RSC 36: Sambodrome XXXII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Riccardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into the arena with I wanna be a balla blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Riccardo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Simmons
vs
Riccardo

190 cm
24
260 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

201 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zako Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Riccardo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Riccardo pushes him off.
Riccardo throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Riccardo connects with a high kick.
Simmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons clobbers Riccardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riccardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Riccardo gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccardo keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simmons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riccardo looking to slow down the pace here.
Riccardo keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riccardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riccardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Riccardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riccardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Riccardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons tries to circle away but Riccardo has him pinned against the cage.
Riccardo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riccardo has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Riccardo has Simmons pushed against the cage.
Riccardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simmons avoiding damage as Riccardo throws knees to the body.
Simmons wants to break free but Riccardo has control.
Riccardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riccardo dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Riccardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Riccardo counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Riccardo lands a big head kick that sends Simmons tumbling to the mat! Riccardo takes a step backwards and waves Simmons back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Simmons is rocked!
Crack! Riccardo connects with the perfect overhand right and Simmons falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Riccardo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Riccardo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaspar Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Davis

197 cm
23
260 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

192 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaspar Davis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Jaspar Davis has been cut.
Silva cracks Davis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Davis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Silva pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Davis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Silva!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Altair Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ra Maya (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.

Silva
vs
Maya

178 cm
21
176 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Altair Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ra Maya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Maya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Silva catches Maya right on the button with a cross.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maya's head backwards.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva cracks Maya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva takes a swing at Maya's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a combination that misses
letting Maya counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Maya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Maya's shoulder, as Maya tries to avoid the shot.
Altair Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to bum rush Maya with a series of wild strikes but Maya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva leaves Maya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altair Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses the body punch

and Maya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maya throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.

Maya has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maya's guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a right hand

so Maya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva wants to sweep here but Maya controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Silva stands up.

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

and Maya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maya prevents Silva from standing back up.

Maya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Maya throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Maya is having none of it.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya being controlled here, momentarily.
Maya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Altair Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maya doesn't seem phased though.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses

and Maya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maya.
Silva controls Maya momentarily but Maya frees himself.
Maya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Maya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Maya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Maya uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Maya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

Maya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Silva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Silva and Maya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Maya swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maya's guard.
Silva stays in close to Maya's body and controls the position.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maya will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva tries to stand but Maya is controlling his head.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Altair Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Maya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Maya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Maya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maya is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to stand but Maya is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Maya is retaining full guard.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Altair Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva punishes Maya's body with a nice straight punch.
Ra Maya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maya looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut

and Maya counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ra Maya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maya looking for a sweep. Not yet Maya, not yet.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maya's guard.

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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Silva gets to his feet - Maya follows without any prompting.
Maya shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ra Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a right hand that misses

so Maya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is looking to stand up but Maya isn't so interested in that idea.
Altair Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maya thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ra Maya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ra Maya!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alivero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Winged Angel - Nobuo Uematsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alivero
vs
Pasanen

186 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Alivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lauri Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen misses the jab.
Alivero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alivero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Lauri Pasanen has been cut.

Alivero gets caught flat footed, as Pasanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasanen throwing strikes from guard but Alivero blocks nicely.
Alivero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pasanen.
Alivero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasanen is one step ahead there.
Pasanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pasanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pasanen is working Alivero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alivero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alivero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alivero looking for a sweep. Not yet Alivero, not yet.
Pasanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Alivero is retaining full guard.
Alivero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pasanen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Alivero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pasanen holds on to Alivero as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pasanen is looking to get to half guard.
Alivero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alivero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pasanen because Alivero loaded up on that one.
Pasanen holds on to Alivero as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pasanen working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alivero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alivero misses with a head shot.
Pasanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Pasanen blocking the ground and pound.
Alivero looking to finish Pasanen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pasanen!
Pasanen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alivero.
Alivero lands a big shot there that rocks Pasanen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pasanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Alivero.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alivero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pasanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alivero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pasanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alivero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alivero lands a heavy elbow.
Alivero misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alivero wants to control the pace but Pasanen is squirming around nicely.

Alivero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pasanen tries to lock up and control but Alivero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alivero throws some wild stikes that Pasanen manages to avoid easily.
Pasanen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alivero.
Alivero dominating with strikes here.
Pasanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Alivero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pasanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alivero tries to sprawl but Pasanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alivero is trying to control but can't.
Pasanen wants to control but Alivero is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasanen throwing shots but Alivero is blocking nicely.
Pasanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alivero wants to get back to full guard.
Alivero trying to control but Pasanen postures up.
Pasanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

and Pasanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alivero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alivero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alivero punching from mount but Pasanen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alivero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pasanen hang on?
Alivero with shots to the head and body - Pasanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alivero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alivero lands a nice shot to the head.
Alivero avoids the attempt from Pasanen to control.
Alivero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pasanen because Alivero loaded up on that one.
Alivero lands a nice shot to the head.
Antonio Alivero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pasanen can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasanen is in a horrible position here. Alivero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alivero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alivero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alivero with the ground and pound from mount.
Pasanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alivero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pasanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Alivero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That has opened up Lauri Pasanen's cut even more.
Pasanen is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen gets back to half guard.
Alivero wants to get back to his feet.
Alivero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alivero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alivero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pasanen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alivero.
Alivero won't allow Pasanen to sweep him here.
Pasanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alivero.
Pasanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pasanen keeping moving, preventing Alivero from controlling successfully.
Alivero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pasanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pasanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alivero's guard.
Pasanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alivero is trying to keep Pasanen in close.
Pasanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alivero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pasanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alivero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alivero has escaped and now he's on top!
Alivero is looking to work some ground and pound but Pasanen has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Alivero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pasanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pasanen misses with a series of wild punches.

Pasanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alivero's half guard.
Pasanen trying to mount his opponent but Alivero defends it.
Alivero trying to control here.
Pasanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pasanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alivero is looking for a sweep. Pasanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen is looking to take a break and control but Alivero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alivero is trying to control but can't.
Alivero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasanen slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alivero misses with an uppercut
and Alivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alivero throws an off balance right hand

and Pasanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pasanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alivero is looking to improve his position.
Pasanen moves nicely into side control.
Pasanen is working Alivero over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen 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.
Alivero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alivero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pasanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lauri Pasanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alivero tries to get to full guard but Pasanen has control of the leg.
Pasanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alivero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alivero tries to get to full guard but Pasanen has control of the leg.
Pasanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alivero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alivero can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Antonio Alivero has been cut.
Pasanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pasanen lands a big elbow.
Pasanen looking to finish Alivero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alivero!
Pasanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Pasanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Alivero is having none of it.
Pasanen working the ground and pound effectively.
Pasanen lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alivero tries to hold on but Pasanen pushes him away.
Pasanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pasanen with a couple of short strikes.
Pasanen breaks from Alivero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alivero wants to control but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen dominating with strikes here.
Pasanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pasanen working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasanen raining down shots from the mount!
Pasanen working Alivero over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pasanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alivero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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A

C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol comes to the cage accompanied by Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. Shane Valcone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sabrol
vs
Valcone

180 cm
30
178 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

174 cm
25
175 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valcone!
Sabrol blocks a jab.
Sabrol throws a nice looking combination but Valcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabrol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabrol throws a right and a left that Valcone avoids nicely.
Sabrol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabrol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valcone.
Sabrol throws a jab but it's blocked by Valcone.
Valcone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sabrol counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabrol.
Valcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabrol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone throws a shot from downtown. Sabrol moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Sabrol misses.
Valcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Valcone is rocked!
Sabrol sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Valcone's defenses. It connects perfectly with Valcone's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Sabrol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belfort
vs
Souza

183 cm
24
197 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
26
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belfort quickly recovers to half guard.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belfort is looking to improve his position.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belfort keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Souza throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Souza throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belfort is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza is nestled in close to Belfort, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belfort regains full guard. Nicely done.

Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belfort is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort wants to get up but he can't break Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vitor Belfort just wasn't active enough.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Souza tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza looks gassed!
Belfort lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Belfort.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
Belfort digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Belfort moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Belfort - just one landing.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Belfort jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort thuds his right hand into Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Belfort catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belfort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belfort jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belfort connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Belfort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belfort lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort works the jab nicely.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort lands a head shot.
Belfort works the jab nicely.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Souza! He's out on his feet! Belfort rushes in and drops Souza with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jones
vs
Cruz

191 cm
21
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz with a poor takedown

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jesse Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Cruz.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz looks gassed!
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Jones lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jones 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.

Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Jesse Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Jones.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Cruz defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Jones scores with a hook 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!
Jones works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cruz avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Jones is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jesse Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Cruz.
Jones lands a body shot.
Cruz avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jesse Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Cruz.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's two 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.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Jones tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.

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.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Sergio Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Sergio Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove has chosen What you say as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pato
vs
Lagove

189 cm
29
211 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

193 cm
24
210 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove throws a body punch but Pato moves out of range.
Pato swinging wildly here.
Lagove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pato stuffs the takedown.
Pato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lagove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lagove steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pato. That one must have hurt.
Lagove has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lagove there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lagove's head.
Lagove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pato manages to avoid it.
Pato wants to clinch up but Lagove keeps it at a distance.
Pato lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato avoids the body shot from Lagove.
Lagove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alex Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pato.
Pato jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove misses with a body shot
and Pato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lagove is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lagove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pato moves to clinch but Lagove breaks away

and Lagove counters by moving into the clinch.
Pato prevents the takedown attempt.

Pato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagove misses with a takedown

and Pato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Pato.
Pato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagove manages to avoid it.
Pato throws a head kick that half lands.
Alex Pato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Lagove checks a leg kick.
Pato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lagove throws a poor cross that misses
and Pato counters with an inside leg kick.
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagove.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lagove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alex Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato works over Lagove's head and body with a nice combination.

Pato forces Lagove back against the cage and clinches.
Pato connects with a knee to the head.
Pato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lagove is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lagove.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagove with a poor takedown
and Pato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lagove is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lagove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pato moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pato throws a hook to the side of Lagove's head but Lagove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lagove fails to land the takedown.
Pato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pato cracks Lagove with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lagove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato wants to clinch
and Pato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pato has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato lands a body punch.
Lagove is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lagove jumps guard but Pato stands there with Lagove around his waist. Lagove gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alex Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Pato misses with a knee strike.
Lagove changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lagove throws a body punch but Pato moves out of range.
Lagove with a poor takedown

and Pato moves into the clinch.
Pato stalls.
Lagove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pato rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Pato.
Pato catches Lagove with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Lagove.

Lagove drives through and clinches with Pato against the cage.
Lagove has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagoves head.
Pato lands a shoulder strike.
Lagove changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Pato moves into the clinch.
Pato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagove takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lagove shoots and misses
and Pato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lagove is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Lagove.
Lagove misses with a shot to the body
and Pato counters with a straight right hand.
Lagove takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lagove with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pato has Lagove up against the cage in a clinch.
Pato digs a right hand underneath Lagove's ribcage. Lagove let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagove looking to stall.
Lagove takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Pato misses.

It looks like Sid Lagove has been cut.
Pato closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lagove counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pato!
Pato is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Pato bucks up and throws Lagove to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lagove ducks under a wild hook from Pato.
Pato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pato takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove tries to score with a low kick but Pato moves his leg out of the way.
Pato misses the shot to the body.
Pato tests Lagove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Pato coming out on top.
Lagove jabs at Pato's body.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as Lagove shoots in.
Lagove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagove with a poor takedown
and Pato counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato is looking to clinch but Lagove is avoiding it.
Lagove avoids the head kick by Pato.
Lagove misses with a takedown
and Pato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alex Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lagove has his takedown stuffed
and Pato counters with a nice uppercut.
Lagove misses with a jab to the body
and Pato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lagove's knee momentarily.
Lagove swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pato counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato throws a series of punches but Lagove moves out of range.
Pato closes the distance but Lagove moves to the side

and Lagove counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lagove is looking for a kimura but Pato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lagove to get the leverage.
Lagove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lagove looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Lagove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lagove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lagove is working for a kimura but Pato is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove stops Pato from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lagove connects with a nice short shot to Pato's temple.

Lagove is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pato defends it well.
Lagove throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Lagove'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.

Pato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lagove motions for Pato to come forward. Lagove throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pato throws a sloppy head kick

so Lagove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagove throws and elbow that misses. Pato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lagove's guard. Nice move by Pato!

Lagove had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pato defends it easily.
Lagove manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pato holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lagove tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Lagove there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pato is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lagove lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pato hang on?
Lagove lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pato hang on?
Lagove working the ground and pound effectively.
Sid Lagove has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagove thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lagove misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lagove cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lagove dominating with strikes here.
Lagove cracks Pato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Lagove swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pato is now in Lagove's guard. A big mistake from Lagove there, giving up the dominant position!

Lagove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato preventing the sweep.
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.
Lagove missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lagove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lagove is working for a kimura but Pato is defending it quite comfortably.

Lagove is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pato as he works his way to full guard.

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.
Pato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pato misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sid Lagove's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pato gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Lagove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pato is looking to stand up but Lagove isn't so interested in that idea.
Lagove throws a strike but Pato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lagove is trying to hold Pato in close to prevent damage but Pato has managed to pass into half guard.
Lagove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pato is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lagove actively working from the bottom here.
Pato tries to stand and escape but Lagove is controlling the position.

Lagove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lagove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lagove is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Lagove looking for submissions off his back.
Lagove is looking for a sweep. Pato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.

Pato decides to return to a standing position.
Pato falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lagove counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Lagove controls the action.
Pato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lagove avoids it.
Pato has had enough of the clinch but Lagove keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lagove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lagove has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato scores with a shoulder strike.
Pato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Pato breaks from the clinch.
Pato misses with an uppercut.
Lagove tries for a takedown but Pato circles away easily
and Pato counters with a leg kick.
Alex Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pato throws a big shot that misses.
Pato throws a series of punches but Lagove moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pato throws a series of punches but Lagove avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lagove cracks a nice hook into Pato's ribs.
Lagove circles away from the clinch attempt

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Lagove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lagove 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Alex Pato retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fuentes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Transplants - Killafornia. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fuentes
vs
Gracie

182 cm
21
165 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuentes lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Fuentes scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Fuentes throws a nice head kick!

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Fuentes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuentes defends well.
Fuentes controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pedro Fuentes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie slips a jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fuentes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Fuentes counters with an inside leg kick.

Fuentes instigates a clinch.
A short left from Fuentes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuentes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuentes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie is working for takedown but Fuentes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuentes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a nice body kick.

Fuentes tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Fuentes is having none of it.
Fuentes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fuentes to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fuentes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuentes, not yet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fuentes keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pedro Fuentes just wasn't active enough.
Fuentes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuentes looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuentes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuentes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt

and Fuentes counters by moving into the clinch.
Fuentes effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuentes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuentes gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuentes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fuentes lands with a left to the head.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Fuentes.
Fuentes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Fuentes is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuentes cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fuentes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuentes misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Fuentes cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Fuentes. Beautiful body shot.
Fuentes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Fuentes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fuentes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Fuentes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuentes prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Fuentes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Fuentes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuentes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuentes lands a body punch.
Fuentes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Fuentes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuentes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Fuentes.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuentes.
Fuentes stalls.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Fuentes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuentes slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fuentes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuentes is working Gracie over against the cage.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuentes.

Gracie is rocked!
Fuentes just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuentes.
Fuentes leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes slowing the pace effectively.
Fuentes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuentes leaning against his opponent.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fuentes walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fuentes lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Fuentes catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Fuentes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Fuentes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuentes duly obliges.

Fuentes closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuentes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuentes lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuentes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Fuentes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fuentes. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Fuentes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Good shot there by Fuentes.
Fuentes with a nice cross.
Fuentes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Fuentes counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuentes throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Fuentes lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Pedro Fuentes is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Fuentes circles away easily
and Fuentes counters with a straight right hand.
Fuentes catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Fuentes circles away easily
and Fuentes counters with a body kick.
Fuentes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Fuentes counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuentes counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Fuentes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuentes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.

Fuentes moves into the clinch.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fuentes gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Fuentes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Fuentes is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuentes finish him?
Fuentes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Fuentes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuentes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes had his way with Junior Gracie in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fuentes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuentes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuentes scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fuentes cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuentes.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Fuentes counters with a leg kick.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fuentes throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Fuentes - just one landing.
Fuentes misses with a few strikes there.
Fuentes swinging wildly here.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuentes scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuentes.
Fuentes pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fuentes forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuentes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fuentes - that landed with a thud.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuentes has double underhooks.
Fuentes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuentes leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fuentes.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fuentes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Pedro Fuentes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuentes stalling.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fuentes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Fuentes.
Fuentes is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Pedro Fuentes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie letting Fuentes take a breather here.
Fuentes lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Fuentes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Fuentes - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Fuentes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuentes, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:42
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his lightweight title!