Caged Heat 1 - Heating Up PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn The Hemorragic Fever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hemorragic Fever's entrance music is Murder City Devils - Press Gang. A fine choice. Blankenship has chosen Dare to be Stupid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

The Hemorragic Fever
vs
Blankenship

183 cm
20
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn The Hemorragic Fever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Blankenship or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hemorragic Fever which made him look bad.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blankenship!
The Hemorragic Fever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blankenship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Blankenship. That snapped The Hemorragic Fever's head back.
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a combination
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blankenship rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hemorragic Fever moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hemorragic Fever counters with a left and a right that stings Blankenship.
The Hemorragic Fever tries to close the distance and clinch but Blankenship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a combination that misses
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hemorragic Fever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Hemorragic Fever there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but The Hemorragic Fever saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever tries to clinch

and Blankenship counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hemorragic Fever's guard now.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but The Hemorragic Fever keeps moving.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hemorragic Fever is keeping the position for now.

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

The Hemorragic Fever decides to stand back up.
The Hemorragic Fever displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Hemorragic Fever fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Hemorragic Fever stuffs the takedown attempt from Blankenship. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn The Hemorragic Fever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
The Hemorragic Fever lands with a slapping head kick.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a combination that misses

and Blankenship counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Hemorragic Fever!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blankenship looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blankenship looks gassed!
The Hemorragic Fever wants to get back to his feet.
The Hemorragic Fever avoids a strike by Blankenship and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Blankenship's guard! Fantastic escape!
Blankenship striking off his back but it's not causing The Hemorragic Fever any problems.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
The Hemorragic Fever wants to stand but Blankenship is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but instead The Hemorragic Fever has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blankenship controls his leg.
Blankenship is trying to control but The Hemorragic Fever passes into side control!

The Hemorragic Fever decides to stand back up. The Hemorragic Fever steps back and let's Blankenship get back to his feet.
Blankenship showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hemorragic Fever.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but The Hemorragic Fever shows good takedown defense.
The Hemorragic Fever lands a nice looking body shot.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Blankenship counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blankenship.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hemorragic Fever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever keeping full guard, as Blankenship tries to pass.

Blankenship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hemorragic Fever works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship passes The Hemorragic Fever's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Blankenship seems to be working for a kimura but The Hemorragic Fever defends the submission attempt.
Blankenship works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blankenship thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
That's time! The Hemorragic Fever's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Hemorragic Fever misses with a combination

and Blankenship decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Hemorragic Fever's guard.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hemorragic Fever is keeping the position for now.

Blankenship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Hemorragic Fever manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blankenship has The Hemorragic Fever in his guard.
Blankenship has a closed guard, preventing The Hemorragic Fever from standing up.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Hemorragic Fever is one step ahead there.
The Hemorragic Fever wanted to stand there but Blankenship had control of the position.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Hemorragic Fever avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The Hemorragic Fever decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

The Hemorragic Fever forces Blankenship back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by The Hemorragic Fever.

The Hemorragic Fever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hemorragic Fever lands a with a good body shot.
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Hemorragic Fever scores with a one two! Blankenship had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Hemorragic Fever dips to his left and cracks Blankenship with an uppercut!
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a double jab
and The Hemorragic Fever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever fails to land with a series of punches.
The Hemorragic Fever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a wild body kick that Blankenship sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Hemorragic Fever.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a nice looking combination but Blankenship bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from The Hemorragic Fever does no damage.
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a two punch combination.
Blankenship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Hemorragic Fever swivels and escapes.
The Hemorragic Fever closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horrible takedown by Blankenship or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hemorragic Fever which made him look bad.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a right hand that Blankenship ducks under and follows up with a left that Blankenship also avoids with ease.
Blankenship shoots in for a double leg but The Hemorragic Fever sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shawn The Hemorragic Fever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Horrible takedown by Blankenship or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hemorragic Fever which made him look bad.
Blankenship shoots and misses
and The Hemorragic Fever counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blankenship's knee momentarily.
The Hemorragic Fever swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a few strikes there.
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blankenship throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blankenship scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blankenship lunges at The Hemorragic Fever with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Hemorragic Fever's hand.
The Hemorragic Fever on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches up with The Hemorragic Fever, looking for a takedown. Blankenship pushes The Hemorragic Fever against the cage but The Hemorragic Fever circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Blankenship scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Blankenship is looking for a kimura but The Hemorragic Fever is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blankenship to get the leverage.

The Hemorragic Fever makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shawn The Hemorragic Fever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hemorragic Fever falls off balance throwing a combination

so Blankenship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blankenship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Hemorragic Fever is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Hemorragic Fever has escaped and now he's on top!
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Hemorragic Fever stands and steps away. Blankenship gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Hemorragic Fever throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Hemorragic Fever lands a two punch combo.
Blankenship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Hemorragic Fever works over Blankenship's head and body with a nice combination.
The Hemorragic Fever thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by The Hemorragic Fever.
Blankenship throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Hemorragic Fever's waist but The Hemorragic Fever gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blankenship off to one side.
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but The Hemorragic Fever saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Hemorragic Fever looks to clinch

and Blankenship counters with a single leg into guard. The Hemorragic Fever didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hemorragic Fever wants to stand but Blankenship is controlling the position.
Blankenship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Hemorragic Fever's guard.
The Hemorragic Fever wants to get back to his 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 Shawn The Hemorragic Fever will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

The Hemorragic Fever misses with a two punch combination.
Blankenship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Hemorragic Fever scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blankenship throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Hemorragic Fever finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blankenship chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Hemorragic Fever can pounce on him.
Shawn The Hemorragic Fever is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hemorragic Fever wants to clinch up but Blankenship keeps it at a distance.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but The Hemorragic Fever circles away easily
and The Hemorragic Fever counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blankenship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Hemorragic Fever. The Hemorragic Fever obviously looking to wear him down.
The Hemorragic Fever fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blankenship.
The Hemorragic Fever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blankenship, as that shot connected.
The Hemorragic Fever is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hemorragic Fever misses with a combination

and Blankenship counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Hemorragic Fever!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship thowing shots but they're missing.
Blankenship trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Blankenship has hold of The Hemorragic Fever's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hemorragic Fever manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Blankenship swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Hemorragic Fever is now in Blankenship's guard. A big mistake from Blankenship there, giving up the dominant position!
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Hemorragic Fever wanted to stand there but Blankenship had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blankenship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Hemorragic Fever gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenny Blankenship has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hemorragic Fever trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Hemorragic Fever has passed into side control.

The Hemorragic Fever decides to stand back up. The Hemorragic Fever steps back and let's Blankenship get back to his feet.

The Hemorragic Fever fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blankenship, pushing him back against the cage.
The Hemorragic Fever stalls.

The Hemorragic Fever breaks from the clinch.
The Hemorragic Fever looks for the body kick but Blankenship saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hemorragic Fever moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Hemorragic Fever - that will leave a mark!
The Hemorragic Fever throws a right hand that Blankenship ducks under and follows up with a left that Blankenship also avoids with ease.
The Hemorragic Fever lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from The Hemorragic Fever.
The Hemorragic Fever will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Blankenship gets a takedown into half guard.
Blankenship works his way into side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blankenship tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Blankenship goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Hemorragic Fever rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blankenship's guard! Nice work there by The Hemorragic Fever!

Blankenship is working an open guard so The Hemorragic Fever takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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 Shawn The Hemorragic Fever.
I think The Hemorragic Fever 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenny Blankenship!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christophe Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacroix has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. Christophe Lacroix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tango
vs
Lacroix

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christophe Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacroix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tango tries to bum rush Lacroix with a series of wild strikes but Lacroix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tango fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacroix, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacroix landing knees to the body.
Lacroix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tango missing with knees to the body.
Lacroix is trying to maintain a safe position but Tango gets an underhook and turns Lacroix into the cage.
Tango will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lacroix up against the cage.
Lacroix scores a nice knee to the body.

Lacroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacroix cracks the inside of Tango's front leg.
Lacroix misses with a head kick.
Tango takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.
Tango throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
A choreographed right hand from Lacroix misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacroix pinned against the cage. Lacroix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tango closes the distance and clinches up with Lacroix, looking for a takedown. Tango pushes Lacroix against the cage but Lacroix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tango.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tango. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tango has closed the distance and engaged Lacroix in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacroix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tango missing with knees to the body.
Tango is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacroix gets an underhook and turns Tango into the cage.
Lacroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Tango avoids the damage to the body.
Lacroix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tango - that landed with a thud.
Tango looking to slow down the pace here.
Lacroix is trying to maintain a safe position but Tango gets an underhook and turns Lacroix into the cage.
Lacroix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lacroix scores with a hook to the body.
Lacroix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lacroix stalling.
Lacroix wants to stall.
Lacroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Tango avoids the damage to the body.
Lacroix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tango's face.
Tango throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but Tango blocks with his arms.
Lacroix is looking to control Tango's arms but Tango gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacroix has his back to the cage.
Lacroix looks gassed!
Lacroix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tango has had enough of the clinch but Lacroix keeps him there for the moment.
Lacroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Tango avoids the damage to the body.
Lacroix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tango tries to pull guard but Lacroix holds him up against the cage and eventually Tango drops back down to his feet.

Tango manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix misses with a leg kick
and Tango counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lacroix is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christophe Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tango tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
Tango tries to clinch there but Lacroix circles away.
Tango tries to clinch but Lacroix is having none of it.
Tango shoots for a takedown but Lacroix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lacroix fails to land with a series of punches.
Tango doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacroix circles away.
Lacroix swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.

Lacroix pushes Tango up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacroix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tango blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but Tango blocks with his arms.
Tango tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacroix avoids the damage to the body.
Tango tries to pull guard but Lacroix won't allow it.
Tango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tango looking to stall.
Lacroix looking to stall.

Tango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tango tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
Tango shoots in looking for a takedown. Lacroix tries to sprawl out of it but Tango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lacroix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tango's hands.
Lacroix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacroix pinned against the cage. Lacroix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tango has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lacroix throws a lazy head kick

and Tango counters by moving into the clinch.
Tango is trying to break the clinch but Lacroix has him pressed against the cage.
Lacroix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacroix managing to block the knees to the body from Tango.
Lacroix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacroix.
Tango with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tango tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
Tango throws a front kick aimed at Lacroix's knee but Lacroix avoids it well.

Tango clinches with his opponent.
Lacroix is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacroix avoids the damage to the body.
Tango scores a nice knee to the body.

Tango manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tango controls Lacroix momentarily but Lacroix frees himself.

Tango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacroix is looking to stand up but Tango won't let him.
Lacroix is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tango looking for a guillotine here but Lacroix defends easily.
Lacroix wants to stand but Tango is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lacroix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tango is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacroix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tango has a closed guard, preventing Lacroix from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lacroix throws a strike but Tango rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tango looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tango is pushing down on Lacroix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacroix is fighting to maintain full guard but Tango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lacroix tries to get to full guard but Tango has control of the leg.
Tango works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lacroix is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lacroix tries to hold on but Tango postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tango looking to secure an arm triangle but Lacroix defends it well.
Lacroix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tango tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away.

Tango working for a guillotine from mount but Lacroix is in no mood to give up.
Tango trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lacroix stops Tango from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lacroix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Tango is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lacroix rolls with it to try and escape but Tango cranks on the arm and Lacroix is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Tango!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Invaders Must Die. A fine choice. Malfoy has chosen John Murphy- In the House In a Heartbeat as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tirion Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jackson
vs
Malfoy

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirion Jackson!
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, Drake Malfoy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfoy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Malfoy pushes him off.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malfoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tirion Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Malfoy gets the takedown into side control.
Malfoy prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Malfoy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Malfoy takes Jackson's back.

Malfoy looking for the choke but no joy.

Malfoy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson is really stuck here.

Malfoy working for the choke.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malfoy is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malfoy to get the leverage.
Malfoy looks gassed!
Malfoy content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is trying to control but Malfoy manages to pass to mount!
Malfoy prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Malfoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Jackson gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Malfoy is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Malfoy controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Malfoy doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Malfoy is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Malfoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Malfoy circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Malfoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malfoy.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.

Malfoy manages to pull guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Malfoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Malfoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Malfoy has moved into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Malfoy manages to pass to mount!
Malfoy controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Malfoy is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Malfoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Malfoy controlling his opponent.
Malfoy prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Malfoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Malfoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Malfoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Malfoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Malfoy is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.

Malfoy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Malfoy stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malfoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a hand on Malfoy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malfoy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Malfoy maintains control.
Malfoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Malfoy has taken his back!
Jackson is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Malfoy keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Malfoy controls the action.
Let's hope that Malfoy 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.

Malfoy looking for the choke from the back.
Jackson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy biding his time, looking for the opening.

Malfoy looking for the choke from the back.
Malfoy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Drake Malfoy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Malfoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malfoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tirion Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malfoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Malfoy drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Malfoy off! Malfoy jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Malfoy passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malfoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malfoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malfoy's back!
Malfoy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Malfoy is in bad spot here.
Jackson is landing with strikes from the back.
Jackson lands strikes to the head.
Jackson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jackson misses with punches from the back.
Malfoy trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jackson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Malfoy manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Malfoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Malfoy shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake Malfoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malfoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malfoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malfoy takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malfoy's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malfoy prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Malfoy controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Malfoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.

Malfoy seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

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

and Malfoy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Malfoy has taken his back!
Malfoy is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson is keeping busy.

Malfoy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Malfoy is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Malfoy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Malfoy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jackson tries to escape but Malfoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Malfoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.

Malfoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Malfoy looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tirion Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malfoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malfoy moves nicely into side control.

Malfoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malfoy controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Malfoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malfoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Malfoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Its a Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maximus
vs
Garcia

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelio Garcia !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Maximus or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Maximus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.

Maximus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maximus trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.

Maximus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maximus working away.

Maximus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Maximus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maximus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Maximus looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Maximus is looking to stand but Maximus has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia cracks Maximus with a good jab.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a head kick!

Maximus scores with a takedown into Garcia 's guard.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus.
Maximus forces his way into half guard.
Garcia tries to kick Maximus off in order to stand up. Maximus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus working away.
Maximus trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.

Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia tries to escape but Maximus is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garcia cracks Maximus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marcus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia .
Garcia tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Garcia .
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is trying to keep Maximus in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Maximus dominated that second round.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maximus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia wants to stand up but Maximus is controlling him.
Maximus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia throws a combination. Maximus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maximus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia , right into the meat.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximus.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Garcia clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Maximus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Maximus goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia cracks the inside of Maximus's front leg.

Maximus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Maximus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.

Maximus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Maximus eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia pushes Maximus off looking to stand but Maximus dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelio Garcia .
I think Maximus 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Maximus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva comes to the cage accompanied by 2001 : Oddysey. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Paiva
vs
Alito

180 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Paiva!
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, Samuel Alito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paiva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Paiva is looking for a kimura but Alito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paiva to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alito!
Alito gets back to half guard.

Paiva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paiva is working away from the top position though.
Paiva is pressing down on Alito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alito is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alito flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Paiva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paiva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alito is keeping the position for now.
Alito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alito landing strikes from the mount and Paiva is in trouble!
Paiva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paiva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alito looks gassed!
Paiva wants to improve his position but Alito is controlling well.
Paiva misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva is looking for a sweep. Alito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paiva won't allow Alito to pass to mount.

Paiva actively working from the bottom here.
Paiva wants to get back to full guard but Alito has passed into side control.
Alito is landing with some decent strikes but Paiva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paiva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paiva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paiva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paiva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Paiva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Zitto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Mezenga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Mezenga looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Zitto
vs
Mezenga

177 cm
20
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Synergy Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Zitto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Mezenga!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mezenga as he jumps to the side.

Zitto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zitto throwing strikes from guard but Mezenga blocks nicely.
Mezenga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zitto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mezenga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mezenga has his foot on Zitto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zitto works his way back into a safe position though.
Mezenga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zitto!
Zitto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zitto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zitto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mezenga looks gassed!
Zitto keeping moving, preventing Mezenga from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitto looking for a sweep. Not yet Zitto, not yet.
Zitto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mezenga is one step ahead there.
Mezenga trying to control the position from guard on top but Zitto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zitto misses with a hook. Mezenga ducked under it nicely.

Mezenga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zitto wants to sweep here but Mezenga controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zitto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zitto wants to sweep here but Mezenga controlling him for the moment.
Zitto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mezenga won't allow Zitto to sweep him here.
Mezenga trying to control but Zitto is working from the bottom.
Mezenga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zitto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zitto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zitto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mezenga counters with a takedown into side control.
Zitto is looking for a sweep.
Zitto could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zitto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zitto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zitto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zitto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zitto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mezenga looks a forlorn figure.
Zitto landing strikes from the mount and Mezenga is in trouble!
Zitto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zitto punishing his opponent with strikes.

Mezenga is rocked!
Zitto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mezenga is still in real trouble! Can Zitto finish him?
Zitto cracks Mezenga with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zitto dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Mezenga really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mezenga taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Zitto lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitto lands a big shot there that rocks Mezenga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mezenga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zitto with good strikes from the mount here!
Zitto with the ground and pound from mount.
Mezenga is in a horrible position here. Zitto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zitto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zitto landing punches.
Zitto is landing with some decent strikes but Mezenga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zitto lands a big shot there that rocks Mezenga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zitto is landing with some decent strikes but Mezenga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zitto is landing with some decent strikes but Mezenga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zitto looking to finish Mezenga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mezenga!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zitto lands with some strikes.
Zitto looking to finish Mezenga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mezenga!
Zitto unloading with bombs!
Zitto landing strikes from the mount and Mezenga is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zitto with a poor takedown
and Mezenga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zitto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mezenga as he avoids it easily.
Zitto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mezenga is fending him off so far but Zitto persists. Nope, Mezenga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Zitto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zitto shoots in for a takedown but Mezenga shows good takedown defense.
Zitto has a takedown stuffed.
Zitto misses with a head kick.
Zitto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mezenga circles away.
Horrible takedown by Zitto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mezenga which made him look bad.
Zitto tries for a takedown but Mezenga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Zitto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Zitto with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Zitto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mezenga which made him look bad.
Zitto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mezenga swivels and escapes.
Mezenga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zitto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mezenga is fending him off so far but Zitto persists. Nope, Mezenga circles away and we're back to standing.
Zitto tries to bum rush Mezenga with a series of wild strikes but Mezenga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hank Zitto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zitto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zitto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mezenga's waist but Mezenga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zitto off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zitto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zitto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zitto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mezenga tries to sprawl out of it but Zitto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mezenga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zitto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mezenga's waist but Mezenga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zitto off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Mezenga. No joy for Zitto on that attempt.
Zitto throws an overhand right that lands on Mezenga's shoulder, as Mezenga tries to avoid the shot.
Zitto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mezenga as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitto misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Zitto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mezenga which made him look bad.
Zitto fails with the takedown.
Zitto tries for a takedown but Mezenga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zitto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mezenga as he jumps to the side.
Zitto throws a head kick but Mezenga moves out of range.
Zitto has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Mezenga as Zitto shoots in.
Zitto throws a hook but Mezenga avoids it easily.
Zitto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mezenga swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zitto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zitto shoots in and drives through. Mezenga sprawls well.
Mezenga stuffs the takedown.
Zitto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mezenga swivels and escapes.
No luck for Zitto with that takedown attempt.
Mezenga stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Mezenga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.

Zitto lands a huge takedown. Mezenga is out but the ref is slow to react and Zitto lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mezenga lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Zitto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

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 Luka Pesic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pesic comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- Dope Boys. Glazkov has chosen Crosshairs as his entrance music. Luka Pesic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dimitri Glazkov's chin.

Pesic
vs
Glazkov

185 cm
20
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luka Pesic!
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, Dimitri Glazkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Glazkov rushes Pesic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Glazkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pesic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Glazkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pesic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Pesic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Pesic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pesic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pesic just trying to survive but Glazkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Glazkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Glazkov missing with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glazkov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pesic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pesic for a finish.
Glazkov looks gassed!
Glazkov avoiding Pesic 's attempts to control his hands.
Glazkov trying to control momentarily.
Glazkov is not going to allow Pesic to sit and survive in this position.

Pesic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Glazkov gets his way!
Pesic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pesic is really stuck here.
Pesic trying to control the position but Glazkov manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pesic is looking for a way out.

Glazkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Glazkov controlling the positon.

Glazkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glazkov avoiding Pesic 's attempts to control his hands.

Pesic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Glazkov's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glazkov is landing with strikes from the back.

Glazkov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pesic is defending well but eventually Glazkov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pesic has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimitri Glazkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shade Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by numero1 - sans pression. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teixeira
vs
Johnson

173 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Star Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shade Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Teixeira wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Teixeira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Teixeira is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teixeira is looking to escape.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teixeira can't escape the position.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Teixeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.

Teixeira is rocked!
Teixeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Teixeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson scoring with strikes but Teixeira is staying in there.
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!
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Teixeira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Teixeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Teixeira regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.

Teixeira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Teixeira is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson landing punches.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teixeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Teixeira's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Teixeira is in trouble!
Teixeira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Teixeira looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Teixeira hang on?
Johnson landing punches.
Teixeira taking shots to the head.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Teixeira to control.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson landing punches.

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Teixeira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Teixeira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira can't escape the position.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Teixeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teixeira is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Teixeira is working to get back to half guard.
Teixeira regains half guard.
Teixeira is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Teixeira.
Johnson throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Teixeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teixeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teixeira.
Johnson postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it.

Teixeira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teixeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but Teixeira has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shade Teixeira!