AFC Halloween Horror PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Brown
vs
White

187 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny White!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

White closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
As White looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
White has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silva Jiu Jitsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

White pulls Brown into guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown preventing the sweep.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by White!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonny White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ethan Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has White pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

White wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.

Brown stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from White.

Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
Brown landing strikes.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
White is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on White's face as Brown controls the position.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A combination from White does no damage.

Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White being controlled here, momentarily.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
White throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Brown shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown content just to control the position here.
White's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown landing punches.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huffy Sanna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanna
vs
Manson

185 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Manson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna throws a front kick aimed at Manson's knee but Manson avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanna.
Manson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanna thows a leg kick but Manson checks it

and Manson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanna!

Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanna throws a leg kick that is checked

and Manson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sanna pushes Manson off and gets back to his feet.
Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Manson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.

Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Manson.

Manson stands up.
Sanna looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Manson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna delivers a nice body kick.

Manson forces Sanna back against the cage and clinches.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Manson is controlling him.

Manson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there

and Manson counters with a takedown into side control.

Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanna.
Sanna throws a leg kick which misses Manson's front leg but catches the back leg as Manson tries to avoid it.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna throws a low kick but Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. Manson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
Manson checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.

Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson working away.
Sanna tries to bench press Manson off him but Manson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manson decides to stand back up. Manson steps back and let's Sanna get back to his feet.
Sanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanna.
Sanna works Manson's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there

and Manson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanna's guard.

Sanna is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sanna is breathing heavily.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Manson won't allow it.
Manson trying to land knees to the body.

Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there

and Manson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manson.

Sanna scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Manson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna working hard to break the clinch.

Manson gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Sanna from controlling successfully.

Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanna stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanna gets to his feet - Manson follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manson has managed to clinch.
Sanna tries to circle away but Manson has him pinned against the cage.
Manson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manson lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manson has him pressed against the cage.

Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanna thows a leg kick but Manson checks it

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Sanna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manson manages to get himself to full guard.

Manson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
Manson wants to sweep here but Sanna controlling him for the moment.
Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Manson wants to sweep here but Sanna controlling him for the moment.
Sanna postures up.
Sanna trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Sanna content to stall in guard here.
Sanna preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna misses with a looping right.
Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanna to the ground. Sanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Manson tenderised Sanna's leg. Sanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Manson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Manson swings around for an armbar but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manson's guard.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Sanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanna controls the pace.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanna's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson is fighting to break Sanna's control of his arms but Sanna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanna working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Manson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Huffy Sanna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sanna throws a leg kick but Manson checks it.
Manson throws a big counter head kick but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
Sanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson.
Manson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanna tries a low kick but Manson avoids it.

Manson scores with a takedown into Sanna's guard.
Sanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Sanna.
Sanna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sanna wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Sanna won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.

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.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Sanna from controlling successfully.
Sanna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson is trying to control the position but Sanna postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanna tries to score with a low kick but Manson moves his leg out of the way.

Manson darts in and clinches Sanna up against the cage.
Manson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanna after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanna smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
As Manson backs away, Sanna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.
Sanna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Manson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanna throws a leg kick

and Manson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanna won't allow Manson to pass to mount.
Sanna wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanna has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna wants to get back to full guard.

Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manson misses with a head shot. Sanna uses the momentum to regain guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanna pushes a forearm under Manson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huffy Sanna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcmannus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Como
vs
Mcmannus

172 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
143 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Mcmannus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmannus slips a jab from Como.
Como looks to throw a body kick

and Mcmannus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Como is trying to keep Mcmannus in close.
Mcmannus wants to pass the guard but Como is keeping the position.
Mcmannus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcmannus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcmannus wants to control from the top but Como keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcmannus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcmannus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcmannus throws a series of punches but Como moves out of range.

Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Como swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcmannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmannus jumps guard but Como stands there with Mcmannus around his waist. Mcmannus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcmannus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mcmannus tries for a takedown but Como sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Como.
Como lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Como. Como obviously looking to wear him down.
Como avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcmannus misses with a wild combination.

Como has closed the distance and engaged Mcmannus in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Como pushes Mcmannus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Como working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Como.
Como lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como leaning his opponent against the cage.
Como lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Como will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcmannus up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Como.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Como.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Como takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Como lands a shot to the body.
Mcmannus trying to control the position but instead, Como has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcmannus into the cage.
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcmannus wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Como.
Como stalling the fight.
Como lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como lands a nice uppercut.
Mcmannus is working for takedown but Como is calmly controlling the position for now.
Como lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Como creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como tries a body shot but Mcmannus blocks it.
Como slows down the pace here.
Como stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Como lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Como scores with a jab.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Como.

Como drives through and clinches with Mcmannus against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Como dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Como moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcmannus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcmannus tries to work over Como's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bill Como has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Como tries to work over Mcmannus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcmannus has Como pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Como manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Como lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcmannus.
Come on Como - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Como scores with a shot to the side of Mcmannus's head.
Mcmannus trying to control the position but instead, Como has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcmannus into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmannus's elbow.
Como manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcmannus tries to circle away but Como has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Como to keep the fight standing.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Como won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Como.
Still in the clinch, Como scores with a nice short uppercut.
Como tries a body shot but Mcmannus blocks it.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmannus can do to turn this around?
A short right from Como.
Mcmannus tries to stall but Como uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcmannus working hard to break the clinch.
Como lands a left hand.
Como leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcmannus wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Como has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Como to keep the fight standing.
Como dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Como.
Mcmannus looking for a takedown.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Como.
Como lands a body shot in the clinch.
Como lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Como.
Mcmannus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Como.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Como lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Como stalls.
Como seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Como digs a right hand into Mcmannus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcmannus's gas tank.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a left hand.
Mcmannus looking for a takedown.
Como will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcmannus up against the cage.
Como content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Como lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcmannus.
A hook to the body from Como.
Como lands a right hand.
Come on Como - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Como lands with a right to the head.
Como pushes Mcmannus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Como softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Como softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Como lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcmannus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Como stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Como dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcmannus jumps guard but Como stands there with Mcmannus around his waist. Mcmannus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Como stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcmannus tries for a takedown but Como manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Como takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Como.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Como lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Como lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Como.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Como smiles and moves away.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Como chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcmannus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcmannus shoots in but Como avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bill Como is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcmannus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Como throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Como thumps Mcmannus with a low kick.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Como paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Como lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus is looking for a takedown.
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Como lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Como.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a nice uppercut.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Como, right into the meat.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Como with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Como fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcmannus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcmannus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Como connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcmannus scrambles back to his feet.
Como connects with an inside leg kick.
Como lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Como slams his shin into Mcmannus's torso.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Como scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Como forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcmannus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Como lands a right hand.
Como digs a right hand into Mcmannus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcmannus's gas tank.
Como stalling.
Como gets through Mcmannus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcmannus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Como gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Como is pushing Mcmannus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Como.
Como stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Como lands with a right to the head.
Bill Como is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James Mcmannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Como presses Mcmannus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcmannus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcmannus struggles to land a body shot inside as Como controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Como showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Como, 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 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Como!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonzo Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Santos's chin.

Green
vs
Santos

178 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Green looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.

Green stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Santos.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Santos takes a shot to the head.

Green works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Green stands up and waves to Santos to follow him.

Green shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Green tries to advance to mount but Santos denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Santos looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Green decides to stand back up.

Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Green wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Green drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Green instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Green - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.

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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Green.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Green works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Green lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green with a nice head shot there.
Santos controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Santos keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.

Green stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Green lands some shots froms side control.
Green controlling the position from side mount.

Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

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

Santos is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Green trying to control the pace.

Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Green there.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Green stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos being controlled for a moment.
Green working the body and head with strikes.
Santos tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green controls the position.
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Green working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Green manages to move to mount!
Green controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sosa
vs
Franco

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Sosa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Franco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sosa to the mat. Sosa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco pushing down on Sosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Franco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sosa is just riding it out for now. Franco eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Franco seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is thwarting Sosa's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Franco stands up from half guard.

Sosa gets caught napping as Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Sosa manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Sosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Sosa ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sosa counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.

Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Sosa wants to improve his position but instead Franco has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Sosa's head.

Franco decides to stand and escape the position.

Sosa gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Sosa's brow.
We've been informed that Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco with a nice head shot there.
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sosa is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Franco moves into the clinch successfully.

Franco pulls Sosa into guard.

Franco looking for a guillotine here but Sosa defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco 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.

Franco shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Sosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco controlling from mount.
Sosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco controlling the position easily from mount.

Franco swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Franco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Moses is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Moses

194 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moses gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.

Moses successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Moses looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Silva throws a sloppy strike and Moses has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Silva is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Moses!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oliveira
vs
Bravo

185 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Good exchange - Bravo coming out on top.

It looks like Matheus Oliveira has been cut.

Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to push Bravo away but Bravo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bravo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bravo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bravo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Bravo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Oliveira is rocked!
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oh Oliveira 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.
Bravo lands a big right hand! Oliveira is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Bravo!
A determined Johnny Bravo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jr Silva
vs
Silva

169 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pablo Jr Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pablo Jr Silva wants to control from the top but Adriano Silva keeps moving.
Pablo Jr Silva stays in close to Adriano Silva's body and controls the position.
Adriano Silva is trying to control the position but Pablo Jr Silva postures up.

Adriano Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adriano Silva trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo Jr Silva trying to control but Adriano Silva is working from the bottom.
Adriano Silva wants to sweep here but Pablo Jr Silva controlling him for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Adriano Silva misses.
Pablo Jr Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pablo Jr Silva avoids the body shot from Adriano Silva.
Pablo Jr Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Adriano Silva coming out on top.
Adriano Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo Jr Silva. Pablo Jr Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Adriano Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pablo Jr Silva takes one on the button.
No joy there for Adriano Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pablo Jr Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pablo Jr Silva scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Jr Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adriano Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pablo Jr Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Jr Silva tries for a takedown but Adriano Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adriano Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Pablo Jr Silva is just out of range.

Pablo Jr Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adriano Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pablo Jr Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adriano Silva keeps working.
Pablo Jr Silva is really struggling to control Adriano Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pablo Jr Silva controlling the action here.
Adriano Silva tries to roll over but Pablo Jr Silva keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Jr Silva wants to control but Adriano Silva is keeping him busy.
Adriano Silva pushes Pablo Jr Silva off looking to stand but Pablo Jr Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Pablo Jr Silva slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Adriano Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pablo Jr Silva fails with the takedown
and Adriano Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adriano Silva digs a good hook to Pablo Jr Silva's body.
Good work by Adriano Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Pablo Jr Silva motions for Adriano Silva to come forward. Pablo Jr Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adriano Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pablo Jr Silva as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pablo Jr Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adriano Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Adriano Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Adriano Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pablo Jr Silva controls the pace.
Adriano Silva trying to control the position here.
Pablo Jr Silva pushing down on Adriano Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo Jr Silva is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pablo Jr Silva wants to clinch.
Adriano Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo Jr Silva. Pablo Jr Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adriano Silva! But no joy.

Pablo Jr Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adriano Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Adriano Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Adriano Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo Jr Silva is one step ahead there.
Adriano Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adriano Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pablo Jr Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adriano Silva is looking to stand up but Pablo Jr Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pablo Jr Silva stops Adriano Silva from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adriano Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Pablo Jr Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adriano Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Jr Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Adriano Silva finds it's target.
Pablo Jr Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adriano Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pablo Jr Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adriano Silva is out of range and Pablo Jr Silva settles back down.
Pablo Jr Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adriano Silva misses with a looping right.
Adriano Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pablo Jr Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Adriano Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pablo Jr Silva tries to clinch but Adriano Silva is having none of it.
Adriano Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pablo Jr Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Pablo Jr Silva rushes Adriano Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Adriano Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pablo Jr Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adriano Silva to the ground. Pablo Jr Silva is now in Adriano Silva's guard.

Adriano Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Adriano Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adriano Silva tries to land a leg kick but Pablo Jr Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Adriano Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adriano Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pablo Jr Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Pablo Jr Silva fails with the takedown
and Adriano Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adriano Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pablo Jr Silva attempts a counter takedown but Adriano Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Adriano Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pablo Jr Silva's head.

Pablo Jr Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adriano Silva to the ground. Pablo Jr Silva is now in Adriano Silva's guard.

Adriano Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pablo Jr Silva keeps control of Adriano Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Adriano Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pablo Jr Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adriano Silva to the ground. Pablo Jr Silva is now in Adriano Silva's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adriano Silva controlling the position.
Pablo Jr Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adriano Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adriano Silva keeping moving, preventing Pablo Jr Silva from controlling successfully.
Pablo Jr Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pablo Jr Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pablo Jr Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablo Jr Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Adriano Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Adriano Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Jr Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adriano Silva defends it nicely.
Adriano Silva throws a body shot but no joy.

Pablo Jr Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Adriano Silva's guard.
Adriano Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adriano Silva controls Pablo Jr Silva momentarily but Pablo Jr Silva frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo Jr Silva passes into half guard.
Adriano Silva is looking to control Pablo Jr Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adriano Silva avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pablo Jr Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adriano Silva defends it well.
Adriano Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Pablo Jr Silva sits in half guard.
Pablo Jr Silva stalling.
Adriano Silva is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pablo Jr Silva in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pablo Jr Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pablo Jr Silva prevents Adriano Silva from standing back up.
Adriano Silva is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pablo Jr Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adriano Silva counters with a thumping low kick.

Adriano Silva gets caught flat footed, as Pablo Jr Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Adriano Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pablo Jr Silva has Adriano Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adriano Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pablo Jr Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Adriano Silva as Pablo Jr Silva shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pablo Jr Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adriano Silva with a nice cross.
Adriano Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adriano Silva leaves Pablo Jr Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo Jr Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pablo Jr Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adriano Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adriano Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adriano Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo Jr Silva's head.
Pablo Jr Silva misses with a takedown
and Adriano Silva counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adriano Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Adriano Silva.
Pablo Jr Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pablo Jr Silva shoots in for a takedown but Adriano Silva shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo Jr Silva tries for a takedown but Adriano Silva circles away easily
and Adriano Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Jr Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adriano Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pablo Jr Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Adriano Silva - just one landing.

Pablo Jr Silva is rocked!

Adriano Silva lands a huge takedown. Pablo Jr Silva is out but the ref is slow to react and Adriano Silva lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Pablo Jr Silva lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dann
vs
Teller

182 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Teller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dann to the mat! Dann manages to get full 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.
Teller wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Dann.
Dann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teller has picked Dann up and slammed him! Dann can't keep hold of the triangle and Teller manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teller stalling away here and it's allowed Dann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dann working a defensive guard but Teller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dann keeps working.
Dann is looking for a sweep.

Teller decides to stand back up. Teller steps back and let's Dann get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
Teller is letting Dann control him for a moment.
Teller is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Teller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dann connects with a decent elbow.

Dann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Teller's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Dann controlling from side mount.
Dann tries to stand but Teller is controlling his head.
Dann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee asks Dann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dann prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teller is looking to regain half guard here but Dann keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Teller is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dann stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Dann throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teller wants to control but Dann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Dann 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Teller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Teller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dann circles away.
Teller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.

Dann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teller on his heels. He'll look to pass Teller's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dann is looking to stand up but Teller won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Teller controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller wants to take a breather but Dann is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
Dann punching from the bottom.
Dann is looking to control Teller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dann avoid being mounted?
Teller wants to control but Dann is keeping him busy.

Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teller is trying to control. Dann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Dann trying to control from the bottom.
Teller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teller wants to clinch.
Teller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teller duly obliges.

Dann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Teller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands a decent punch to the body there.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dann manages to get himself to full guard.

Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teller.

Dann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teller wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.

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

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.

Teller stands and steps away. Dann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Dann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teller can't do much from the bottom here.
Teller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dann has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Teller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller tries to control Dann's body but Dann pushes him off. Teller squirms to his side and now Dann has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dann stuffs the takedown.

Dann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Teller looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.

Teller pushes Dann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dann circles away quickly and effectively.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
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!
Dann taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller struggling a bit here.
Teller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teller for as long as he can get away with.
Teller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teller is staying active underneath Dann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller trying to hold on to Dann's head to control him but Dann postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Teller gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Teller manages to retain guard.
Teller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Teller manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Dann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dann.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.

Dann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Teller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Dann has an active guard here but Teller has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.
I've got Teller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Teller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriel Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porra Caralho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Marques
vs
Caralho

165 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Adriel Marques!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Porra Caralho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marques closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marques lands in his opponent's guard.
Caralho keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
Caralho trying to control the position here.
Marques is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caralho for as long as he can get away with.
Caralho is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Caralho as Marques shoots in.
Marques shoots in but no luck this time.
Caralho keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Marques shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caralho defends it nicely.
Marques has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Rio in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marques is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Caralho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caralho throws a nice looking combination but Marques bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marques is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caralho throws a series of punches but Marques avoids them all with ease.
Marques throws a sloppy head kick and Caralho moves out of range easily.
Caralho slips under a jab.
Caralho is looking to land body kicks.
Caralho lands a jab to the head.
Marques avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marques looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caralho is fending him off so far but Marques persists. Nope, Caralho circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Caralho. That snapped Marques's head back.
Marques fails with a takedown attempt.
Marques throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caralho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marques tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caralho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marques somewhat.
Marques closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caralho circles away.
Caralho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marques is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Caralho lands a slapping body shot.
Caralho throws a right hand that Marques ducks under and follows up with a left that Marques also avoids with ease.
A combination from Caralho does no damage.
Caralho misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques has his takedown stuffed
and Caralho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porra Caralho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques is breathing heavily.
Marques closes the distance and clinches up with Caralho, looking for a takedown. Marques pushes Caralho against the cage but Caralho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caralho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caralho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marques on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caralho looks to land a combination. Marques sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Caralho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caralho duly obliges.

Marques gets the takedown into side control.
Caralho is trying to escape the position but Marques is controlling the position.
Caralho gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porra Caralho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Marques misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caralho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caralho throws a combination. Marques tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caralho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marques.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marques or perhaps it was just good defense by Caralho, which made it look bad.
Adriel Marques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caralho leaves Marques with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marques throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marques doesn't manage to clinch there - Caralho circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marques or perhaps it was just good defense by Caralho, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caralho misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caralho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Caralho. Those never looked like landing.
Marques slips a jab and a cross from Caralho.
Marques tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caralho defends well and Marques ends up having to push Caralho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Marques forces Caralho back against the cage and clinches.
Caralho is trying to break the clinch but Marques has him pressed against the cage.

Marques breaks the clinch.
Caralho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porra Caralho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caralho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caralho throws a right and a left that Marques avoids nicely.
It looked like Marques was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caralho.
As Caralho looks to move away, Marques throws a big counter combo but Caralho just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Marques with that takedown attempt.
Marques connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marques is looking to clinch but Caralho is avoiding it.
Caralho looks to land a combination. Marques sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caralho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porra Caralho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caralho throws a body shot but no joy.
Marques throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Caralho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Caralho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marques fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caralho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caralho's waist but Caralho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marques off to one side.
Marques shoots in for a takedown but Caralho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caralho unleashes a big counter combination but Marques bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Caralho stalks Marques and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marques's face. Marques staggers backwards, shaken.
Caralho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marques avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caralho throws a nice looking combination but Marques bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marques is looking to clinch.
Marques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Caralho misses.

Marques looking to score a takedown here. Caralho is defending well but Marques drives through and ends up in Caralho's guard.
Marques controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caralho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marques pushes down on Caralho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marques is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caralho!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porra Caralho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

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

Marques postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Caralho to stand up.
Caralho swats away the attempt to clinch by Marques.
Caralho misses with a two punch combination.
Marques tries to counter by clinching up but Caralho breaks away and moves out of range.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caralho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marques dives in and grabs Caralho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caralho pushes down on Marques's head and hops out.

Marques closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caralho wants to break free but Marques has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caralho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Caralho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caralho missing with knees to the body.
Caralho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Marques manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caralho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marques shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caralho sprawls well. Caralho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marques gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caralho throws a head kick but Marques moves out of range.
Marques throws a counter high kick but Caralho was just alert enough to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marques.
Marques trying to control the action but Caralho is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Caralho's face as Marques controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques in side control, throwing shots but Caralho defends.
Caralho is trying to buck Marques off.
Marques tries to move to mount but Caralho blocks the move with his legs.
Caralho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Caralho tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Caralho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marques tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques landing strikes from the mount and Caralho is in trouble!
Caralho is desperately trying to improve his position but Marques has a good base and remains in mount.
Caralho blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Caralho is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marques working the ground and pound effectively.
Marques has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Caralho's face.
Marques tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marques is landing with some decent strikes but Caralho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Marques clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Caralho gets caught napping as Marques dives in and scores a takedown. Caralho manages to retain guard.
Caralho wants to get back to his feet but Marques passes into half guard.

Caralho is looking to escape.
Marques trying to control from half guard but Caralho is working away.
Caralho wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caralho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marques thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caralho is looking to get back to is feet but Marques passes into side control.
Marques creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Marques decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Caralho throws a hook to the side of Marques's head but Marques sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marques is looking to counter punch.
Marques dodges the punch combination from Caralho.
Marques appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch but Caralho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caralho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marques.
Caralho tries to land a front kick but Marques steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marques has his takedown stuffed

and Caralho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques is trying to pull guard but Caralho has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caralho has had enough of the clinch but Marques keeps him there for the moment.
Caralho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marques misses with an elbow over the top.

Caralho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marques on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caralho tests Marques's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Caralho as Marques shoots in.
Marques tries to move into range but Caralho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caralho throws a lazy head kick

and Marques counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marques's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marques drives through with a takedown into Caralho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caralho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caralho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marques is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caralho trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caralho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marques is now in half guard.
Marques throwing shots but Caralho is blocking nicely.
Marques wants to pass to mount but Caralho is defending the position.
Caralho is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Marques closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adriel Marques will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Some wild striking there from Caralho.
A big right from Caralho misses.
Caralho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marques is looking to clinch.
Caralho misses with a series of wild punches.
Caralho misses with a jab, cross combination.

Marques closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caralho quickly recovers to half guard.
Caralho pushes Marques off but Marques dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caralho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Caralho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Marques looking to isolate an arm here. Caralho doesn't see it coming and as Marques extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Marques!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Marques!
Adriel Marques retains his bantamweight title!