CCF FN 05:Calvero v Willian Jr PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobb Banes (ranked 8458 p4p, 659 weight class) and Anderi Ferlakov (ranked 8527 p4p, 662 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banes
vs
Ferlakov

193 cm
19
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Aspire Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
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, Anderi Ferlakov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferlakov tries to bum rush Banes with a series of wild strikes but Banes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banes connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Anderi Ferlakov has been cut.
Banes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferlakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferlakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferlakov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ferlakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferlakov is in Banes's guard.
Ferlakov landing with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cobb Banes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 5005 p4p, 225 weight class) and Mako Takaziko (ranked 23267 p4p, 331 weight class). Rubens Charles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mako Takaziko's chin.

Charles
vs
Takaziko

170 cm
21
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
142 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mako Takaziko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles tries to clinch up but Takaziko circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaziko darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Takaziko into the cage.
Takaziko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Takaziko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Charles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takaziko's half guard.
Takaziko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charles manages to mount him!
Takaziko has given up his back here. Will Charles look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Takaziko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Charles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Charles has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Takaziko! Can he survive? No! He's out! Charles gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rio Brazil (ranked 8552 p4p, 588 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 5303 p4p, 496 weight class). Bailey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NWA-Fuck Tha Police. Ray Bailey struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rio Brazil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Bailey's chin.

Brazil
vs
Bailey

183 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
169 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Brazil checks it.

Brazil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brazil is looking to stall here but Bailey recovers full guard.
Brazil throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Brazil from controlling successfully.
Brazil landing with the ground and pound.
Brazil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazil throwing strikes but missing.
Brazil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil postures up and lands a big shot to Bailey's brow.

Bailey is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brazil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey is still in real trouble! Can Brazil finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brazil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey has momentary wrist control but Brazil slips an elbow through the middle.
Brazil gets to his feet and stands over Bailey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bailey felt that one! Brazil unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bailey from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Brazil!
A victorious Rio Brazil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ray Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorgeous Bob (ranked 22393 p4p, 674 weight class) and Tiger Woods (ranked 4939 p4p, 510 weight class). Tiger Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bob
vs
Woods

180 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Fast

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 Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Woods!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Bob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bob cracks Woods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bob digs a good hook to Woods's body.
Woods slips a jab from Bob.
Woods thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bob defends well and Woods ends up having to push Bob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Gorgeous Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Woods.
Bob lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bob.

Bob closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woods wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob working the head and body with strikes.
Woods wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
Bob is trying to control. Woods wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bob.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half 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.
Woods is not content to let Bob control the position.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
Bob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woods's head.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bob.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woods has hold of Bob's hands but Bob slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob not doing much here.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob winds up and cracks Woods with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Woods is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woods controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looks to land a strike but Woods avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bob thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.
Woods has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob with a jab.
Bob staying out of range there.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Bob fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woods to the ground. Bob is now in Woods's guard.
Bob lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods managing to control the position.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bob 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.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob throws a big elbow that misses.

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.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Bob is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob is fighting to break Woods's control of his arms but Woods is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bob throws a strike but Woods rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.

Bob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
Bob trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Woods's brow.
Bob sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Woods blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgeous Bob dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Woods throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bob closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woods's guard.
Bob scoring with some ground and pound.
Bob wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods is pulling down on Bob's head to control his posture.
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bob here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bob is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bob throws a strike but Woods rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Woods won't allow Bob to sweep him here.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bob pulls Woods in close to prevent any damage.
Gorgeous Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods chips away with some ground and pound.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Bob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bob looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Woods puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bob holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bob wants to get back to full guard but Woods has passed into side control.
Woods misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Woods missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woods is working away from the top position though.
Woods slows the pace down in half guard.
Bob controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woods.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Bob is controlling Woods's trapped leg to prevent Woods from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods working over Bob with some ground and pound. Bob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods not doing much here.
Bob is doing well to control the position and prevent Woods from advancing to side control.
Woods seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woods throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bob moves into full guard.
Woods scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woods stops Bob from standing up.
Woods throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob has Woods pulled in close to control his posture.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Bob was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gorgeous Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob is trying to control. Woods wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bob.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Tiger Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Bob there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgeous Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bob 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgeous Bob!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enda OSullivan (ranked 23260 p4p, 347 weight class) and Yodsanan Sityodtong (ranked 4201 p4p, 201 weight class). Enda OSullivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yodsanan Sityodtong's chin.

OSullivan
vs
Sityodtong

174 cm
22
136 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enda OSullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsanan Sityodtong!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sityodtong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OSullivan to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sityodtong pushes OSullivan off and gets back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that OSullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Sityodtong gets a clinch.
OSullivan working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sityodtong.
Sityodtong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Sityodtong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OSullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sityodtong lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Oooooh!!! Sityodtong has knocked OSullivan down with a huge combo! Sityodtong steps away and waves a wobbly OSullivan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

OSullivan is rocked!
Sityodtong ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with OSullivan's jaw. OSullivan's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sityodtong does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yodsanan Sityodtong!
A less than humble Yodsanan Sityodtong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 3953 p4p, 410 weight class) and Tundra Tomas (ranked 8402 p4p, 655 weight class). Tundra Tomas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bitetti
vs
Tomas

177 cm
19
253 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanderlei Bitetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tundra Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bitetti misses with the head strike.
Bitetti blocks an elbow strike.
Bitetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bitetti can't find room to land a body shot as Tomas controls the action.
Bitetti misses with the head strike.
Bitetti jumps guard but Tomas stands there with Bitetti around his waist. Bitetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bitetti jumps guard and drags Tomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Tomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanderlei Bitetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomas tries to sprawl out of it but Bitetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomas wants to counter the offense by Bitetti and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderlei Bitetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a good cross that connects.
Bitetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti lands a head kick!

Tomas closes the distance and clinches.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bitetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomas's elbow.
Bitetti taking a breather.

Tomas is trying to trip Bitetti. He has hold of a leg but Bitetti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tomas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bitetti is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tomas has his hands clasped together but Bitetti extends and breaks Tomas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bitetti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanderlei Bitetti!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lind (ranked 3753 p4p, 456 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 4165 p4p, 501 weight class). Lind comes to the cage accompanied by Spit Out the Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lind
vs
Resende

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

FRESH Inc. (10%)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Lind!
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, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende closes the distance and clinches up with Lind, looking for a takedown. Resende pushes Lind against the cage but Lind circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lind tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Resende manages to circle out of the way.
Resende throws a head kick but Lind moves out of range.
Resende throws a lazy right hand but Lind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Resende tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resende.

Lind fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resende, pushing him back against the cage.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind holds him up against the cage and eventually Resende drops back down to his feet.
Nick Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Resende.
Lind slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Lind.
Resende can't break the clinch.
Lind lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Lind.
Resende jumps guard but Lind stands there with Resende around his waist. Resende gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lind.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lind as Resende tries to tie him up.
Resende is trying to pull guard but Lind has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lind breaks from the clinch.

Lind drives through and clinches with Resende against the cage.
Lind landing knees to the head.

It looks like Wagner Resende has been cut.
Lind stalls.
Lind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind holds him up against the cage and eventually Resende drops back down to his feet.
Lind unloads a knee to the mid-section. Resende lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Resende jumps guard but Lind stands there with Resende around his waist. Resende gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lind lands an uppercut.
Resende is trying to break the clinch but Lind is controlling him.
Lind lands a knee to the body.
Lind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Resende looks winded!
Lind presses Resende against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lind lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind is leaning against Resende and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands a shoulder strike.
Lind lands a shoulder strike.
Resende tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lind just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lind lands a body punch.
Lind scores with a knee to the head.
Lind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lind with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lind presses Resende against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lind lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lind pushes Resende back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lind looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A hook to the body from Lind.
Lind connects with a knee to the head.

Resende is rocked!
Lind scores with a shoulder strike.
Resende is still on wobbly legs! Can Lind finish him?
Lind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Resende.
Still in the clinch, Lind scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind landing knees to the body.
Resende seems to have recovered his senses.

Lind manages to break the clinch.
Lind avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Resende has closed the distance and engaged Lind in a clinch.
Lind lands with a light punch inside.
Resende is trying to pull guard but Lind has him pressed against the cage.
Lind lands a left hand.

Lind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Resende swings for the body but Lind moves out of range.

Lind closes the distance and pushes Resende back into the cage.
Lind with a knee to the head.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind holds him up against the cage and eventually Resende drops back down to his feet.
Lind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Resende jumps guard but Lind stands there with Resende around his waist. Resende gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lind - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind presses Resende against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lind lands a nice shot to the body.
Resende jumps guard but Lind stands there with Resende around his waist. Resende gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lind.
Still in the clinch, Lind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lind connects with a nasty looking knee right to Resende's face.
Lind is stalling here.
Lind lands an uppercut.
Resende is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lind connects with a nasty looking knee right to Resende's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Resende is trying to pull guard but Lind turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Lind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Resende's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lind moves into range and clinches up with Resende.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lind.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind won't allow it.
Lind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Resende can do to turn this around?
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Resende is trying to pull guard but Lind has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Resende.
Lind connects with a knee to the head.
Lind has Resende pressed against the cage.
Lind pushes Resende back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lind.
Lind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lind lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Lind.
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Resendes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Lind breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lind pushes Resende up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Lind.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lind.
Resende is trying to pull guard but Lind has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lind lands with a right to the head.
Resende stalling in the clinch but Lind improves position.
Resende wants to break free but Lind has control.
Resende stalling in the clinch but Lind improves position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lind scores with a knee to the head.
Resende takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lind - that landed with a thud.
Resende is breathing heavily.
Lind lands a nice shot to the body.
Lind lands with a light punch inside.
Lind cracks Resende with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind stalling against the cage.

Lind drops Resende with a big knee straight up the middle! Resende is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
A leg kick checked by Lind.
Lind fakes the leg kick and cracks Resende in the body.
Resende has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Resende throws a sloppy head kick and Lind moves out of range easily.

Lind gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Resende takes a knee right on the jaw!
Resende fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lind lands a good knee to the midsection. Resende won't want to take too many of those.
Lind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lind unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lind pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Resendes head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lind lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lind lands a knee to the head.
Nick Lind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lind lands a body punch.
Lind creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Resende's defenses.
Lind lands an elbow inside.
Lind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lind.
Lind with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Resende jumps guard but Lind stands there with Resende around his waist. Resende gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lind.

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

Lind closes the distance and pushes Resende back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lind displaying some good clinch control by pressing Resende up against the cage.
The referee calls for Lind to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lind.
Resende taking a breather.
Lind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Resende.
Resende takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Resende trying to stall but Lind improves his position.

Lind breaks the clinch.

Lind closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lind stalling.
Lind with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Resende letting Lind take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Lind dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Resende's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lind pushes Resende up against the cage in a clinch.
Lind lands a body punch.
Lind lands with a right to the head.
Lind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Resende looking to stall.
Lind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Resende takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Resende jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lind walks away with a smile on his face. Resende gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Resende has managed to clinch.
Lind putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Resende in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Resende fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lind scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Resende takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lind creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Resende's defenses.
Lind taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind won't allow it.
Nick Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Resende.
Resende fails to pull guard.
Lind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Resende backwards.
Resende tries to break the clinch but Lind is controlling the position.
Resende is trying to break the clinch but Lind is controlling him.
Lind stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lind.
Lind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lind presses Resende against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Lind moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands an uppercut.
Resende tries to pull guard but Lind forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lind stalls.
Lind lands an elbow inside.
Lind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lind pushes Resende back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Resende has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lind uses from the top position.

Resende has his foot on Lind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lind works his way back into a safe position though.

Resende looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lind got a little sloppy there for a moment and Resende has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lind has managed to get both his arms back between Resende's legs - danger averted.
Lind is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Resende looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lind passes into side control.
Resende is trying to get back to half guard.
Nick Lind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Resende is trying to control Lind's posture but Lind avoids it.

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.
Resende is trying to get back to half guard.
Resende sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Resende manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Resende has his foot on Lind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lind works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Resende has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lind is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Resende.
Wagner Resende has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resende tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lind!
Nick Lind decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 3366 p4p, 356 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 3974 p4p, 413 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruas
vs
Araujo

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ruas!
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, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.

Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo stops Ruas from passing to mount.
Ruas advances to mount.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Ruas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ruas trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.

Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas 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.

Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Araujo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Araujo tries to bench press Ruas off him but Ruas keeps the position.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruas pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo has given up his back here. Will Ruas look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Ruas looking for the choke from the back.
Araujo breaks Ruas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Ruas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruas is in guard.

Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is pushing down on Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.

Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Araujo!
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!
Araujo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Araujo turns into Ruas and is now in his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruas is retaining full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo 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.
Ruas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.

Araujo working for a triangle but Ruas defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.

Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.
Araujo wants to counter with a clinch but Ruas pushes him away.
Araujo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruas throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.

Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Ruas's guard.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Ruas has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruas's head but Ruas avoids it well.

Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ruas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finn Calvero (ranked 3187 p4p, 396 weight class) and Jesus Willian Jr (ranked 4345 p4p, 486 weight class). Calvero comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Gnome. Finn Calvero has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Calvero
vs
Willian Jr

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finn Calvero!
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, Jesus Willian Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willian Jr ducks under a wild hook from Calvero.
Calvero misses with a straight right.
A jab from Calvero finds it's way through Willian Jr's defenses.

Willian Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calvero!

Willian Jr has an Americana. Calvero didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Willian Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Willian Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Willian Jr!
Jesus Willian Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.