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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oborona Sevastopolya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevastopolya has chosen Katyusha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dassler
vs
Sevastopolya

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oborona Sevastopolya!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dassler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sevastopolya stuffs the takedown attempt from Dassler. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.

Sevastopolya gets a clinch.
Sevastopolya landing knees to the head.
Sevastopolya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dassler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.

Dassler is rocked!
Sevastopolya connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Dassler badly! Dassler tumbles to the floor and Sevastopolya stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oborona Sevastopolya!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Strictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kesha's Backstabber. Strictor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Witch Hunt. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Johansson
vs
Strictor

180 cm
22
202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Random Name Supplements

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, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Con Strictor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johansson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johansson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strictor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johansson.
Strictor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strictor.

Strictor is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.

Strictor looking for a guillotine here but Johansson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson preventing the sweep.

Strictor is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Strictor drops back looking for a leg! Johansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johansson manages to kick Strictor off! Strictor jumps back into Johansson's guard.

Johansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Johansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strictor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strictor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johansson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strictor, into his guard.
Johansson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strictor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Johansson is looking for a triangle but Strictor pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Johansson is looking to sweep but instead, Strictor has passed into half guard.

Strictor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johansson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strictor.

Strictor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strictor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johansson gets full guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Strictor tries to pass.

Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strictor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johansson is tightening it up a little... Strictor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strictor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strictor taps out! nice BJJ there by Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Johansson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keke Rosberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waderlei Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keke Rosberg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rosberg
vs
Wilson

215 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keke Rosberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waderlei Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosberg tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Rosberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson looks to clinch

and Rosberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.

Rosberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Rosberg from controlling successfully.
Rosberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rosberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosberg is working hard here to advance position.
Rosberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rosberg working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Rosberg drags him back down.

Rosberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Rosberg is staying tight to Wilson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to buck Rosberg off but Rosberg is having none of it.

Rosberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rosberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosberg is breathing heavily.

Rosberg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rosberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rosberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Wilson fails with the takedown

and Rosberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wilson's guard now.
Keke Rosberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waderlei Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg advances to half guard.
Rosberg prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Rosberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Rosberg control the position.
Rosberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rosberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rosberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!
Rosberg is looking for a sweep.
Wilson trying to control the position but Rosberg is working away.
Rosberg looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
Rosberg is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Rosberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Rosberg moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rosberg shoots and misses

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson working away.

Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rosberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but Rosberg denies him.
Rosberg pushes Wilson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rosberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rosberg is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rosberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rosberg wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wilson looking to secure an arm triangle but Rosberg defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Rosberg to control.
Rosberg is trying to escape the mount.

Wilson has control of Rosberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rosberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rosberg is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilson dominating with strikes here.
Keke Rosberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Rosberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rosberg trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Rosberg works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rosberg looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.

Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson works over Rosberg with some ground and pound from guard.

Rosberg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rosberg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilson's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rosberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.

Wilson gets to his feet. Rosberg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rosberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rosberg with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Rosberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosberg goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Rosberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosberg misses with a takedown

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

Wilson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rosberg to stand up.
Waderlei Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosberg circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rosberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilson working for a triangle but Rosberg defends it easily.
Rosberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waderlei Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rosberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson fails with the takedown

and Rosberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilson's guard.

Wilson is rocked!
Rosberg won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Rosberg 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.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rosberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Rosberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosberg lands with a punch from half guard.

Rosberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosberg.
Rosberg trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Rosberg trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.

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.

Rosberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosberg's back!
Rosberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rosberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rosberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Rosberg tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg is working to get back to half guard.
Rosberg is just holding on here. Wilson manages to take his back.
Rosberg looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Rosberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Wilson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rosberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rosberg breaks Wilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rosberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.
Rosberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
A choreographed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Rosberg avoids it.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.

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

Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson not doing much here.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Rosberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Rosberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rosberg 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Keke Rosberg!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Keke Rosberg!

Keke Rosberg wins by majority decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Farewell of Slavyanka. Olsson has chosen Till I collapse as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leningrada
vs
Olsson

175 cm
22
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunnar Olsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada digs a good body shot into Olsson's ribs.
Leningrada lands with a big right hook that stumbles Olsson - he's out on his feet here! Leningrada follows up with another monster hook that separates Olsson from consciousness! Olsson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Leningrada stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blokada Leningrada!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Da Conceicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anderson Galvao enters the cage!

Da Conceicao
vs
Galvao

180 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Bushido Clothing
Predator Combat Clothing

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Da Conceicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao moves out of range as Da Conceicao throws a body kick.
Da Conceicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Conceicao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Galvao scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Conceicao should have avoided that one.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Da Conceicao slips the punch.

Galvao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from breaking the clinch.

Galvao breaks the clinch.
Da Conceicao throws a body kick that misses.
Da Conceicao motions for Galvao to come forward. Da Conceicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Conceicao fakes the leg kick and cracks Galvao in the body.
A choreographed right hand from Da Conceicao misses the target.
Da Conceicao waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Galvao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Conceicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Galvao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galvao checks a leg kick.
Da Conceicao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Conceicao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick as Galvao jumps back.
Galvao swinging wilding here.
Galvao tries to clinch but Da Conceicao is having none of it.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Da Conceicao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Galvao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Da Conceicao dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Galvao.

Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao passes Da Conceicao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Conceicao is looking to improve his position.

Da Conceicao is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Da Conceicao is breathing heavily.
Galvao works his foot free and advances to mount.

Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galvao looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Conceicao defends it well.
Da Conceicao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Conceicao is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Da Conceicao to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Conceicao can't escape the position.

Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Da Conceicao is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Galvao is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Conceicao throws a front kick aimed at Galvao's knee but Galvao avoids it well.
Da Conceicao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Conceicao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Da Conceicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Galvao takes the fight into the clinch.

Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Conceicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Conceicao!
Da Conceicao is looking to get to half guard.

Galvao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Conceicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.
Da Conceicao dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Conceicao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Conceicao is looking to improve his position.

Galvao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Conceicao to stand up.
Da Conceicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Conceicao slips under a jab.
Da Conceicao tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.

Galvao darts in and clinches Da Conceicao up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a nice looking combination but Da Conceicao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Conceicao throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Galvao breaks from the clinch.
Da Conceicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Conceicao throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Conceicao.

Galvao gets a clinch.

Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabriel Da Conceicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Galvao clinches with his opponent.

Galvao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick that is checked

and Galvao moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao wants to break free but Galvao has control.

Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Conceicao.
A low kick from Da Conceicao misses

and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Conceicao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Galvao manages to break the clinch.
Da Conceicao is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Conceicao tries to land a front kick but Galvao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Conceicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao cracks Da Conceicao with a good jab.
Galvao tries to bum rush Da Conceicao with a series of wild strikes but Da Conceicao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao slips under a jab.
Da Conceicao wants to land a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
Da Conceicao throws a low kick, looking for Galvao's leg but Galvao calmly moves out of range.

Galvao rushes Da Conceicao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Conceicao tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.

Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Conceicao!

Galvao stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Da Conceicao is looking to chop away at Galvao's legs.
Da Conceicao tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Galvao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Galvao moves out of range as Da Conceicao throws a body kick.

Galvao scores a takedown into full mount!
Da Conceicao prevents Galvao from taking his back.
Da Conceicao is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.

Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Conceicao is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Da Conceicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Galvao goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Da Conceicao is on top in guard.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galvao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Conceicao chips away with some ground and pound.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to control but Da Conceicao wriggling away.

Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Conceicao is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Da Conceicao is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Galvao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Galvao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Da Conceicao has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.

Galvao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galvao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Galvao wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao misses with a looping right.
Da Conceicao misses with a leg kick

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Galvao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Da Conceicao is predictable there

and Galvao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Da Conceicao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Conceicao trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.

Da Conceicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Da Conceicao is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Conceicao looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Da Conceicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Conceicao is keeping the position for now.

Da Conceicao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galvao has passed into half guard!
Galvao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Da Conceicao is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Conceicao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao trying to control here.

Galvao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Conceicao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galvao.
Da Conceicao is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Conceicao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Conceicao wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Da Conceicao is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel Da Conceicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Da Conceicao looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galvao 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!

Anderson Galvao wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dex Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcano comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars & A Sun. Dex Donk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alcano
vs
Donk

179 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Adriana's Secret

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dex Donk!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alcano shoots in and bounces Donk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Donk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alcano trying to control but Donk is working from the bottom.
Alcano passes into half guard.
Donk pushes Alcano off looking to stand but Alcano dives back in and keeps control.
Donk wants to improve his position but Alcano is controlling well.
Donk trying to control but Alcano postures up.

Alcano seems to be working for a kimura but Donk defends the submission attempt.
Donk is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano lands strikes from half guard.

Donk looking for submissions off his back.
Alcano moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Donk.
Donk is looking to reverse the position.

Alcano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donk is looking to reverse the position.
Donk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alcano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Donk taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk struggling a bit here.

Alcano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donk tries to buck Alcano off but Alcano is having none of it.
Donk gets back to half guard.
Donk wants to sweep but Alcano has passed to side control!

Alcano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alcano is breathing heavily.
Donk manages to get back to half guard.
Donk wants to get back to full guard.
Donk punching from the bottom.
Alcano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alcano is working for a guillotine from mount but Donk frees his head quite easily.
Donk trying desperately to get to his feet.
Donk is trying desperately to improve position.

Alcano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Alcano looking for a guillotine from mount but Donk is having none of it.
Donk is desperately trying to improve his position but Alcano has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alcano moves to back control.

Alcano working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Donk is doing well to defend. Alcano seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Donk is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Alcano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Chew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Blankenhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chew comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Kyle Blankenhoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marvin Chew's chin.

Chew
vs
Blankenhoff

182 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
181 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Gifts of the Rainforest
Attliction

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Chew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Blankenhoff!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chew throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenhoff moves out of range easily.
Chew misses the shot to the body.
Chew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chew scores with a head kick.

Blankenhoff is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Chew and Blankenhoff falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Chew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marvin Chew!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mendes
vs
Concepcion

175 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Victorious Fight Wear

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.
Concepcion is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes passes to side control.
Concepcion tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes advances nicely into full mount.
Concepcion can't escape the position.
Concepcion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Concepcion tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Concepcion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Concepcion looks gassed!

Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Concepcion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes prevents Concepcion from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendes is working for a kimura but Concepcion is defending it quite comfortably.

Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Concepcion is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Concepcion taking some punishment here, with Mendes in his half guard.
Concepcion tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.

Concepcion is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.

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.

Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Concepcion is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.

Concepcion is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mendes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mendes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Concepcion is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mendes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Mendes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humberto Villegas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Adalberto
vs
Villegas

179 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Kangaroo Muscle

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hipolito Adalberto !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Villegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Adalberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Adalberto misses.
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Villegas throws a nice looking combination but Adalberto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villegas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Villegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adalberto has time to react.
A choreographed right hand from Adalberto misses the target.

Adalberto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Villegas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adalberto .

Adalberto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adalberto trying to mount his opponent but Villegas defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Adalberto .
Adalberto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adalberto works his way into side control.

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

Villegas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas throws a right and a left that Adalberto avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Villegas misses with the combination.
Villegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adalberto throws out the jab.
A big right from Adalberto misses.
Adalberto dodges the punch combination from Villegas.
Adalberto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Villegas tries to avoid it but Adalberto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Villegas to the ground. Villegas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Villegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Humberto Villegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adalberto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villegas throws a right hand that Adalberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Adalberto also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Adalberto . That snapped Villegas's head back.
Adalberto loads up on a big right hand but Villegas slips the punch.
Villegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villegas misses with the combination.
Villegas looks gassed!
Villegas ducks under a wild hook from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a jab when Villegas was well out of range.
Humberto Villegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adalberto throws the left hand but Villegas avoids the punch easily.
Villegas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Adalberto . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adalberto gets the takedown into side control.
Adalberto trying to control the position but Villegas is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto working the ground and pound but Villegas is defending the strikes.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adalberto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Villegas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villegas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Adalberto asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
Adalberto throws a strike aimed at the side of Villegas's head but Villegas avoids it well.

Adalberto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Villegas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adalberto but great work by Villegas.
Adalberto 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.
Adalberto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adalberto is trying to maintain the position but Villegas is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hipolito Adalberto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adalberto avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Villegas does no damage.
Villegas throws a right and a left that Adalberto avoids nicely.
Villegas misses with a wild combination.
Adalberto missing with a left hand there. Villegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villegas swinging wilding here.
Villegas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Humberto Villegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adalberto throws out a loose jab but Villegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villegas but Villegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villegas misses with a straight left.
Adalberto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Villegas misses with a double jab.
Adalberto looks to land a left hand but Villegas moved out of range nicely.
Villegas thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Adalberto working for a submission but Villegas is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adalberto has his foot on Villegas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Villegas works his way back into a safe position though.
Adalberto is trying to control the position but Villegas postures up.
Adalberto looking for a sweep. Not yet Adalberto , not yet.

Adalberto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Villegas has picked Adalberto up and slammed him! Adalberto can't keep hold of the triangle and Villegas manages to pass to side control!

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.

Villegas decides to stand back up.
Adalberto throws a jab when Villegas was well out of range.
Villegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villegas scores with a body shot.
Villegas throws a series of punches but Adalberto avoids them all with ease.
Villegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Villegas lands a two punch combo.

Adalberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Adalberto working for a submission but Villegas is keeping him at bay.
Adalberto won't let Villegas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Adalberto with shots to the head and body - Villegas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Villegas is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adalberto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adalberto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adalberto looking to ground and pound but Villegas is blocking nicely.
Villegas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Adalberto .
Adalberto thowing shots but they're missing.

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

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.
Adalberto lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Adalberto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Villegas is pushing Adalberto 's head away, looking to escape. Adalberto manages to hold on to the position though.
Adalberto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Villegas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Villegas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adalberto connects with a decent elbow.
Adalberto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Villegas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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 Hipolito Adalberto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Villegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Villegas swinging wilding here.
Villegas throws a series of strikes that have Adalberto backpedaling.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Adalberto .

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

Adalberto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Villegas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adalberto 's guard! Nice work there by Villegas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villegas wanted to stand there but Adalberto had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adalberto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Villegas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adalberto .
Adalberto is trying to strike from the bottom but Villegas has passed into full mount.
Adalberto gets back to half guard.
Villegas tries to stand and escape but Adalberto actually recovers to full guard.
Adalberto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adalberto is proving hard to escape from.
Villegas postures up.

Adalberto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adalberto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villegas is one step ahead there.
Hipolito Adalberto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adalberto has a closed guard, preventing Villegas from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas won't allow Adalberto to sweep him here.
Adalberto is trying to control the position but Villegas postures up.

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

Adalberto gets a takedown into half guard.
Villegas tries to kick Adalberto off but Adalberto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adalberto controlling the action here.
Adalberto wants to free his trapped foot but Villegas is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Villegas kicks Adalberto off and gets back to his feet.
Villegas misses with a two punch combination.
Adalberto has a takedown stuffed.
Villegas tries to bum rush Adalberto with a series of wild strikes but Adalberto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt - Villegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villegas connects with a jab.
Villegas looks to land a combination. Adalberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Villegas misses the shot to the body.
Villegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Villegas throws a right and a left that Adalberto avoids nicely.
No luck for Adalberto with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humberto Villegas.
I think Adalberto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Hipolito Adalberto !
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Hipolito Adalberto !
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Hipolito Adalberto !

Hipolito Adalberto wins by unanimous decision!