UCF 64 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove's entrance music is What you say. A fine choice. Loco has chosen IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lagove
vs
Loco

193 cm
23
210 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

205 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lagove moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off.
Lagove fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lagove misses the target.

Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lagove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lagove is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Lagove sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco prevents Lagove from improving his position.
Lagove throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loco prevents Lagove from improving his position.
Lagove is not content to let Loco control the position.
Lagove gets full guard.
Lagove 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.

Lagove looking for subs off his back but Loco has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Loco is keen to just control but Lagove is a slippery customer.
Lagove tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lagove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lagove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Loco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagove.

Lagove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is pressing down on Loco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loco is holding on for now.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Lagove.
Loco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagove lands with a punch from half guard.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lagove 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.
Lagove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lagove defends well.
Lagove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lagove trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Lagove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Loco managing to control the position.

Lagove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lagove working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Lagove chips away with some ground and pound.
Lagove makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove postures up in Loco's guard and throws a big left but Loco blocks it.
Lagove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loco is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lagove shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loco as he avoids it easily.
Loco tries to clinch there but Lagove circles away.
Lagove wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Lagove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.

Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loco showed some decent athleticism there.
Lagove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Loco preventing the sweep.

Lagove has his feet on Loco's thighs here. He's pushed Loco off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Loco screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamidd Karzay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karzay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hamidd Karzay's chin.

TupperII
vs
Karzay

169 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamidd Karzay!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karzay shoots in looking for a takedown but TupperII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karzay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karzay wants to clinch.
TupperII lands with a nice body punch.
Karzay looks gassed!

TupperII darts in and clinches Karzay up against the cage.
TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay has him pressed against the cage.
TupperII utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karzay tries to pull guard but TupperII holds him up against the cage and eventually Karzay drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from TupperII.
A right handed body shot lands from TupperII.
TupperII stalling against the cage.

TupperII breaks from the clinch.
TupperII works over Karzay's head and body with a nice combination.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Karzay shows good takedown defense.
TupperII shoots in but Karzay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TupperII cracks Karzay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

TupperII moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TupperII obliges.
TupperII with a knee to the head.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Karzay holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperII drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII crunches a lovely knee into Karzay's ribcage.
TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay is controlling him.

TupperII breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TupperII lands with a kick to the ribs.
TupperII lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
TupperII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karzay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TupperII, as that shot connected.
No luck for TupperII with that takedown attempt.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
TupperII misses with a two punch combination.

Karzay moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for TupperII.
TupperII working hard to break the clinch.
Karzay working hard to break the clinch.

TupperII is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karzay can't fight it off and eventually TupperII manages to take the fight to the floor. Karzay looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TupperII postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII.
Karzay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TupperII. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karzay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII.
TupperII looking to pass the guard.
TupperII is in close to Karzay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karzay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

TupperII gets to his feet. Karzay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws a right and a left that Karzay avoids nicely.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
TupperII wants to clinch.
Karzay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and TupperII counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TupperII lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

TupperII takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by TupperII.
TupperII is working for takedown but Karzay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karzay scores with a shot to the side of TupperII's head.
TupperII throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperII misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karzay.
A short right from Karzay.
TupperII is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Karzay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TupperII looking to throw knees to the head but Karzay is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karzay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII keeps control of Karzay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
TupperII gets underhooks to prevent Karzay's takedown attempt.
Karzay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as TupperII walks away with a smile on his face. Karzay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - TupperII scores with a four punch combination!
Karzay misses with a jab to the body
and TupperII counters with a slapping leg kick.
TupperII lands with a slapping head kick.
TupperII lands a lovely overhand right.
Karzay lands a nice looking body shot.
TupperII with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karzay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karzay misses with a takedown attempt
and TupperII counters with a nice uppercut.
Karzay misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperII throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karzay misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzay misses the body punch
and TupperII counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karzay with a lazy takedown attempt
and TupperII counters with a head kick.
TupperII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karzay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TupperII as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Karzay dives in and grabs TupperII's left leg, looking for a takedown. TupperII pushes down on Karzay's head and hops out.
Karzay 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.
Nice shot by TupperII.
TupperII misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from TupperII.
TupperII throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karzay's head.
TupperII throws a combination. Karzay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
TupperII throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karzay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hamidd Karzay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperII with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by TupperII.
Karzay is looking to clinch but TupperII is avoiding it.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Karzay.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
Karzay is trying desperately to land a takedown but TupperII is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Karzay.

TupperII closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

TupperII stands up and beckons Karzay to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

TupperII closes the distance and clinches.
Karzay throws a head punch that misses.
TupperII using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karzay takes an elbow to the temple.
Karzay wants to get back to striking at distance but TupperII won't allow it.
TupperII is stalling here.
TupperII landing some nice looking knees to the body.

TupperII escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperII lands a high kick!
Karzay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TupperII counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TupperII throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from TupperII. No joy for Karzay on that attempt.
A combination from Karzay does no damage.

TupperII shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karzay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
TupperII scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
TupperII lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karzay down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzay is trying to work for a sweep but TupperII has mounted him!
TupperII landing punches.
TupperII controlling the position easily from mount.
TupperII 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.
Karzay is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII content just to control the position here.
TupperII with good strikes from the mount here!
TupperII trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karzay can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
TupperII landing shots from mount.

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

TupperII stands up.
TupperII shoots in but Karzay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karzay scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Karzay slaps away a takedown attempt from TupperII, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karzay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TupperII.
Karzay tries to clinch up but TupperII circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt
and TupperII counters with a nice body kick.
TupperII takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karzay leaves TupperII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karzay tries to score a power double leg takedown but TupperII sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karzay somewhat.
A head kick from TupperII lands but Karzay takes it in his stride.
Karzay throws a big shot that misses.

TupperII closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karzay quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

TupperII gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzay lands a body shot.
TupperII tries to clinch up.
Karzay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TupperII sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TupperII with a body punch. A glancing blow.
TupperII wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

TupperII shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karzay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
TupperII throws a big right hand that misses.
TupperII throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karzay gets a clinch.
TupperII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karzay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karzay is trying to break free.
TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TupperII misses with a knee strike.
TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karzay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TupperII using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karzay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Karzay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperII displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karzay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karzay falls off balance throwing a combination

and TupperII counters by clinching up.
TupperII lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karzay backwards.

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

TupperII gets to his feet. Karzay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TupperII misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Karzay clinches up against the cage.
Karzay has had enough of the clinch but TupperII keeps him there for the moment.
TupperII tries to stall but Karzay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TupperII misses with an elbow over the top.
Karzay has had enough of the clinch but TupperII keeps him there for the moment.
TupperII prevents a takedown attempt there.
TupperII lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karzay backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, TupperII throws an elbow but misses.
TupperII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karzay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TupperII is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karzay is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karzay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
TupperII keeps control of Karzay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay is controlling him.

That's four 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 calls for Karzay to work.
TupperII lands with a left to the head.
TupperII is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karzay can do to turn this around?
Karzay blocking some punches.
TupperII misses with an elbow strike.
Karzay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
TupperII tries to break free but Karzay pushes him back against the cage.
TupperII is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karzay is defending well for now.
Karzay wants to get back to striking at distance but TupperII won't allow it.
Karzay misses with a punch on the inside.
TupperII tries to circle away but Karzay has him pinned against the cage.
TupperII looking to throw knees to the head but Karzay is blocking nicely.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TupperII misses with a body punch.
Karzay slows down the pace here.
TupperII tries to stall but Karzay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TupperII prevents Karzay from breaking the clinch.
Hamidd Karzay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karzay throws a head punch that misses.
TupperII misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Powel
vs
Larouche

173 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

188 cm
22
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elton Larouche!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larouche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larouche tries to clinch but Powel is having none of it.
Shifiinity Powel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Larouche gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powel is working for takedown but Larouche is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larouche smiles and moves away.
Powel misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powel is defended easily by Larouche.

Larouche moves into the clinch.
Larouche misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powel.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Powel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larouche throws an elbow that misses.
Larouche gets underhooks to prevent Powel's takedown attempt.
Larouche missing with knees to the body.
Larouche creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powel's defenses.
Larouche tries to land knees in the clinch but Powel avoids the damage to the body.
Powel avoids a wild elbow strike from Larouche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Larouche crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Powel is breathing heavily.
Powel dodges an elbow strike from Larouche.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larouche gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larouche pushes off an throws an elbow but Powel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Larouche lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Shifiinity Powel has been cut.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Larouche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larouche landing knees to the body.
Larouche scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Powel blocks the elbow strike.
Larouche lands a good knee to the midsection. Powel won't want to take too many of those.
Larouche looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Larouche lands a knee to the body.
Powel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Larouche lands a damaging elbow.
Larouche creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powel's defenses.
Larouche lands an elbow just above Powel 's eye.
Larouche lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larouche.

Shifiinity Powel's cut is getting worse.
Powel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Larouche lands an elbow just above Powel 's eye.
Larouche lands an elbow just above Powel 's eye.
Larouche gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larouche lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larouche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powel's face.
Powel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Larouche scores a nice knee to the body.
Larouche lands an elbow just above Powel 's eye.
Larouche throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powel can't get the takedown.
Larouche connects with a knee to the head.
Powel avoids the elbow strike from Larouche, against the cage.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.

Shifiinity Powel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Larouche crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Larouche.
Powel takes an elbow to the temple.
Larouche lands a nice knee to the body.
Larouche lands a knee to the head.
Larouche lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Larouche lands an elbow that stopped Powel in his tracks for a moment.
Larouche lands an elbow that stopped Powel in his tracks for a moment.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Larouche obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Larouche obliges.
Larouche creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powel's defenses.
Larouche gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larouche gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larouche lands an elbow that stopped Powel in his tracks for a moment.
Powel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Powel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Powel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larouche lands a knee to the head.
Larouche throws an elbow that misses.
Powel avoiding damage as Larouche throws knees to the body.
Larouche lands an elbow inside.
Larouche misses with an elbow strike.
Larouche missing with knees to the body.
Larouche pushes off an throws an elbow but Powel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Powel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larouche is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larouche avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Larouche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larouche pushes off an throws an elbow but Powel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Larouche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larouche creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Larouche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larouche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Larouche comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Larouche lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Powel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larouche just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larouche stops a takedown attempt from Powel.
Larouche crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Larouche landing knees to the head.
Powel takes an elbow to the temple.
Larouche landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Larouche.
Larouche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powel's face.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche won't allow it.
Powel jumps guard but Larouche stands there with Powel around his waist. Powel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larouche lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larouche putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Powel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Powel has Larouche pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larouche manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche won't allow it.
Larouche lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Larouche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shifiinity Powel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Larouche tries to close the distance and clinch but Powel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larouche defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powel.
Powel misses with an uppercut.
Larouche fakes the leg kick and cracks Powel in the body.

Larouche moves into the clinch.
Elton Larouche seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Larouche working Powel over with knees to the body.
Larouche landing knees to the head.
Powel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larouche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larouche lands a nice elbow.
Larouche lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Larouche looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Larouche putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Larouche comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Larouche with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Larouche lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Larouche.
Larouche lands an elbow just above Powel 's eye.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larouche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Larouche landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Larouche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larouche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larouche lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Larouche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powel jumps guard but Larouche stands there with Powel around his waist. Powel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Powel tries to pull guard but Larouche holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Larouche.
Powel wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Larouche.
Powel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larouche walks away with a smile on his face. Powel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larouche throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Larouche.
Larouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larouche swivels and escapes.

Larouche gets a clinch.
Larouche using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larouche tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powel avoids it.

Powel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larouche uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Powel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powel can't keep his opponent in guard - Larouche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Powel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Powel actively working from the bottom here.
Larouche wants to control but Powel is keeping him busy.
Larouche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larouche moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larouche lands a few punches from side control.
Powel parries the strikes from Larouche easily there. Larouche is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Powel to escape.
Powel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larouche tries to get to full guard but Powel has control of the leg.
Larouche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powel wants to free his trapped foot but Larouche is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Powel is keen to just control but Larouche is a slippery customer.
Larouche pushes Powel off looking to stand but Powel dives back in and keeps control.
Larouche has hold of Powel's hands but Powel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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.
Powel uses his free foot to push down on Larouche's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Larouche.

Powel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larouche is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larouche and Powel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Powel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Larouche wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Powel advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powel lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Larouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shifiinity Powel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Larouche. No joy for Powel on that attempt.
Powel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larouche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larouche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larouche sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powel somewhat.
Larouche scores with a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larouche prevents a takedown attempt there.
Larouche gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larouche landing knees to the body.
Larouche creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powel's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larouche scores a nice knee to the body.
Larouche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powel's face.
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Larouche.
Powel takes an elbow to the temple.
Larouche misses with an elbow strike.
Larouche utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Larouche crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Larouche looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larouche just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larouche lands an elbow inside.
Larouche crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Larouche lands an elbow inside.
Larouche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Larouche connects with a knee to the head.
Larouche is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Powel wants a takedown.
Powel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larouche lands an elbow that stopped Powel in his tracks for a moment.
Powel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larouche smiles and moves away.
Powel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powel fails to land the takedown.
Larouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larouche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Larouche fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powel, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powel blocks an elbow strike.
Larouche lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Larouche gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powel.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Powel blocks an elbow strike.
Powel blocks the elbow strike.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larouche lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Larouche unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Larouche scores a nice knee to the body.
Powel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larouche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powel's face.
Powel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larouche fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Larouche gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larouche gets underhooks to prevent Powel's takedown attempt.
Larouche using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Larouche working Powel over with knees to the body.
Powel dodges an elbow strike from Larouche.
Powel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larouche tries to land knees in the clinch but Powel avoids the damage to the body.
Larouche misses with an elbow over the top.
Larouche gets underhooks to prevent Powel's takedown attempt.
Larouche lands an elbow inside that Powel shrugs off.
Powel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larouche pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larouche plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Larouche moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powel wants to pass the guard but Larouche is keeping the position.
Elton Larouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Powel stands up from Larouche's guard - Powel perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larouche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shifiinity Powel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larouche.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elton Larouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larouche 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Larouche!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Semenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Red
vs
Semenov

190 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Joe Red has been cut.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Red misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Semenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Semenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Semenov thuds his right hand into Red's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Red fails to land the takedown.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
Semenov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Red. Red circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Red slips a jab and a cross from Semenov.
Red fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Semenov.
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Red throws a low kick but Semenov moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Semenov.
Red takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Semenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Red counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.
Red passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Semenov is looking for a sweep.
Red misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Semenov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Red connects with a decent elbow.
Semenov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Red is working Semenov over with some ground and pound from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is looking to regain half guard here but Red keeps moving and retains side control.
Red wants to control but Semenov is keeping him busy.

Red is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Semenov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Red landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Red wants to control but Semenov is keeping him busy.
Semenov parries the strikes from Red easily there. Red is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Semenov to escape.
Semenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Red politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Red prefers to stall for the moment though.
Red trying to control the action but Semenov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Semenov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Red's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Semenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Red.
Red showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Semenov looks to land a combination but Red avoids it well.
Semenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov lands a lovely overhand right.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Red moves out of range.
Semenov slips a jab from Red.
Red avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Semenov looks to land a combination. Red sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Red takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Semenov takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.
Semenov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Semenov duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Red throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Red does no damage.
Semenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red.
Semenov moves away from the strike by Red.
Red misses with a body shot.
Red dodges the punch combination from Semenov.
Red misses the shot to the body.
Semenov looks to land a combination but Red avoids it well.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Red avoids them all with ease.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Red avoids nicely.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
Semenov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semenov, pushing him back against the cage.
Red tries to throw a body punch but Semenov avoids it by throwing Red back against the cage.
Red struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenov controls his hands.
Red misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Red can't find room to land a body shot as Semenov controls the action.
Semenov wants to break free but Red has control.
Red tries to work over Semenov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Semenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semenov tries to break the clinch but Red is controlling the position.
Red lands a body punch.
Red keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.

Red successfully pulls guard.
Semenov trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Semenov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Semenov won't allow Red to sweep him here.
Red 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.

Red working for a triangle but Semenov defends it easily.
Red is trying to control the position but Semenov postures up.

Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semenov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Red is looking to sinch up a triangle. Semenov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Red's body to avoid the submission. Red has instead reached around Semenov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Red arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Red!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Kamphius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Costa
vs
Kamphius

188 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Costa!
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, Fabricio Kamphius!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a wild combination.

Costa 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.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costa controlling the pace.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamphius is trying to control but can't.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa moves into full mount! Kamphius won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Costa.
Costa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Costa lands a heavy elbow.
Costa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kamphius hang on?

Costa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamphius to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamphius shrugs it off.
Kamphius wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa looking to finish with strikes here!

Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamphius tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa working the ground and pound effectively.
Costa lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Costa controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamphius tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Kamphius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa landing punches.
Costa controlling the pace for now.
Costa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Costa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamphius's half guard.
Costa blocks the strikes from Kamphius.

Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamphius is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamphius trying to control but Costa postures up.
Kamphius is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa is taking a breather. Kamphius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Costa.
Costa lands a slapping body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamphius enables Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamphius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
William Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because William Costa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kamphius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costa's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa stalling.
Costa'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.
Kamphius is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Costa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamphius is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamphius avoid being mounted?
Costa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamphius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamphius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamphius is looking to improve his position.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kamphius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamphius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamphius wants to get back to his feet.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa controlling the action here.
Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamphius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Costa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Costa prevents Kamphius from standing back up.
William Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamphius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Kamphius defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because William Costa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kamphius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a two punch combo.
Kamphius doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Costa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Costa 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.
Fabricio Kamphius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
William Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Costa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Janhino Suerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suerto comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent-Ready For War (Remix). Suerto has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suerto
vs
God of Thunder

170 cm
21
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janhino Suerto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God of Thunder shoots in for a double leg but Suerto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
God of Thunder fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Suerto misses.
Suerto doesn't succeed with the takedown

and God of Thunder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suerto is breathing heavily.
Suerto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but God of Thunder scores with a couple of nice shots.

Suerto has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for God of Thunder. Oh but Suerto has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! God of Thunder goes limp - he's gone! Suerto jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Janhino Suerto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 30 Seconds To Mars - The Fantasy. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bowers
vs
Potter

195 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Potter!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter misses with a double jab.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Bowers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bowers.
Potter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowers scores with punches from side control.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Bowers drags him back down.
Potter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bowers wants to control but Potter is keeping him busy.
Bowers scores with punches from side control.
Potter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bowers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bowers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Potter is avoiding damage well.

Bowers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Potter, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is trying to buck Bowers off.
Potter parries the strikes from Bowers easily there. Bowers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Potter to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potter can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bowers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Bowers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bowers is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

Bowers is trying to get an arm triangle but Potter is defending well.
Bowers prevents Potter from escaping the position.

Bowers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Potter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Potter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Bowers drags him back down.
Potter looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowers is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers scores with punches from side control.

Bowers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bowers lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to buck Bowers off.
Bowers 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.

Bowers swings around for an armbar but Potter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bowers's guard.
Potter wants to stand but Bowers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bowers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard.
Bowers postures up and lands a big shot to Potter's brow.
Bowers trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter wants to stand and escape but Bowers is having none of it.
Bowers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bowers wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Bowers lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bowers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bowers working the head and body with strikes.

Bowers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Potter is trying to stand.
Bowers winds up and cracks Potter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Potter tries to kick Bowers off but Bowers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Bowers trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Bowers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bowers slips a nice elbow through Potter's hands, connecting with Potter's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bowers seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potter pushes Bowers off but Bowers dives into side control.
Bowers prevents Potter from escaping the position.
Bowers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Potter some visible discomfort.

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.

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

Bowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowers trying to control the position but Potter is working away.
Potter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bowers cracks Potter with a big right hand but Potter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Bowers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Potter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Bowers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowers somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Michael Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potter's waist but Potter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowers off to one side.

Bowers gets caught flat footed, as Potter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Potter won't allow Bowers to sweep him here.
Bowers has a closed guard, preventing Potter from standing up.
Bowers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowers won't let Potter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bowers raining down shots from the mount!

Bowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Potter is having none of it.
Bowers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potter is looking to escape.

Bowers has control of Potter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Potter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bowers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Bowers dominated that second round.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Potter throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Potter has his takedown stuffed

and Bowers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Potter!
Potter wants to get back to his feet.

Bowers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potter is surviving well by controlling Bowers's body position as best he can.

Bowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Potter is having none of it.
Bowers with shots to the head and body - Potter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Potter is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Potter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowers with a couple of short strikes.
Bowers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Potter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Bowers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potter is surviving well by controlling Bowers's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bowers working for a submission but Potter is keeping him at bay.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.

Bowers has hold of Potter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Potter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Potter tries to buck Bowers off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers is landing with some decent strikes but Potter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowers looking to control but Potter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bowers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bowers wants to control the pace but Potter is squirming around nicely.
Potter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bowers lands a nice shot to the head.
Bowers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Bowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Potter is having none of it.
Potter has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowers is looking for the choke from the back position but Potter is controlling his hands well.
Potter is trying to stand back up.

Bowers tightening his grip on Potter, looking for the choke.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bowers is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Potter controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowers is persistently looking for the submission but Potter is defending it well.
Bowers tries to get the hooks in deep but Potter pushed the leg off.
Potter looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bowers has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Potter.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter is trying to remain composed but Bowers is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Bowers working for a choke but Potter is defending well.
Tommy Bowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet but Bowers has full control of the position and if anything, Potter has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Bowers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowers, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Bowers!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shissi Aren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Aren
vs
Wilson

175 cm
21
218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shissi Aren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Aren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aren avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson wants to control but Aren is having none of it.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.

Aren looking for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Aren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aren controlling the pace for now.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aren landing shots from mount.
Aren controlling from mount.
Aren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilson?
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Aren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.

Wilson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aren lands a big elbow - Wilson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wilson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shissi Aren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Granada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granada comes to the cage accompanied by Vida Loka - Racionais MC's. On his way into the cage it seems that Joao Granada has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joao Granada seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Granada
vs
Garcia

180 cm
22
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
186 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

LHK Clothing
Ka-POW Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Granada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelio Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Granada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Granada's guard.
Granada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Granada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Granada enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Granada looking for a sweep. Not yet Granada, not yet.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Granada tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Granada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Granada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcelio Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Granada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Granada sprawls well.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Granada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granada keeps working.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position but Granada is working away.
Granada is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granada can't do much from the bottom here.
Granada is trying to get back to half guard.

Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Granada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Granada is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position but Granada is working away.
Granada gets back to half guard.
Granada wants to get back to full guard.
Granada gets full guard.

Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Granada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Granada's legs - danger averted.
Granada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia trying to control but Granada is working from the bottom.
Granada wants to sweep but no luck.
Granada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia won't allow Granada to sweep him here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcelio Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Garcia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Granada keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is pushing down on Granada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Granada is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Granada is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelio Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Granada circles away.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Garcia shoots in and bounces Granada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Granada is keeping the position.
Granada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granada keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granada is keeping the position for now.
Granada looking to control.
Garcia is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia won't allow Granada to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granada tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granada to the ground. Granada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joao Granada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelio Garcia.
Nice sprawl there from Granada as Garcia shoots in.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granada.

Granada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcelio Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Granada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Granada preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garcia looking to control.
Granada sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Granada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garcia fails with the takedown

and Granada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Granada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Still in half guard, Granada seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Granada wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Granada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Granada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granada is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Granada lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granada is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Granada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Granada is just content to waste time from the top position. Garcia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Granada trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Granada tries to pass.

Joao Granada has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garcia shoots and misses

and Granada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Granada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Granada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granada is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Granada has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Granada is going to stand back up.
Granada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Granada is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joao Granada just wasn't active enough.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Granada counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Granada has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Garcia regains guard immediately.
Granada advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is not content to let Granada control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Granada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granada sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Granada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Granada's guard.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Granada working a defensive guard here.
Granada looking for a sweep. Not yet Granada, not yet.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Granada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granada controlling the position well.
Granada wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Granada tries to sprawl but Garcia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Granada is not content to let Garcia control the position.

Granada actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granada tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garcia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Granada defends it well.
Granada regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Granada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Granada wants to get back to full guard but Garcia has mounted him!
Granada throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Garcia prevents Granada from getting the reversal.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Granada is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.

Granada bucks up and throws Garcia to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Granada counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Granada trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Granada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Granada content to stall in guard here.

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

Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Granada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelio Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelio Garcia!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tannen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 1885 Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buford Tannen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thai
vs
Tannen

192 cm
26
212 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Thai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tannen doesn't seem phased though.
Thai misses with a series of wild punches.
Tannen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tannen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai takes a swing at Tannen's ribcage but misses.

Tannen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thai quickly recovers to half guard.
Thai tries to kick Tannen off but Tannen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tannen tries to pass to full mount but Thai defends it.
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tannen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tannen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tannen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tannen wants to pass the guard but Thai is defending well.
Tannen throws a strike but Thai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tannen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannen throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Thai is looking to stand up but Tannen isn't so interested in that idea.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Tannen from controlling successfully.
Tannen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tannen throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tannen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tannen looking to pass the guard.
Thai wants to stand but Tannen is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tannen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Tannen is having none of it.
Tannen throws and elbow that misses. Thai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tannen's guard. Nice move by Thai!
Tannen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tannen's guard.
Tannen has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Thai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buford Tannen.
Tannen blocks a head kick by Thai.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Tannen lands with a straight right. Thai didn't see that one coming.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Thai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tannen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tannen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tannen misses with a straight right.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai throws a solid leg kick but Tannen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai.
Tannen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai at a distance.
Thai throws a head kick but Tannen moves out of range.
Tannen moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Tannen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Tannen slips a jab from Thai.
Tannen jabs at Thai's body.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Tannen pushes him off.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Tannen pushes him off.
Tannen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannen lands with a good body shot.
Tannen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tannen.

It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tannen closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tannen.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Tannen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tannen digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tannen counters with a nice uppercut.
Thai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tannen scores with a body shot.
Tannen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tannen lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tannen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tannen works over Thai's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tannen, as that shot connected.
Tannen lands with an overhand left.

Tannen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thai was covering up waiting for the punch and Tannen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tannen trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tannen with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tannen postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Tannen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tannen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Tannen slips an elbow through the middle.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tannen is controlling him.
Tannen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tannen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tannen postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen landing with the ground and pound.
Tannen throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Tannen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tannen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tannen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tannen trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Tannen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tannen stands and steps away. Thai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thai closes the distance but Tannen moves to the side
and Tannen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buford Tannen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tannen somewhat.
Tannen circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thai wants to stand but Tannen is controlling the position.
Tannen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tannen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tannen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tannen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tannen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tannen is controlling him.
Thai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tannen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tannenis looking to pass into half guard but Thai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thai is in guard.
Tannen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tannen wants to sweep here but Thai controlling him for the moment.
Tannen has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Tannen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Tannen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tannen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai throws a head kick but Tannen moves out of range.
Muay Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thai tries to clinch up
enabling Tannen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tannen tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tannen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tannen shoots in looking for a takedown but Thai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tannen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Tannen moves his leg out of the way.
Tannen works Thai's body with a nice hook.
Thai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tannen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thai's head.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Tannen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tannen lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen with a hook.
Tannen dodges the punch combination from Thai.
Thai tries to clinch

and Tannen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tannen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Tannen.
Tannen has Thai pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tannen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tannen gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Tannen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tannen lands a nice uppercut.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Tannen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tannen.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Tannen avoids the damage to the body.
Tannen wants a takedown but no success here.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tannen.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Tannen.
Tannen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Thai breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen dives in and grabs Thai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes down on Tannen's head and hops out.
Thai throws a head kick but Tannen moves out of range.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tannen, as that shot connected.
Tannen misses with a double jab.
Thai tries to clinch up

and Tannen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai keeping full guard, as Tannen tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tannen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tannen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tannen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tannen is controlling him.

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

Thai wriggles free and stands up.
Thai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Tannen clinches up against the cage.
Tannen looking to stall.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tannen.
Tannen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Tannen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thai is trying to keep an underhook but Tannen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tannen trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Tannen is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tannen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Tannen there.
Tannen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buford Tannen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tannen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tannen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tannen.
Tannen wants to pass to mount but Thai is defending the position.
Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tannen lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Tannen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tannen 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Tannen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

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