AFC Murphy vs Hedes PBP Commentary

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). Julio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Moses

194 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 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 3 - 1 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moses counters with a head kick.

Moses tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva prevents Moses from improving his position.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Moses is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Moses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the position but Moses is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva wants to control but Moses is keeping him busy.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moses wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Moses told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Moses is keeping him busy.

Moses looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to stall here but Moses recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Moses seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moses has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to control the position.
Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moses's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moses stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moses!
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Moses dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moses is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moses is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Moses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Sean Moses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his hands on Moses's head, controlling the position.
Moses postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses.
Moses lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva is trying to keep Moses in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Moses content to stall in guard here.
Moses postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moses controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moses shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses lands with a punch from half guard.
Moses tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moses tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Moses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moses working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moses trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moses decides to stand up.

Moses closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Moses is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moses should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Moses should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cheech Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Jr Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chong
vs
Jr Silva

175 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheech Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Chong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Chong's guard.
Chong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chong's guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong keeps working.
Silva not doing much here.
Chong is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Chong's coaches at Cozad MMA Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chong closes the distance and clinches.
Chong trying to land knees to the body.
Chong misses with a knee strike.
Chong prevents a takedown attempt there.

Chong breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Chong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Chong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Cheech Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Chong is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Chong blocks the leg kick.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Chong breaks the clinch.

Chong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chong connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Chong.
Chong scores with a knee to the head.
Chong lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chong.
Chong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Chong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chong throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chong gets a clinch.
Chong stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheech Chong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chong defends it nicely.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Cheech Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.

Chong gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong stalling the fight.
Chong lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Pablo Jr Silva has been cut.
Chong is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chong.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chong.
Chong lands a body shot.
Chong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Chong slows down the pace here.
Chong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chong with a knee to the head.

Chong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo Jr Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Chong down.

Chong takes the fight into the clinch.

Chong breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chong gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Chong defends it.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chong is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Chong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Jr Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcmannus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mcmannus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alves
vs
Mcmannus

167 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
143 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Mcmannus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmannus throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.

Mcmannus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcmannus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alves has tightened it up now! Mcmannus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao comes into the arena with Kodaline - All I Want blaring out of the sound system. Joaquin Sosa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Galvao
vs
Sosa

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Sin City Allstars

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, Rafael Galvao!
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, Joaquin Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galvao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Galvao looks up at the clock and then as Sosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galvao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sosa prevents Galvao from moving into mount.

Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sosa, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao working the ground and pound but Sosa is defending the strikes.
Galvao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Galvao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sosa some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Galvao.
Sosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Galvao is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sosa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Areias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Areias
vs
Markham

184 cm
26
148 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Areias!
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, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Markham tries to clinch there but Areias circles away.
Markham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markham manages to circle out of the way.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Areias shows good takedown defense.
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Areias misses with a takedown attempt - Markham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Areias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markham as he avoids it easily.
Markham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Areias was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markham misses with a head kick.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Areias, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Areias against the cage but Areias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markham throws a lazy head kick

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Areias moves into the clinch.

Markham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Areias trying to control but Markham is working from the bottom.
Areias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areias trying to control the position from guard on top but Markham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markham stands and steps away. Areias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Markham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markham wants to clinch.
Markham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areias defends well and Markham ends up having to push Areias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Areias shows good takedown defense.
Areias dives in for a single leg takedown but Markham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Areias misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Areias wants it to stay on the feet.
Areias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Markham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Areias counters by clinching up.

Areias manages to break the clinch.
Markham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Areias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Areias jumps guard and drags Markham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Markham trying to control but Areias is working from the bottom.
Areias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Areias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Areias tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areias is trying to keep Markham in close.
Areias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Markham won't allow Areias to sweep him here.

Markham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

and Areias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Areias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markham smiles and moves away.

Markham tries to keep at a distance but Areias has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Areias has managed to clinch.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.

Areias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham has his takedown stuffed
and Areias counters with a nice leg kick.
Markham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Areias as he avoids it easily.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Areias scores with a nice body kick.

Areias moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham looking for a takedown.
Markham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Areias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Areias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Markham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Areias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markham is breathing heavily.
Areias tries to pull guard but Markham won't allow it.
Markham tries to work over Areias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Areias prevents it.

Areias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Areias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Areias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Areias keeping moving, preventing Markham from controlling successfully.
Areias tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Areias is looking to stand up but Markham isn't so interested in that idea.
Markham scoring with some ground and pound.
Markham stands up over Areias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Areias trying to control the position.
Markham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markham wants to control from the top but Areias keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Markham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Areias looking for a sweep. Not yet Areias, not yet.
Areias is looking to sweep but instead, Markham has passed into half guard.
Markham controlling the pace.

Markham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Areias sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areias is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Markham decides to stand up.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Markham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Areias 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Markham or perhaps it was just good defense by Areias, which made it look bad.
Markham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Areias counters with a nice body kick.
Areias shoots for a double leg takedown but Markham sprawls well. He's pushed Areias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Areias backs off Markham throws a huge counter combo but Areias manages to avoid it all.
Markham misses with a straight left.
Areias swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markham but Markham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markham tries to clinch there but Areias circles away.
Areias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markham.
And Areias counters with a quick kick to the body but Markham blocks it.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markham stuffs the takedown attempt from Areias. Areias gets slowly back to his feet.
Areias blocks a low kick nicely.
As Markham tries to get set, Areias tries to push him back and clinch up but Markham manages to avoid the attempt.
Markham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areias throws a head kick but Markham moves out of range.
Areias shoots for a takedown but Markham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Areias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markham unleashes a big counter combination but Areias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markham is looking to clinch but Areias is avoiding it.
Markham has a takedown stuffed.
Areias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markham as he avoids it easily.
Areias chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.
Areias throws a big counter combination but Markham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Markham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areias defends well and Markham ends up having to push Areias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Areias misses with a few strikes there.
Markham feints the counter takedown.

Areias clinches up against the cage.
Areias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markham just stands there and leans against the cage.

Areias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Areias manages to end up in side control.

Markham sneaks out the side door and pushes Areias away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markham.
Markham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Areias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markham shoots in looking for a takedown but Areias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areias shoots in and drives through. Markham sprawls well.
Santiago Areias is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Areias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Areias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markham has a takedown stuffed.

Areias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markham tries to break the clinch but Areias is controlling the position.
Markham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Areias walks away with a smile on his face. Markham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markham tries for a takedown but Areias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Areias fails to land the takedown.

Areias gets a double leg takedown into Markham's guard.
Markham working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham looking for a sweep. Not yet Markham, not yet.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Areias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markham's guard.
Donald Markham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Areias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Markham keeping full guard, as Areias tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Areias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Areias, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Areias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

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

Anderson
vs
Lestrange

195 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Anderson!
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, Fred Lestrange!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lestrange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lestrange pulls guard.
Anderson won't allow Lestrange to sweep him here.

Lestrange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Lestrange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lestrange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lestrange is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson tries to stand but Lestrange is controlling his head.
Lestrange is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lestrange gets back to half guard.
Lestrange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Lestrange wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lestrange tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.

Lestrange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Lestrange flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lestrange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lestrange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Lestrange looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Lestrange.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lestrange is defended easily by Anderson.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
Lestrange shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Lestrange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

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.
Lestrange tries to clinch up.
As Lestrange looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Lestrange just gets out of the way.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Lestrange looks winded!
Lestrange lands a head kick!
Lestrange tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Alexander Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lestrange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Lestrange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fred Lestrange 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.

Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lestrange.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lestrange.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lestrange is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lestrange thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lestrange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lestrange misses with a takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lestrange pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lestrange. Lestrange gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Lestrange throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lestrange forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.

Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lestrange. Lestrange gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lestrange tries to clinch up.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lestrange throws a nice head kick!
Alexander Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lestrange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lestrange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lestrange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lestrange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lestrange misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lestrange! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalo Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalo Landa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ethan Brown's chin.

Landa
vs
Brown

184 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Lalo Landa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landa finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.

Landa rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Landa.

Landa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Landa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Landa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

Landa breaks the clinch.

Landa pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Landa scores with a shoulder strike.
Landa lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landa dips a shoulder and cracks Brown with a mighty uppercut! Brown falls back against the cage and Landa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brown is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Landa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalo Landa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ruger
vs
Jones

169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
26
144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.

Jones pushes Ruger up against the cage in a clinch.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is controlling Ruger's posture.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones pulls Ruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is stalling in the full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position.
Ruger trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Jones!

Ruger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws a strike but Ruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Ruger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruger postures up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger landing with the ground and pound.
Ruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ruger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Ruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ruger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruger passes into side control.
Ruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Ruger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones parries the strikes from Ruger easily there. Ruger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones prevents Ruger from improving his position.
Ruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ruger defending well.
Ruger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ruger's brow.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones stands and throws Ruger's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruger throws a big shot that misses.
Ruger shoots and misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones tries to buck Ruger off but Ruger is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger working away.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Ruger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones throws a right and a left that Ruger avoids nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruger is one step ahead there.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger with a nice head shot there.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Ruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruger defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Ruger fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huffy Sanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Dann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dann
vs
Sanna

182 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 3 - 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, Huffy Sanna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Dann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanna is trying to defend but Dann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann tries to pass to full mount but Sanna defends it.
Dann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanna trying to control from the bottom.
Dann controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dann stalling.
Dann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanna makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dann.
Sanna tries to land a leg kick but Dann saw it coming and moves away.
Sanna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanna.

Dann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dann trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanna is thwarting Dann's attempts to control the position.

Dann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann is looking for a sweep. Sanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann trying to control here.
Dann is trying to stand back up but Sanna is controlling him
Sanna trying to control the action but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann wants to get back to full guard.
Sanna is trying to control. Dann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dann is looking to control Sanna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dann avoid being mounted?

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

Dann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna is trying to control Dann's posture but Dann avoids it.

Dann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanna struggling a bit here.
Sanna is looking to regain half guard here but Dann keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet.
Dann working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Huffy Sanna will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanna scores with a nice right hand.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Dann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanna to the ground. Dann is now in Sanna's guard.

Sanna kicks Dann off and gets to his feet.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but Dann checks it.
Sanna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Sanna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dann blocks a leg kick.
Dann misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dann swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Sanna as Dann shoots in.
Dann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dann clinches up with Sanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Dann won't allow it.
Dann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanna working hard to break the clinch.

Dann gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanna postures up.
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.
Sanna wants to stand but Dann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanna postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna pushes down on Dann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dann wants to improve his position but Sanna is controlling well.

Sanna is looking for a kimura but Dann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanna to get the leverage.
Sanna is taking a breather. Dann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dann pushes Sanna off looking to stand but Sanna dives back in and keeps control.

Sanna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dann defends it well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanna prevents Dann from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann 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.
Dann lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanna throws a low kick, looking for Dann's leg but Dann calmly moves out of range.
Dann is looking to counter the offense by Sanna and move into the clinch.

Dann moves into the clinch.
Dann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanna walks away with a smile on his face. Dann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanna throws a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanna.
Sanna is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanna manages to circle out of the way.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann misses with a body kick.
Dann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanna throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dann instigates a clinch.

Dann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna wants to land a leg kick but Dann is out of range.
Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huffy Sanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dann tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanna is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dann or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Dann.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Dann off balance momentarily.
Sanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dann has a takedown stuffed.
Dann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanna tries a low kick but Dann avoids it.
Dann with a poor takedown
and Sanna counters with a left and a right that stings Dann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna throws a head kick that Dann semi-blocks.

Dann darts in and clinches Sanna up against the cage.
Dann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanna up against the cage.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Dann is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Dann fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanna is trying to push Dann away but Dann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna can't break the clinch.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dann fails to pull guard.
Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dann has him pressed against the cage.
Dann can't find room to land a body shot as Sanna controls the action.
Sanna just leaning against Dann, taking a breather.
Dann misses with a body punch.

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

Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Dann scores with a head kick. Sanna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Dann drives through and clinches with Sanna against the cage.
Dann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanna to keep the fight standing.
Sanna is trying to push Dann away but Dann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanna being controlled against the cage.
Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dann has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann is trying to pull guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dann keeps control of Sanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanna tries to circle away but Dann has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dann.
Dann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanna's efforts to push away.
Dann taking a breather.
Dann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanna is trying to break free.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.

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.
Dann stalling.
Dann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanna blocks an uppercut.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Sanna is looking to break free of the clinch but Dann has double underhooks.
Dann is trying to pull guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanna stalls.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huffy Sanna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dann wants the takedown. Sanna is fighting it off but Dann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanna's guard against the cage.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dann distracts Sanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Sanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanna 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. Daniel Murphy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murphy
vs
Hedes

170 cm
24
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
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, John Hedes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedes avoids the head kick by Murphy.
A countering left hand to the body from Hedes misses.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Hedes sprawls well.
Hedes throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Murphy drives through and clinches with Hedes against the cage.

Murphy pulls Hedes into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedes throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedes has wrist control.

Murphy gets to his feet. Hedes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hedes scores with a hook.
Hedes misses with a wild combination.
Murphy throws a head kick but Hedes moves out of range.

Murphy instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hedes pulls his leg out and moves away.

Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hedes did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Hedes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Hedes wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hedes!
Hedes tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Hedes tries to improve his position but instead Murphy has taken his back!

Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Murphy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hedes taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Murphy!
A less than humble Daniel Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.