No Exit FC 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnys Ariosbaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Ariosbaldo

181 cm
21
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonnys Ariosbaldo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariosbaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ariosbaldo moves into the clinch.
Ariosbaldo lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Ariosbaldo'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.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Ariosbaldo keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariosbaldo stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ariosbaldo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonnys Ariosbaldo.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Ariosbaldo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ariosbaldo.

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.
Ariosbaldo is stalling here.
Ariosbaldo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Ariosbaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonnys Ariosbaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ariosbaldo clinches.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Ariosbaldo has the dominant position.
Ariosbaldo has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.

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.
Ariosbaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Ariosbaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ariosbaldo lands a knee to the head.
Gracie letting Ariosbaldo take a breather here.
Ariosbaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ariosbaldo won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ariosbaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ariosbaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ariosbaldo.
Ariosbaldo slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonnys Ariosbaldo.
Ariosbaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ariosbaldo clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Ariosbaldo just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Ariosbaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Ariosbaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ariosbaldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariosbaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ariosbaldo has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Ariosbaldo gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Ariosbaldo stalling in the clinch.
Ariosbaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Ariosbaldo has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Ariosbaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ariosbaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ariosbaldo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonnys Ariosbaldo.
Ariosbaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie wants to clinch

and Ariosbaldo counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnys Ariosbaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ariosbaldo moves into the clinch.
Ariosbaldo scores with a hook to the body.
Ariosbaldo stalling against the cage.
Gracie trying to stall but Ariosbaldo improves his position.
Ariosbaldo stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariosbaldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Matt Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ariosbaldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonnys Ariosbaldo.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Ariosbaldo counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ariosbaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ariosbaldo leaning against his opponent.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Ariosbaldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ariosbaldo is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ariosbaldo taking a breather.
Ariosbaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Gracie jumps guard.
Ariosbaldo wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

That's four 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.
Ariosbaldo closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ariosbaldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Gracie.
I think Ariosbaldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jonnys Ariosbaldo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Jonnys Ariosbaldo!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jonnys Ariosbaldo!

Jonnys Ariosbaldo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Bad Boy Killers ft. The Outlawz. Amarth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anyway. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washington
vs
Amarth

183 cm
29
192 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing™

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Amarth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Amarth.
Washington shoots and misses
enabling Amarth to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington fails with the takedown

and Amarth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amarth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amarth is aware though and is defending well.
Washington wants to sweep here but Amarth controlling him for the moment.
Amarth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amarth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Amarth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amarth has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amarth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amarth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amarth thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amarth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amarth.
Amarth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amarth is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Washington has his foot on Amarth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amarth works his way back into a safe position though.
Amarth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amarth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amarth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amarth stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amarth chips away with some ground and pound.
Amarth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amarth landing some decent shots from guard.
Amarth throwing strikes but missing.
Amarth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amarth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amarth scoring with some ground and pound.
Amarth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Washington is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amarth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amarth passes into side control.
Amarth cracks Washington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Amarth working the ground and pound.
Amarth working the head with strikes.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington tries to bench press Amarth off him but Amarth keeps the position.
Amarth working the ground and pound from side control.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington tries to buck Amarth off but Amarth is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amarth wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Amarth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Amarth sits in half guard.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Amarth lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is in trouble now - Amarth has advanced to mount!
Amarth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amon Amarth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Amarth just misses with a punch to the body.

Amarth takes the fight into the clinch.

Amarth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Amarth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington!
Amarth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amarth landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!

Amarth looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
Amarth landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amarth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington is trying to escape the mount.
Amarth with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth landing strikes from the mount.
Washington tries to hold on but Amarth pushes him away.
Amon Amarth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amarth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amarth not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Amarth.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amarth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amarth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Nice strikes from Amarth there.
Amarth is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amarth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amarth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Amarth is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amarth passes into half guard.

Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amarth pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Amarth seems content to control.
Amarth is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amarth wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots.

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amarth is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Amarth wants to stand up but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Amarth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amarth slips nicely into half guard.
Amarth slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
Amarth controlling the pace.
Amarth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amarth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amarth wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Amarth slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amon Amarth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Amarth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington with a poor takedown

and Amarth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amarth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth thows a big elbow that misses.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Washington goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amarth is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amarth's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amarth wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amarth defends it easily.
Amarth landing with the ground and pound.

Amarth stands up and waves to Washington to follow him.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Amarth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Amarth misses.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amarth counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amarth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Washington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amarth is in Washington's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth chips away with some ground and pound.
Amarth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amarth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Amarth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amarth controlling from the top position.
Amarth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.

Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
Amarth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amarth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.

Washington looking for subs off his back but Amarth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Amarth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Amarth connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Amarth drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Amarth trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amarth lands a nice short elbow.
Amarth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Troy Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amarth pulls his head out easily.
Amarth prevents Washington from improving his position.
Amarth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amarth working Washington over with strikes.
Amon Amarth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amarth controlling the action here.
Washington throws a strike from the bottom but Amarth passes into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Amon Amarth!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Amon Amarth!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Amon Amarth!

Amon Amarth wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Letters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Letters
vs
Bebeto

173 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Brock Letters!
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, Paulo Bebeto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Letters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bebeto won't allow Letters to pass to mount.
Bebeto moves into full guard.
Bebeto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Letters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebeto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bebeto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bebeto wants to sweep here but Letters controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebeto is trying to hold Letters in close to prevent damage but Letters has managed to pass into half guard.

Letters decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebeto misses with a takedown

and Letters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Letters.
Bebeto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Letters trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebeto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Letters slips nicely into half guard.
Letters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Letters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bebeto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebeto won't allow Letters to pass to mount.

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

Letters is looking for a kimura here.
Letters trying to pass the guard but Bebeto defending well.
Bebeto is looking to control Letters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bebeto avoid being mounted?
Letters wants to get back to his feet.
Letters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bebeto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letters is thwarting Bebeto's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bebeto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Letters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Letters pushing down on Bebeto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Letters trying to mount his opponent but Bebeto defends it.
Bebeto wants to improve his position but Letters is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Letters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bebeto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Letters.
Letters is trying to control the action in half guard but Bebeto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bebeto is looking for a sweep. Letters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Letters wants to take a breather but Bebeto is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Letters in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Letters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Letters fails with a takedown attempt.
Bebeto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Letters.
Bebeto with a poor takedown

and Letters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bebeto moves into full guard.
Bebeto working a defensive guard here.
Letters tries to free his leg and advance position but Bebeto is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebeto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Letters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Letters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bebeto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Letters.
Brock Letters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bebeto wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Letters shoots in and bounces Bebeto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Letters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Letters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Letters wants to control from the top but Bebeto keeps moving.
Bebeto wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto looking to control.

Letters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Letters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Letters. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Letters gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Letters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Letters wants to free his trapped foot but Bebeto is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letters is trying to control the action in half guard but Bebeto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bebeto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Letters winds up and cracks Bebeto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Letters controlling the pace.
Letters is thwarting Bebeto's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Letters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bebeto doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Letters counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bebeto is working an open guard so Letters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Letters looks to land a combination but Bebeto avoids it well.

Letters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bebeto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Letters is in Bebeto's guard.
Letters stands and throws Bebeto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bebeto prevents Letters from improving position.
Bebeto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Letters trying to control from half guard but Bebeto is working away.
Letters slips a nice elbow through Bebeto's hands, connecting with Bebeto's forehead.
Letters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bebeto!
Letters postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bebeto looks a forlorn figure.
Letters lands a nice shot to the head.
Bebeto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bebeto is looking to escape.
Letters landing strikes from the mount.
Letters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bebeto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Letters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Letters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Letters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bebeto?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Letters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bebeto is now in Letters's guard. A big mistake from Letters there, giving up the dominant position!
Letters keeping moving, preventing Bebeto from controlling successfully.

Letters manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Letters feints and as Bebeto raises his hands in defense, Letters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Letters stops Bebeto from standing up.

Letters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bebeto dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bebeto wants to pass the guard but Letters is keeping the position.
Letters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brock Letters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Letters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebeto trying to control the position from guard on top but Letters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Brock Letters!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Brock Letters!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Brock Letters!

Brock Letters wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neguinho Dopastoreio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nego drama. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Carlos
vs
Dopastoreio

183 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neguinho Dopastoreio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dopastoreio circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dopastoreio counters with a shoot takedown. Carlos fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlos controls Dopastoreio momentarily but Dopastoreio frees himself.
Dopastoreio is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Dopastoreio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dopastoreio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dopastoreio is one step ahead there.
Dopastoreio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neguinho Dopastoreio wasn't active enough on the ground.

Carlos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dopastoreio is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dopastoreio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Carlos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dopastoreio moves into full guard.
Carlos is looking to stand up but Dopastoreio won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dopastoreio is on top in guard.

Carlos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dopastoreio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dopastoreio tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlos is retaining full guard.
Dopastoreio is pushing down on Carlos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carlos is fighting to maintain full guard but Dopastoreio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlos wants to improve his position but Dopastoreio is controlling well.

Dopastoreio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dopastoreio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carlos trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dopastoreio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dopastoreio is working away from the top position though.
Dopastoreio sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neguinho Dopastoreio!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boothe comes into the arena with Tyler The Creator - Yonkers blaring out of the sound system. Thomas Boothe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boothe
vs
Gracie

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hades ®

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boothe throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Boothe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Boothe does no damage.
Gracie misses with a hook. Boothe ducked under it nicely.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Boothe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Kyron Gracie has been cut.
Boothe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boothe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Boothe scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boothe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boothe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Boothe lands a big uppercut and Gracie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gracie looks OK. Boothe waves Gracie back to his feet!

Gracie is rocked!
Boothe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boothe steps in with a hook that catches Gracie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boothe follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gracie looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvagh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Santos
vs
Reed

187 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvagh Reed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reed is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to escape.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reed!
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Santos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.

Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reed wants a takedown but no success here.
Jake Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvagh Reed.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reed looks gassed!

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

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Reed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Calvagh Reed has been cut.
Santos lands the left hand.

Santos darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos breaks the clinch.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Santos.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a knee strike.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reed back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Santos.

Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Reed.
Reed misses with a takedown

and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.

Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Reed tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.

Santos breaks from the clinch.

Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Santos.

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

Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Santos stands up and beckons Reed to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvagh Reed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.

Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Reed gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvagh Reed.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Santos.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.

Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Santos darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Santos closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Santos forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.

Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.

Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jake Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Reed pulls guard effortlessly.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Santos stands up and waves to Reed to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Santos wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Santos.
Santos clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Santos moves into the clinch.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Reed drops back down to his feet.
Reed blocks an elbow strike.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Santos clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Reed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvagh Reed's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Santos has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos with a knee to the head.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvagh Reed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.

Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
Reed trying to control but Santos is having none of it.

Reed goes for an armbar but Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Santos.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a head kick. That will keep Reed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reed wants to control but Santos postures up.

Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Santos takes the fight into the clinch.

Santos manages to break the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.

Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Calvagh Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Santos clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jake Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.

Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 for Jake Santos!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Jake Santos!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jake Santos!

Jake Santos wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Genetia
vs
Kirby

182 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrico Genetia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Genetia stands up and waves to Kirby to follow him.
Genetia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirby.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Kirby.
Genetia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Genetia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirby throws a right hand that misses
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby swings widly with a right hand
and Genetia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirby thinking.
Genetia throws out a powerful jab.
Genetia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genetia counters with a left and a right that stings Kirby.
Enrico Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kirby.
Kirby looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia lands with a right hand.
Kirby misses with an uppercut
and Genetia counters with a straight that turns Kirby's legs to rubber! Genetia pushes forward with more strikes and Kirby goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Genetia!
Enrico Genetia retains his middleweight title!