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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Megadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedrinho Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Megadon
vs
Matador

182 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

啓発 Shaolin Clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeus Megadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedrinho Matador!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megadon shoots in looking for a takedown. Matador tries to sprawl out of it but Megadon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matador manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Megadon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Megadon lands in his opponent's guard.
Megadon wants to pass the guard but Matador is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megadon distracts Matador with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Megadon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Megadon pushing down on Matador's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Megadon seems to be looking for submissions.

Matador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megadon pulls his head out easily.
Megadon trying to control from half guard but Matador is working away.
Megadon tries to pass to full mount but Matador defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megadon is keen to just control but Matador is a slippery customer.

Matador looking for submissions off his back.
Megadon wants to free his trapped foot but Matador is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megadon pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Megadon shoots for a takedown but Matador saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Megadon is breathing heavily.
Megadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Megadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Megadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Megadon gets caught flat footed, as Matador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Megadon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.

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

Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Megadon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Megadon keeping full guard, as Matador tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megadon trying to keep a closed guard but Matador is proving a slippery customer.

Megadon working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador tries to free his leg and advance position but Megadon is retaining full guard.

Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Megadon lands with a heel strike from the guard.

Megadon is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.
Megadon looking for a sweep. Not yet Megadon, not yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zeus Megadon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Yared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bolpar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Yared
vs
Bolpar

190 cm
25
200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
209 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Yared!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Bolpar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolpar doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.
Yared checks a leg kick.
Bolpar throws a right hand that Yared ducks under and follows up with a left that Yared also avoids with ease.
Bolpar is looking to clinch.
Bolpar misses with a body kick.
Yared circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yared shoots in for a double leg but Bolpar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolpar tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolpar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolpar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yared checks it well.
Yared shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bolpar clinches.
Yared takes an elbow to the temple.
Yared drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Yared. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolpar scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolpar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yared avoiding damage as Bolpar throws knees to the body.
Bolpar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolpar is stalling here.
Bolpar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolpar scores a nice knee to the body.
Yared dodges an elbow strike from Bolpar.
Bolpar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yared's face.
Yared is breathing heavily.
Bolpar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bolpar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolpar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolpar misses with a knee to the head.
Yared managing to block the knees to the body from Bolpar.
Bolpar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolpar lands a shot to the body.
Bolpar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yared is defending well for now.
Bolpar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yared's face.
Bolpar scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolpar scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bolpar as the two fighters clinch.
Bolpar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolpar lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Bolpar to work.
Bolpar tries a knee to the head but Yared blocks it.
Bolpar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yared lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolpar is pushing Yared up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolpar lands a damaging elbow.
Bolpar misses with a knee strike.
Bolpar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolpar landing knees to the body.
Bolpar lands a good knee to the midsection. Yared won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolpar.
Bolpar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yared has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolpar throws an elbow that misses.
Bolpar lands a knee to the body.
Bolpar is working Yared over against the cage.
Bolpar prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolpar is pushing Yared up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolpar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolpar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolpar lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolpar.
A nice left hand lands by Bolpar.
Knees to the body from Bolpar.
Bolpar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolpar avoiding damage.
Bolpar crunches a lovely knee into Yared's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolpar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolpar stalling.
Bolpar lands a knee to the head.
Bolpar lands an elbow inside.
Bolpar is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolpar.
Yared takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolpar effectively controlling the action here.
Yared takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bolpar missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yared takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolpar landing knees to the head.
Bolpar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yared has Bolpar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolpar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bolpar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolpar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolpar tries to close the distance and clinch but Yared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yared circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolpar tries to clinch but Yared is having none of it.

Yared shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yared being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolpar can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolpar is on top in guard.
Bolpar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolpar postures up in Yared's guard and throws a big left but Yared blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolpar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolpar is looking to stand up but Yared won't let him.
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.

Yared is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Yared escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolpar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolpar wants to pass the guard but Yared is keeping the position.

Bolpar gets to his feet. Yared looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolpar throws a right and a left that Yared avoids nicely.
Jack Bolpar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolpar fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bolpar pushes Yared up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yared can't get the takedown.
Bolpar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yared in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bolpar.
Bolpar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yared avoids it.
Bolpar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Bolpar.
Bolpar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yared avoids it.
Bolpar is pushing Yared up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolpar misses with a knee strike.
Yared takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolpar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jack Bolpar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolpar.
Bolpar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yared avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolpar missing with knees to the body.
Bolpar lands a nice uppercut.
Bolpar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yared avoids the damage to the body.
Bolpar lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolpar lands an elbow that stopped Yared in his tracks for a moment.
Bolpar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolpar lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bolpar.
Bolpar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yared has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolpar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yared avoids the damage to the body.
Yared drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolpar pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bolpar darts in and clinches Yared up against the cage.
Bolpar lands a nice elbow.
Bolpar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yared.

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.
Bolpar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Bolpar.
A short left from Bolpar.
Bolpar scores with a shot to the side of Yared's head.
Bolpar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolpar lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yared looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Yared. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolpar missing with knees to the body.
Bolpar lands an elbow inside that Yared shrugs off.
Bolpar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolpar landing knees to the body.
Bolpar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yared avoids the damage to the body.
Bolpar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolpar lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bolpar 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bolpar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolpar tries to close the distance and clinch but Yared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolpar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yared swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolpar wants to clinch.
Yared shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolpar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yared is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolpar tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolpar wants to clinch up but Yared keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolpar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolpar doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolpar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bolpar instigates a clinch.
Bolpar throws an elbow that misses.
Yared takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolpar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolpar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolpar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolpar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolpar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolpar lands a knee to the head.
Yared drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolpar pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Yared. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolpar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yared was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolpar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolpar tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolpar is looking to clinch.
Bolpar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolpar.
Bolpar tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolpar throws a series of punches but Yared avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolpar tries a knee to the head but Yared blocks it.
Bolpar cracks Yared with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolpar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolpar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolpar.
Yared letting Bolpar take a breather here.
Bolpar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yared is defending well for now.
Yared is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolpar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolpar misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolpar.
Bolpar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolpar trying to land knees to the body.
Bolpar has Yared pushed against the cage.
Bolpar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolpar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yared in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yared managing to block the knees to the body from Bolpar.
Bolpar prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolpar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yared looking for a takedown.
Bolpar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jack Bolpar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolpar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolpar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolpar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolpar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yared avoids it.
Bolpar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yared on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renato Yared has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolpar lands a left hand.
Bolpar working Yared over with knees to the body.
Bolpar lands a good knee to the midsection. Yared won't want to take too many of those.
Bolpar lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bolpar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolpar 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 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bolpar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jarrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Bleed it out - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jarrow
vs
Machida

190 cm
22
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Jarrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarrow ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Jarrow throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Jarrow throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarrow.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarrow punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Clyde Jarrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarrow misses with a wild combination.
Machida avoids the body shot from Jarrow.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarrow scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Machida lands but Jarrow takes it in his stride.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarrow throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Jarrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jarrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarrow circles away.
Clyde Jarrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarrow slips a jab from Machida.
A jab from Machida misses.
Jarrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarrow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida slips a jab from Jarrow.
Jarrow cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarrow throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida looks to land a combination. Jarrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Jarrow.
Jarrow misses with the combination.
Jarrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarrow misses with a wild body shot.
Jarrow misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarrow sprawls well. Jarrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Clyde Jarrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Jarrow scores with a three punch combo!
Machida misses with a straight right.
Jarrow swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jarrow drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jarrow is looking for the KO!
Jarrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses the jab.
Jarrow lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BOOM! Jarrow lands a beautiful left hook that drops Machida. Machida tries to recover but Jarrow is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Machida lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clyde Jarrow!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joseph shelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joseph shelley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

shelley
vs
Crockett

177 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joseph shelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shelley tries a head kick but it misses.
Crockett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from shelley.
Crockett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crockett throws a hook but shelley blocks it.
Crockett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like joseph shelley has been cut.
Crockett staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from shelley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
shelley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joseph shelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crockett lands a nice leg kick that just misses shelley's sensitive parts.
Crockett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crockett wants it to stay on the feet.
shelley avoids the body shot from Crockett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shelley takes a swing at Crockett's ribcage but misses.
shelley shoots in but no luck this time.
shelley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crockett avoids it really well and circles away.
Crockett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
shelley is breathing heavily.
Crockett stuffs the takedown attempt from shelley. shelley gets slowly back to his feet.
joseph shelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

shelley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
shelley wants to pass the guard but Crockett is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett wants to stand up but shelley is controlling him.
Crockett keeping moving, preventing shelley from controlling successfully.
shelley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crockett keeping full guard, as shelley tries to pass.
Crockett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crockett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst shelley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shelley works a leg free and moves into half guard.

shelley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by shelley or perhaps it was just good defense by Crockett which made him look bad.

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.
shelley closes the distance and clinches up with Crockett, looking for a takedown. shelley pushes Crockett against the cage but Crockett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
shelley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crockett tries to avoid it but shelley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crockett to the ground. Crockett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crockett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crockett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before shelley has time to react.
Crockett feints and then cracks shelley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow shelley down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
shelley blocks a head kick by Crockett.
shelley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crockett's waist but Crockett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing shelley off to one side.
shelley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crockett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davy Crockett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on joseph shelley'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.

shelley moves away from the strike by Crockett.
shelley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
shelley throws a head kick that misses
and Crockett counters with a low kick, right behind shelley 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crockett.

Crockett gets a clinch.
shelley can't get the takedown.
Crockett pushes shelley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crockett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
shelley wants a takedown but no success here.
Crockett lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crockett lands a knee to the head.
shelley avoids the elbow strike from Crockett, against the cage.
Crockett prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joseph shelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crockett throws an elbow that misses.
shelley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crockett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
shelley goes for a takedown attempt but Crockett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
shelley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crockett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crockett lands a big uppercut and shelley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but shelley looks OK. Crockett waves shelley back to his feet!
shelley throws a leg kick
and Crockett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Crockett.
Crockett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crockett throws a quick head kick that knocks shelley silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Crockett is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Davy Crockett!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson Gracie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Couture
vs
Gracie

181 cm
24
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grayson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Couture forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Couture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Couture takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Couture.
Couture connects with a jab.
Couture misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.

Couture rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Couture.

It looks like Grayson Gracie has been cut.
Couture gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Gracie is rocked!
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Couture creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Couture pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Couture unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Couture!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Takimoto
vs
Alves

176 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tetsuya Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Alves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a hook. Takimoto ducked under it nicely.
Takimoto takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves moves out of range as Takimoto strikes.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takimoto manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Alves misses

and Takimoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Takimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.

Alves turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alves manages to end up in side control.
Takimoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Takimoto is defending well.
Takimoto stops Alves from passing to mount.
Alves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto struggling a bit here.
Takimoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alves is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Takimoto tries to reverse the position but Alves maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takimoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takimoto and Alves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alves working away.

Alves swings around for an armbar but Takimoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alves's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takimoto trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.

Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Takimoto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Takimoto seems to have locked his on tight now - Alves screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Takimoto, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tetsuya Takimoto!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheetah del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo comes into the arena with Culo blaring out of the sound system. Cheetah del Mexico acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ricardo
vs
del Mexico

197 cm
20
218 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Ricardo!
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, Cheetah del Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico slips a straight right by Ricardo.
del Mexico tries to clinch there but Ricardo circles away.
del Mexico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ricardo drives through and clinches with del Mexico against the cage.

Ricardo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ricardo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
del Mexico wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
del Mexico stopping the sweep attempt from Ricardo.
del Mexico looking to sit in guard and control but Ricardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

del Mexico looking for a guillotine here but Ricardo defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. del Mexico swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
del Mexico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

del Mexico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. del Mexico is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ricardo throws a shot from downtown. del Mexico moves away and avoids it.
Ricardo wants to clinch

and del Mexico counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by del Mexico.
Ricardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from del Mexico.
del Mexico wants a takedown but no success here.

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.

Ricardo pulls guard.

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

Ricardo is trying to get an arm triangle but del Mexico is defending well.
del Mexico parries the strikes from Ricardo easily there. Ricardo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable del Mexico to escape.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ricardo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ricardo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but del Mexico keeps working.
del Mexico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but del Mexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
del Mexico is trying to keep Ricardo in close.
Ricardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. del Mexico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricardo is in close to del Mexico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ricardo tries to free his leg and advance position but del Mexico is retaining full guard.

Ricardo drops back looking for a leg! del Mexico is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and del Mexico manages to kick Ricardo off! Ricardo jumps back into del Mexico's guard.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
del Mexico controls Ricardo momentarily but Ricardo frees himself.
Ricardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Ricardo postures up.
del Mexico pulls Ricardo in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricardo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
del Mexico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
del Mexico looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
del Mexico misses with a takedown attempt - Ricardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricky Ricardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheetah del Mexico.
del Mexico keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricardo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
del Mexico throws a looping overhand right but Ricardo ducks down to avoid it.
del Mexico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

del Mexico tries for a takedown but Ricardo circles away easily

and Ricardo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for del Mexico!
del Mexico wants to hold on but Ricardo pushes him away.
Ricardo unloading with bombs!
del Mexico tries to reverse the position but Ricardo maintains control.
Ricardo punching from mount but del Mexico doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ricardo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
del Mexico tries to hold on but Ricardo postures up.
Ricardo looking to ground and pound but del Mexico is blocking nicely.
del Mexico is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricardo has a good base and remains in mount.

Ricardo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. del Mexico can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
del Mexico wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico gets back to half guard.
del Mexico is refusing to be controlled, as Ricardo sits in half guard.
del Mexico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
del Mexico trying to keep a closed guard but Ricardo is proving a slippery customer.
del Mexico keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
del Mexico has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ricardo has passed into side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico regains half guard.
Ricardo is pressing down on del Mexico's thigh, looking to free his foot. del Mexico is holding on for now.
Ricardo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
del Mexico is not content to let Ricardo control the position.
del Mexico holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Ricardo is trying to work for a kimura but del Mexico is defending well.
del Mexico is trying to maintain the position but Ricardo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

del Mexico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricardo pulls his head out easily.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ricardo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ricardo drives through with a takedown into guard.
del Mexico wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Ricardo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but del Mexico manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ricardo has del Mexico in his guard.
del Mexico slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing del Mexico from controlling successfully.

del Mexico drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ricardo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now del Mexico has Ricardo in his guard.

del Mexico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ricardo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ricardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
del Mexico fails with the takedown

and Ricardo counters with a single leg into guard. del Mexico didn't expect that.
del Mexico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricardo trying to control but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
Ricardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed del Mexico's guard.
del Mexico trying to control from the bottom.
del Mexico tries to roll over but Ricardo keeps him under control.
del Mexico wants to sweep but Ricardo has passed to side control!
del Mexico parries the strikes from Ricardo easily there. Ricardo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable del Mexico to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ricardo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricardo working away.

Ricardo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ricardo throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ricardo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
del Mexico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

del Mexico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricardo prevents del Mexico from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but del Mexico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ricardo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead del Mexico has recovered full guard.
del Mexico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricardo is one step ahead there.

del Mexico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
del Mexico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ricardo.
Ricky Ricardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

del Mexico working for submissions but it's allowed Ricardo to get to half guard.
Ricky Ricardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
del Mexico trying to control from the bottom.
Ricardo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
del Mexico is looking to improve his position.
del Mexico keeping hold of Ricardo's head, controlling as best he can.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cheetah del Mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
del Mexico wants to get back to full guard.
del Mexico is refusing to be controlled, as Ricardo sits in half guard.
del Mexico is looking for a sweep. Ricardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Ricardo there.
Ricardo is trying to control the action in half guard but del Mexico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
del Mexico tries for a takedown but Ricardo circles away easily

and Ricardo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ricardo won't allow del Mexico to get back to his feet.
Ricardo pushes down on del Mexico's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ricardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ricardo 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ricardo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Justice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renata Sobrawl's chin.

Justice
vs
Sobrawl

167 cm
24
152 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

160 cm
23
150 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrawl throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sobrawl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice with a nice cross.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justice misses with a shot to the body

so Sobrawl counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobrawl preventing the sweep.
Justice is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobrawl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobrawl trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Sobrawl preventing the sweep.
Sobrawl wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
Sobrawl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice wants to sweep here but Sobrawl controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Justice throws a body punch but Sobrawl moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobrawl doesn't seem bothered though.
Justice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobrawl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobrawl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobrawl thows a body shot but no joy.
Sobrawl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justice scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Justice.
Duke Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Sobrawl counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Justice!

Sobrawl working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Justice is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobrawl moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Justice has worked his arm free - good work by Justice!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justice is trying to get back to half guard.

Sobrawl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Justice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobrawl looks gassed!
Justice gets back to half guard.
Sobrawl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justice is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Justice wants to control but Sobrawl is keeping busy.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to get to full guard but Sobrawl has control of the leg.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Sobrawl trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Justice wants to sweep here but Sobrawl controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrawl drops back, looking for a kneebar! Justice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Justice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Justice!
Sobrawl striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Sobrawl's face as Justice controls the position.
Sobrawl managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Justice.
Sobrawl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Justice wants to control but Sobrawl is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Sobrawl's face as Justice controls the position.
Justice trying to control the position but Sobrawl is working away.
Justice remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice wants to control but Sobrawl is keeping him busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Duke Justice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sobrawl moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Justice lands a body shot.
Justice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justice catches Sobrawl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sobrawl misses with a straight left.
Justice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobrawl throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice looks for the body kick but Sobrawl saw that one coming.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Sobrawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobrawl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobrawl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice throws a sloppy body shot

and Sobrawl counters with a takedown into side control.
Renata Sobrawl has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobrawl swings around for an armbar but Justice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobrawl's guard.
Sobrawl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there.
Sobrawl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sobrawl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobrawl is breathing heavily.
Justice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sobrawl's head.
Justice trying to control but Sobrawl is working from the bottom.

Justice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Justice is looking to wear down Sobrawl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves away from the strike by Sobrawl.
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobrawl drops his hands momentarily and Justice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Justice cracks Sobrawl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Sobrawl misses its intended target.
Sobrawl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice thuds his shin into the meat of Sobrawl's side.
Justice misses with a hook to the body

and Sobrawl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Justice's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobrawl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Justice taking a breather here.
Sobrawl is looking for a sweep.
Justice trying to control the action but Sobrawl is working from the bottom.
Sobrawl is trying to improve his position.

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.
Justice is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Justice throws a strike aimed at the side of Sobrawl's head but Sobrawl avoids it well.
Sobrawl sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Justice prevents Sobrawl from improving his position.
Sobrawl is refusing to be controlled, as Justice sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobrawl is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renata Sobrawl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice lands a nice hook to Sobrawl's body. Sobrawl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justice scores with a shot to the body.
Sobrawl throws a hook but Justice blocks it.
Justice throws the kick towards the body but Sobrawl avoids it.
Sobrawl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Sobrawl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobrawl at a distance.
Sobrawl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Justice jabs at Sobrawl's body.
Justice lands a two punch combo.
Sobrawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice digs a good hook to Sobrawl's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Sobrawl does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobrawl.
Sobrawl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sobrawl looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
Justice jabs at Sobrawl's body.
A swing and a miss from Sobrawl.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobrawl manages to avoid it.
Justice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobrawl is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice thuds a left hand into Sobrawl's body.
Sobrawl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Justice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice scores with a jab.
Sobrawl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justice.
Duke Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobrawl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Justice digs a good hook to Sobrawl's body.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobrawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl misses with a straight right.
Sobrawl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice connects with a jab.
Justice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Justice cracks Sobrawl with an open hand slap.
Justice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sobrawl if he has to take too many more of those.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Sobrawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobrawl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice lands with a right hand.
Justice lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobrawl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Justice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobrawl avoids a kick to the body.
Justice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Justice stuns Sobrawl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sobrawl takes one on the button.
Sobrawl takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice lands a jab to Sobrawl's midsection.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justice scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Justice clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sobrawl slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice lands with a good body shot.
Justice fails to land with a series of punches.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobrawl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice lands with a good body shot.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sobrawl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justice cracks a nice hook into Sobrawl's ribs.
Sobrawl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Justice thuds a left hand into Sobrawl's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrawl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Justice.
Justice punishes Sobrawl's body with a nice straight punch.
Justice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Justice throws a front kick that sends Sobrawl stumbling back into the cage.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobrawl.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justice thuds his shin into the meat of Sobrawl's side.
Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobrawl's calf.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sobrawl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sobrawl drops his hands momentarily and Justice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobrawl can do to turn this around?
Sobrawl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobrawl was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Justice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sobrawl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice with a nice cross.
A jab from Justice finds it's way through Sobrawl's defenses.
Justice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Justice thuds his shin into the meat of Sobrawl's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice works Sobrawl's body with a nice hook.
Sobrawl takes one to the side of the head.
Justice thuds his shin into the meat of Sobrawl's side.
Justice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobrawl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justice thows a body kick. Sobrawl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Sobrawl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sobrawl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Justice.
Justice thuds a left hand into Sobrawl's body.
Sobrawl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobrawl manages to avoid it.
Justice cracks Sobrawl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sobrawl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobrawl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobrawl moves away.
Justice bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justice cracks Sobrawl with an open hand slap.
Justice lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Sobrawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Justice connects with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Justice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Justice had his way with Renata Sobrawl in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sobrawl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justice finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobrawl's head.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Sobrawl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justice scores with a push kick.
Justice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crunch! Justice slams his shin into Sobrawl's torso.
Sobrawl is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Justice lands a body shot.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobrawl.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrawl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobrawl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice misses with a body shot

and Sobrawl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Justice controlling the position for now.

Sobrawl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Justice is just riding it out for now. Sobrawl eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice has his hands clasped together around Sobrawl's back. He's all about the action.
Sobrawl is thwarting Justice's attempts to control the position.
Sobrawl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice is pressing down on Sobrawl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobrawl throws and elbow that misses. Justice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobrawl's guard. Nice move by Justice!
Justice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sobrawl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice controlling from the top position.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobrawl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobrawl throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sobrawl has control of Justice's left arm, preventing Justice from doing any damage.
Sobrawl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Renata Sobrawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Justice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobrawl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justice has managed to get both his arms back between Sobrawl's legs - danger averted.
Justice advances position into side control!
Sobrawl on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Justice working the ground and pound.
Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobrawl keeps working.
Sobrawl tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Sobrawl is trying to get back to half guard.
Justice controls the position.
Justice throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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.
Sobrawl can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobrawl manages to avoid it.
Sobrawl throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justice sizes up Sobrawl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobrawl was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Duke Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobrawl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobrawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Justice!
Duke Justice retains his featherweight title!