CCR 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xoa Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allen
vs
Lim

170 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xoa Lim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Lim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Lim - just one landing.

It looks like Earl Allen has been cut.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lim sprawls and moves away.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Lim misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Lim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lim manages to circle out of the way.

Allen shoots in and bounces Lim off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lim can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lim is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lim wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Allen lands a takedown into guard.

Lim is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
Lim working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.

Allen pulls guard.
Lim wants to get up but he can't break Allen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Allen pulls Lim in to control the position.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Allen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen advances to half guard.
Allen prevents Lim from standing back up.

Allen is looking for a kimura but Lim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.

Allen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lim is trying to stand up here but Allen is controlling him well.
Allen works his way into full mount!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allen is working for a guillotine from mount but Lim frees his head quite easily.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lim is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allen looking for a guillotine from mount but Lim is having none of it.

Lim tries to buck Allen off so he can stand up but Allen has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Lim falls backwards, slamming Allen to the mat but Allen holds on tight! Lim is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Earl Allen!

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Silva
vs
Silva

188 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose Silva throws the kick towards the body but Anderson Silva avoids it.
Jose Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Jose Silva moves out of range easily.
Jose Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jose Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson Silva's shoulder, as Anderson Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jose Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson Silva's head.
Anderson Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jose Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jose Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson Silva connects with a body shot that sends Jose Silva's belly button to the back.
Anderson Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Jose Silva. That snapped Anderson Silva's head back.
Jose Silva takes a swing at Anderson Silva's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jose Silva.
Jose Silva throws a head kick but Anderson Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose Silva manages to avoid it.
Jose Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jose Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jose Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson Silva takes a swing at Jose Silva's ribcage but misses.
Anderson Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jose Silva circles away quickly and effectively.

Jose Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jose Silva winds up and cracks Anderson Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Anderson Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Jose Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva is trying to control but can't.

Anderson Silva has one foot on Jose Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jose Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jose Silva avoids the body shot from Anderson Silva.
Jose Silva throws out a counter right but Anderson Silva avoids it with no problem.
Anderson Silva is looking to wear down Jose Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Anderson Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jose Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Jose Silva.
Oh Anderson Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jose Silva lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Anderson Silva - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jose Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Silva!
Post fight, an emotional Jose Silva said 'First I like to thank my team from Animal House for getting me ready for this fight y'all some bad mutha fuckaz mohito fightwear for these dope ass fits and to Anderson Silva for giving me the opportunity to fight my first fight in the C.C.R I hope everyone enjoyed the fight thank you'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo comes to the ring accompanied by Blessings - Big Sean FT Drake and Kanye West. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drogo
vs
Pooh

177 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh misses with a lunging right hand

and Drogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogo defends it easily.
Pooh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drogo controls the pace.

Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drogo passes into half guard.
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.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Drogo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh has a hand on Drogo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drogo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pooh is working to get back to half guard.
Drogo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.
Pooh tries to lock up and control but Drogo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drogo scoring with strikes but Pooh is staying in there.
Pooh is bucking up trying to escape but Drogo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drogo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pooh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drogo raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drogo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pooh looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drogo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Drogo working the ground and pound effectively.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drogo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drogo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pooh on the ground.
Pooh is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pooh wants to improve his position but Drogo is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drogo wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Drogo trying to mount his opponent but Pooh defends it.
Drogo prevents Pooh from standing back up.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.
Drogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drogo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to control the action but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Drogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Drogo.
Pooh gets back to half guard.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Drogo there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pooh misses with a hook

and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard.

Pooh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Drogo passes into side control!
Pooh sneaks back into half guard.

Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh tries to roll over but Drogo keeps him under control.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drogo lands a nice short elbow.
Pooh has hold of Drogo's hands but Drogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Pooh looking for submissions off his back.

Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pooh can do to turn this around?
Drogo is controlling the pace.
Drogo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drogo wants to pass to mount but Pooh is defending the position.
Drogo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pooh is trying to control but Drogo passes into side control!
Drogo trying to control the action but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Drogo controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo working away.
Pooh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Drogo moves into full mount! Pooh won't be happy about that!
Drogo is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a couple of good shots and Pooh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drogo wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.
Drogo is trying to stick to Pooh's back but Pooh is turning into Drogo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drogo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pooh.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pooh is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drogo connects with a nice short shot to Pooh's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Drogo misses with a takedown attempt - Pooh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pooh defends it nicely.
Drogo staying out of range there.
Drogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pooh closes the distance looking to clinch

and Drogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pooh's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drogo distracts Pooh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pooh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drogo uses it to pass to side control.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khal Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pooh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drogo wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Drogo drops an elbow to the side of Pooh's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pooh is trying to stand.

Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.

Pooh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drogo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
BOOM! Drogo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Drogo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drogo lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Drogo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drogo landing shots from mount.
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drogo passes to side control.
Drogo is working Pooh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drogo working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pooh to see if he's OK.
Drogo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drogo controlling the position from side mount.
Drogo trying to control the position but Pooh is working away.
Pooh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drogo in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Pooh is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Winnie Pooh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pooh is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximiliano Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turn Down for What . Maximiliano Meridius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meridius
vs
Motta

187 cm
25
204 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

193 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximiliano Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Motta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meridius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Motta.
Motta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meridius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motta. Motta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Leonardo Motta has been cut.
Motta connects with a body shot that sends Meridius's belly button to the back.
Motta throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Motta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meridius.
Motta swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Motta misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Motta.
Motta jabs at Meridius's body.
Motta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Motta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meridius.
Meridius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Motta counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Motta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motta, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meridius looking to slow down the pace here.
Motta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Motta lands an uppercut.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Motta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Motta.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.

Motta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meridius moves out of range as Motta strikes.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonardo Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Motta looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Motta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Motta misses.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Motta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Motta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Motta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Motta misses with a looping right.
Meridius blocks a jab.
Meridius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meridius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Motta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meridius eats them both and turns towards Motta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meridius digs a good hook to Motta's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta 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.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Motta.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius tries to clinch up.
Motta scores with a one two! Meridius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Motta scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Motta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Motta moves forwards but Meridius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motta misses with a hook

and Meridius counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motta scores with a shot to the side of Meridius's head.
Meridius tries to stall but Motta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motta misses with some punches.

Motta breaks the clinch.
Motta throws a nice looking combination but Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Motta tries to get set, Meridius tries to push him back and clinch up but Motta manages to avoid the attempt.

Motta drops Meridius with a beautiful combination! Meridius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Motta is looking for the KO!

Meridius is rocked!

It looks like Maximiliano Meridius has been cut.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Motta.
Meridius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Motta.
Motta misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Meridius finds it's target.
Motta throws a combination that misses

and Meridius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meridius.
Motta swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Motta breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Motta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Motta thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Motta tries to get set, Meridius tries to push him back and clinch up but Motta manages to avoid the attempt.
Motta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motta misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motta misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Motta throws a jab when Meridius was well out of range.
Motta misses with a looping right.
Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Motta breaks away and moves out of range.
Motta looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Motta.
Meridius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meridius tries to clinch there but Motta circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Motta duly obliges.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
Meridius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motta ducks right into an uppercut from Meridius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Motta throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Motta misses.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Motta wants to clinch.
Meridius is looking to counter the offense by Motta and move into the clinch.
Motta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meridius counters with a stiff right hand.

Motta is rocked!
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motta misses the body punch
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Motta is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximiliano Meridius!
A relieved looking Maximiliano Meridius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Costa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Costa
vs
Reagan

190 cm
25
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Costa!
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, Ronald Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Reagan wants to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch position.
Reagan fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Reagan lands a body punch.
Costa is breathing heavily.

Reagan pulls guard successfully.

Costa is posturing up here but Reagan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Costa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Costa has to tap! Slick submission there by Reagan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Reagan!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

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

Aims
vs
Aerts

204 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!

Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Aims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Govan Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aerts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aims wants to stand but Aerts is controlling the position.
Aims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aims tries to get out of the position.
Aims has control of Aerts's left arm, preventing Aerts from doing any damage.

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

Aims tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aerts is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts sneaks back into half guard.
Aims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aerts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aims seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aims wants to control but Aerts is keeping him busy.

Aerts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aims pulls his head out easily.
Aims trying to control from half guard but Aerts is working away.

Aerts actively working from the bottom here.
Aerts trying to control from the bottom.
Aerts manages to get to full guard.

Aerts working for a triangle but Aims defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts trying to keep a closed guard but Aims is proving a slippery customer.
Aims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aerts's guard.
Aims wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
Aims tries to stand but Aerts is controlling from the bottom.
Aims stays in close to Aerts's body and controls the position.
Aims is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Aims is looking to stand up but Aerts won't let him.

Aerts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aims defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aerts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aims defends it easily.

Aerts looking for a triangle here. Aims is fighting it but it looks tight! Aerts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aims is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Govan Aerts!
After the big win, Govan Aerts made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bos Energy MMA159.4 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

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

Gulbahar
vs
Santos

186 cm
26
262 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
254 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ediz Gulbahar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evair Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulbahar defends it nicely.
Gulbahar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gulbahar throws a body kick that misses.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Gulbahar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ediz Gulbahar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evair Santos.
Santos misses with a takedown

and Gulbahar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gulbahar.
Gulbahar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Gulbahar prevents the takedown attempt.
Gulbahar tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulbahar just leaning against Santos, taking a breather.
Gulbahar gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Gulbahar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gulbahar after a bit of a struggle.

Santos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulbahar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Gulbahar defends it.
Gulbahar is looking to escape.

Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gulbahar is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gulbahar wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos wants to take a breather but Gulbahar is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gulbahar manages to get to full guard.
Gulbahar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Gulbahar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gulbahar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gulbahar is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos is standing up over Gulbahar. Gulbahar looks to escape but Santos dives into side control.
Gulbahar is not content to let Santos control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gulbahar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos controls the position.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gulbahar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Gulbahar denies him.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulbahar keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos works to advance to full mount. Gulbahar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gulbahar is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.

Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gulbahar is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gulbahar is trying to escape the mount.
Santos moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gulbahar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Gulbahar misses with a few strikes there.
Gulbahar swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gulbahar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Gulbahar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos tries to buck Gulbahar off but Gulbahar is having none of it.
Gulbahar working away.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gulbahar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gulbahar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos is looking to control Gulbahar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulbahar is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos controlling the position well.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Gulbahar wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Gulbahar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gulbahar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos fails with the takedown

and Gulbahar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gulbahar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Gulbahar in his half guard.
Gulbahar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gulbahar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Gulbahar there.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Gulbahar is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Gulbahar sits in half guard.
Santos is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gulbahar in particular looking to stall.
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.
Gulbahar is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Gulbahar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Ediz Gulbahar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gulbahar controls the pace.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Gulbahar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?

Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gulbahar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Signature Martial Arts inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Gulbahar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gulbahar has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Gulbahar trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulbahar is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos looking to score a takedown here. Gulbahar is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Gulbahar's guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gulbahar is keeping the position for now.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulbahar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gulbahar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is thwarting Gulbahar's attempts to control the position.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gulbahar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gulbahar is looking to improve his position.
Gulbahar landing rabbit punches to the side of Santos's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Santos prevents Gulbahar from improving his position.
Santos trying to control the action but Gulbahar is working from the bottom.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santos prevents Gulbahar from improving his position.

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.
Santos is keen to just control but Gulbahar is a slippery customer.
Gulbahar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gulbahar trying to control but Santos postures up.
Gulbahar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Gulbahar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gulbahar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Gulbahar tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gulbahar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Santos tries to get set, Gulbahar tries to push him back and clinch up but Santos manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries for a takedown but Gulbahar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gulbahar swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Gulbahar gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the ropes.
Ediz Gulbahar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evair Santos.

Gulbahar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gulbahar controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gulbahar is on top in guard.

Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gulbahar won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Gulbahar throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos controlling the position.
Gulbahar looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gulbahar is keeping the position for now.
Gulbahar keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulbahar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos won't allow Gulbahar to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evair Santos really 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.

Gulbahar slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evair Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulbahar misses with a looping right.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Gulbahar ducks down to avoid it.
Gulbahar just misses with a punch to the body.

Santos rushes Gulbahar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gulbahar regains guard immediately.
Gulbahar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gulbahar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is pressing down on Gulbahar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.

Gulbahar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos trying to control the position.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gulbahar wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gulbahar won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gulbahar is one step ahead there.
Santos trying to control the position.
Gulbahar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santos is proving hard to escape from.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gulbahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gulbahar scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gulbahar.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gulbahar's guard.

Santos is pushing down on Gulbahar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulbahar is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gulbahar is trying to control but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Santos looking to control but Gulbahar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gulbahar is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

Santos goes for an armbar but Gulbahar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gulbahar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos has control of Gulbahar's left arm, preventing Gulbahar from doing any damage.
Santos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Evair Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gulbahar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulbahar defends it nicely.
Gulbahar stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Gulbahar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Gulbahar shakes him off and moves away.
Santos defending well as Gulbahar loads up on a big left hand.
Gulbahar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gulbahar tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulbahar is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Gulbahar defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos is looking to advance position but Gulbahar won't allow it.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos prevents Gulbahar from improving his position.
Gulbahar is working hard here to advance position.
Evair Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gulbahar is not content to let Santos control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gulbahar wants to clinch.
Gulbahar is looking to land body kicks.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gulbahar throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Ediz Gulbahar is winning the standup battle so far.

Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Gulbahar gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Gulbahar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gulbahar struggling to land strikes to the head as Santos covers up.
Gulbahar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Santos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Santos gets full guard.
Gulbahar scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gulbahar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ediz Gulbahar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos wants to pass the guard but Gulbahar is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gulbahar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evair Santos! Evair Santos retains his heavyweight title!
Evair Santos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bos Energy MMA159.4, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campos
vs
Guerrero

185 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Guerrero is adopting a defensive guard.
Campos advances position into side control!

Campos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guerrero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Campos but great work by Guerrero.
Campos is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos manages to get back to half guard.
Campos wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos moves into full guard.
Campos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Guerrero has passed into side control.
Campos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guerrero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guerrero taking a breather here.
Campos 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.
Guerrero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Campos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guerrero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Campos tries to get to full guard but Guerrero has control of the leg.
Campos is trying to maintain the position but Guerrero is very close to passing his half guard.

Campos looking for submissions off his back.
Campos is looking for a sweep. Guerrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.

Guerrero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerrero has managed to get both his arms back between Campos's legs - danger averted.

Campos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guerrero escapes and throws Campos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Campos is being controlled here.
Campos is trying to work for a sweep but Guerrero has mounted him!
Campos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guerrero looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero prevents Campos from getting the reversal.
Guerrero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campos gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero prevents Campos from improving his position.
Campos is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guerrero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Campos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Guerrero has taken the fight to the clinch.

Campos drags the fight down to the ground.
Campos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Campos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guerrero stopping the sweep attempt from Campos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.

Campos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guerrero has passed into half guard!
Guerrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guerrero stopping the sweep attempt from Campos.
Guerrero controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Campos working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.

Campos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guerrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guerrero controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucas Campos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campos trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Lucas Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerrero's waist but Guerrero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campos off to one side.
Guerrero misses with a straight left.
Campos closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Campos pushes Guerrero against the ropes but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Campos gets a takedown into half guard.
Guerrero wants to control but Campos is keeping busy.

Campos is trying to work for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Campos's head to control him but Campos postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guerrero sees it coming and defends easily.
Campos thows a huge punch but Guerrero dodges it nicely.

Campos is working for a submission of some sort.
Guerrero is looking to control Campos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guerrero avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Campos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paolo Guerrero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Campos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Campos is just out of range.
Guerrero throws a series of strikes that have Campos backpedaling.
Campos fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campos.
Guerrero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guerrero leaves Campos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerrero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero throws a hook but Campos blocks it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerrero enables Campos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerrero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Guerrero pushes Campos off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paolo Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero has Campos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guerrero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guerrero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guerrero controlling the action here for a moment.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerrero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Guerrero prevents the takedown attempt.
Campos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Campos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
Campos dives in and grabs Guerrero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes down on Campos's head and hops out.
Guerrero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campos's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guerrero.

Guerrero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guerrero is defending well.
Guerrero connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerrero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerrero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrero lands with a light punch inside.
Campos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Guerrero to keep the fight standing.
Campos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Guerrero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrero.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.

Lucas Campos's cut is getting worse.
Guerrero tries to stall but Campos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paolo Guerrero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guerrero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guerrero lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Guerrero as the two fighters clinch.
Campos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guerrero after a bit of a struggle.
Guerrero lands a nice uppercut.
Guerrero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerrero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerrero lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrero lands a left hand.
Guerrero lands a hook to the side of the head.

Campos is rocked!
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oh Campos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the ropes, Guerrero lands a big elbow that drops Campos! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Campos is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Guerrero! Paolo Guerrero retains his welterweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tan comes to the ring accompanied by Tapau. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tan
vs
Schmidt

178 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
166 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cory Tan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tan throws a shot to the body.
Tan throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Tan finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.

It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
A cross from Tan lands.
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Tan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tan misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tan misses with a looping left.
Tan lands a body shot.
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!
Tan throws a leg kick
and Schmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
Tan is looking to wear down Schmidt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan misses with a leg kick

and Schmidt moves into the clinch.

Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt moves out of range as Tan strikes.
Tan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Tan cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.
A solid body kick from Schmidt.
Tan ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Tan throws a leg kick but Schmidt moved away.
Tan misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt counters with an inside leg kick.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a hook but Tan blocks it.
Tan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Schmidt lands but Tan takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tan throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Tan ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Tan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schmidt moves to clinch but Tan breaks away
and Tan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmidt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tan on the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle, before Schmidt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Schmidt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dieter Schmidt! Dieter Schmidt retains his lightweight title!