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Theatre of Dragons VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between amaury ditte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reige Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



186 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
183 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick
Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, amaury ditte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reige Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hughes prevents ditte from escaping the position.
ditte is not content to let Hughes control the position.
ditte is looking for a sweep.
Hughes prevents ditte from escaping the position.
ditte tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hughes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
ditte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
ditte taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes.
Hughes is working ditte over with some ground and pound from side control.

ditte is rocked!
ditte tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh ditte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes takes a little break here. ditte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
ditte is not content to let Hughes control the position.
ditte is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
ditte seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes cracks ditte with a big right hand but ditte just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hughes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ditte some visible discomfort.
ditte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
ditte taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes.

It looks like amaury ditte has been cut.
A lull in the action here.
ditte tries to escape but Hughes is in control.
Hughes takes a little break here. ditte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
ditte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
ditte is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ditte wants to get back to full guard.

ditte has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hughes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hughes!
Hughes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
ditte is pushing Hughes's head away, looking to escape. Hughes manages to hold on to the position though.
Hughes landing strikes.
Hughes controlling the position from side mount.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes trying to control the position but ditte is working away.
Hughes cracks ditte with a big elbow.
ditte pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hughes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes working the head with strikes.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.

amaury ditte's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ditte taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes.
Hughes wants to control but ditte is keeping him busy.
Hughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
ditte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
Hughes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and ditte looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hughes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reige Hughes!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G 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 Manuel Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteynid Adelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelar has chosen Bacteria! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



176 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
178 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin


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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteynid Adelar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up but Adelar circles away and keeps his distance.
Adelar wants to clinch

and Costa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Adelar won't allow it.
Adelar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adelar tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adelar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteynid Adelar.
Costa tries to break free but Adelar pushes him back against the cage.
Costa wants to break free but Adelar has control.
Adelar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa tries to circle away but Adelar has him pinned against the cage.
Adelar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adelar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costa.

It looks like Esteynid Adelar has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelar wants to clinch but Costa slips to the side
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Adelar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Costa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adelar prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adelar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adelar has Costa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Costa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adelar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa is trying to push Adelar away but Adelar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adelar goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adelar dodges the punch combination from Costa.

Costa darts in and clinches Adelar up against the cage.
Costa wants to break free but Adelar has control.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Adelar is controlling him.
Adelar tries for a takedown. No joy.

Costa jumps guard and drags Adelar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Costa wants to stand up but Adelar is controlling him.
Costa working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelar prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Costa trying to control the position.
Costa wants to sweep here but Adelar controlling him for the moment.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adelar wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteynid Adelar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.



Costa moves into the clinch.
Adelar is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adelar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa gets underhooks to prevent Adelar's takedown attempt.
Manuel Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteynid Adelar.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.

Adelar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Costa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adelar to the mat. Adelar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adelar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manuel Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa digs a good hook to Adelar's body.
Costa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelar shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.

Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adelar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Costa thows a body shot but no joy.
Costa tries to clinch up but Adelar circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Adelar slips under a jab from Costa.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelar circles away quickly and effectively.

Costa closes the distance and pushes Adelar back into the cage.
Adelar looking for a takedown.
Adelar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
Adelar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa gets underhooks to prevent Adelar's takedown attempt.

Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adelar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Costa lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Adelar can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Costa and Adelar drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Costa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Costa!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caston Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caston Schultes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



189 cm
20
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
178 cm
24
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin


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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Camilo!
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, Caston Schultes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camilo swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultes.
Schultes is looking to clinch but Camilo is avoiding it.
Schultes connects with an inside leg kick.
Schultes tries to clinch but Camilo is having none of it.

Oooooh!!! Schultes has knocked Camilo down with a huge combo! Schultes steps away and waves a wobbly Camilo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Roger Camilo has been cut.
Schultes swinging wildly here.
Camilo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Camilo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schultes was covering up waiting for the punch and Camilo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultes wants to stand up but Camilo is controlling him.
Camilo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultes has his hands on Camilo's head, controlling the position.
Schultes wants to get back to his feet but Camilo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schultes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Camilo looking to sit in guard and control but Schultes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schultes looking to pass the guard.
Camilo wants to sweep but no luck.

Schultes is posturing up here but Camilo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Schultes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Schultes has to tap! Slick submission there by Camilo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Camilo!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
58%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobedo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EL PECADOR. Axe Murderer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



180 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
181 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Solid chin


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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Escobedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Axe Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murderer throws a sloppy head kick and Escobedo moves out of range easily.
Escobedo tries a head kick but it misses.

Escobedo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murderer is keeping the position for now.

Escobedo 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.

Escobedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murderer keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murderer keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Escobedo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Escobedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Murderer.

Escobedo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Murderer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murderer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Escobedo controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Escobedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murderer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.

Escobedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murderer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobedo staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobedo trying to control the position but Murderer is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


A slapping leg kick lands for Murderer.
Murderer throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobedo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murderer. That one must have hurt.
Escobedo throws a leg kick but Murderer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axe Murderer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murderer throws a head kick that misses

so Escobedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobedo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murderer's guard.

Escobedo is looking for a kimura but Murderer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobedo to get the leverage.
Escobedo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Escobedo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murderer turns into him and now he's in Escobedo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Murderer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murderer has managed to get both his arms back between Escobedo's legs - danger averted.
Murderer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobedo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Escobedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Escobedo looking for a guillotine here but Murderer defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escobedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murderer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murderer controls Escobedo momentarily but Escobedo frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murderer keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.

Escobedo 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.
Escobedo stays in close to Murderer's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murderer keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.
Escobedo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Escobedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Murderer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Escobedo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Murderer moves out of range of the body kick.
Murderer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Murderer enables Escobedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murderer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murderer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Escobedo drops back looking for a leg! Murderer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murderer manages to kick Escobedo off! Escobedo jumps back into Murderer's guard.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murderer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Escobedo just wasn't active enough.
Escobedo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murderer counters with an outside leg kick.

Escobedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Escobedo wants to take Murderer's back but he can't do it this time.

Escobedo looking to secure an arm triangle but Murderer defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escobedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Murderer frees his head quite easily.

Escobedo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Murderer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Escobedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murderer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alex Escobedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Murderer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murderer is trying to escape the position but Escobedo is controlling the position.
Axe Murderer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Escobedo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murderer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Escobedo trying to control the action but Murderer is working from the bottom.

Escobedo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Escobedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murderer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Escobedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobedo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Escobedo!
S C
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
25%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuben Bet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bet has chosen Queen - The Invisible Man as his entrance music. Reuben Bet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



175 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
181 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Desouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reuben Bet !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desouza swings for the body but Bet moves out of range.
Desouza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Desouza clinches up with Bet and pushes him back against the cage.

Bet jumps into guard, dragging Desouza to the mat.
Desouza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Desouza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Desouza landing with the ground and pound.
Desouza throws a big right hand that misses.
Bet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desouza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desouza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desouza cracks Bet with a solid left hand.
Desouza throwing strikes but missing.
Bet wants to stand and escape but Desouza is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza works over Bet with some ground and pound from guard.
Desouza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bet keeping moving, preventing Desouza from controlling successfully.
Desouza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desouza looks up at the clock and then as Bet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Desouza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Desouza wants to control but Bet is keeping him busy.
Desouza in side control, throwing shots but Bet defends.
Desouza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Desouza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Desouza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Desouza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bet is trying to stand back up but Desouza is controlling him
Bet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desouza working over Bet with some ground and pound. Bet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bet .
Desouza wants to control from the top but Bet keeps moving.
Desouza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bet gets back to half guard.
Desouza wants to take a breather but Bet is having none of it.
Desouza controlling the action here.
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!
Bet trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Desouza is trying to work for a kimura but Bet is defending well.

Desouza is working for a submission of some sort.

Desouza decides to stand up.
Desouza cracks Bet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Desouza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Desouza closes the distance and clinches.
Desouza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bet walks away with a smile on his face. Desouza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Desouza catches Bet right on the button with a cross.
Bet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desouza.
Bet thows a body shot but no joy.
Bet looks gassed!
Desouza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Bet , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Desouza with that takedown attempt.

Bet gets tackled into the cage by Desouza. Desouza maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desouza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bet prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Desouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Desouza pulls guard.
Bet forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desouza sees it coming and defends easily.

Desouza kicks off Bet and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Bet misses with the combination.
Dan Desouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bet , as that shot connected.
Desouza moves in looking to clinch but Bet pushes him off.
Bet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bet . Desouza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desouza looks to land a right hand but Bet moved out of range.
Bet walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bet . Desouza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desouza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bet as he avoids it easily.
Bet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Desouza's head backwards.
Bet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Desouza takes the fight into the clinch.
Desouza is working for takedown but Bet is calmly controlling the position for now.

Desouza tightens his grip and picks Bet up, before dumping him to the ground. Bet manages to land in guard.
Desouza tries to free his leg and advance position but Bet is retaining full guard.
Bet wants to stand up but Desouza is controlling him.
Bet is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Desouza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Desouza is controlling him.
Bet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desouza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bet wants to get back to his feet but Desouza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desouza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desouza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desouza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desouza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan Desouza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Bet looking for a guillotine here but Desouza defends easily.
Bet keeping moving, preventing Desouza from controlling successfully.
Desouza tries to free his leg and advance position but Bet is retaining full guard.
Desouza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Desouza has gone for a leg lock! Bet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desouza's guard.
Desouza 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.
Bet trying to control the position from guard on top but Desouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bet advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bet is working away from the top position though.

Bet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desouza sees it coming and defends easily.
Desouza is looking to control Bet 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Desouza avoid being mounted?
Desouza punching from the bottom.
Desouza is in trouble now - Bet has advanced to mount!
Desouza wants to control but Bet is having none of it.
Desouza throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Desouza wants to control but Bet is having none of it.
Desouza flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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.

Bet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Desouza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Desouza!
Desouza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desouza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desouza trying to control but Bet is working from the bottom.
Desouza passes Bet 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Desouza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desouza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Desouza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desouza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Desouza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Desouza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Desouza misses with a hook.
Bet just misses with a punch to the body.
Desouza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Desouza there as he acknowledges the shot.

Desouza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Desouza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desouza looking to sit in guard and control but Bet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bet looking to pass the guard.
Bet trying to control the position from guard on top but Desouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desouza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desouza controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bet is trying to stand back up but Desouza is controlling him
Bet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desouza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Desouza.
Desouza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Desouza thows a huge punch but Bet dodges it nicely.
Desouza wants to take a breather but Bet is having none of it.
Bet is looking to improve his position.

Bet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Desouza pulls his head out easily.
Desouza is looking to take a break and control but Bet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desouza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desouza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bet defends it well.
Desouza is controlling the pace.
Desouza prevents Bet from standing back up.
Desouza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bet wants to get back to his feet.
Desouza slips a nice elbow through Bet 's hands, connecting with Bet 's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Desouza connects with a nice short shot to Bet 's temple.
Desouza lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bet tries to get to full guard but Desouza has control of the leg.
Desouza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Desouza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Desouza is looking to take a break and control but Bet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desouza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Desouza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Desouza there.
Desouza trying to control from half guard but Bet is working away.
Desouza misses with a head shot. Bet uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desouza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reuben Bet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desouza throws a big right hand that misses.
Desouza is working Bet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Desouza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desouza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dan Desouza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desouza trying to control but Bet is working from the bottom.
Desouza postures up and lands a big shot to Bet 's brow.

Bet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Desouza is aware though and is defending well.
Desouza is working Bet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Desouza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Desouza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desouza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Desouza!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
69%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tex Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranger comes into the arena with Eaten by Bloodbath blaring out of the sound system. Mendes has chosen Hard Hittaz by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



184 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
183 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful


Syndicate Drugs
Tri Light Clothing


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tex Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ranger circles away.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranger misses with a straight right.
Ranger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ranger loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Edson Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws a head kick but Ranger moves out of range.
Ranger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes thows a body shot but no joy.
Ranger leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ranger misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Ranger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ranger wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ranger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendes!

Ranger is working for a guillotine from mount but Mendes frees his head quite easily.

Ranger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger takes Mendes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mendes is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is keeping busy.

Ranger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ranger is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Ranger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ranger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ranger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Ranger from controlling successfully.
Ranger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mendes has his foot on Ranger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ranger works his way back into a safe position though.
Ranger looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ranger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Ranger works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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.
Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Ranger controlling the pace.
Ranger wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ranger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Ranger eventually gives up the hold.

Ranger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Ranger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ranger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ranger.
Ranger just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ranger counter with a right hand.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Ranger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ranger avoids the head kick by Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ranger avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Ranger thows a body shot but no joy.
Ranger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Ranger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Ranger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ranger lunges at Mendes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendes's hand.

Ranger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Ranger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ranger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ranger passes the guard and advances to mount!

Ranger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mendes is now in Ranger's guard. A big mistake from Ranger there, giving up the dominant position!
Ranger trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Ranger.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranger is retaining full guard.
Mendes throws and elbow that misses. Ranger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendes's guard. Nice move by Ranger!
Ranger looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ranger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ranger, into his guard.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ranger is trying to keep Mendes in close.

Ranger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Ranger blocks nicely.
Mendes won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.

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.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ranger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranger is keeping the position for now.
Ranger working a defensive guard here.
Ranger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tex Ranger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ranger.
Ranger lands with a nice body punch.
Ranger scores with a body shot.
Ranger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger throws a sloppy body shot

and Mendes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ranger's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.
Ranger is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ranger's guard.
Ranger wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Ranger gets full guard.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ranger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ranger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes is pushing down on Ranger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ranger is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ranger defending well though.
Ranger tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Mendes trying to advance position but Ranger counters by regaining guard.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ranger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ranger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tex Ranger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ranger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes looking to control.
Ranger controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
Edson Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edson Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
and Ranger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking.
Ranger looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ranger 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Ranger!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
37%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deckard Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabi PauNeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Gabi PauNeles was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
196 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deckard Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabi PauNeles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a head kick but PauNeles moves out of range.
Deckard Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain shoots in and drives through. PauNeles sprawls well.

Cain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for PauNeles!
Cain controlling the position easily from mount.
PauNeles tries to lock up and control but Cain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
PauNeles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cain content just to control the position here.
PauNeles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
PauNeles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Cain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But PauNeles has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from PauNeles!
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PauNeles manages to get himself to full guard.
Cain is in close to PauNeles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but PauNeles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

PauNeles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cain is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cain controlling from the top position.

Cain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PauNeles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cain has PauNeles in his guard.

PauNeles gets to his feet - Cain follows without any prompting.
Cain shoots in but PauNeles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deckard Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles circles away from the clinch attempt

and PauNeles counters by clinching up.
PauNeles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. PauNeles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Cain is fighting off a takedown attempt but PauNeles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cain to the mat. Cain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PauNeles throwing strikes but missing.
PauNeles is fighting to break Cain's control of his arms but Cain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
PauNeles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabi PauNeles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
PauNeles with a poor takedown

and Cain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
PauNeles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cain wants to control from the top but PauNeles keeps moving.
PauNeles is trying to control the position but Cain postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

PauNeles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cain is aware though and is defending well.
Cain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deckard Cain dominated that round.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Cain misses with a body kick.
PauNeles is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.

Cain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cain thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing PauNeles to regain full guard.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PauNeles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PauNeles is on top in guard.
PauNeles trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain looking to hit a scissor sweep but PauNeles is one step ahead there.

Cain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cain wants to control the position but PauNeles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Cain wants to control but PauNeles is keeping busy.
Cain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
PauNeles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
PauNeles wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
Cain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but PauNeles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
PauNeles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
PauNeles tries to pass to full mount but Cain defends it.

Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PauNeles pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cain is trying to control but PauNeles manages to pass to mount!
PauNeles avoids the attempt from Cain to control.
Cain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by PauNeles.
PauNeles looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
PauNeles controlling from the full mount.
PauNeles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cain to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cain is trapped and PauNeles is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Cain tries to escape the position.
Cain prevents PauNeles from getting a body triangle.

PauNeles looking to break Cain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise PauNeles will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
PauNeles is trying to control but Cain is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain wants to hold on but PauNeles pushes him away.
PauNeles wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Cain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabi PauNeles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


PauNeles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

PauNeles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but PauNeles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cain keeping control of the position.

PauNeles is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for PauNeles to get the leverage.
Gabi PauNeles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cain moves into full guard.
PauNeles trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
PauNeles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cain keeping moving, preventing PauNeles from controlling successfully.
PauNeles wants to stand but Cain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
PauNeles wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
Cain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but PauNeles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
PauNeles thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, PauNeles seems content to control.
Cain trying to control from the bottom.

Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PauNeles pulls his head out easily.
Well, if PauNeles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.

PauNeles is trying for a kimura here. Cain looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! PauNeles wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabi PauNeles!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ditte enzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doro Gipsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gipsy has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. Doro Gipsy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



188 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
180 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful


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Syndicate Drugs


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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ditte enzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doro Gipsy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gipsy.

Gipsy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. enzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gipsy drops back looking for a leg! enzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and enzo manages to kick Gipsy off! Gipsy jumps back into enzo's guard.
Gipsy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gipsy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gipsy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
enzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gipsy is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
enzo keeping moving, preventing Gipsy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gipsy wants to pass the guard but enzo is keeping the position.
Gipsy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
enzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if enzo tries to get out of the position.

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.

Gipsy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. enzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gipsy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused enzo some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Gipsy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
enzo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Gipsy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but enzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gipsy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gipsy moves into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gipsy landing strikes from the mount and enzo is in trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doro Gipsy!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
54%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



186 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
190 cm
24
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanildo Bechara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bechara.
Bechara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cigano moves away.
Bechara throws a sloppy head kick and Cigano moves out of range easily.
Evanildo Bechara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bechara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cigano looks to throw the jab but Bechara is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bechara looks to score with a jab to the body but Cigano is just out of range.
Cigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Bechara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bechara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cigano avoids the head kick by Bechara.
Cigano throws a hook but Bechara avoids it easily.
Bechara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bechara throws a right and a left that Cigano avoids nicely.
Bechara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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.
Bechara takes a swing at Cigano's ribcage but misses.
Cigano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cigano slips a jab from Bechara.
Bechara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cigano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bechara.
Cigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bechara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano staying out of range there.
Cigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bechara throws a right hand that Cigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cigano also avoids with ease.
Bechara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bechara dodges the punch combination from Cigano.
A head kick misses from Bechara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bechara throws a sloppy body shot
and Cigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bechara misses with a wild body shot.
Bechara throws a combination that misses
and Cigano counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Evanildo Bechara has been cut.
Cigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cigano throws a hook but Bechara avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cigano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bechara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cigano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Bechara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cigano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bechara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bechara is looking to wear down Cigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bechara misses with a low kick as Cigano jumps back.
Bechara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cigano.
Bechara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Bechara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bechara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cigano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bechara thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano scores with a nice right hand.
Bechara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bechara misses the shot to the body.
Cigano lands with an overhand left.
Cigano misses with a jab to the body
and Bechara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Evanildo Bechara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bechara throws a series of punches but Cigano avoids them all with ease.
Bechara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Evanildo Bechara's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bechara throws a shot from downtown. Cigano moves away and avoids it.
Cigano blocks a leg kick.
Bechara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cigano digs a good hook to Bechara's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bechara.
Bechara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano blocks a jab.
Cigano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bechara. Bechara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bechara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cigano moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bechara.
Cigano throws a hook but Bechara avoids it easily.
Cigano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bechara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bechara misses
and Cigano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bechara has time to react.
Cigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bechara on the side of the head.
Bechara tries a head kick but it misses.
Bechara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bechara thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Cigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Cigano moves out of range of the body kick from Bechara.
Bechara lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Junior Cigano has been cut.
Bechara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bechara.
Junior Cigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Cigano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cigano misses the jab.
Bechara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cigano counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bechara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bechara misses with a combination
and Cigano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cigano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bechara misses with a combination
and Bechara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evanildo Bechara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bechara misses with a hook. Cigano ducked under it nicely.
Bechara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cigano throws a big shot that misses.
Cigano throws the left hand but Bechara avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bechara. Cigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bechara throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cigano dodges the punch combination from Bechara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bechara throws out a loose jab but Cigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bechara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bechara.
Bechara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano connects with a crisp jab.
Bechara misses with an uppercut.
Cigano lands a really nice looking cross but Bechara seems unphased.

Evanildo Bechara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bechara misses with a combination
and Cigano counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Bechara misses
and Cigano counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Cigano.
Well Cigano 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Cigano!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jorge ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cigano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky Balboa Theme. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



191 cm
22
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
195 cm
26
273 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed


Resistance


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jorge ben!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ben tries a head kick but it misses.

Oooooh!!! ben has knocked Cigano down with a huge combo! ben steps away and waves a wobbly Cigano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Cigano is rocked!

It looks like Junior Cigano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from ben! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). jorge ben!
jorge ben is the new heavyweight champion!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

 
 
 
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