FFB 27: Acosta vs. Radu PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eriko Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Okusaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Okusaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Corleone
vs
Okusaka

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
289 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Eriko Corleone!
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, Richard Okusaka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okusaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corleone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Okusaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Okusaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corleone gets full guard.
Okusaka 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.

Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okusaka passes into side control.
Okusaka controls the position from side control.
Okusaka tries to move to mount but Corleone blocks the move with his legs.
Okusaka takes a little break here. Corleone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to work for a sweep but Okusaka has mounted him!
Corleone is trying to reverse the position but instead Okusaka has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Corleone right now.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard Okusaka just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Okusaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Corleone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okusaka stacks Corleone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okusaka!
Okusaka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Corleone!
Corleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okusaka looking to secure an arm triangle but Corleone defends it well.
Corleone tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Okusaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corleone is trying desperately to improve position.
Okusaka tries to control but Corleone wriggling away.
Corleone gets back to half guard.
Corleone is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okusaka controlling the action here.
Corleone wants to control but Okusaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Okusaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corleone wants to control but Okusaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corleone tries to clinch up.

Okusaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okusaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okusaka controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Okusaka 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard Okusaka just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone misses with a takedown attempt

and Okusaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corleone's guard now.
Okusaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okusaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okusaka advances position into side control!
Okusaka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okusaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard Okusaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okusaka slows the pace down.

Okusaka has hold of Corleone's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Corleone seems comfortable defending it but Okusaka has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Corleone is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Corleone is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okusaka couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Okusaka!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Balls Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wall
vs
Lakovic

170 cm
18
172 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Berserker Nutrition

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balls Wall!
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, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wall showed some decent athleticism there.
Lakovic wants to improve his position but Wall is controlling well.
Lakovic won't allow Wall to pass to mount.
Lakovic is looking to improve his position.
Lakovic is not content to let Wall control the position.
Wall wants to stand up but Lakovic is controlling the position.
Wall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lakovic is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wall throws a right and a left that Lakovic avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lakovic as Wall shoots in.
Wall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lakovic moves out of range of the body kick from Wall.
Lakovic throws a body kick the misses

and Wall counters by moving into the clinch.
Wall stalling against the cage.

Lakovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lakovic.
Lakovic misses with a takedown

and Wall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lakovic!
Lakovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lakovic tries to hold on but Wall postures up.
Lakovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lakovic is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wall could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lakovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lakovic tries to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
Lakovic is trying to escape the mount.
Wall throwing strikes here but Lakovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lakovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lakovic because Wall loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic tries to reverse the position but Wall maintains control.
Lakovic manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Wall is tying to control. Lakovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wall doesn't manage to clinch there - Lakovic circles away.
Wall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wall really felt that one!
Wall is breathing heavily.
Wall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lakovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Wall. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balls Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Lakovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wall momentarily.
Lakovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.

Lakovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Wall won't allow Lakovic to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic prevents Wall from improving his position.
Lakovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lakovic is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lakovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lakovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lakovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lakovic controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sasha Lakovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Wall does no damage.
Wall with a poor takedown
and Lakovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lakovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lakovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wall throws a lazy head kick

and Lakovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lakovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lakovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balls Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall is trying to maintain a safe position but Lakovic gets an underhook and turns Wall into the cage.

Lakovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lakovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wall struggling a bit here.
Lakovic moves into full mount!
Lakovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic controlling the pace for now.
Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lakovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Lakovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Wall frees his head quite easily.
Lakovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Lakovic unloading with bombs!
Lakovic trying to control but Wall is having none of it.
Wall wants to control but Lakovic is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic scoring with strikes but Wall is staying in there.
Lakovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lakovic has control of Wall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lakovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lakovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wall wants to control but Lakovic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lakovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lakovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wall's face.
Lakovic scoring with strikes but Wall is staying in there.
Lakovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Lakovic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wall is on top in guard.
Wall trying to control but Lakovic is working from the bottom.
Wall stopping the sweep attempt from Lakovic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lakovic is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic looking to sit in guard and control but Wall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lakovic wants to hit a switch here but Wall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lakovic there!
Wall misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall prevents Lakovic from getting the reversal.
Wall tries to control but Lakovic wriggling away.
Lakovic wants to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
Lakovic is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lakovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wall is keeping the position for now.
Wall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lakovic postures up in Wall's guard and throws a big left but Wall blocks it.
Wall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lakovic.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving.
Lakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasha Lakovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lakovic postures up.
Lakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Wall. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.

Lakovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wall is trying to stand.
Lakovic thows a huge punch but Wall dodges it nicely.
Wall is trying to maintain the position but Lakovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Lakovic prevents Wall from improving his position.
Wall trying to hold on to Lakovic's head to control him but Lakovic postures up.
Wall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lakovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lakovic is looking to stall here but Wall recovers full guard.
Wall tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lakovic.
Wall throws a lazy uppercut
and Lakovic counters with a low kick, right behind Wall 's knee.
Wall has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick there by Lakovic.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt - Lakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balls Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakovic with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lakovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wall throws a series of punches but Lakovic avoids them all with ease.

Wall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Lakovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lakovic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wall escapes and throws Lakovic's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall scoring with punches and elbows.
Lakovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lakovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Wall wants to stand but Lakovic is controlling his arm.
Lakovic manages to get back to half guard.
Lakovic is trying to maintain the position but Wall is very close to passing his half guard.
Lakovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Lakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Lakovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lakovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wall is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wall tries to hold on but Lakovic pushes him away.
Wall regains half guard.
Wall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lakovic is working away from the top position though.
Lakovic wants to stand up but Wall has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Balls Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lakovic is tying to control. Wall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sasha Lakovic.
Well Lakovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyborg Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Buffalo Bill has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bill
vs
Silva

193 cm
22
189 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Mundi Nutrition

Convicted

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buffalo Bill!
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, Cyborg Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Bill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bill throws a nice head kick!
Bill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill walks into a jab.
Bill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bill cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Bill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva with a hook.
Bill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Bill persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Bill with that takedown attempt.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bill throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buffalo Bill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva thuds a left hand into Bill's body.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Bill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cyborg Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bill shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva throws a right and a left that Bill avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Bill gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to control Bill's posture but Bill avoids it.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Bill tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bill trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control Bill's posture but Bill avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bill scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Bill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bill scoring with some ground and pound.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to stand up but Bill is controlling him.
Bill looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Bill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Bill isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bill looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva keeping full guard, as Bill tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bill to his feet.
Bill throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Bill.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Buffalo Bill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Cyborg Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill misses with a combination
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bill misses with a head kick.
Bill fails to land the takedown.
Bill misses with a leg kick
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bill on the side of the head.

Bill is rocked!
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Buffalo Bill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bill tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.
Bill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is looking to improve his position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Bill is controlling him
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bill is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bill momentarily.
Silva lands a jab to Bill's midsection.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bill backs up against the cage.
Bill is looking to clinch.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Bill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Bill settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Bill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Bill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Cyborg Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bill misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
No joy there for Bill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Bill with an uppercut!
Bill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Bill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Bill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Oh Bill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bill.
Nice combo by Silva! Oh, that's hurt him - Bill falls to the canvas and Silva follows him into side control.

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

Silva stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill misses with a hook
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bill seems to have got his legs back now.
Bill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva throws a series of punches but Bill avoids them all with ease.
Bill feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Bill misses with a two punch combination.
Bill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Bill on that attempt.
Bill throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Bill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Silva.
A left and a right from Bill both land. Nice combination.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bill counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyborg Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bill.
Bill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva drops Bill with a beautiful combination! Bill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!
Bill slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Bill looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
BOOM! Silva lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bill. Bill tries to recover but Silva is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bill lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyborg Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Ramirez has chosen Get Money by Stat Quo & Young Jeezy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fisher
vs
Ramirez

200 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
306 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Fisher!
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, Thiago Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fisher is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Fisher prevents Ramirez from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramirez is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Fisher seems content to control.

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

Ramirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fisher is standing up over Ramirez. Ramirez looks to escape but Fisher dives into side control.
Fisher happy to just control the position for now.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramirez tries to escape but Fisher is in control.
Fisher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fisher scores with punches from side control.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fisher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Fisher sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.
Fisher trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fisher working Ramirez over with strikes.

Fisher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fisher.
Fisher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Fisher.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fisher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fisher 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 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.
Fisher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fisher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fisher with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fisher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ramirez taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirez is wriggling around but Fisher manages to pass to half guard.
Ramirez pushes Fisher off looking to stand but Fisher dives back in and keeps control.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ramirez is looking to escape.
Fisher working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.

Fisher scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Fisher is controlling the position.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher stops Ramirez from standing up.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Fisher stops Ramirez from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Ramirez didn't expect that.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ramirez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fisher on the side of the head.
Fisher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Fisher is rocked!
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!
Ramirez steps into range and cracks Fisher with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fisher flops backwards and Ramirez dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Fisher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ramirez gets to his feet. Fisher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fisher defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fisher postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Fisher stops Ramirez from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fisher right on the button. Fisher goes down! Ramirez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ramirez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Ramirez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeganathan Mondero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wong
vs
Mondero

200 cm
21
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Ping Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeganathan Mondero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mondero gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondero is on top in guard.
Mondero tries to stand but Wong is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondero is pressing down on Wong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mondero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Mondero has wrist control.
Mondero keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Mondero working a defensive guard here.
Mondero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mondero tries to strike from the bottom.
Wong 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.
Mondero keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondero punching from the bottom.
Wong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Mondero is looking for a triangle but Wong pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mondero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondero trying to control the position.
Mondero keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Wong postures up.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Mondero is keeping the position.
Mondero is controlling Wong's posture.

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.
Mondero keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Mondero is trying to control the position but Wong postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mondero doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mondero's guard now.
Wong trying to control but Mondero is working from the bottom.
Mondero trying to control the position.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wong is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondero holds on and takes a little breather.

Mondero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mondero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wong swings away with a body shot that misses

and Mondero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wong!

Mondero looking for a guillotine from mount but Wong is having none of it.
Mondero thowing shots but they're missing.

Mondero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wong is surviving well by controlling Mondero's body position as best he can.
Wong wants to control but Mondero is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mondero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wong has passed into half guard!
Mondero is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondero is looking to control Wong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondero avoid being mounted?
Mondero tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Mondero is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Mondero regains full guard. Nicely done.

Mondero looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondero is retaining full guard.
Mondero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondero is trying to keep Wong in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Mondero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wong controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mondero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mondero trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong pulls Mondero in to control the position.
Mondero trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondero trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Jeganathan Mondero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mondero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ping Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wong scores with a takedown into Mondero's guard.
Mondero 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeganathan Mondero 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondero controls Wong momentarily but Wong frees himself.
Wong stays in close to Mondero's body and controls the position.
Mondero working a defensive guard here.
Wong trying to control but Mondero is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mondero working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mondero working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mondero has an active guard here but Wong has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondero keeping control of the position.

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

Mondero looking for submissions off his back.
Mondero is trying to control but Wong passes into side control!
Mondero is trying to improve his position.
Wong staying calm.
Mondero struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero is not content to let Wong control the position.

Wong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mondero tries to buck Wong off but Wong is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong shoots and misses

and Mondero counters by clinching up.

Mondero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wong uses from the top position.
Mondero working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong trying to control but Mondero is working from the bottom.
Mondero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wong controls the pace.

Mondero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong pushing down on Mondero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wong is taking a breather. Mondero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mondero is refusing to be controlled, as Wong sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ping Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wong 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 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Wong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Gonzalez
vs
Acton

173 cm
22
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

ChillOut Fight Gear

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Acton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Acton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Acton.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Acton's midsection.
Acton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Acton on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.

It looks like Frank Acton has been cut.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Acton's midsection.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Acton is out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Acton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is thwarting Acton's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass to mount but Acton is defending the position.
Gonzalez prevents Acton from improving his position.

Acton looking for submissions off his back.
Acton looks gassed!
Gonzalez works his way into full mount!
Gonzalez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonzalez punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Acton is staying in there.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez working Acton over with strikes here.
Gonzalez cracks Acton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Acton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez dominating with strikes here.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Acton looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez dominating with strikes here.
Gonzalez working Acton over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez dominating with strikes here.
Acton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acton tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez breaks from Acton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Acton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gonzalez working Acton over with strikes here.
Gonzalez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Acton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Acton tries to pass.
Acton advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Acton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gonzalez tries to bum rush Acton with a series of wild strikes but Acton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez slow jab from Acton misses its intended target.

Acton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Acton tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton passes Gonzalez's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.

Acton is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Acton is breathing heavily.

Acton wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Acton tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Acton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Acton has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.

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

Acton working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez is in no mood to give up.

Acton is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez frees his head quite easily.
Acton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acton throws and elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acton's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!
Acton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Acton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.

Acton has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Acton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Acton.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Acton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Acton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Acton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Acton staying out of range there.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Gonzalez is looking to slow Acton down with leg kicks.

Gonzalez gets caught flat footed, as Acton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Acton dives into side control.
Acton is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acton off and has taken his back!
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Acton to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Acton tries to escape but Gonzalez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Gonzalez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Acton breaks Gonzalez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Acton stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Acton advances to mount.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzalez really wants to buck Acton off and get back to his feet.

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.
Gonzalez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.

Acton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gonzalez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gonzalez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gonzalez grinds an elbow into Acton's temple.

Gonzalez stands up.
Acton walks into a jab.
Acton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Acton momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Acton ducks under and follows up with a left that Acton also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez tries to work over Acton's front leg with a kick but Acton checks it.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Acton.
Acton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acton shoots and misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Acton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
Gonzalez pushes Acton off looking to stand but Acton dives back in and keeps control.
Acton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard but Acton has passed into side control.
Gonzalez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Gonzalez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mauricio Aruba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mauricio Aruba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Aruba
vs
Magtanggol

175 cm
20
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Attliction

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
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, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aruba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magtanggol circles away.
Aruba fails with a takedown attempt.

Magtanggol rushes Aruba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magtanggol lands a nice uppercut.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aruba can't break the clinch.
Aruba is working for takedown but Magtanggol is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Aruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aruba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magtanggol is fending him off so far but Aruba persists. Nope, Magtanggol circles away and we're back to standing.
Magtanggol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aruba staying out of range there.

Magtanggol has Aruba up against the cage in a clinch.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but Aruba blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but Aruba blocks it.
Aruba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magtanggol scores with a shot to the side of Aruba's head.

Magtanggol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magtanggol scores with a punch to the head.
Aruba shoots for a double leg takedown but Magtanggol sprawls well. He's pushed Aruba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magtanggol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magtanggol.
Aruba is breathing heavily.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aruba's sensitive parts.
Mauricio Aruba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aruba's sensitive parts.
Magtanggol drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aruba right on the button. Aruba goes down! Magtanggol follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Magtanggol gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Totoy Magtanggol!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristi Radu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta comes to the cage accompanied by Child of Burning Time by Slipknot. The key to victory for Kevin Acosta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Acosta
vs
Radu

182 cm
18
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

163 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Twisted Soldier Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Acosta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristi Radu !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta wants to clinch up but Radu keeps it at a distance.

Radu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Radu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Radu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acosta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acosta can't keep his opponent in guard - Radu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Radu prevents Acosta from standing back up.
Acosta is trying to maintain the position but Radu is very close to passing his half guard.
Radu is looking to advance position but Acosta won't allow it.
Acosta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Radu .

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

Radu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Radu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Radu working Acosta over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta is working to get back to half guard.
Radu dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Radu .
Acosta gets back to half guard.
Radu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Radu lands a nice shot to the head.
Radu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Acosta is holding on tight.
A big strike lands for Radu ! That's really hurt Acosta and he's turned his back - Radu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Radu Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristi Radu !
Cristi Radu is the new featherweight champion!