F.U.C.K. II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank About (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

About
vs
Kruger

191 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tank About!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws a combination. About tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
About will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
About uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
About fails with a takedown attempt.

Kruger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. About is trying to defend but Kruger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but About is defending well.
Kruger works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kruger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, About has worked his arm free - good work by About!
Kruger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger working the head with strikes.

Kruger tries for a kimura but About is defending well.
Kruger wants to control but About is keeping him busy.
About knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Kruger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kruger cracks About with a big elbow.
About sneaks back into half guard.
Kruger wants to take a breather but About is having none of it.
About is looking to control Kruger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can About avoid being mounted?
Kruger is trying to control the action in half guard but About is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
About is trying to control but can't.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of About's head.
Kruger is nestled in close to About, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

About is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruger.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed About's head.
About wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
About is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
About is not content to let Kruger control the position.

Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so About is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
About blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
About with a poor takedown

and Kruger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for About!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank About. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger working About over with strikes here.
Kruger cracks About with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kruger unloading with bombs!
Kruger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
About wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
About sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kruger prevents About from improving his position.
Kruger works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
About is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
About is working hard here to advance position.
About is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger scores with a couple of short elbows.

Kruger is trying to get an arm triangle but About is defending well.
About is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
About is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.

Kruger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but About is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

About tries for a takedown but Kruger circles away easily

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
About wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy.

Kruger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but About sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruger slips a nice elbow through About's hands, connecting with About's forehead.
About misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Kruger 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.
About tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Vinicius Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
About has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but About is holding on for dear life with his legs.
About has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

About gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruger trying to control but About is working from the bottom.
Kruger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from About.
Kruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
About working a defensive guard here.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but About is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
About trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger trying to control the action but About is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
About is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kruger shoots in and bounces About off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kruger slips nicely into half guard.
Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
About strikes from the bottom but Kruger passes into mount!
Kruger avoids the attempt from About to control.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger avoids the attempt from About to control.

Kruger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. About can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
About is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kruger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kruger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can About hang on?
About flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kruger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

About is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
About can't escape the position.
Oh About is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
About gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but About keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

About looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
About with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but About is retaining full guard.
About seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but About is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but About blocks nicely.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but About keeps moving.
About is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger stands up over About, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
About controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
About wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruger distracts About with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruger stands up over About, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger trying to control but About is working from the bottom.
Kruger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
About looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
About not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
About utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
About can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Kruger trying to control but About is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
About moves out of range of the strikes.

Kruger moves into range and clinches up with About.
About pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but About is controlling him.
About tries to break the clinch but Kruger is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
About can't break the clinch.
About looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
About is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruger pressing his opponent against the cage.
About misses with a body punch.

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

Kruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
About is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
About wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy.

Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so About is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
Kruger controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to take a breather but About is having none of it.
Kruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
About trying to control here.
Tank About has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
About trying to control but Kruger postures up.

Kruger seems to be working for a kimura but About defends the submission attempt.
Vinicius Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kruger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Dorneles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zgwina Toure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dorneles
vs
Toure

175 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorneles pinned against the cage. Dorneles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dorneles shoots and misses

and Toure decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dorneles's guard.
Toure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toure must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorneles striking off his back but it's not causing Toure any problems.
Toure wants to pass the guard but Dorneles is keeping the position.
Dorneles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dorneles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dorneles lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Toure drops back looking for a leg! Dorneles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dorneles manages to kick Toure off! Toure jumps back into Dorneles's guard.
Dorneles tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorneles doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Toure counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dorneles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dorneles keeping moving, preventing Toure from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorneles is on top in guard.
Dorneles throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Dorneles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Toure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorneles is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Toure escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorneles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toure really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorneles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorneles throwing strikes but missing.
Dorneles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dorneles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dorneles thows a big elbow that misses.
Dorneles throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Dorneles is breathing heavily.
Dorneles with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles tries to free his leg and advance position but Toure is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dorneles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toure counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Dorneles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toure fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorneles keeps the fight on the outside.
Toure connects with a body shot.
Toure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorneles misses with a takedown
and Toure counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toure looks to land a combination but Dorneles avoids it well.
Toure tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorneles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Toure shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dorneles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dorneles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Toure pushes down on Dorneles's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Toure is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Toure is working for a kimura but Dorneles is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zgwina Toure dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Toure changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorneles tries to avoid it but Toure manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorneles to the ground. Dorneles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dorneles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toure's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dorneles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toure looking to control.
Dorneles wants to pass the guard but Toure is keeping the position.
Toure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dorneles throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorneles.
Dorneles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dorneles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Toure closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dorneles to the mat! Dorneles manages to get full guard.
Dorneles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Toure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Toure 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.
Toure would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorneles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorneles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dorneles tries to strike from the bottom.
Dorneles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dorneles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorneles fails with the takedown
and Toure counters with a right hand to the body.
Toure tries to clinch but Dorneles is having none of it.
Toure tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dorneles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toure somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure scoring well with a low kick there.
Dorneles avoids a kick to the body.
Toure moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toure shoots in but Dorneles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guilherme Dorneles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zgwina Toure.

Toure has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Toure breaks from the clinch.
Dorneles with a poor takedown

and Toure counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Toure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toure is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dorneles rather than just go for the knockout.
Toure tries for a takedown but Dorneles circles away easily

and Dorneles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Toure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dorneles.
Dorneles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toure knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toure regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dorneles.

Toure has his foot on Dorneles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorneles works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zgwina Toure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorneles moves away.
Dorneles tries for a takedown but Toure circles away easily

and Toure counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dorneles's guard now.
Dorneles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Toure 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.
Dorneles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dorneles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Toure drops back looking for a leg! Dorneles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dorneles manages to kick Toure off! Toure jumps back into Dorneles's guard.
Toure passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorneles tries to get to full guard but Toure has control of the leg.
Dorneles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Toure feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dorneles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dorneles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Toure passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dorneles is looking to reverse the position.
Toure tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorneles's legs.
Dorneles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toure wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toure trying to control the position but Dorneles is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toure fails with the takedown

and Dorneles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Toure!
Toure is trying to escape the mount.
Toure is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zgwina Toure has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles throwing strikes but Toure recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Toure is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dorneles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toure wants to control but Dorneles is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Toure looking for submissions off his back.
Dorneles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toure with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toure regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dorneles.
Dorneles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dorneles throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Dorneles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Toure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorneles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorneles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dorneles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zgwina Toure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toure 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zgwina Toure!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Casmurros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coimbra
vs
Casmurros

154 cm
20
269 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very confident

JL Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Coimbra!
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, Donny Casmurros!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coimbra tries to clinch up.
Casmurros shoots in for a takedown but Coimbra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Casmurros gets caught flat footed, as Coimbra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coimbra wants to control from the top but Casmurros keeps moving.
Coimbra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Casmurros is trying to keep Coimbra in close.
Coimbra really is a fat lump.
Coimbra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Casmurros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Casmurros wants to pass the guard but Coimbra is defending well.
Casmurros throwing shots but Coimbra is blocking nicely.
Casmurros stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casmurros wants to take a breather but Coimbra is having none of it.
Casmurros is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Casmurros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Casmurros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coimbra keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coimbra tries to bum rush Casmurros with a series of wild strikes but Casmurros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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.
Casmurros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coimbra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Casmurros. That did some damage!
Casmurros avoids the head kick by Coimbra.
Casmurros is looking to clinch but Coimbra is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coimbra.
Coimbra tries to clinch but Casmurros moves out of range.
Rafael Coimbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Casmurros moves into the clinch successfully.
Coimbra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Casmurros blocks it with crossed arms.
Casmurros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coimbra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casmurros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coimbra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coimbra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coimbra with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Casmurros jumps guard.

Coimbra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casmurros is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casmurros has escaped and now he's on top!
Coimbra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casmurros on the ground.
Casmurros looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra keeping moving, preventing Casmurros from controlling successfully.
Casmurros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casmurros trying to control but Coimbra is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coimbra wants to stand up but Casmurros is controlling him.
Casmurros tries to free his leg and advance position but Coimbra is retaining full guard.
Coimbra wants to control the position but Casmurros says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Casmurros is working for a kimura but Coimbra is defending it quite comfortably.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coimbra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Casmurros has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Coimbra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Coimbra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coimbra showed some decent athleticism there.
Casmurros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coimbra wants to free his trapped foot but Casmurros is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Casmurros is not content to let Coimbra control the position.
Casmurros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coimbra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Coimbra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Casmurros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coimbra has managed to get both his arms back between Casmurros's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coimbra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra lands a couple of elbows.
Casmurros trying to control the position.
Coimbra content to stall in guard here.
Coimbra wants to pass the guard but Casmurros is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coimbra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casmurros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Casmurros is trying to control. Coimbra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casmurros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casmurros works his way into side control.
Casmurros trying to control the position but Coimbra is working away.

Coimbra throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Casmurros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coimbra but Coimbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coimbra scores with a nice right hand.

Casmurros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coimbra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Casmurros is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casmurros wants to control from the top but Coimbra keeps moving.
Casmurros is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Casmurros is standing up over Coimbra. Coimbra looks to escape but Casmurros dives into side control.
Casmurros misses with the ground and pound.
Casmurros moves into full mount!
Casmurros tries to control but Coimbra wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coimbra is looking to get to half guard.

Casmurros has hold of Coimbra's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coimbra manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donny Casmurros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Casmurros looks for a takedown but Coimbra sprawls well.

Coimbra closes the distance and clinches.

Casmurros lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Casmurros is trying to control the action in half guard but Coimbra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Casmurros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casmurros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coimbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coimbra wants to control but Casmurros is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casmurros trying to control from half guard but Coimbra is working away.
Casmurros is stalling here. Coimbra is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Casmurros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Coimbra has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Coimbra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casmurros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Casmurros pushes Coimbra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coimbra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Casmurros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casmurros sneaks back into half guard.
Coimbra prevents Casmurros from improving his position.
Casmurros trying to control from the bottom.
Coimbra wants to take a breather but Casmurros is having none of it.

Casmurros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Coimbra has managed to clinch.
Casmurros stops a takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Coimbra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Coimbra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Coimbra.
Coimbra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coimbra darts in and clinches Casmurros up against the cage.
Coimbra crunches a lovely knee into Casmurros's ribcage.
Casmurros being controlled against the cage.
Casmurros tries for a takedown but Coimbra manages to get underhooks.
Rafael Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Casmurros.
Coimbra tries a knee to the head but Casmurros blocks it.

Coimbra breaks the clinch.
Rafael Coimbra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casmurros wants to clinch.
Coimbra is looking to slow Casmurros down with leg kicks.
Casmurros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coimbra pinned against the cage. Coimbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coimbra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra throws a nice looking combination but Casmurros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Casmurros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coimbra keeps Casmurros at a distance using the push kick.

Coimbra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coimbra thows a big elbow that misses.
Coimbra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coimbra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donny Casmurros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Casmurros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coimbra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coimbra throwing strikes from guard but Casmurros blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Coimbra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coimbra 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Coimbra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sayid Jarrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakaroto Sayajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayajin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riot - Three Days Grace. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jarrah
vs
Sayajin

187 cm
24
277 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

192 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sayid Jarrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakaroto Sayajin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarrah connects with a high kick.
Jarrah scoring well with a low kick there.
Sayajin blocks a head kick by Jarrah.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarrah, right into the meat.
Jarrah tries to clinch there but Sayajin circles away.
Sayajin shoots in for a takedown but Jarrah shows good takedown defense.
Crunch! Jarrah slams his shin into Sayajin's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayajin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jarrah defends it nicely.

Jarrah moves into the clinch.
Jarrah jumps guard but Sayajin stands there with Jarrah around his waist. Jarrah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sayajin prevents Jarrah from breaking the clinch.
Jarrah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jarrah breaks from the clinch.
Sayajin fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayid Jarrah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakaroto Sayajin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah wants to clinch up but Sayajin keeps it at a distance.
Jarrah swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayajin.
Sayajin misses with the body kick

and Jarrah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sayajin won't be happy with that.
Sayajin manages to get back to half guard.
Jarrah really is a fat lump.
Sayajin moves into full guard.

Sayajin looking for a guillotine here but Jarrah defends easily.
Sayajin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sayajin, not yet.
Jarrah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayajin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarrah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sayajin's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sayajin holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarrah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarrah thows a big elbow that misses.
Jarrah wants to control from the top but Sayajin keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crunch! Jarrah slams his shin into Sayajin's torso.
Jarrah leaves Sayajin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sayajin looks gassed!
Jarrah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarrah scores with a spinning back kick!
Jarrah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sayajin's head.
Jarrah scores with a head kick.
Jarrah misses with a takedown attempt

and Sayajin moves into the clinch.

Sayajin pulls guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah wants to control from the top but Sayajin keeps moving.

Sayajin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarrah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarrah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarrah is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayajin has wrist control.
Jarrah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sayajin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jarrah defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sayajin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sayajin wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarrah postures up in Sayajin's guard and throws a big left but Sayajin blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarrah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sayajin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.
Jarrah wants to clinch up but Sayajin keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jarrah.
A head kick from Jarrah lands but Sayajin takes it in his stride.
Jarrah throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Jarrah as Sayajin shoots in.
Sayajin throws a lazy right hand but Jarrah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarrah fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jarrah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jarrah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jarrah misses with a knee strike.

Jarrah pulls guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarrah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sayajin is controlling him.
Sayajin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarrah 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarrah tries for a takedown but Sayajin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sayajin tries to clinch but Jarrah moves away
and Jarrah counters with a head kick.

Sayajin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jarrah trying to control the position.
Jarrah keeping full guard, as Sayajin tries to pass.
Sayajin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sayajin tries to stand but Jarrah is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah trying to control the position.
Sayajin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sayajin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sayajin fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayajin is breathing heavily.
Jarrah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jarrah misses with a head kick.
Sayajin moves out of range as Jarrah throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayajin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jarrah defends it nicely.

Jarrah moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sayajin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jarrah is trying to break the clinch but Sayajin is controlling him.
Jarrah is trying to stall.
Jarrah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Jarrah jumps guard.
Sayajin won't allow Jarrah to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayajin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayajin wants to control from the top but Jarrah keeps moving.
Jarrah being controlled here, momentarily.
Jarrah wants to stand and escape but Sayajin is having none of it.
Sayajin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarrah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarrah keeping moving, preventing Sayajin from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jarrah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarrah wants it to stay on the feet.
Sayid Jarrah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakaroto Sayajin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jarrah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarrah lands with a nice body kick.
Jarrah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayajin can do to turn this around?
Jarrah thows a body kick. Sayajin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jarrah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarrah scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jarrah.
Sayid Jarrah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarrah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayajin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jarrah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayajin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarrah moves in looking to clinch but Sayajin pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sayid Jarrah dominated that second round.
That's time! Jarrah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Jarrah.
Sayajin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarrah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sayajin somewhat.
Jarrah lands a head kick!
Jarrah fakes the leg kick and cracks Sayajin in the body.

Jarrah takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarrah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sayajin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jarrah breaks from the clinch.
Jarrah throws a sloppy head kick and Sayajin moves out of range easily.
Jarrah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sayajin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Sayajin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayajin is trying to control. Jarrah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sayajin trying to control from Jarrah's half guard. Jarrah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jarrah keeping moving, preventing Sayajin from controlling successfully.
Jarrah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jarrah can't keep his opponent in guard - Sayajin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sayajin trying to mount his opponent but Jarrah defends it.
Jarrah moves into full guard.

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.
Jarrah wants to stand up but Sayajin is controlling him.
Jarrah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarrah is looking to stand up but Sayajin isn't so interested in that idea.
Sayajin thows a big elbow that misses.

Sayajin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sayajin wants to clinch.
Sayajin tries for a takedown but Jarrah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayajin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sayid Jarrah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakaroto Sayajin.
Jarrah pushes Sayajin away with a front kick.
Jarrah throws a head kick that Sayajin semi-blocks.
Sayajin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jarrah counters with a nice leg kick.
Sayajin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jarrah.
Jarrah connects with a high kick.
Jarrah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jarrah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayajin tries to avoid it but Jarrah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayajin to the ground. Sayajin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jarrah drives through and clinches with Sayajin against the cage.
Jarrah crunches a lovely knee into Sayajin's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah is trying to break free.

Sayajin has Jarrah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sayajin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jarrah tumbling to the mat - Sayajin dives into Jarrah's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarrah keeping moving, preventing Sayajin from controlling successfully.

Sayajin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jarrah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jarrah has escaped and now he's on top!
Sayid Jarrah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarrah thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sayajin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakaroto Sayajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarrah trying to control but Sayajin is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sayid Jarrah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarrah, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sayid Jarrah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Iberico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flores
vs
Iberico

175 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

166 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Flores!
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, Ivan Iberico!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores moves in looking to clinch but Iberico pushes him off.
Flores looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iberico paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Iberico shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iberico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flores's guard.

Iberico is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Flores is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Iberico!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Tomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braulio Tomaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andreev
vs
Tomaz

178 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

152 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Andreev!
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, Braulio Tomaz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tomaz has Andreev up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomaz tries to land a knee to the head but Andreev blocks with his arms.
Andreev wants a takedown.

Tomaz jumps into guard, dragging Andreev to the mat.
Tomaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tomaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomaz keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Tomaz controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Tomaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tomaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomaz, not yet.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andreev tries to avoid it but Tomaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andreev to the ground. Andreev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomaz throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Tomaz circles away easily

and Tomaz counters with a single leg into guard. Andreev didn't expect that.
Andreev is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz postures up in Andreev's guard and throws a big left but Andreev blocks it.

Tomaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andreev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andreev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andreev!
Tomaz is trying to get back to half guard.

Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Tomaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Tomaz trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomaz is trying to stand back up but Andreev is controlling him

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.

Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tomaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tomaz misses with a wild combination.
Tomaz looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomaz has his takedown stuffed

and Andreev counters with a single leg into guard. Tomaz didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andreev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andreev lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tomaz is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Tomaz keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Andreev has gone for a leg lock! Tomaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andreev's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz tries to stand but Andreev is controlling from the bottom.
Tomaz landing some decent shots from guard.

Tomaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tomaz pushing down on Andreev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tomaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andreev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev is refusing to be controlled, as Tomaz sits in half guard.
Tomaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andreev defending well though.

Tomaz is trying to work for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tomaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andreev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomaz counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomaz.

Tomaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Tomaz working for a submission but Andreev is keeping him at bay.

Tomaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Andreev defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tomaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Andreev defends it well.

Tomaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andreev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andreev shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomaz looking to finish Andreev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andreev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Tomaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tomaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tomaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Tomaz.
Andreev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomaz.
Andreev is not content to let Tomaz control the position.

Tomaz seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.

Tomaz trying to work for an americana but Andreev has managed to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz looking to pass the guard.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Tomaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tomaz drops back looking for a leg! Andreev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andreev manages to kick Tomaz off! Tomaz jumps back into Andreev's guard.
Tomaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andreev is proving hard to escape from.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tomaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tomaz fails with the takedown.
Andreev misses with a takedown

and Tomaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Tomaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andreev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andreev has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braulio Tomaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomaz is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Tomaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tomaz wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Tomaz keeps moving.
Braulio Tomaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tomaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Tomaz wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andrei Andreev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Braulio Tomaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomaz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Tomaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Kade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Theater - Another Day. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Guy
vs
Kade

195 cm
24
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kade!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws a body punch but Kade moves out of range.
Kade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keith Kade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kade circles away.
Kade tries to clinch

and Guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kade avoids the damage to the body.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kade's efforts to push away.
Kade tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Guy.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Kade lands an elbow inside that Guy shrugs off.
Guy can't break the clinch.
Guy has Kade pressed against the cage, preventing Kade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kade blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kade looks to clinch

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

Guy breaks the clinch.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kade throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Kade closes the distance looking to clinch

and Guy counters with a right hand that sends Kade tumbling to the canvas! Can Guy finish him? He dives into Kade's guard looking to do just that!

It looks like Keith Kade has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kade closes the distance but Guy moves to the side

and Guy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Guy dodges an elbow strike from Kade.
Kade tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.

Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy tries to clinch up.

Guy clinches.

Guy breaks from the clinch.

Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Kade has him pressed against the cage.
Guy wants to break free but Kade has control.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.

Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Guy closes the distance and pushes Kade back into the cage.
Kade is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
Guy throws an elbow that misses.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kade looks gassed!
Guy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guy throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Guy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Guy.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy wants to break free but Kade has control.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.

Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy misses with a hook.
Kade tries to clinch

and Guy counters with a right hand that sends Kade tumbling to the canvas! Can Guy finish him? He dives into Kade's guard looking to do just that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Guy stands up and waves to Kade to follow him.
Kade wants to clinch

and Guy moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Kade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kades head.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.

Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kade tries to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kade tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Guy works on Kade's body with a couple of short punches.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kades head.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
Guy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kade is defending well for now.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but Kade blocks with his arms.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kade blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Guy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Guy on the inside.

Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy misses with a double jab.

Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guy gets a clinch.
Kade is trying to break free.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Kade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Guy.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kade managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy gets through Kade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guy gets through Kade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Kade's ribcage. Kade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Guy.
Guy lands a right hand.
Kade is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kade sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Kade's ribcage. Kade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy lands an uppercut.

Guy breaks the clinch.
Kade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Guy has closed the distance and engaged Kade in a clinch.
Kade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.

Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kade fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy moves into range and clinches up with Kade.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Kade, against the cage.
Kade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Kade wants to break free but Guy has control.
Kade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Guy manages to break the clinch.

Guy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy has had enough of the clinch but Kade keeps him there for the moment.

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

Guy closes the distance and clinches.

Guy breaks from the clinch.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddy Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Kade.
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Buddy Guy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Kade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guy is stalling here.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guy prevents Kade from breaking the clinch.
Kade tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Kade.
Kade tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.
Guy gets through Kade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kade working hard to break the clinch.
Guy lands a left hand.
Kade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Guy manages to break the clinch.
Kade darts in trying to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but Kade blocks with his arms.
Buddy Guy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Guy.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.

Guy manages to break the clinch.

Kade tries to keep at a distance but Guy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy swings for the body but Kade moves out of range.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guy breaks the clinch.
Guy throws a right and a left that Kade avoids nicely.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kade backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guy wants to clinch.
Guy tries to bum rush Kade with a series of wild strikes but Kade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kade, pushing him back against the cage.
Guy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kade up against the cage.
A short right from Guy.
Kade tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kade has him pressed against the cage.
Kade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guy misses with an elbow strike.
Guy pushes Kade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Guy.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kade can do to turn this around?
Kade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guy lands a nice knee to the body.

Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guy cracks Kade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.

Guy forces Kade back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kade blocks it with crossed arms.

Guy breaks from the clinch.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kade's efforts to push away.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kade throws an elbow but it misses.

Guy breaks from the clinch.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kade momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands with a hook. Kade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kade tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kade avoids it.
Kade avoids a wild elbow strike from Guy.
Kade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kade tries to break free but Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kade tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Guy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kade can't break the clinch.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy presses Kade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guy misses with an elbow over the top.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guy forces Kade back against the cage and clinches.

Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kade misses with a head kick.

Guy clinches with his opponent.
Kade tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.

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

Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Guy.
A shot in the inside from Guy.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Guy trying to land knees to the body.
Guy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kade up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Kade's ribcage. Kade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kade avoiding damage as Guy throws knees to the body.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Guy breaks from the clinch.
Kade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy avoiding damage.
Guy lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Guy as the two fighters clinch.
Guy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Keith Kade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Guy!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Ottoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Ottoni

178 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Warrior MMA $10 Boosters

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Ottoni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Ottoni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Ottoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Ottoni misses.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ottoni fails with a takedown attempt.
Ottoni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ottoni swinging wildly here.
Ottoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Ottoni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Ottoni postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ottoni stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ottoni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Ottoni.
Ottoni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James wants to stand up but Ottoni is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
Ottoni is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ottoni tries to hold on but James postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ottoni looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James lands a nice looking body kick.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ottoni shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Ottoni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James keeps Ottoni at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from James.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottoni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ottoni fails with the takedown
and James counters with a right hand to the body.

Ottoni clinches.

Ottoni breaks from the clinch.
Raphael Ottoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottoni misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ottoni looks gassed!
Ottoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ottoni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James lands a nice hook to Ottoni's body. Ottoni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ottoni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ottoni wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin James will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ottoni to the mat! Ottoni manages to get full guard.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ottoni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottoni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Ottoni looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottoni prevents James from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ottoni with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ottoni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Ottoni.

Ottoni 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! Ottoni extends the arm and James is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Ottoni!
Raphael Ottoni is the new featherweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafah Worandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Jackman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mustafah Worandi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Jackman's chin.

Worandi
vs
Jackman

184 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
223 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafah Worandi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worandi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Worandi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worandi.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Worandi is proving a slippery customer.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Worandi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackman dives on top into guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Worandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worandi is controlling Jackman's posture.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackman is looking to work some ground and pound but Worandi has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Worandi keeps moving.
Jackman connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman postures up in Worandi's guard and throws a big left but Worandi blocks it.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Worandi is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Worandi counters with a single leg into guard. Jackman didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Worandi connects with a couple of short punches.

Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackman looks gassed!
Worandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worandi tries to stand but Jackman is controlling from the bottom.
Worandi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worandi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Worandi thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Worandi scores a takedown into full mount!
Worandi cracks Jackman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Worandi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Worandi looking to control but Jackman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Worandi landing strikes from the mount.

Worandi wants to finish this one by submission but Jackman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Worandi.
Worandi trying to control but Jackman is having none of it.
Worandi with a couple of short strikes.
Worandi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Worandi punching from mount but Jackman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackman tries to reverse the position but Worandi maintains control.
Worandi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worandi looking to ground and pound but Jackman is blocking nicely.
Worandi looking to control but Jackman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackman is trying to escape the mount.
Worandi lands with some strikes.

It looks like Will Jackman has been cut.
Worandi throwing strikes here but Jackman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Worandi landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Worandi.

Worandi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Worandi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Worandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worandi throwing strikes but missing.
Worandi stands up over Jackman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Worandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Worandi thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
Jackman has momentary wrist control but Worandi slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackman 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.
Jackman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Worandi's guard.
Worandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worandi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman thows a big elbow that misses.
Worandi is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea.
Worandi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackman is proving a slippery customer.
Worandi has control of Jackman's left arm, preventing Jackman from doing any damage.
Worandi keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Worandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Worandi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackman on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worandi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worandi has one foot on Jackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackman tries to clinch but Worandi moves out of range.
Jackman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Worandi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Worandi has clasped his hands together around Jackman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Worandi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Worandi crashes against the mat.
Jackman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Worandi.
Worandi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackman to see if he's OK.
Jackman manages to get back to half guard.
Worandi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worandi lands strikes from half guard.
Worandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi thows a huge punch but Jackman dodges it nicely.
Mustafah Worandi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worandi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worandi.
Worandi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Worandi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Worandi tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackman isn't going anywhere.
Worandi tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Worandi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Worandi off and has taken his back!
Worandi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackman tries to control but Worandi wriggling away.
Worandi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Worandi because Jackman loaded up on that one.
Worandi tries to lock up and control but Jackman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Jackman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Worandi is trying to escape the mount.
Jackman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worandi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
That's time! Worandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Worandi checks a leg kick.

Worandi feints and as Jackman raises his hands in defense, Worandi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Worandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackman has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackman throws a strike but Worandi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Worandi throwing strikes from guard but Jackman blocks nicely.

Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Worandi looking to pass the guard.
Worandi throwing strikes from guard but Jackman blocks nicely.
Worandi won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Worandi has Jackman up against the cage in a clinch.

Worandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman throws a strike but Worandi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Worandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.

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

Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worandi defends well.
Worandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worandi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worandi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worandi!
Worandi wants to control but Jackman is having none of it.

Jackman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Worandi is on top in guard.
Worandi wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi postures up and lands a big shot to Jackman's brow.
Worandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worandi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackman's head.
Jackman controls Worandi momentarily but Worandi frees himself.

Jackman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackman keeping full guard, as Worandi tries to pass.
Worandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worandi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Worandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Worandi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worandi.

Jackman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worandi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackman defending well though.
Worandi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Worandi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Worandi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackman's head.
Jackman is pressing down on Worandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Worandi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Worandi closes the distance and clinches.

Worandi pulls guard successfully.
Jackman throwing strikes but missing.
Worandi seems keen to control Jackman's posture.
Jackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackman wants to pass the guard but Worandi is keeping the position.
Worandi keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Worandi is trying to keep Jackman in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman trying to control but Worandi is working from the bottom.
Worandi wants to stand but Jackman is controlling the position.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Worandi wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

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.
Worandi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackman fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Worandi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackman wants to control but Worandi is keeping busy.
Jackman is looking to improve his position.
Jackman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Worandi moves into full mount! Jackman won't be happy about that!
Jackman taking shots to the head.
Worandi with the ground and pound from mount.
Worandi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That has opened up Will Jackman's cut even more.
Worandi landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Worandi working Jackman over with strikes here.
Worandi raining down shots from the mount!

Jackman is rocked!

The cut above Will Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Worandi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackman is still in real trouble! Can Worandi finish him?

Will Jackman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Jackman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafah Worandi!
Mustafah Worandi retains his light heavyweight title!