

Mafetoni lands a takedown into guard.
Mafetoni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mafetoni looking to sit in guard and control but Matson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafetoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mafetoni has his hands on Matson's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mafetoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mafetoni is pulling down on Matson's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Matson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matheus Mafetoni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Matson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mafetoni tries to move into range but Matson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Josh Matson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Matson misses.
Matson looks to clinch

and Mafetoni counters by moving into the clinch.
Matson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mafetoni ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mafetoni no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafetoni controlling Matson's posture.

Mafetoni is looking for a triangle but Matson pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mafetoni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matson tries to stand but Mafetoni is controlling from the bottom.

Matson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mafetoni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mafetoni trying to control the pace.
Mafetoni is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafetoni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mafetoni won't allow Matson to get back to his feet.
Matheus Mafetoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mafetoni postures up.
Mafetoni looking to sit in guard and control but Matson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mafetoni is trying to keep Matson in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mafetoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mafetoni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Josh Matson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mafetoni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

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 Matheus Mafetoni.
I think Matson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Josh Matson!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Josh Matson!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Josh Matson!

Josh Matson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Aenima. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Annunaki
vs
Galvao

185 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Annunaki!
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, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Annunaki.
Galvao throws a jab when Annunaki was well out of range.
Galvao misses with a hook. Annunaki ducked under it nicely.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Annunaki moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Annunaki, right into the meat.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Annunaki lands with a nice body kick.
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galvao. That did some damage!
Galvao looks gassed!
Annunaki throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Annunaki!

It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annunaki tries to clinch there but Galvao circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Annunaki.
Annunaki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Annunaki lands a big head kick that sends Galvao to the canvas! Annunaki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Annunaki!

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 Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fettucini
vs
Duarte

175 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fettucini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fettucini wants to work for an arm triangle but Duarte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duarte is trying to stand up here but Fettucini is controlling him well.
Fettucini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Duarte is trying to stand up here but Fettucini is controlling him well.

Fettucini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duarte is trying to stand back up but Fettucini is controlling him
Fettucini trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fettucini tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fettucini.
Fettucini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duarte swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.

Fettucini gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Fettucini seems to be working for a kimura but Duarte defends the submission attempt.

Duarte pushes Fettucini off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fettucini throws out the jab.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duarte slaps away a takedown attempt from Fettucini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fettucini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fettucini.
Duarte throws a combination. Fettucini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Duarte misses.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duarte as he jumps to the side.
Duarte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duarte wants it to stay on the feet.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Fettucini closes the distance and clinches up with Duarte, looking for a takedown. Fettucini pushes Duarte against the cage but Duarte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Duarte as Fettucini shoots in.
Fettucini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duarte moves away.
Fettucini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duarte defends it nicely.
Duarte throws a right hand that Fettucini ducks under and follows up with a left that Fettucini also avoids with ease.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fettucini is looking to clinch.
Fettucini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duarte swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Duarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fettucini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fettucini or perhaps it was just good defense by Duarte which made him look bad.
Fettucini fails to land the takedown.
Duarte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Fettucini or perhaps it was just good defense by Duarte which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fettucini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte misses with a double jab.
Fettucini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duarte's waist but Duarte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fettucini off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fettucini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Fettucini or perhaps it was just good defense by Duarte which made him look bad.
Duarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fettucini wants to clinch.
Duarte slips a straight right by Fettucini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duarte is fending him off so far but Fettucini persists. Nope, Duarte circles away and we're back to standing.

Fettucini drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fettucini trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Fettucini's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fettucini has gone for a leg lock! Duarte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fettucini's guard.
Duarte tries to stand but Fettucini is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini looking to control but Duarte passes into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duarte decides to stand up.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fettucini tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duarte sprawls well. Duarte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fettucini gets slowly back to his feet.
Duarte tries to bum rush Fettucini with a series of wild strikes but Fettucini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duarte as he jumps to the side.
Duarte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Fettucini.
Fettucini fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fettucini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duarte is out of range and Fettucini settles back down.
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fettucini.
Duarte fails to land with a series of punches.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fettucini moves in looking to clinch but Duarte pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fettucini misses with a takedown attempt - Duarte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duarte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fettucini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fettucini. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fettucini with that takedown attempt.
Fettucini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duarte is fending him off so far but Fettucini persists. Nope, Duarte circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fettucini misses with a takedown attempt - Duarte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boba Fettucini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fettucini circles away quickly and effectively.
Duarte tries to bum rush Fettucini with a series of wild strikes but Fettucini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fettucini wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fettucini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duarte did well to prevent Fettucini getting side control.
Duarte is looking to escape.

Fettucini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fettucini stops Duarte from getting back to his feet.
Duarte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fettucini.

Fettucini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duarte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duarte is trying to stand up here but Fettucini is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Fettucini.
Duarte slips under a jab from Fettucini.
Fettucini tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Fettucini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duarte pinned against the cage. Duarte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duarte!
Fettucini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duarte tries to avoid it but Fettucini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duarte to the ground. Duarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duarte stuffs the takedown.
Fettucini shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Fettucini.
Boba Fettucini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fettucini tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fettucini tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!

Guilherme Duarte wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ditka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Milonakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ditka
vs
Milonakis

191 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Klinch

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Ditka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Milonakis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milonakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ditka's shoulder, as Ditka tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Ditka does it's job there.

It looks like Andy Milonakis has been cut.
Milonakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ditka throws a right hand that Milonakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Milonakis also avoids with ease.
Milonakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ditka.
Ditka throws a hook but Milonakis blocks it.
Milonakis defending well as Ditka loads up on a big left hand.
Ditka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milonakis swinging wildly here.
Milonakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ditka is just out of range.
Milonakis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ditka is out of range.
A jab from Milonakis misses.
Milonakis slips under a jab.
Mike Ditka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ditka digs a good hook to Milonakis's body.
Milonakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ditka.
Ditka misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ditka looks to throw the jab but Milonakis is out of range.
Ditka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike Ditka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milonakis scores with the left hand. Ditka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ditka misses with an uppercut. Milonakis saw that one coming.
Ditka misses with a series of wild punches.

Milonakis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ditka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Milonakis misses with the ground and pound.
Milonakis working away.
Milonakis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ditka works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ditka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milonakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ditka is retaining full guard.
Ditka controlling Milonakis's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milonakis trying to control but Ditka is working from the bottom.
Ditka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milonakis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milonakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ditka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ditka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milonakis is looking for a sweep.
Ditka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Milonakis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ditka taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ditka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Milonakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch combination from Ditka misses.
Milonakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Milonakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ditka scores with a one two! Milonakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Milonakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ditka looks to land a right hand but Milonakis moved out of range.
Mike Ditka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ditka misses with a two punch combination.
Ditka misses with a body shot
and Milonakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ditka misses its intended target.
Milonakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ditka loads up on a big right hand but Milonakis slips the punch.
A lazy body kick from Ditka
and Milonakis counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ditka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Milonakis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ditka - just one landing.
Ditka throws out a loose jab but Milonakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ditka throws a shot from downtown. Milonakis moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ditka misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ditka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ditka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milonakis.
Ditka throws a jab but it's blocked by Milonakis.
Milonakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ditka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ditka misses with a straight right.
Milonakis throws a jab when Ditka was well out of range.
Milonakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milonakis misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milonakis throws a right hand that Ditka ducks under and follows up with a left that Ditka also avoids with ease.
Milonakis fails to land the takedown.
Mike Ditka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Milonakis.
Milonakis moves out of range as Ditka throws a body kick.
Milonakis ducks under a wild hook from Ditka.
Ditka misses with a hook. Milonakis ducked under it nicely.
Ditka misses with a double jab
and Milonakis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Ditka misses.
Ditka missing with a left hand there. Milonakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milonakis slips a jab and a cross from Ditka.
Ditka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ditka looks to land a right hand but Milonakis moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ditka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milonakis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ditka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milonakis.
Milonakis misses with a body shot.
Milonakis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ditka misses with a body kick.
Milonakis throws a hook but Ditka avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ditka misses the target.
Milonakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ditka.
Ditka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milonakis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Milonakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milonakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ditka.
Ditka looks to throw the jab but Milonakis is out of range.
Milonakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ditka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milonakis swings for the body but Ditka moves out of range.
Milonakis misses with a two punch combination.
Ditka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milonakis throws a series of punches but Ditka avoids them all with ease.
Ditka misses with a combination
and Milonakis counters with a series of strikes. Ditka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ditka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milonakis.
A swing and a miss from Milonakis.
Ditka lands a nice shot that snaps Milonakis's head back.

That has opened up Andy Milonakis's cut even more.
A big right from Ditka misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ditka loads up on a big right hand but Milonakis slips the punch.

Ditka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Milonakis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Milonakis trying to control but Ditka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Ditka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Milonakis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Milonakis closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ditka.
Ditka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Ditka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ditka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Milonakis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ditka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ditka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Ditka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ditka throws a body punch but Milonakis moves out of range.
Ditka missing with a left hand there. Milonakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milonakis ducks right into an uppercut from Ditka.
Ditka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ditka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milonakis loads up on a big right hand but Ditka slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milonakis throws a hook but Ditka blocks it.
Ditka throws a jab but it's blocked by Milonakis.
Milonakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Milonakis finds it's way through Ditka's defenses.
Milonakis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ditka.
Ditka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ditka cracks Milonakis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Milonakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milonakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ditka.
Ditka scores with a one two! Milonakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ditka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milonakis on the side of the head.
Milonakis swings for the body but Ditka moves out of range.

Ditka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milonakis wants to control from the top but Ditka keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ditka wants to sweep here but Milonakis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ditka keeping moving, preventing Milonakis from controlling successfully.

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

Milonakis looking for a guillotine here but Ditka defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka trying to control the position from guard on top but Milonakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Milonakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ditka defends well.
Ditka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milonakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milonakis keeping full guard, as Ditka tries to pass.
Ditka is in close to Milonakis's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Milonakis working for a triangle but Ditka defends it easily.
Ditka thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mike Ditka!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mike Ditka!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mike Ditka!

Mike Ditka wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ference Gabor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC DC - Big Gun. Gabor has chosen Vendetta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Gabor

178 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
156 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ference Gabor!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Gabor keeps it at a distance.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gabor throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gabor misses.
Gabor throws and low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gabor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gabor misses the shot to the body.
Gunn tries to clinch but Gabor moves out of range.
Gabor throws and low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gabor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Gabor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gabor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunn keeps working.
Gabor prevents Gunn from improving his position.
Gunn pushes Gabor off looking to stand but Gabor dives back in and keeps control.
Gabor passes to full mount!
Gunn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gunn has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gabor's lack of action.
Gunn wants to control but Gabor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabor stops Gunn from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Gabor controlling from the top position.
Gabor wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Gunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.

Gunn pushes Gabor off and gets back to his feet.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabor. That did some damage!
Gabor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
A low kick from Gabor is predictable there
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gabor's guard.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabor is retaining full guard.
Gabor keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gabor pushes Gunn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gabor misses with a body kick.
Gabor dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Good work by Gabor as he checks the leg kick.
Gabor throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Gunn tries to bum rush Gabor with a series of wild strikes but Gabor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Gunn misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gabor counters with a head kick. That will keep Gunn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some bone on bone action there as Gunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gabor slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gabor closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Gabor pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gabor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glenn Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabor tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Gabor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunn was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Gabor slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet.
Gunn wants to control but Gabor is keeping busy.
Gabor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gabor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunn tries to roll over but Gabor keeps him under control.
Gabor wants to free his trapped foot but Gunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Gunn gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabor is trying to stand up here but Gunn is controlling him well.
Gabor is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gabor pushes Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gabor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunn was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gabor wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gabor won't allow Gunn to get back to his feet.

Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabor won't allow Gunn to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gabor looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunn holds on and takes a little breather.
Gabor slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gabor is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gabor thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gabor wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabor in particular looking to stall.
Gabor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunn is trying to control but can't.
Gabor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunn keeps working.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Gabor trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ference Gabor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gabor.
Gunn closes the distance but Gabor moves to the side

and Gabor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunn is looking to control Gabor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunn avoid being mounted?
Gunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gabor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunn!
Gunn tries to hold on but Gabor pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabor with shots to the head and body - Gunn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Gabor has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
Gabor trying to control but Gunn is having none of it.
Gabor landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor wants to control but instead Gunn manages to regain half guard.
Gunn taking some punishment here, with Gabor in his half guard.
Ference Gabor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn is looking to escape.
Gunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunn.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabor wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gabor pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gabor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabor stalling away here and it's allowed Gunn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Gabor from controlling successfully.
Gabor scoring with some ground and pound.
Gabor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Gabor postures up.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabor is one step ahead there.
Gunn keeping full guard, as Gabor tries to pass.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Gabor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gabor swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch up

and Gabor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabor.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn is looking to sweep but instead, Gabor has passed into half guard.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Gabor sits in half guard.
Gunn has hold of Gabor's hands but Gabor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunn is pressing down on Gabor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gabor trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Gabor controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ference Gabor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gabor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Ference Gabor!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ference Gabor!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ference Gabor!

Ference Gabor wins by unanimous decision!
Ference Gabor is the new lightweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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