UCF 46 Machado Vs Manti PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Driggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen I wanna be a balla as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zako Simmons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dustin Driggers's chin.

Driggers
vs
Simmons

190 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Driggers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons slips a straight right by Driggers.
Driggers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simmons.
Driggers works the jab nicely.
Simmons thows a body shot but no joy.

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

It looks like Dustin Driggers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driggers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simmons.

Driggers is rocked!
Simmons connects with a superb combination that knocks Driggers out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Simmons before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Driggers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zako Simmons!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Xavier
vs
Thai

190 cm
24
203 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

192 cm
25
212 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xavier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thai - the referee stops the clock and Xavier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thai. Xavier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xavier tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Thai. Beautiful body shot.

Thai has Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.

Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thai closes the distance and pushes Xavier back into the cage.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Thai scores with a hook.
Thai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Thai misses.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Thai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xavier's head.
Thai scores with a hook.

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

Xavier is rocked!

It looks like Bruno Xavier has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Thai throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Xavier is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muay Thai!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Roddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roddick's choice of entrance music: In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. The key to victory for Junior Dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dos Santos
vs
Roddick

198 cm
25
237 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
235 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Roddick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roddick but Roddick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Roddick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Roddick ducked under it nicely.
Roddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Roddick counters with a takedown into side control.
Roddick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roddick working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roddick scoring with punches from side control.
Roddick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Roddick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roddick with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos wants to control but Roddick is having none of it.
Roddick tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Roddick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Roddick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Roddick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Roddick is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Roddick extends the arm and Dos Santos is forced to tap!

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

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Hedley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco has chosen IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline as his entrance music. Manuel Loco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hedley
vs
Loco

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Hedley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loco as he avoids it easily.
Loco slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loco clinches up with Hedley and pushes him back against the cage.
Hedley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hedley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Loco has closed the distance and engaged Hedley in a clinch.
Loco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Loco has picked Hedley up - he's going for a ride! Loco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hedley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loco working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Loco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Loco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hedley tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedley keeps working.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hedley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.

Loco seems to be working for a kimura but Hedley defends the submission attempt.
Hedley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is pressing down on Hedley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedley is holding on for now.
Loco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Loco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loco on the ground.
Hedley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loco is pressing down on Hedley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedley is holding on for now.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Hedley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedley is looking to escape.
Loco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Loco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loco pushes Hedley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hedley wants a takedown.

Loco has clasped his hands together around Hedley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hedley defending against the ground and pound.

Loco stands up and beckons Hedley to his feet.

Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loco showed some decent athleticism there.
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hedley pushes Loco off looking to stand but Loco dives back in and keeps control.

Loco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedley is just riding it out for now. Loco eventually gives up the hold.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedley keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loco controlling the action here.
Loco not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Hedley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco stalling away here and it's allowed Hedley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Loco stands and steps away. Hedley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Loco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hedley doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Loco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hedley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Loco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hedley wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Loco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hedley has his takedown stuffed

and Loco counters by clinching up.
Loco is pressed up against the cage. Hedley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loco down to the mat. Loco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hedley tries for a takedown but Loco circles away easily
and Loco counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedley to the mat! Hedley manages to get full guard.
Loco is pushing down on Hedley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hedley is fighting to maintain full guard but Loco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hedley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loco.
Loco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hedley!
Loco landing punches.
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!
Hedley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hedley?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Loco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Loco.
A nice elbow there by Loco.
Hedley taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco controlling his opponent.
Hedley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hedley looks a forlorn figure.
Loco controlling from the full mount.

Loco working for a guillotine from mount but Hedley is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Loco.
Felipe Hedley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hedley is looking to escape.
Manuel Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manuel Loco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Loco wants to finish this one by submission but Hedley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loco.
Hedley wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Loco!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Caio Fernandes enters the cage!

Materazzi
vs
Fernandes

193 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Materazzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Fernandes rushes Materazzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandes shoots for a double leg takedown but Materazzi sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Fernandes.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Materazzi shows good takedown defense.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Materazzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Materazzi is having none of it.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Fernandes with a series of wild strikes but Fernandes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materazzi circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to clinch.
Materazzi throws a one two combo.

It looks like Caio Fernandes has been cut.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materazzi tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materazzi to the ground. Materazzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandes moves forwards but Materazzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Materazzi moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fernandes or perhaps it was just good defense by Materazzi which made him look bad.
Materazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Materazzi as he jumps to the side.
Caio Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materazzi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Materazzi works Fernandes's body with a nice hook.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Fernandes with a series of wild strikes but Fernandes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materazzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materazzi leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Fernandes with a series of wild strikes but Fernandes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Materazzi is having none of it.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materazzi defends it nicely.
Fernandes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Materazzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Materazzi stuns Fernandes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Materazzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Materazzi scores with a one two! Fernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Materazzi catches Fernandes right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Materazzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Materazzi pushes him off.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materazzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandes walks into a stiff left hand from Materazzi.
Materazzi thuds his right hand into Fernandes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - Materazzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Materazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materazzi throws an overhand right that lands on Fernandes's shoulder, as Fernandes tries to avoid the shot.
Materazzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Materazzi misses with a hook.
Materazzi with a hook.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Materazzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Materazzi as he jumps to the side.
Fernandes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Materazzi connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Marco Materazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materazzi throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Materazzi.
Materazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandes staying out of range there.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Materazzi is avoiding it.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Materazzi tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Materazzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Materazzi throws the left hand but Fernandes avoids the punch easily.
Fernandes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Materazzi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fernandes.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Fernandes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Materazzi is avoiding it.
Fernandes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materazzi to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Materazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Fernandes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Materazzi tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Materazzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches up with Materazzi, looking for a takedown. Fernandes pushes Materazzi against the cage but Materazzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Fernandes.
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Materazzi sprawls well.
Materazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandes.
Marco Materazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materazzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materazzi misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Materazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking to clinch.
Materazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Materazzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Materazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Nice takedown defense from Materazzi. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Materazzi cracks Fernandes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Materazzi does no damage.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that Fernandes avoids nicely.
Materazzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Materazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
Materazzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Materazzi circles away.
Materazzi misses with the combination.
Fernandes dodges the punch combination from Materazzi.
Nice sprawl there from Materazzi as Fernandes shoots in.
Materazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Materazzi is avoiding it.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materazzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fernandes or perhaps it was just good defense by Materazzi which made him look bad.
Fernandes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Materazzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Materazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandes.
Materazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materazzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes wants to clinch up but Materazzi keeps it at a distance.
Materazzi throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes wants to clinch up but Materazzi keeps it at a distance.
Fernandes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandes shoots for a double leg takedown but Materazzi sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Materazzi lands a two punch combo.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Materazzi moves out of range.
Fernandes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Materazzi lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi misses with a wild combination.
Materazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Materazzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materazzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Marco Materazzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Materazzi is avoiding it.
Materazzi misses with a double jab.
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Materazzi circles away.
Fernandes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materazzi's waist but Materazzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandes off to one side.
Materazzi misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Fernandes avoids them all with ease.
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materazzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Materazzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Fernandes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Materazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernandes fails with the takedown.
Materazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Materazzi scores with a four punch combination!
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Materazzi is avoiding it.
Fernandes wants to clinch.
Materazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Fernandes.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Materazzi. That snapped Fernandes's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materazzi.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Materazzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Materazzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Materazzi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materazzi defends it nicely.
Materazzi lands with a cross.
Materazzi lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from Materazzi.
Materazzi throws a shot to the body.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Materazzi looks to land a combination but Fernandes avoids it well.
Materazzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandes. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materazzi swinging wildly here.
Materazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi misses with the combination.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Fernandes avoids them all with ease.
Fernandes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materazzi leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Materazzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Fernandes with that takedown attempt.
Materazzi cracks Fernandes with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Materazzi misses with the combination.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes doesn't manage to clinch there - Materazzi circles away.
Materazzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandes.
A punch combination from Materazzi misses.
Materazzi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Materazzi as Fernandes shoots in.
Materazzi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Materazzi but Materazzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Caio Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Materazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Materazzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Materazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materazzi, 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 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Materazzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wanderlai silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir's entrance music is i kill people. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying silva's choice of entrance music: knockout. wanderlai silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emir
vs
silva

185 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

207 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wanderlai silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emir scores a takedown into full mount!

Emir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but silva is surviving well by controlling Emir's body position as best he can.
Emir with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like wanderlai silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Emir goes for an armbar but he's not got it… silva turns into him and now he's in Emir's guard.
silva wants to control from the top but Emir keeps moving.
silva takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir looking to control.
silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now silva has Emir in his guard.
Emir is stalling in the full guard.
Emir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emir thows a big elbow that misses.
Emir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emir landing with the ground and pound.
Emir postures up.

Emir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emir 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.
silva working a defensive guard here.
Emir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of silva's head.
Emir wants to control from the top but silva keeps moving.
Emir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. silva is keeping the position for now.
Emir is pushing down on silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Emir has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emir is nestled in close to silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Emir is nestled in close to silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Emir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emir is breathing heavily.
silva is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emir trying to control from half guard but silva is working away.
Emir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emir trying to pass the guard but silva defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emir prevents silva from standing back up.
Emir slows the pace down in half guard.
Emir is trying to control the action in half guard but silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatih Emir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on wanderlai silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Emir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
silva misses with a body kick.
silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Emir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
silva is looking for a sweep.
Emir landing strikes.

Emir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emir wants to lay and pray for a moment but silva keeps working.
silva tries to improve position but can't.
Emir lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fatih Emir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emir in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
silva is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emir is working silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
A control attempt from silva but he's now mounted!
silva is breathing heavily.
Emir looking to control but silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emir with the ground and pound from mount.
Emir with a couple of short strikes.
Emir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Emir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emir unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva wants to hold on but Emir pushes him away.
Emir landing strikes from the mount.
Emir landing shots from mount.
Emir lands a big elbow.
silva is in a horrible position here. Emir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Emir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emir breaks from silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Emir has a good base and remains in mount.
Emir raining down shots from the mount!
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 can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir lands a big shot there that rocks silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Emir locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! silva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fatih Emir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Suazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Suazo
vs
Mayweather

167 cm
22
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Suazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Suazo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mayweather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Suazo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather misses with the combination.

Suazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suazo trying to mount his opponent but Mayweather defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suazo is working hard here to advance position.
Suazo working over Mayweather with some ground and pound. Mayweather looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suazo trying to pass the guard but Mayweather defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suazo moves away.

Suazo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayweather manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayweather wants to stand up but Suazo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suazo forces his way into half guard.
Mayweather pushes Suazo off looking to stand but Suazo dives back in and keeps control.
Suazo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayweather knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suazo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suazo lands strikes from half guard.
Mayweather is in trouble now - Suazo has advanced to mount!
Mayweather takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suazo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suazo lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Suazo scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
Mayweather is bucking up trying to escape but Suazo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suazo lands a heavy elbow.
Suazo unloading with bombs!
Suazo breaks from Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suazo scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
Suazo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Suazo lands a big shot there that rocks Mayweather but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Suazo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suazo working the ground and pound effectively.
Suazo with shots to the head and body - Mayweather looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suazo unloading with bombs!
Suazo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mayweather is bucking up trying to escape but Suazo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suazo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayweather?
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Suazo lands a big elbow.
Mayweather takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mayweather is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Suazo with a couple of short strikes.
Suazo unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suazo scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Suazo.
Mayweather is bucking up trying to escape but Suazo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Suazo moved out of range nicely.

Suazo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suazo is pushing down on Mayweather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayweather is fighting to maintain full guard but Suazo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suazo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mayweather!
Nicolas Suazo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suazo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suazo with a couple of short strikes.
Suazo breaks from Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suazo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Suazo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suazo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Suazo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suazo with good strikes from the mount here!
Suazo lands a big elbow.
Suazo working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mayweather really wants to buck Suazo off and get back to his feet.
Suazo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mayweather taking shots to the head.
Suazo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Suazo working Mayweather over with strikes here.
Suazo 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.
Mayweather squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Suazo raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suazo breaks from Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayweather's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Suazo with shots to the head and body - Mayweather looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mayweather tries to buck Suazo off but he can't manage it.
Suazo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mayweather is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Suazo lands a big elbow.
Mayweather is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Suazo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suazo breaks from Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suazo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayweather trying desperately to get to his feet.
Suazo scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
Suazo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Suazo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suazo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayweather?
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Suazo looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suazo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayweather?
Suazo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suazo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mayweather's face.
Mayweather is trying to stand.
Mayweather taking shots to the head.
Suazo with the ground and pound from mount.
Suazo breaks from Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suazo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayweather really wants to buck Suazo off and get back to his feet.
Suazo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suazo dominating with strikes here.
Mayweather is in a horrible position here. Suazo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suazo with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Suazo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Mayweather finds it's way through Suazo's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Suazo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Suazo feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Suazo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayweather is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suazo passes into half guard.
Suazo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayweather is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suazo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suazo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayweather looks a forlorn figure.
Mayweather is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Suazo dominating with strikes here.
Suazo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Mayweather is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Suazo scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Suazo lands a heavy elbow.
Suazo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Suazo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Suazo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suazo won't let Mayweather get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Suazo controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nicolas Suazo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mayweather lands a jab-cross combination.

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.

Suazo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayweather manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suazo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayweather tries to strike from the bottom.
Suazo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Suazo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suazo, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Suazo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, So far away. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jorge
vs
Santos

177 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Jorge as he connects with a hook.
Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos seems to be stalking Jorge here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Jorge drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Newman - Short People. Sparks has chosen Survivor - Glen as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy Sparks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Brown
vs
Sparks

225 cm
21
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
209 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sparks.
Sparks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Sparks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Sparks.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Jimmy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks misses with a head kick.

Sparks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Sparks is controlling him.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks misses with a body punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Jimmy Sparks has been cut.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Brown.
Sparks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Sparks is predictable there
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparks! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparks to his feet! Sparks is in big trouble!

Sparks is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Sparks shoots in.
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sparks takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Brown sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sparks bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Mantiega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mantiega's choice of entrance music: Gimme Shelter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Machado
vs
Mantiega

182 cm
22
275 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
265 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mantiega!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Rickson Machado has been cut.
Machado tries to clinch up but Mantiega circles away and keeps his distance.
Mantiega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mantiega. That's going to slow Machado down.

Mantiega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Machado!

Mantiega working for a submission but Machado is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantiega looking to finish with strikes here!
Mantiega is looking to work his way around to Machado's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mantiega working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Machado turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mantiega off and cradles Machado's limp body as Mantiega celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pedro Mantiega!
Pedro Mantiega is the new heavyweight champion!