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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monokio Mow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobo comes to the ring accompanied by Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Garden. Mow has chosen Genesis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Lobo
vs
Mow

185 cm
23
164 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Sun-Tzu
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Lobo!
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, Monokio Mow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lobo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobo. That's going to slow Mow down.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mow. That did some damage!
Mow fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Mow backs away, Lobo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Lobo rushes Mow and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Lobo pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Lobo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mow is defending well. Lobo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mow has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lobo celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Lobo!
A less than humble Antonio Lobo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TW WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov comes to the ring accompanied by Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nurmagemedov
vs
WO

177 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear
GREEN!160

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TW WO!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagemedov lands a nice looking body shot.

WO looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagemedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagemedov, not yet.
WO wants to pass the guard but Nurmagemedov is keeping the position.

WO postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nurmagemedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of WO, into his guard.

WO working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagemedov to get to half guard.
Nurmagemedov tries to stand and escape but WO is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

WO looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
WO wants to improve his position but Nurmagemedov is controlling well.
Nurmagemedov wants to stand up but WO is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

WO looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagemedov wants to get back to his feet.
WO wants to control but Nurmagemedov is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
WO shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls well. He's pushed WO's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurmagemedov.
WO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurmagemedov. Nurmagemedov obviously looking to wear him down.
WO has a takedown stuffed.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits WOs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagemedov. No joy for WO on that attempt.
Nurmagemedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagemedov pinned against the ropes. Nurmagemedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagemedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagemedov ducks under a wild hook from WO.
Nurmagemedov closes the distance and clinches up with WO, looking for a takedown. Nurmagemedov pushes WO against the ropes but WO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagemedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagemedov.
It looks like Nurmagemedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
WO has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nurmagemedov.
The fighters circling - Nurmagemedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagemedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
WO leaves Nurmagemedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
WO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nurmagemedov counter with a right hand.
WO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurmagemedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagemedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurmagemedov wants it to stay on the feet.
WO has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from WO there as he acknowledges the shot.
WO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
WO shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing WO's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagemedov defending well as WO loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov cracks the inside of WO's front leg.
A jab lands there for Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov swings for the body but WO moves out of range.
WO shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagemedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
WO takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagemedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and WO takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
WO shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagemedov.
WO goes for a double leg but Nurmagemedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Nurmagemedov continues to drive forward.
WO throws a leg kick
and Nurmagemedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nurmagemedov lands a jab.
WO 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.

Khabib Nurmagemedov dominated 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.

WO shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nurmagemedov is trying to defend but WO finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurmagemedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
WO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagemedov is keeping the position for now.

WO drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagemedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now WO has Nurmagemedov in his guard.
Nurmagemedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WO can do to turn this around?

WO is working an open guard so Nurmagemedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WO fails with the takedown
and Nurmagemedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
WO needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagemedov had a free shot at his head there.
WO stuns Nurmagemedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagemedov throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
WO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagemedov pinned against the ropes. Nurmagemedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
WO ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagemedov.
WO throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagemedov's waist but Nurmagemedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing WO off to one side.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.
WO shoots in and drives through. Nurmagemedov sprawls well.
WO on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagemedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by WO, which made it look bad.
Nurmagemedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
WO shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagemedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
Nurmagemedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagemedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Nurmagemedov lands a right hook to the body.
WO walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
WO gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagemedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
WO is breathing heavily.
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagemedov. That snapped WO's head back.
Nurmagemedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has WO pinned against the ropes. WO gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagemedov tries to land a leg kick but WO saw it coming and moves away.
Nurmagemedov misses with a hook.
Khabib Nurmagemedov is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Nurmagemedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

WO shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagemedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

WO goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagemedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in WO's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagemedov!
Nurmagemedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

WO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagemedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagemedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagemedov wants to get up but he can't break WO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

WO escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagemedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagemedov is looking to stand up but WO won't let him.

Nurmagemedov stands up from WO's guard - Nurmagemedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
WO dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
WO takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Nurmagemedov looking to score a takedown here. WO is defending well but Nurmagemedov drives through and ends up in WO's guard.

Nurmagemedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on WO, up you get!
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!
WO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

WO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nurmagemedov gets to his feet. WO looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

WO closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagemedov did well to prevent WO getting side control.
Nurmagemedov tries to kick WO off but WO keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagemedov wants to get back to full guard.

WO is working for a submission of some sort.

WO is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nurmagemedov lands with a straight right. WO didn't see that one coming.
TW WO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
WO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagemedov as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagemedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
WO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagemedov.
WO misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagemedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
WO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WO has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagemedov finds it's way round the side to connect with WO's head.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagemedov. No joy for WO on that attempt.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.
A punch lands to the side of WO 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagemedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagemedov there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov lands an overhand right.
Nurmagemedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches WO on the side of the head.

WO drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
WO takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagemedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagemedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but WO is one step ahead there.

Nurmagemedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. WO presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagemedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WO backwards.
Nurmagemedov stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagemedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagemedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WO tries to pull guard but Nurmagemedov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
WO stalling against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagemedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
WO is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nurmagemedov to keep the fight standing.

WO jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagemedov to the mat.

WO has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagemedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurmagemedov gets to his feet - WO follows without any prompting.
Nurmagemedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
WO has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagemedov clobbers WO with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
WO fails with the takedown.
Nurmagemedov throws a good cross that connects.
WO looks for a takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls well.
WO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagemedov tries to avoid it but WO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagemedov to the ground. Nurmagemedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagemedov tries to counter with a takedown but WO is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagemedov thuds a left hand into WO's body.
Nurmagemedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagemedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagemedov connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurmagemedov.
Good shot there by Nurmagemedov.
Khabib Nurmagemedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nurmagemedov feints and as WO raises his hands in defense, Nurmagemedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagemedov wants to get up but he can't break WO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

WO is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

WO throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagemedov escapes and throws WO's legs to the side, diving into side control!
WO wants to control but Nurmagemedov postures up.
WO tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagemedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagemedov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Gracie

192 cm
26
251 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

192 cm
31
231 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Renan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.

Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Renan Gracie's cut even more.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the ropes.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Rodrigo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.

Silva drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gracie stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Silva runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Silva!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Barcelona will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rock
vs
Barcelona

180 cm
22
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
230 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Bullet Proof System
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barcelona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barcelona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barcelona shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Barcelona's head.
Barcelona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Barcelona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chester Barcelona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcelona misses with a double jab.

Rock lands a big uppercut and Barcelona crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barcelona looks OK. Rock waves Barcelona back to his feet!

Barcelona is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Barcelona! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). The Rock!
In his post fight interview, The Rock gave a big smile as he said 'Heavy weight division needs to watch out I'm out to be the best!!! Money team on the rise '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pearson
vs
Ferdum

187 cm
22
270 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

195 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdum blocks a jab.
Ferdum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Ferdum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferdum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Ferdum is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Ferdum saw that one coming.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Ferdum moved out of range.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferdum.
Ferdum shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Ferdum tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Ferdum does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferdum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferdum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Ferdum throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferdum there as he acknowledges the shot.

Ferdum dives in and scores a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Ferdum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferdum throwing strikes but missing.

Ferdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Ferdum trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferdum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Ferdum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferdum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferdum forces his way into half guard.
Ferdum thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.

Ferdum is trying for a kimura here. Pearson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ferdum wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wabricio Ferdum!
Wabricio Ferdum is the new heavyweight champion!
Wabricio Ferdum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Motherfucker. The crowd seem to be enjoying Arenas's choice of entrance music: Alive-Krewella. Nicolas Arenas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gomez
vs
Arenas

172 cm
32
201 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

188 cm
23
197 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Arenas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots for a takedown but Arenas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arenas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Arenas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Arenas missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Arenas misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arenas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arenas scores with a jab to the head.
Arenas cracks the inside of Gomez's front leg.
Arenas connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
Arenas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arenas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arenas wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arenas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arenas but Arenas pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arenas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Arenas as he connects with a hook.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Arenas misses with a straight left.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arenas sprawls well. Arenas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Arenas is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez stuns Arenas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez darts in looking for a takedown but Arenas gets double underhooks and turns Gomez into the ropes.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arenas.
Arenas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Arenas. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Arenas unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arenas lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arenas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gomez 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gomez is rocked!
Gomez throws a lazy head kick

and Arenas counters with a nice right hand that sends Gomez toppling to the canvas! Gomez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arenas finish him?!
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arenas flashes Gomez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Gomez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Gomez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Arenas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Arenas!
Nicolas Arenas is the new middleweight champion!
Nicolas Arenas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.