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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darque Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hidehiko Sakuraba will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Knight
vs
Sakuraba

175 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
189 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darque Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakuraba to the ground. Sakuraba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darque Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Sakuraba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.

Sakuraba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Knight has a hand on Sakuraba's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sakuraba takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakuraba working for a submission but Knight is keeping him at bay.
Sakuraba looking to ground and pound but Knight is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight gets back to half guard.

Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two 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.

Knight looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sakuraba passes into side control!
Knight is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.

Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.

Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.

Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.

Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba looks gassed!

Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Knight 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.

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

Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakuraba sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hidehiko Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakuraba stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.

Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.

Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakuraba 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sakuraba lying in Knight's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Knight decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sakuraba taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darque Knight!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jacobs
vs
Aldo

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Jacobs!
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, BJ Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aldo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but Aldo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Aldo is squirming around nicely.

Jacobs working for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is in no mood to give up.
Aldo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Aldo tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Aldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes Aldo's back.
Aldo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacobs off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aldo is trying to stand back up.

Jacobs has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Aldo is defending well but eventually Jacobs manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Aldo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Jacobs!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lorenzo
vs
Kramer

191 cm
23
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

180 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzo but Lorenzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kramer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzo.

Kramer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kramer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lorenzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but Lorenzo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorenzo is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lorenzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Lorenzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kramer wants to hold on but Lorenzo pushes him away.
Lorenzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lorenzo with a couple of short strikes.
Lorenzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kramer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kramer is working to get back to half guard.
Lorenzo controlling his opponent.
Kramer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lorenzo lands a big shot there that rocks Kramer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lorenzo lands with some strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Lorenzo's attempts to control the action.
Kramer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lorenzo lands with some strikes.

It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Lorenzo maintains control.
Lorenzo breaks from Kramer's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to lock up and control but Lorenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lorenzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kramer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lorenzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lorenzo lands a big elbow.
Lorenzo looking to control but Kramer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kramer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzo scores with a nice right hand.
Kramer throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lorenzo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kramer.
Lorenzo tries to buck Kramer off but Kramer is having none of it.
Kramer slows the pace down.

Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lorenzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lorenzo is staying active underneath Kramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorenzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kramer is breathing heavily.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lorenzo defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorenzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzo's shoulder, as Lorenzo tries to avoid the shot.
Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo defends it nicely.
Kramer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Roger Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.

Lorenzo scores a takedown into full mount!
Kramer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lorenzo dominating with strikes here.
Lorenzo with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo controlling his opponent.
Lorenzo lands a big shot there that rocks Kramer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kramer is bucking up trying to escape but Lorenzo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lorenzo avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Kramer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lorenzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Lorenzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kramer is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lorenzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lorenzo controlling from the full mount.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roger Lorenzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorenzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kramer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kramer shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kramer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roger Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lorenzo misses with the combination.
Lorenzo throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kramer thinking.
Lorenzo scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
John Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kramer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lorenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lorenzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
Lorenzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lorenzo lands with a nice body punch.
Kramer fails with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo lands a head shot.
Lorenzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Kramer.
Lorenzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lorenzo defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Lorenzo throws a shot to the body.
Lorenzo jabs at Kramer's body.
Lorenzo lands a head shot.
Lorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
Roger Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by Kramer.
Lorenzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Kramer in a clinch.
Lorenzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kramer has Lorenzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzo is leaning against Kramer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kramer up against the cage.
Roger Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Lorenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Lorenzo manages to get underhooks.
Kramer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Lorenzo on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
John Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo gets underhooks to prevent Kramer's takedown attempt.
Lorenzo lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lorenzo!

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

McSofterson
vs
Gambatesa

190 cm
27
277 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

220 cm
21
380 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

Cage Wars Nutrition

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gambo Gambatesa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa misses with a kick to the body.
Gambatesa wants to clinch.
Gambatesa throws a wild body kick that McSofterson sees coming a mile off.
Gambatesa walks into a stiff left hand from McSofterson.

It looks like Gambo Gambatesa has been cut.
Gambatesa looks gassed!
Gambatesa throws a wild body kick that McSofterson sees coming a mile off.
Gambatesa doesn't manage to clinch there - McSofterson circles away.
McSofterson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gambatesa! He's out on his feet! McSofterson rushes in and drops Gambatesa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Softy McSofterson!

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RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tooreal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Forever. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tooreal
vs
Handle

200 cm
28
271 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
235 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Handle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal lands with a shot to the body.
Tooreal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Tooreal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tooreal wants it to stay on the feet.
Tooreal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tooreal throws a right hand that Handle ducks under and follows up with a left that Handle also avoids with ease.
Handle fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tooreal sprawls well. He's pushed Handle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Handle.
Handle shoots in but Tooreal avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handle can't break the clinch.
Tooreal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tooreal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Handle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tooreal's efforts to push away.
Tooreal lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Don Handle has been cut.
Tooreal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tooreal is working for takedown but Handle is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tooreal breaks from the clinch.

Handle gets caught flat footed, as Tooreal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Handle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tooreal is one step ahead there.
Handle is pulling down on Tooreal's head to control his posture.
Handle is trying to keep Tooreal in close.

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.
Handle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tooreal kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handle is on top in guard.
Handle wants to control from the top but Tooreal keeps moving.
Tooreal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handle.
Tooreal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tooreal tries to get out of the position.
Handle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tooreal is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handle prevents Tooreal from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Tooreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Handle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tooreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tooreal tries to avoid it but Handle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tooreal to the ground. Tooreal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handle tries to clinch
and Tooreal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handle needs to keep his hands up - Tooreal had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Handle with that takedown attempt.
Tooreal scores with a sloppy right hand. Handle should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handle wants to clinch but Tooreal slips to the side
and Tooreal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handle is breathing heavily.
Handle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tooreal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tooreal with a hook.
Dwayne Tooreal is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle wants to clinch
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combo that has Handle backing up. Handle nods at Tooreal to acknowledge the strikes.
Tooreal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tooreal scoring well with a low kick there.
Tooreal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tooreal has managed to clinch.
Handle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tooreal has him pressed against the cage.
Tooreal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tooreal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tooreal misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tooreal.
Handle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooreal looks to land a combination. Handle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tooreal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handle is fending him off so far but Tooreal persists. Nope, Handle circles away and we're back to standing.
Handle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Tooreal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Handle's cut.
That's time! Tooreal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tooreal shoots in and drives through. Handle sprawls well.
Handle stuffs the takedown.
Handle tries for a takedown but Tooreal circles away easily
and Tooreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Handle has his takedown stuffed
and Tooreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Handle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle has his takedown stuffed
and Tooreal counters with a left and a right that stings Handle.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Handle.
Tooreal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handle's head.
A head kick by Handle misses
and Tooreal counters with an outside leg kick.
Handle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tooreal.
Handle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tooreal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Don Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tooreal throws a combination. Handle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Handle tries to keep at a distance but Tooreal has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tooreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tooreal is fending him off so far but Handle persists. Nope, Tooreal circles away and we're back to standing.

Tooreal has closed the distance and engaged Handle in a clinch.
Tooreal is struggling to control the position.
Handle has Tooreal pressed against the cage, preventing Tooreal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Tooreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handle clinches but Tooreal breaks the clinch
and Handle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Handle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tooreal lands a jab-cross combination.
Don Handle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tooreal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Tooreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tooreal 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Tooreal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrianus Vanderburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sadia
vs
Vanderburg

182 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

189 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Sadia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrianus Vanderburg!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderburg slips under a jab from Sadia.
Vanderburg ducks under a wild hook from Sadia.
Sadia misses with a two punch combination.
Sadia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderburg manages to avoid it.
Vanderburg moves out of range as Sadia strikes.
Vanderburg misses with a head kick.
Sadia blocks the body kick.
Sadia throws a right hand that Vanderburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderburg also avoids with ease.
Vanderburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadia throws a hook but Vanderburg blocks it.
Vanderburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sadia just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Sadia catches Vanderburg right on the button with a cross.
Sadia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanderburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadia.
Sadia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderburg.
Sadia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sadia looks to throw the jab but Vanderburg is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderburg throws a push kick but Sadia slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Sadia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadia clobbers Vanderburg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Sadia.
Sadia throws a right hand that Vanderburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderburg also avoids with ease.
Vanderburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sadia blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Nice jab there from Sadia.
A good leg kick by Vanderburg.
A shot to the liver by Sadia. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sadia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanderburg doesn't seem phased though.
Sadia misses with a wild combination.
Sadia misses with a double jab.
Sadia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanderburg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia looks to land a combination but Vanderburg avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanderburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sadia misses with a wild body shot.
Vanderburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sadia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanderburg moves away from the strike by Sadia.
Sadia digs a good body shot into Vanderburg's ribs.
Sadia dips to his left and cracks Vanderburg with an uppercut!
Vanderburg throws a series of strikes that have Sadia backpedaling.
Sadia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanderburg. Vanderburg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanderburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanderburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sadia misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg misses with a head kick.
Vanderburg ducks under a wild hook from Sadia.
Sadia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadia blocks the body kick.
Vanderburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Sadia.
Mike Sadia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sadia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sadia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanderburg's hands.
Vanderburg throws a front kick aimed at Sadia's knee but Sadia avoids it well.
Vanderburg throws a push kick but Sadia slaps the foot to one side.
Sadia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a nice leg kick.
Vanderburg slips a jab and a cross from Sadia.
Sadia looks to throw the jab but Vanderburg is out of range.
Sadia lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vanderburg. That one must have hurt.
Sadia misses with a two punch combination.
Sadia throws a series of punches but Vanderburg avoids them all with ease.
Sadia is breathing heavily.
Vanderburg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sadia misses with a hook. Vanderburg ducked under it nicely.
Sadia blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Sadia moves out of range of the body kick.
Sadia misses with a hook. Vanderburg ducked under it nicely.
Sadia looks to land a left hand but Vanderburg moved out of range nicely.
Vanderburg throws a front kick that sends Sadia stumbling back into the cage.
Vanderburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that half lands.
Sadia throws a shot from downtown. Vanderburg moves away and avoids it.
Vanderburg thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice shot by Vanderburg.
Sadia blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Sadia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanderburg.
Vanderburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanderburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sadia checks it well.
Sadia throws the left hand but Vanderburg avoids the punch easily.
Vanderburg slips a jab and a cross from Sadia.
Sadia connects with a crisp jab.
Sadia throws the left hand but Vanderburg avoids the punch easily.
Sadia misses with a wild body shot.
Vanderburg defending well as Sadia loads up on a big left hand.
Vanderburg misses with a body shot.
Sadia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sadia throws a hook to the side of Vanderburg's head but Vanderburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike Sadia is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanderburg moves away from the strike by Sadia.
Sadia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanderburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadia throws a body punch but Vanderburg moves out of range.
Sadia misses with a series of wild punches.
Sadia misses with the combination.
Vanderburg slips a jab from Sadia.
Sadia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanderburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadia.
Sadia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike Sadia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadia misses with a series of wild punches.
Sadia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sadia clobbers Vanderburg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanderburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg misses the shot to the body.
Sadia misses with a wild combination.
Sadia throws a combination that misses
and Vanderburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanderburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadia misses with a hook to the body
and Vanderburg counters with a big head kick but Sadia shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadia throws a right hand that Vanderburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderburg also avoids with ease.
Vanderburg avoids the body shot from Sadia.
Nice cross by Sadia.
Danga de danga de dang - Sadia scores with a four punch combination!
Vanderburg misses with a body kick.
Sadia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanderburg misses with a head kick.
Vanderburg ducks under a wild hook from Sadia.
Sadia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadia misses with a body shot
and Vanderburg counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sadia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanderburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadia misses with a two punch combination.
Vanderburg blocks a jab.
Vanderburg tries to work over Sadia's front leg with a kick but Sadia checks it.
Sadia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanderburg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadia rather than just go for the knockout.
Sadia misses with a wild combination.
Vanderburg scores with a body shot.
Sadia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Sadia coming out on top.
Vanderburg lands a head kick. Sadia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Mike Sadia has been cut.
Sadia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a big head kick but Sadia shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia looks to land a left hand but Vanderburg moved out of range nicely.
Vanderburg staying out of range there.
Vanderburg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderburg lands a head kick. Sadia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vanderburg dodges the punch combination from Sadia.
A combination from Vanderburg does no damage.
Vanderburg is breathing heavily.
Sadia misses with the combination.
Vanderburg ducks under a wild hook from Sadia.
Sadia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderburg delivers a nice body kick.
Sadia lands a jab-cross combination.
Sadia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Sadia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Sadia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sadia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanderburg's head backwards.
Vanderburg looks to throw the jab but Sadia is out of range.
Vanderburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sadia throws out the jab.
Sadia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a body kick that stops Sadia in his tracks momentarily.
Sadia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanderburg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vanderburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadia takes one to the chin there.
Sadia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanderburg backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadia.
Vanderburg misses the jab.
Vanderburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadia has time to react.
Sadia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderburg manages to avoid it.
Vanderburg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sadia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanderburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderburg cracks the inside of Sadia's front leg.
A big right from Sadia misses.
Sadia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanderburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Vanderburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadia's head.
Sadia blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Sadia throws a shot from downtown. Vanderburg moves away and avoids it.
Sadia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vanderburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadia.
Vanderburg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sadia throws a hook but Vanderburg blocks it.
Vanderburg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vanderburg ducks under a wild hook from Sadia.
Sadia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanderburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Sadia.
Sadia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanderburg counters with a two punch combo.
Adrianus Vanderburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanderburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadia.
Sadia swings for the body but Vanderburg moves out of range.
Vanderburg throws the kick towards the body but Sadia avoids it.
Sadia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderburg throws a big shot that misses.
Vanderburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadia.
Sadia throws out a loose jab but Vanderburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanderburg lands a two punch combo.
Sadia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that Sadia semi-blocks.
Sadia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanderburg.
Vanderburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sadia!
Vanderburg scores with a head kick.
Sadia works the jab nicely.
Sadia scores with a hook.

Vanderburg is rocked!
Sadia misses with a straight left.
Vanderburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadia finish him?

Sadia throws a left that rocks Vanderburg and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sadia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vanderburg regain composure!
Sadia is looking to take a break and control but Vanderburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadia controls the position from side control.
Sadia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mike Sadia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanderburg seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia in side control, throwing shots but Vanderburg defends.
Vanderburg wants to get back to his feet but Sadia drags him back down.
Sadia is looking to take a break and control but Vanderburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadia throws an elbow but Vanderburg slips to the side and avoids it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sadia punishes Vanderburg's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sadia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadia 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sadia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen W32.Mydoom.AU@mm as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bodybag
vs
James

175 cm
25
168 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

185 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws out a powerful jab.
James lands with a good body shot.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Bodybag misses with the combination.
Nice shot by James.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Bodybag does no damage.
James lands with a cross.
James punishes Bodybag's body with a nice straight punch.
Bodybag throws a big shot that misses.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bodybag.
Bodybag is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.

Bodybag gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag prevents James from moving into mount.

James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bodybag, who protects the arm well.
James taking a breather here.

James is trying to get an arm triangle but Bodybag is defending well.
Bodybag is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodybag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodybag striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to control but instead Bodybag has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bodybag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bodybag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James lands a jab to the head.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bodybag.
Bodybag avoids the body shot from James.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bodybag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Bodybag misses with the combination.
Bodybag tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Bodybag scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from James finds it's way through Bodybag's defenses.
James throws a body punch but Bodybag moves out of range.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Bodybag is looking to clinch.
Bodybag throws out a powerful jab.
Bodybag throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bodybag throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James misses with an uppercut.
Bodybag throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bodybag misses with a looping right.
Bodybag moves away from the strike by James.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bodybag is breathing heavily.
James shoots in for a takedown but Bodybag shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James swats away the attempt to clinch by Bodybag.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bodybag.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from James finds it's way through Bodybag's defenses.
James connects with a jab.
James lands a jab.
Bodybag throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Bodybag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by James.
A shot to the body from Bodybag misses
letting James counter with a right hand.

Bodybag is rocked!
Bodybag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Bodybag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James cracks Bodybag with a left hook right on the temple and Bodybag goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! James lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bodybag is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brone's entrance music is FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. A fine choice. Jason Brone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brone
vs
Zslevski

188 cm
25
184 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

181 cm
24
176 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brone lands a lovely overhand right.
Brone looks to land a combination but Zslevski avoids it well.
Brone lands with a nice body punch.
Brone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brone tries a head kick but it misses.
Zslevski throws a head kick but Brone moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Brone.
Brone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brone walks into a straight right hand from Zslevski.
Brone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zslevski. That did some damage!
Zslevski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zslevski blocks a head kick by Brone.
Zslevski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zslevski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brone.
Zslevski checks a leg kick nicely.
Brone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zslevski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zslevski.
Jason Brone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zslevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brone throws a head kick that misses

and Zslevski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brone won't be happy with that.
Brone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zslevski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brone!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brone stops Zslevski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Zslevski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Brone is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asmir Zslevski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliveira
vs
Miller

185 cm
22
213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Miller.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller misses the jab.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller wants to slow Oliveira down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Miller with a hook to the temple - Miller is on wobbly legs here! Oliveira swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Miller falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Oliveira wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabio Oliveira!
Fabio Oliveira is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesus Trace was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Antona
vs
Trace

170 cm
24
159 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Trace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Antona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trace throws a leg kick
and Antona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trace's knee momentarily.
Antona throws a low kick but Trace avoids it.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Trace cracks Antona with a good jab.
Jesus Trace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trace misses with a hook.
Trace misses with a few strikes there.
Antona defending well as Trace loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona throws a hook but Trace blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antona.
Trace throws an overhand right that lands on Antona's shoulder, as Antona tries to avoid the shot.
Antona lands a nice shot to the body.
Trace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antona counters with a good, hard body kick but Trace shrugs it off.
Trace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trace moves forwards but Antona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trace looks to land a left hand but Antona moved out of range nicely.

Antona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trace manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trace wants to control but Antona passes easily into half guard.
Antona wants to get back to his feet.
Antona is thwarting Trace's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace tries to roll over but Antona keeps him under control.

Antona stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Trace to get to his feet.
Antona throws a head kick that Trace semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Trace misses the target.
Trace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Antona counters with a left and a right that stings Trace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trace throws out a loose jab but Antona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trace.
Antona slaps away a takedown attempt from Trace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Trace wants to clinch up but Antona keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Trace misses.
Trace throws a hook but Antona avoids it easily.
Antona throws the kick towards the body but Trace avoids it.
Trace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona moves away from the strike by Trace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aydine Antona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Trace.
Trace misses with a jab to the body
and Antona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Trace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trace thows a huge punch but Antona dodges it nicely.
Trace thows a huge punch but Antona dodges it nicely.
Antona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Antona holds on and takes a little breather.
Antona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trace is controlling him.
Antona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona is pulling down on Trace's head to control his posture.
Trace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Trace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trace trying to control but Antona is working from the bottom.
Trace prevents Antona from getting back to his feet.
Antona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Antona wants to stand but Trace is controlling the position.
Trace postures up in Antona's guard and throws a big left but Antona blocks it.
Trace stays in close to Antona's body and controls the position.
Trace prevents Antona from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

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.
Trace looks to land a left hand but Antona moved out of range nicely.
Trace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Antona.

Trace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trace tries to land a knee to the head but Antona blocks with his arms.
Antona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Antona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Antona manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trace misses the target.
Trace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antona circles away quickly and effectively.

Antona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Antona decides to stand back up.
Trace throws a lazy right hand but Antona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antona moves away from the strike by Trace.
Trace misses with a body punch
and Antona counters with an outside leg kick.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Trace misses with a double jab
and Antona counters with an inside leg kick.
Trace throws a hook but Antona avoids it easily.
Trace misses with a takedown
and Antona counters with a nice leg kick.
Trace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trace throws a shot from downtown. Antona moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona blocks the body kick.
Trace dips to his left and cracks Antona with an uppercut!
Trace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trace misses with a takedown attempt
and Antona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trace's knee momentarily.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Antona blocks a jab.
Antona throws a nice looking combination but Trace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Antona.
Trace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trace moves out of range as Antona throws a body kick.
Antona moves out of range as Trace strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Trace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick misses from Antona.
Trace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antona has time to react.
Antona fails to land with a series of punches.
Trace throws a big shot that misses.
Antona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Trace misses.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Trace blocks the low kick.
Trace has his takedown stuffed
and Antona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace connects with the punch.

Antona is rocked!

Trace has managed to clinch.
Oh Antona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trace has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Antona - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Trace, and another! Antona is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jesus Trace!
Jesus Trace is the new featherweight champion!