PPFL 10 - TBA PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iago Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iago Maldonado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maldonado
vs
Robinson

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iago Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Maldonado has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Maldonado sprawls well.

Maldonado darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Maldonado.
Maldonado stalls.
Robinson tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

Maldonado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.

Maldonado wants the takedown. Robinson is fighting it off but Maldonado persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robinson's guard against the cage.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maldonado controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Robinson is working an open guard so Maldonado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Maldonado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maldonado passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maldonado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maldonado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maldonado controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Iago Maldonado has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Maldonado instigates a clinch.

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

Maldonado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robinson quickly recovers to half guard.

Maldonado stands up out of the half guard.

Maldonado pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado breaks from the clinch.

Maldonado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Maldonado stalls from top position.

Maldonado stands up.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Maldonado. Maldonado maintains the clinch.

Maldonado gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maldonado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maldonado tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Maldonado wriggles free and stands up.

Maldonado moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.

Maldonado gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maldonado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Maldonado pushes Robinson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Maldonado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robinson sprawls well initially but Maldonado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Maldonado has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maldonado rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Maldonado working hard to break the clinch.
Maldonado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maldonado has clasped his hands together around Robinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Maldonado decides to stand back up. Maldonado steps back and let's Robinson get back to his feet.

Maldonado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Maldonado gets to his feet - Robinson follows without any prompting.

Maldonado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maldonado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maldonado wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldonado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Maldonado in close.

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

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?

Maldonado stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Maldonado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Maldonado is controlling him
Robinson wants to control but Maldonado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldonado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson has hold of Maldonado's hands but Maldonado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado stands up out of the half guard.

Maldonado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maldonado tries to stand and escape but Robinson is controlling the position.
Maldonado content to control rather than advance.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Maldonado slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Iago Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Maldonado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Maldonado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson wants to control but Maldonado is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Maldonado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maldonado closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maldonado down to the mat. Maldonado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Maldonado rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Maldonado lands a left hand.
Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldonado's efforts to push away.
Robinson has Maldonado pressed against the cage, preventing Maldonado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Maldonado holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldonado won't allow it.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado has Robinson pushed against the cage.
Maldonado wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maldonado has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maldonado has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robinson.
Maldonado wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Robinson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maldonado!
Maldonado really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Iago Maldonado has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Maldonado takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado stalling.
Maldonado pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Maldonado prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.

Maldonado has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maldonado looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Can Robinson hold on?! Maldonado is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Robinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maldonado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maldonado is looking to control Robinson but Robinson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maldonado biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldonado 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Maldonado!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Walker has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Silva
vs
Walker

180 cm
25
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Walker tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a body kick.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva is trying to stall.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Walker is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.

Walker has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
Silva landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Walker.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Silva is working Walker over against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walker as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Walker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker scores with a knee to the head.
Silva looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuck Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Silva looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Walker closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Walker with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Walker misses

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker scores with a knee to the head.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Walker lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker misses with an elbow strike.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Chuck Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to clinch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chuck Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Walker.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walker clinches but Silva breaks the clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Allgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allgood comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster - Alice in Chains. Igor Magamedov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jake Allgood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Allgood
vs
Magamedov

185 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
159 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Allgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magamedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allgood tries to clinch but Magamedov moves away

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allgood is trying to stand up here but Magamedov is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood is trying to stand.
Allgood wants to stand back up but Magamedov manages to pass into side control.
Magamedov prevents Allgood from escaping the position.
Magamedov controlling from side mount.
Allgood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magamedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Magamedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Allgood is trying to buck Magamedov off.

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.
Magamedov is looking to take a break and control but Allgood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allgood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magamedov is controlling him well.
Magamedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Magamedov tries for a kimura but Allgood is defending well.
Allgood is pushing Magamedov's head away, looking to escape. Magamedov manages to hold on to the position though.

Magamedov stands up and beckons Allgood to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magamedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Magamedov stands up.
Allgood wants to clinch

and Magamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magamedov.
Magamedov stops Allgood from standing up.
Magamedov stays in close to Allgood's body and controls the position.
Magamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Allgood is retaining full guard.
Allgood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magamedov is controlling him.
Magamedov trying to control but Allgood is working from the bottom.

Allgood scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allgood closes the distance but Magamedov moves to the side

and Magamedov counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allgood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Allgood explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Magamedov throws a low kick, looking for Allgood's leg but Allgood calmly moves out of range.
Allgood tries to clinch but Magamedov moves away

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allgood pushes Magamedov off looking to stand but Magamedov dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Magamedov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Magamedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Magamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magamedov is looking to clinch.

Allgood instigates a clinch.
Allgood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allgood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allgood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allgood tries to land knees in the clinch but Magamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Allgood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allgood looking to throw knees to the head but Magamedov is blocking nicely.

Magamedov breaks from the clinch.
Allgood tries to clinch up

and Magamedov counters by clinching up.
Allgood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allgood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allgood misses with a knee strike.

Magamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allgood darts in trying to clinch

and Magamedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allgood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magamedov's face.
Allgood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allgood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allgood throws a knee to the head but misses.

Magamedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Allgood wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allgood wants to stand up but Magamedov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov advances position into side control!
Allgood pushes Magamedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magamedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magamedov is staying tight to Allgood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magamedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Allgood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magamedov trying to control the action but Allgood is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allgood is pushing Magamedov's head away, looking to escape. Magamedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Allgood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Allgood throws Magamedov to one side and escapes!
Allgood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magamedov.
Allgood tries to clinch but Magamedov moves away

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allgood won't be happy with that.
Allgood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Allgood wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov is dominant here and he's now got Allgood's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Allgood.
Allgood has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Allgood is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Magamedov gets his way!
Allgood covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Magamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Allgood tries to clinch
and Magamedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Allgood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magamedov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Magamedov counters with a single leg into guard. Allgood didn't expect that.

Allgood pushes Magamedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Allgood wants to clinch but Magamedov slips to the side

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allgood won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allgood is pushing Magamedov's head away, looking to escape. Magamedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Magamedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Allgood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magamedov is controlling him well.
Magamedov is staying tight to Allgood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Allgood pushes Magamedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magamedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allgood to see if he's OK.
Allgood tries to escape but Magamedov is in control.
Allgood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magamedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Allgood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magamedov is controlling him well.
Allgood wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov is dominant here and he's now got Allgood's back!
Allgood is trying to stand back up.

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.
Magamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magamedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Allgood wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Allgood has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jake Allgood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allgood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Allgood is trying to stand back up.
Magamedov biding his time, controlling Allgood.

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.
Allgood covers up after that shot from Magamedov.

Magamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Allgood looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magamedov.
Allgood controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Allgood manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allgood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Magamedov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Achmed Azunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achmed Azunga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Azunga
vs
Nogueira

172 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Achmed Azunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Achmed Azunga has been cut.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Azunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira thumps Azunga with a low kick.

Azunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Azunga won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.
Azunga wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.

Azunga 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.
Azunga won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.

Azunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but Azunga isn't so interested in that idea.

Azunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Azunga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azunga, into his guard.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Azunga had control of the position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Azunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Azunga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azunga's guard.

Nogueira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Nogueira as Azunga shoots in.
Nogueira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nogueira lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Azunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azunga tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands with a light punch inside.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azunga is working for takedown but Nogueira is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Azunga tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azunga trying to control the position but instead, Nogueira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azunga into the cage.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands with a left to the head.
Azunga trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira gets underhooks to prevent Azunga's takedown attempt.
Nogueira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azunga backwards.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira prevents the takedown attempt.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Azunga is looking to control Nogueira's arms but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azunga has his back to the cage.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Azunga looking to stall.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azunga looking to stall.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Azunga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achmed Azunga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nogueira misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Azunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira connects with a leg kick. Azunga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nogueira lands with a nice combination. Azunga backs away looking to recover.
Azunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.

Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Azunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nogueira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Azunga won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Achmed Azunga's cut is getting worse.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands a shot to the body.
Nogueira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azungas head.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azunga looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira gets underhooks to prevent Azunga's takedown attempt.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Azunga takes a shot to the head.
Nogueira lands with a right to the head.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Azunga is working for takedown but Nogueira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nogueira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Azunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nogueira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Azunga in a clinch.
Nogueira crunches a lovely knee into Azunga's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Azunga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Azunga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Azunga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira throws a front kick that sends Azunga stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira instigates a clinch.
Azunga tries to circle away but Nogueira has him pinned against the cage.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azunga.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Azunga wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nogueira.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azunga backwards.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira digs a right hand underneath Azunga's ribcage. Azunga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Azunga is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Azunga into the cage.
Azunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira prevents it.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Azunga trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Azunga wants a takedown but no success here.
Azunga tries to stall but Nogueira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nogueira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Azunga is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Azunga into the cage.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira gets underhooks to prevent Azunga's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Achmed Azunga's cut.
That's time! Azunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira catches Azunga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azunga keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azunga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nogueira - the referee stops the clock and Azunga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nogueira. Azunga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Nogueira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
Azunga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a left hand.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Azunga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nogueira as Azunga tries to tie him up.
Nogueira stops a takedown attempt from Azunga.
Knees to the body from Nogueira.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike.
Azunga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Azunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nogueira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azunga wants a takedown.
Azunga tries to stall but Nogueira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nogueira lands a hook that snaps the head of Azunga backwards.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Azunga is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Azunga into the cage.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nogueira.
Azunga stalling in the clinch but Nogueira improves position.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Azunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azunga.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Azunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Azunga in a clinch.
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azunga backwards.
Azunga looking for a takedown.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Azunga taking a breather.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Azunga missing with knees to the body.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azunga.
Nogueira lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Nogueira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Azunga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Azunga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.
Azunga trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Azunga shrugs off.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Azunga tries to stall but Nogueira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azunga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azunga looking to stall.
Nogueira pushes Azunga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Azunga is trying to stall.
Azunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira prevents the takedown attempt.
Azunga can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Nogueira.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
Nogueira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azunga backwards.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azunga's defenses.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Azunga in his tracks for a moment.
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azunga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Azunga 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Achmed Azunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Azunga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nogueira 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuncho Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Brandao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brandao
vs
Huerta

195 cm
26
246 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

189 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Brandao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cuncho Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao swinging wildly here.

Huerta clinches with his opponent.
Huerta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brandao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Huerta breaks from the clinch.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Huerta tries to clinch but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Brandao circles away and keeps his distance.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Huerta.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cuncho Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Brandao circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Huerta is looking to clinch.

Brandao cracks Huerta with a big right hand and Huerta goes down!

Huerta is rocked!

It looks like Cuncho Huerta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huerta is still in real trouble! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao 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.
Brandao thows a big elbow that misses.
Huerta seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is looking to work some ground and pound but Huerta has wrist control.
Brandao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huerta is keeping the position for now.
Huerta wants to stand up but Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao wants to pass the guard but Huerta is keeping the position.
Brandao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huerta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandao is controlling him.
Huerta looks gassed!
Brandao is in close to Huerta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brandao landing some decent shots from guard.
Huerta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huerta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huerta keeping full guard, as Brandao tries to pass.
Huerta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandao thows a big elbow that misses.

Huerta is working an open guard so Brandao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao shoots in looking for a takedown. Huerta tries to sprawl out of it but Brandao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huerta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao connects with a right hand. Huerta shakes it off.
Cuncho Huerta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao dives in and grabs Huerta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes down on Brandao's head and hops out.
Brandao scores with a hook to the body. Huerta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Huerta. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huerta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Huerta moves out of range.
Brandao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huerta. Huerta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huerta walks into a straight right hand from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a nice combination. Huerta backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a looping right.

Huerta has managed to clinch.
Brandao wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to force a seperation but Huerta has the dominant position.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huerta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao tries to score a body lock takedown but Huerta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brandao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brandao wants a takedown.

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

Huerta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huerta stops a takedown attempt from Brandao.
Huerta lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huerta misses with an elbow over the top.
Brandao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huerta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Huerta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Brandao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cuncho Huerta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Huerta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huerta pushes Brandao away with a front kick.
Brandao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huerta defends it nicely.
Ramon Brandao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huerta moves in looking to clinch but Brandao pushes him off.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huerta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huerta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandao closes the distance and clinches up with Huerta, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes Huerta against the cage but Huerta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huerta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huerta tries to avoid it but Brandao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huerta to the ground. Huerta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao looks to throw the jab but Huerta is out of range.

Brandao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huerta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brandao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Brandao seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Brandao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandao creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Huerta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brandao.
Brandao is working Huerta over with some ground and pound from side control.

Brandao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huerta can do to turn this around?
Brandao misses with the ground and pound.
Brandao throws a strike aimed at the side of Huerta's head but Huerta avoids it well.
Huerta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brandao is controlling him well.
Brandao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandao works to advance to full mount. Huerta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brandao working Huerta over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brandao dominating with strikes here.
Brandao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Huerta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Huerta taking shots to the head.
Brandao fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brandao landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brandao trying to control but Huerta is having none of it.
Brandao dominating with strikes here.
Brandao fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao raining down shots from the mount!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Brandao! Huerta is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ramon Brandao!
Ramon Brandao retains his heavyweight title!

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