UCF 53 Valenzuela Vs Roddick PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Paz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estrada comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - Man In The Box . Jose Estrada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Estrada
vs
Paz

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

172 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Estrada!
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, Luis Paz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paz misses with a two punch combination.
Estrada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Estrada does no damage.
Estrada misses with a double jab
and Paz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paz shoots for a double leg takedown but Estrada sprawls well. He's pushed Paz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Estrada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Estrada fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Estrada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Paz misses
and Estrada counters with a one-two to the body.
Estrada throws a combination that misses
and Paz counters with a left right combination that sends Estrada crashing to the mat - Paz wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Estrada out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Paz!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Caceres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Caceres
vs
Cambiasso

187 cm
25
173 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

178 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres shoots in and drives through. Cambiasso sprawls well.
Cambiasso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caceres swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cambiasso clinches.

Cambiasso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Caceres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cambiasso sprawls well initially but Caceres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caceres works his way into side control.
Cambiasso sneaks back into half guard.
Caceres throwing shots but Cambiasso is blocking nicely.
Caceres throws a strike but Cambiasso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cambiasso keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Caceres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Caceres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cambiasso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caceres has managed to get both his arms back between Cambiasso's legs - danger averted.
Cambiasso keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cambiasso's guard.
Cambiasso won't allow Caceres to pass to mount.
Caceres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cambiasso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cambiasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cambiasso keeps working.
Cambiasso works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Caceres trying to control but Cambiasso is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pablo Caceres.

Cambiasso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cambiasso showed some decent athleticism there.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caceres trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cambiasso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caceres misses with a body shot.
Caceres misses with a takedown

and Cambiasso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cambiasso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambiasso pushing down on Caceres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cambiasso is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cambiasso to get the leverage.
Cambiasso wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Cambiasso is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cambiasso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.
Caceres works his way to full guard. Good work.

Caceres wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Caceres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cambiasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caceres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cambiasso defends it well.
Caceres has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Cambiasso works to full guard.
Caceres wants to stand but Cambiasso is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Cambiasso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Cambiasso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Esteban Cambiasso!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Flamenguista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wanderlai silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). silva has chosen knockout as his entrance music. wanderlai silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flamenguista
vs
silva

190 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

207 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Flamenguista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wanderlai silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from silva. No joy for Flamenguista on that attempt.
Flamenguista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flamenguista misses with a double jab.
Flamenguista tries for a takedown but silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Flamenguista 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 positioning himself to get back to half guard.
silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

silva actively working from the bottom here.
Flamenguista moves into full mount! silva won't be happy about that!
silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Flamenguista stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
silva falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flamenguista counters with a single leg into guard. silva didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista looking to sit in guard and control but silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flamenguista is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

silva drops back looking for a leg! Flamenguista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flamenguista manages to kick silva off! silva jumps back into Flamenguista's guard.
silva stopping the sweep attempt from Flamenguista.

Flamenguista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

silva stands up and waves to Flamenguista to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and silva wants it to stay on the feet.
silva tries to move into range but Flamenguista moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flamenguista is defended easily by silva.
Adriano Flamenguista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flamenguista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flamenguista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flamenguista throws a shot from downtown. silva moves away and avoids it.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with silva but silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flamenguista is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by silva.
silva throws a combination that misses

and Flamenguista counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
silva moves into full guard.

Flamenguista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista tries to free his leg and advance position but silva is retaining full guard.
Flamenguista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed silva's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flamenguista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flamenguista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flamenguista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamenguista wants to control from the top but silva keeps moving.
Flamenguista is pushing down on silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Flamenguista has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Flamenguista 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.

silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flamenguista moves in looking to clinch but silva pushes him off.
Flamenguista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? silva is fending him off so far but Flamenguista persists. Nope, silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from silva as Flamenguista shoots in.
A punch combination from silva misses.
Flamenguista lands with an uppercut that bounces silva off the cage and back into rage.
Flamenguista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flamenguista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flamenguista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flamenguista stands up from silva's guard - Flamenguista perhaps looking for a knockout.
silva is breathing heavily.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamenguista shoots in looking for a takedown. silva tries to sprawl out of it but Flamenguista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
silva swinging wildly here.

Flamenguista drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flamenguista gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flamenguista is looking to clinch but silva is avoiding it.
silva thumps Flamenguista with a low kick.
No luck for Flamenguista with that takedown attempt.
silva misses with a two punch combination.
silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flamenguista smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
silva leaves Flamenguista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flamenguista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says silva as he avoids it easily.
silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flamenguista shoots in looking for a takedown. silva tries to sprawl out of it but Flamenguista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flamenguista shoots in and drives through. silva sprawls well.
silva checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from silva. No joy for Flamenguista on that attempt.
silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Flamenguista. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamenguista shoots in but silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Flamenguista.
silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Flamenguista. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flamenguista.
silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flamenguista.
No luck for Flamenguista with that takedown attempt.
silva tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Flamenguista dominated that second round.
That's time! Flamenguista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Flamenguista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? silva is fending him off so far but Flamenguista persists. Nope, silva circles away and we're back to standing.
silva keeps the fight on the outside.
silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Flamenguista. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamenguista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flamenguista looks for a takedown but silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says silva as he avoids it easily.
Flamenguista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but silva avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flamenguista shoots in looking for a takedown. silva tries to sprawl out of it but Flamenguista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
silva scores with a one two! Flamenguista had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista closes the distance and clinches up with silva, looking for a takedown. Flamenguista pushes silva against the cage but silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as silva sprawls well. silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
silva throws a right hand that Flamenguista ducks under and follows up with a left that Flamenguista also avoids with ease.
silva misses with a combination

and Flamenguista counters with a nice double leg into side control. silva won't be happy with that.
silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flamenguista wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flamenguista off and has taken his back!
silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Flamenguista tries to escape but silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flamenguista is trying to break free.
silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
silva is hanging on to Flamenguista's back as he tries to escape.
silva doesn't have the hooks in and Flamenguista manages to turn into his guard.
silva keeping moving, preventing Flamenguista from controlling successfully.
Flamenguista is looking to stand up but silva won't let him.
Flamenguista trying to control the position from guard on top but silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now silva is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flamenguista is defended easily by silva.
wanderlai silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flamenguista looks for a takedown but silva sprawls well.
Adriano Flamenguista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flamenguista closes this distance looking for a takedown but silva circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flamenguista.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with silva but silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flamenguista tries to close the distance and clinch but silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flamenguista drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flamenguista is looking to clinch.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but silva shows good takedown defense.
silva misses with a two punch combination.
silva throws a right and a left that Flamenguista avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
wanderlai silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flamenguista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Flamenguista!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Drago
vs
Silva

193 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well.

Drago clinches up against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruno Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva closes the distance but Drago moves to the side

and Drago shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Silva is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Silva but Drago is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Bruno Drago!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio Fernandes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Xavier
vs
Fernandes

190 cm
25
203 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good 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 5 - 8 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Fernandes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier fails to land the takedown.

Fernandes clinches.

Xavier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fernandes can't fight it off and eventually Xavier manages to take the fight to the floor. Fernandes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xavier prevents Fernandes from getting back to his feet.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Fernandes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandes manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Fernandes's guard.
Xavier prevents Fernandes from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandes wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.

Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Xavier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xavier prevents Fernandes from standing back up.

Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandes defends it well.
Fernandes is looking to escape.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Xavier passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fernandes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xavier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fernandes down.
Xavier has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fernandes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Xavier.
Xavier landing punches.
Fernandes is trying to stand up.
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier 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.
Fernandes tries to buck Xavier off but he can't manage it.

Xavier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Fernandes really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xavier working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fernandes looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Xavier! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Xavier!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Materazzi
vs
Tyler

193 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materazzi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Materazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Materazzi blocks the body kick.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi moves out of range of the body kick from Tyler.
Materazzi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Materazzi misses with a wild combination.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materazzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
A combination from Materazzi does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a head kick that Materazzi semi-blocks.
Materazzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Materazzi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyler.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Materazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Tyler.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Materazzi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler scores with a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Materazzi takes a step back to recover.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Materazzi both land. Nice combination.
Materazzi with a hook.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Materazzi.
Tyler misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Materazzi.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materazzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materazzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Materazzi misses the shot to the body.
Tyler thows a body kick. Materazzi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Materazzi is breathing heavily.
Tyler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Materazzi.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Materazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Materazzi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Materazzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materazzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Materazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materazzi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyler throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Jake Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyler!
Materazzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
Materazzi moves out of range of the body kick from Tyler.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler lands a high kick!
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Materazzi avoids it.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Materazzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Materazzi misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for Materazzi.
Danga de danga de dang - Materazzi scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materazzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Materazzi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materazzi avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a head kick but Materazzi moves out of range.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Materazzi moved away.
Materazzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Materazzi misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Materazzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materazzi looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyler!
Materazzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Materazzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materazzi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
Tyler walks into a straight right hand from Materazzi.
Materazzi misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Materazzi scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Materazzi misses with a double jab.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Materazzi.
Materazzi misses with a wild combination.
Materazzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Materazzi connects with a jab.
Materazzi lands a jab to the head.
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 Jake Tyler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Materazzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Materazzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.
Tyler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Materazzi misses.
A left and a right from Materazzi both land. Nice combination.
Tyler lands a head kick!
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Materazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materazzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Materazzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Materazzi.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Materazzi saw that one coming.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Materazzi 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.
Materazzi swinging wildly here.
Materazzi misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Materazzi throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Materazzi scores with a jab to the body.
Materazzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler throws a head kick but Materazzi moves out of range.
Materazzi throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Materazzi works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
Materazzi swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi lands a really nice looking cross but Tyler seems unphased.
Materazzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Materazzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.
Donk. Materazzi catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
Materazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Materazzi.
Materazzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyler backs up against the cage.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Materazzi.
Materazzi jabs at Tyler's body.
Materazzi throws a combination. Tyler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Materazzi scores with a hook.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Materazzi.
Materazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materazzi looks to land a combination. Tyler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Materazzi cracks Tyler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materazzi lands with a hook. Tyler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Materazzi throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler walks into a straight right hand from Materazzi.
Materazzi cracks a nice hook into Tyler's ribs.
Materazzi throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Materazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Materazzi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

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
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Game Breed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samba de janeiro - bellini kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Breed
vs
Moreira

187 cm
22
197 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

190 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Game Breed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Breed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreira is looking to clinch.
Moreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Breed as Moreira shoots in.
Breed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moreira.

Moreira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Breed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Moreira.

Moreira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Breed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moreira but great work by Breed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries to improve position but can't.

Breed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breed working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira tries to bench press Breed off him but Breed keeps the position.
Moreira can't do much from the bottom here.
Breed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Breed looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Breed.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Breed, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Breed against the cage but Breed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Game Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Breed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreira wants to clinch up but Breed keeps it at a distance.
Moreira wants to clinch up but Breed keeps it at a distance.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Breed misses with a hook.
Felipe Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breed lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Breed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moreira doesn't seem phased though.
Breed works over Moreira's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Felipe Moreira has been cut.
Moreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Moreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breed throws out the jab.
Moreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Breed circles away.
Moreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Breed tries to sprawl out of it but Moreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Breed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Breed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breed stalks Moreira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moreira's face. Moreira staggers backwards, shaken.
Breed stuffs the takedown.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Breed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira looks gassed!
Breed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Breed sprawls well. He's pushed Moreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target.
Breed lands a jab to the head.

Breed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreira tries to bench press Breed off him but Breed keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Breed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moreira misses with a takedown
and Moreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Breed misses.
Moreira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Breed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moreira closes the distance but Breed moves to the side
and Breed counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreira misses with an uppercut.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt
and Breed counters with a right hand to the body.
Breed lands a nice shot that snaps Moreira's head back.
Moreira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries to clinch up
and Breed counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Breed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Game Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
An inside leg kick from Moreira misses.
Moreira throws a head kick but Breed moves out of range.
Moreira tries for a takedown but Breed circles away easily
and Breed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreira with a poor takedown

and Breed counters with a shoot takedown. Moreira fights it but they end up in 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.
Breed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breed is pushing down on Moreira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moreira is fighting to maintain full guard but Breed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breed trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Well, if Breed 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.
Breed is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breed is taking a breather. Moreira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moreira is refusing to be controlled, as Breed sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
Breed wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moreira throws a lazy head kick

and Breed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moreira won't be happy with that.
Moreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breed in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Breed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Breed's best efforts.

Moreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreira wants to control but Breed is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breed prevents Moreira from improving his position.
Breed is thwarting Moreira's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Breed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Breed looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira clinches but Breed breaks the clinch
and Breed counters with a one-two to the body.
Breed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Breed counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Breed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick
and Breed counters with a nice body shot.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreira fails with the takedown
and Breed counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Breed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moreira won't be happy with that.
Moreira is not content to let Breed control the position.

Breed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreira, who protects the arm well.
Breed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreira can do to turn this around?
Breed working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed is looking to take a break and control but Moreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moreira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Breed off and has taken his back!

Breed is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Moreira has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Breed! Can he survive? No! He's out! Moreira 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 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felipe Moreira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Roddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roddick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Roddick
vs
Valenzuela

185 cm
25
235 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Roddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela stuns Roddick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valenzuela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roddick. Roddick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valenzuela lands a jab to the head.
Valenzuela thuds a left hand into Roddick's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Valenzuela finds it's way through Roddick's defenses.
Roddick seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Valenzuela shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Roddick is backing up but Valenzuela catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Roddick covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Valenzuela Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Valenzuela!