SA Fight 16: Sweet Sixteen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adao De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adao De Souza has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Grigoriev
vs
De Souza

185 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Grigoriev!
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, Adao De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Grigoriev. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Adao De Souza has been cut.
Grigoriev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigoriev lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza looks gassed!
Grigoriev lands a with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev swinging wilding here.
Grigoriev scores with a jab.
Nikolay Grigoriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigoriev drops De Souza with a big left hand! De Souza is injured, injured bad! Grigoriev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Grigoriev!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Thie Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Nemecek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thie Lion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Nemecek's chin.

Lion
vs
Nemecek

193 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
151 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Thie Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Nemecek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemecek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nemecek.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lion.
Lion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lion! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thie Lion!

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 Jack Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scott
vs
Turtles

182 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Pure Gold Nutrition

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Scott!
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, iLike Turtles!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turtles swinging wilding here.

Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turtles missing with punches from the bottom.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Turtles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turtles tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.

Scott 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.

Scott in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turtles tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Scott!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bomaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokamek Yeets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomaye's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ali Bomaye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bomaye
vs
Yeets

201 cm
21
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ali Bomaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tokamek Yeets!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomaye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bomaye as he jumps to the side.
Bomaye throws a sloppy head kick and Yeets moves out of range easily.

Yeets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yeets keeps control of Bomaye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Yeets shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeets showed some decent athleticism there.
Bomaye tries to roll over but Yeets keeps him under control.
Bomaye wants to get back to his feet.
Bomaye moves into full guard.
Bomaye keeping full guard, as Yeets tries to pass.
Yeets trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomaye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeets is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomaye had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yeets is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bomaye Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yeets's back instead.
Yeets tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Yeets defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bomaye.
Yeets tries to control the position but Bomaye now has his back.
Yeets manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bomaye's guard. Nice work there by Yeets.
Yeets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yeets with a nice head shot there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeets wants to control from the top but Bomaye keeps moving.
Yeets 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bomaye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yeets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yeets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bomaye is breathing heavily.
Yeets works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bomaye is trying to stand up here but Yeets is controlling him well.
Yeets working Bomaye over with strikes.
Yeets frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeets looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yeets is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bomaye can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yeets cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Yeets.
Yeets with a couple of short strikes.
Yeets tries to control but Bomaye wriggling away.
Bomaye is in a horrible position here. Yeets smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yeets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yeets avoids the attempt from Bomaye to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeets in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yeets landing shots from mount.
Yeets is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Bomaye is rocked!
Yeets tries to control but Bomaye wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Yeets.
Oh Bomaye is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yeets unloading with bombs!
Yeets lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bomaye is looking to improve his position but Yeets isn't that keen on the idea.
Yeets connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yeets content just to control the position here.
Bomaye seems to have got his legs back now.
Yeets landing strikes from the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yeets shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeets showed some decent athleticism there.
Bomaye is trying to get back to full guard.
Yeets working over Bomaye with some ground and pound. Bomaye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Bomaye looking for submissions off his back.
Bomaye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yeets's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yeets's back!
Yeets trying to control the position but Bomaye manages to sink in the hooks.

Yeets is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yeets manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bomaye's guard. Nice work there by Yeets.
Tokamek Yeets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeets looking to pass the guard.
Yeets is in close to Bomaye's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yeets trying to control but Bomaye is working from the bottom.
Yeets pushing down on Bomaye's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yeets lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Yeets connects with a nice short shot to Bomaye's temple.
Bomaye is looking to control Yeets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomaye avoid being mounted?
Yeets landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yeets controlling the action here.
Yeets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeets 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.
Bomaye trying to control from the bottom.
Yeets is nestled in close to Bomaye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomaye is refusing to be controlled, as Yeets sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeets is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yeets controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomaye is desperately trying to improve his position but Yeets has a good base and remains in mount.
Yeets raining down shots from the mount!
Yeets trying to control but Bomaye is having none of it.
Yeets dominating with strikes here.
Yeets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yeets has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bomaye is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Bomaye that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Yeets connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yeets putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Yeets connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bomaye takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yeets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bomaye wants to control but Yeets is having none of it.
Yeets lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bomaye hang on?
Yeets controlling the position easily from mount.
Bomaye slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokamek Yeets 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!

Bomaye throws a sloppy head kick and Yeets moves out of range easily.
Yeets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomaye misses with a body shot.

Yeets drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yeets working the body and head with strikes.
Yeets is chipping away with strikes.
Bomaye is trying to improve his position.
Bomaye is looking to get back to his feet here but Yeets is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bomaye's back.
Bomaye is trapped and Yeets is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeets is looking to control Bomaye but Bomaye is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yeets lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yeets.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomaye showing good submission defense here.
Yeets is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yeets lands a shot to the head.
Yeets lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yeets.
Yeets gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Yeets lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yeets.
Yeets scores with punches and elbows.
Bomaye grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeets looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Yeets keeps control of the position as Bomaye tries to break free.

Yeets has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bomaye has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yeets lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bomaye.
Bomaye is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yeets is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Yeets gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Yeets gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Yeets apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bomaye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bomaye pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Yeets fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bomaye sprawls well initially but Yeets persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yeets works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomaye bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Bomaye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bomaye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yeets can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomaye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yeets is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomaye works his way into side control.

Bomaye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yeets, who protects the arm well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeets manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yeets is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yeets manages to get to full guard.
Ali Bomaye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomaye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeets looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yeets manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tokamek Yeets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yeets 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokamek Yeets!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milford Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Black

178 cm
18
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Blueprint Clothing

Pure Gold Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milford Black!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson prevents Black from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.

Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Black gets full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilson!
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Black is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black regains half guard.
Black looks gassed!
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.

Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Black looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black!

Wilson has hold of Black's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Black manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.

Wilson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Black is on top in guard.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black preventing the sweep.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Black wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.

Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Black is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson is not content to let Black control the position.

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

and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Black 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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!

Wilson looking for the choke from the back.

Wilson looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wilson looking for the RNC.
Black tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black showing good submission defense here.
Black staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black can't escape the position.

Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Black is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilson gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.

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

Wilson has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black passes into half guard.

Black 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.
Wilson won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Wilson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!

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.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.

Black seems to be looking for submissions.

Black 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 Black.
Wilson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Black is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black!

Wilson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Black is in real trouble.

Wilson looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

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

Wilson working for a choke but Black is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Black thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Black has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Black is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wilson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Black is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.

Black defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilson.
Black tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.

Wilson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wilson has control of Black's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Black regains half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

Wilson 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.
Black trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Black wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson had his way with Milford Black in that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Black closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black 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.
Wilson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.

Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black gets full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wilson is looking for submissions but instead, Black has regained full guard.
Wilson passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson works his way into side control.

Wilson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Black is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wilson yanks on the arm and Black is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wilson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Wilson!
Alexander Wilson retains his lightweight title!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Kabayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jerry Orbach enters the cage!

Kabayama
vs
Orbach

174 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akihiro Kabayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Orbach!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabayama.
Kabayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kabayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabayama is retaining full guard.

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

Orbach drops back looking for a leg! Kabayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kabayama manages to kick Orbach off! Orbach jumps back into Kabayama's guard.
Orbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orbach preventing the sweep.
Orbach forces his way into half guard.
Orbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Orbach is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kabayama has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orbach is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Orbach is looking for a kimura here.

Orbach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabayama gets back to full guard.

Orbach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kabayama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orbach, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabayama wants to control from the top but Orbach keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kabayama passes Orbach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Orbach is defending against the submission attempts here by Kabayama.
Orbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Orbach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kabayama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama advances to half guard.
Kabayama is breathing heavily.

Orbach is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kabayama pulls his head out easily.
Kabayama trying to control the action but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach is trying to get back to full guard.

Orbach looking for submissions off his back.

Orbach looking for submissions off his back.
Kabayama slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Orbach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabayama wants to control from the top but Orbach keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Orbach will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for Kabayama. That snapped Orbach's head back.

Kabayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Orbach drops back looking for a leg! Kabayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kabayama manages to kick Orbach off! Orbach jumps back into Kabayama's guard.
Orbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orbach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kabayama trying to control the position.
Orbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kabayama is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabayama is working hard here to advance position.
Orbach passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabayama!

Orbach is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kabayama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kabayama!
Orbach keeping moving, preventing Kabayama from controlling successfully.
Orbach keeping full guard, as Kabayama tries to pass.

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

Orbach looking to break Kabayama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kabayama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Orbach will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Orbach is looking for the choke from the back position but Kabayama is controlling his hands well.

Kabayama fending off the submission attempt from Orbach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama breaks Orbach's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.

Orbach is looking for a triangle but Kabayama pushes his legs off easily.

Kabayama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orbach wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Orbach is looking for a triangle but Kabayama pushes his legs off easily.

Kabayama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Kabayama wants to pass the guard but Orbach is keeping the position.

Kabayama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kabayama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Orbach looking for a guillotine here but Kabayama defends easily.
Kabayama stopping the sweep attempt from Orbach.
Orbach can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Orbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kabayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Kabayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kabayama throws a body punch but Orbach moves out of range.

Orbach scores a takedown into full mount!

Orbach goes for an armbar but Kabayama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kabayama.
Kabayama advances position into side control!
Orbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kabayama off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabayama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orbach's guard. Nice work there by Kabayama.

Orbach looking for a guillotine here but Kabayama defends easily.
Kabayama trying to control but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach keeping full guard, as Kabayama tries to pass.
Orbach has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kabayama has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Orbach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kabayama's best efforts.
Jerry Orbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kabayama prevents Orbach from improving his position.
Kabayama trying to control from half guard but Orbach is working away.
Orbach tries to roll over but Kabayama keeps him under control.
Orbach gets full guard.
Orbach wants to sweep here but Kabayama controlling him for the moment.

Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Orbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kabayama stacks Orbach 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 Kabayama!
Orbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orbach gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orbach tries to roll over but Kabayama keeps him under control.

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.
Orbach is pressing down on Kabayama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabayama trying to control but Orbach is working from the bottom.

Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Kabayama pushing down on Orbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jerry Orbach just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Orbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kabayama.
Kabayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orbach.
Kabayama throws an overhand right that lands on Orbach's shoulder, as Orbach tries to avoid the shot.

Orbach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Orbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kabayama is just riding it out for now. Orbach eventually gives up the hold.
Kabayama is trying to get back to full guard.

Orbach is looking for a kimura but Kabayama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kabayama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orbach.
Kabayama is pressing down on Orbach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orbach looking to pass the guard.
Orbachis looking to pass into half guard but Kabayama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kabayama is in guard.

Orbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabayama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orbach wants to sweep here but Kabayama controlling him for the moment.
Kabayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Orbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Orbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kabayama looking to pass the guard.

Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Orbach is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kabayama has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama wants to control but Orbach is keeping busy.

Orbach 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.

Kabayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Orbach.

Orbach is looking for a kimura but Kabayama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.

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.

Kabayama actively working from the bottom here.

Orbach seems to be working for a kimura but Kabayama defends the submission attempt.
Kabayama won't allow Orbach to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kabayama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Kabayama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Orbach is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kabayama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Orbach's back instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akihiro Kabayama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akihiro Kabayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orbach closes the distance and clinches up with Kabayama, looking for a takedown. Orbach pushes Kabayama against the cage but Kabayama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Orbach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kabayama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Orbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kabayama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orbach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kabayama!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orbach moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kabayama has worked his arm free - good work by Kabayama!
Kabayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orbach tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kabayama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kabayama fails to advance to Orbach's back.
Orbach is trying desperately to improve position.
Kabayama mounts Orbach! Really nice guard pass there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orbach tries to reverse the position but Kabayama maintains control.
Orbach regains half guard.
Orbach moves into full guard.

Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.

Kabayama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orbach is on top in guard.
Orbach passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kabayama is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Orbach pulls his head out easily.
Orbach wants to free his trapped foot but Kabayama is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Orbach is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kabayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kabayama.

Orbach drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kabayama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kabayama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kabayama!
Kabayama trying to control the position but Orbach is working away.
Orbach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kabayama's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama trying to control from half guard but Orbach is working away.
Kabayama wants to free his trapped foot but Orbach is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kabayama seems to be looking for submissions.
Orbach is pressing down on Kabayama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Akihiro Kabayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabayama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Orbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orbach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Orbach!
Jerry Orbach is the new welterweight champion!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Frankelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Search and Destroy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Romano
vs
Frankelstein

177 cm
22
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Pure Gold Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vic Romano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Frankelstein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frankelstein throws a combination. Romano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Vic Romano has been cut.
Romano fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Romano with that takedown attempt.
Frankelstein misses with a takedown attempt - Romano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romano shoots for a takedown but Frankelstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romano tries for a takedown but Frankelstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankelstein dances in with a quick combination. Romano is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Frankelstein snaps Romano's head back. Romano stumbles backwards against the cage. Frankelstein steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Romano's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Romano just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Frankelstein!
Francisco Frankelstein is the new middleweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taylor
vs
Watson

175 cm
19
147 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson lands a two punch combo.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson Rushes Taylor and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Taylor is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Watson Piles on the pressure and Taylor crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Watson!
Tom Watson is the new featherweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Collins
vs
Apocalypse

185 cm
20
246 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Crippler's Corner
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobcat Apocalypse!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins missing with a left hand there. Apocalypse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apocalypse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins lands a with a good body shot.
Apocalypse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Bobcat Apocalypse has been cut.
Collins misses with a straight left.

Apocalypse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apocalypse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Apocalypse goes for an armbar but Collins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Collins.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to stand but Apocalypse is controlling his posture from full guard.

Apocalypse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collins escapes and throws Apocalypse's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Collins scores with punches from side control.
Apocalypse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Collins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Apocalypse is looking to get back to full guard here but Collins has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Apocalypse working to try and regain half guard.
Collins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Apocalypse is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins prevents Apocalypse from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apocalypse trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Apocalypse wants to get back to full guard but Collins has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apocalypse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Apocalypse looks a forlorn figure.
Collins prevents Apocalypse from getting the reversal.
Apocalypse manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Apocalypse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Collins has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobcat Apocalypse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins misses the jab.
Apocalypse avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Apocalypse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apocalypse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apocalypse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apocalypse doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins throws a left that rocks Apocalypse and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Collins dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Apocalypse regain composure!

Apocalypse is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins throws an elbow but Apocalypse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Apocalypse is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Collins working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Apocalypse seems to have recovered his senses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Collins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Collins stands up and beckons Apocalypse to his feet.
Collins throws a hook but Apocalypse blocks it.
Collins stalks Apocalypse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apocalypse's face. Apocalypse staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Collins misses.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apocalypse tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Apocalypse saw that one coming.
Collins throws a hook but Apocalypse avoids it easily.
Collins throws a jab when Apocalypse was well out of range.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Apocalypse saw that one coming.
Apocalypse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins stuns Apocalypse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Apocalypse feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Apocalypse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Collins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apocalypse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apocalypse looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a hook.
Fred Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Apocalypse takes one to the side of the head.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apocalypse pinned against the cage. Apocalypse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Fred Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apocalypse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A choreographed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Apocalypse takes one to the chin there.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobcat Apocalypse's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Collins throws a right and a left that Apocalypse avoids nicely.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Collins misses.
Apocalypse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apocalypse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apocalypse defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Apocalypse moves out of range as Collins strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a right and a left that Apocalypse avoids nicely.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apocalypse slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Apocalypse ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
A choreographed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins slow jab from Apocalypse misses its intended target.
Apocalypse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apocalypse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins slow jab from Apocalypse misses its intended target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apocalypse missing with knees to the body.
Apocalypse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins cracks Apocalypse with a nice body shot.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Apocalypse.
Apocalypse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Apocalypse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apocalypse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apocalypse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Apocalypse is controlling the position.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Apocalypse won't allow it.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Apocalypse is controlling the position.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Apocalypse misses with a knee to the head.
Apocalypse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apocalypse tries to land knees in the clinch but Collins avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Apocalypse won't allow it.
Collins is working Apocalypse over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins wants to break free but Apocalypse has control.
Apocalypse tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Apocalypse's head.
Collins lands a right hand.
Apocalypse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Apocalypse has him pressed against the cage.
Apocalypse misses with a knee strike.
Apocalypse lands a nice elbow.
Apocalypse connects with a knee to the head.
Apocalypse lands a nice elbow.

Collins is rocked!
Apocalypse connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Apocalypse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Apocalypse crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Apocalypse lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apocalypse backwards.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Apocalypse is controlling the position.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apocalypse has him pressed against the cage.
Collins wants to break free but Apocalypse has control.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Apocalypse.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apocalypse backwards.
Apocalypse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apocalypse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Collins blocks the elbow strike.
Apocalypse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins.
Collins wants to break free but Apocalypse has control.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apocalypse prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bobcat Apocalypse just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bobcat Apocalypse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apocalypse doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apocalypse moves away.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Apocalypse with an uppercut!
Apocalypse takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.

Apocalypse has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Apocalypse lands a damaging elbow.
Apocalypse crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Collins blocks an elbow strike.
Collins is trying to break free.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Apocalypse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Apocalypse is controlling the position.
Apocalypse is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Apocalypse landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Collins lands a right hand.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse lands a damaging elbow.
Apocalypse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobcat Apocalypse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apocalypse lands a damaging elbow.
Collins takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Fred Collins has been cut.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Collins pushes Apocalypse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Apocalypse.
Apocalypse landing knees to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Apocalypse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Apocalypse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apocalypse crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Apocalypse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Collins lands a nice uppercut.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Collins is trying to break free.
Apocalypse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apocalypse tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Apocalypse misses with an elbow over the top.
Apocalypse prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Apocalypse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins.
Apocalypse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apocalypse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apocalypse lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Apocalypse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Apocalypse scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apocalypse landing knees to the head.
Apocalypse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apocalypse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Apocalypse lands a knee to the body.
Apocalypse tries to land knees in the clinch but Collins avoids the damage to the body.
Apocalypse scores a nice knee to the body.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Apocalypse is controlling the position.
Apocalypse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apocalypse missing with knees to the body.
Apocalypse tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins can't break the clinch.
A short left from Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins avoids the elbow strike from Apocalypse, against the cage.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but Apocalypse keeps him there for the moment.
Apocalypse misses with an elbow over the top.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Apocalypse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apocalypse misses with an elbow strike.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins wants to break free but Apocalypse has control.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but Apocalypse keeps him there for the moment.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but Apocalypse keeps him there for the moment.
Collins blocks the elbow strike.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins is leaning against Apocalypse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins takes an elbow to the temple.
Apocalypse tries to land knees in the clinch but Collins avoids the damage to the body.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Apocalypse has control.
Apocalypse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins can't break the clinch.

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.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Apocalypse landing knees to the head.
Apocalypse lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apocalypse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Apocalypse scores a nice knee to the body.
Collins dodges an elbow strike from Apocalypse.
Collins works on Apocalypse's body with a couple of short punches.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Apocalypse has double underhooks.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apocalypse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apocalypse keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apocalypse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins blocks an elbow strike.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apocalypse has him pressed against the cage.
Collins lands a right hand.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apocalypse missing with knees to the body.
Apocalypse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Apocalypse.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apocalypse lands a knee to the head.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins digs a good hook to Apocalypse's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobcat Apocalypse dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Apocalypse moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Apocalypse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Apocalypse slips the punch.
Apocalypse tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apocalypse throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collins.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apocalypse momentarily.
Apocalypse doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to bum rush Apocalypse with a series of wild strikes but Apocalypse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins throws a body punch but Apocalypse moves out of range.
Apocalypse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Apocalypse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Apocalypse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Apocalypse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Collins! Apocalypse sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Collins and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobcat Apocalypse!
Bobcat Apocalypse is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lilja (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.

Muhammed
vs
Lilja

190 cm
18
211 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Blueprint Clothing
Gifts of the Rainforest

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammed Muhammed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Lilja!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilja tries to clinch but Muhammed moves out of range.
Muhammed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lilja's head backwards.
Muhammed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Muhammed rushes Lilja and presses him up against the cage.
Lilja lands an elbow inside that Muhammed shrugs off.

It looks like Muhammed Muhammed has been cut.
Lilja crunches a lovely knee into Muhammed's ribcage.
Lilja is looking to control Muhammed's arms but Muhammed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lilja has his back to the cage.

Muhammed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhammed throws the left hand but Lilja avoids the punch easily.

Muhammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Lilja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammed.

Muhammed has picked Lilja up - he's going for a ride! Muhammed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Muhammed is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lilja still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lilja has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Muhammed tries to bench press Lilja off him but Lilja keeps the position.

Lilja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Muhammed to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Muhammed does no damage.
Muhammed misses with a leg kick.
Muhammed throws a series of punches but Lilja moves out of range.
Muhammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lilja.
Muhammed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhammed finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lilja tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Muhammed moves into the clinch.
Muhammed blocks the elbow strike.
Muhammed blocks an elbow strike from Lilja.
Muhammed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muhammed can't break the clinch.

Muhammed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lilja is trying to keep an underhook but Muhammed manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lilja is trying to stand up here but Muhammed is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muhammed is working for a submission of some sort.

Muhammed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lilja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muhammed.
Muhammed is breathing heavily.
Muhammed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lilja defending well though.

Lilja pushes Muhammed off and gets back to his feet.
Muhammed swinging wilding here.

Muhammed darts in and clinches Lilja up against the cage.
Lilja pushes off an throws an elbow but Muhammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lilja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lilja throws an elbow but misses.
Lilja trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhammed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lilja's brow.
Lilja throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Muhammed breaks the clinch.
Muhammed misses with a straight left.

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

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

Muhammed 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muhammed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muhammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muhammed throwing shots but Lilja is blocking nicely.
Lilja is trying to stand back up but Muhammed is controlling him
Muhammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muhammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muhammed passes to full mount!

Lilja somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muhammed moves into range and clinches up with Lilja.
Lilja lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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

Lilja gets caught flat footed, as Muhammed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lilja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muhammed is controlling him.
Muhammed forces his way into half guard.
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!
Lilja is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muhammed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muhammed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lilja!

Muhammed is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lilja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Muhammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Muhammed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lilja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muhammed counters with a three punch combo that has Lilja backing up. Lilja nods at Muhammed to acknowledge the strikes.
Muhammed has a takedown stuffed.
Muhammed shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhammed. That's going to slow Lilja down.
Lilja clinches but Muhammed breaks the clinch
and Muhammed counters with a stiff right hand.

Muhammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Lilja stalling in the clinch but Muhammed improves position.
Muhammed avoids the elbow strike from Lilja, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lilja.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lilja.
Muhammed has had enough of the clinch but Lilja keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed is looking to break free of the clinch but Lilja has double underhooks.
Muhammed looking to throw knees to the head but Lilja is blocking nicely.
Muhammed blocks the elbow strike.
Lilja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muhammed blocks the elbow strike.

Muhammed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhammed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammed looks to land a left hand but Lilja moved out of range nicely.
Lilja wants to clinch but Muhammed slips to the side
and Muhammed counters with a leg kick.
Muhammed Muhammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Muhammed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muhammed cracks Lilja with a solid left hand.

Lilja is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Muhammed slows down the pace here.
Lilja misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed stalling against the cage.
Muhammed wants to get back to striking at distance but Lilja won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muhammed.
Lilja looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhammed blocks the elbow strike.
Muhammed blocks an elbow strike.

Lilja is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muhammed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lilja to the mat. Lilja regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muhammed landing some decent shots from guard.
Muhammed prevents Lilja from getting back to his feet.
Muhammed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muhammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lilja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Muhammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lilja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja keeping full guard, as Muhammed tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lilja closes the distance looking to clinch

and Muhammed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lilja's guard.
Lilja is looking to stand up but Muhammed isn't so interested in that idea.
Muhammed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lilja's guard.
Lilja wants to get back to his feet.

Muhammed seems to be working for a kimura but Lilja defends the submission attempt.

Lilja pushes Muhammed off and gets back to his feet.
Lilja tries to clinch but Muhammed moves away
and Muhammed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilja wants to clinch.
Lilja closes the distance looking to clinch

and Muhammed counters by moving into the clinch.
Lilja throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhammed avoiding damage as Lilja throws knees to the body.
Muhammed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lilja looking to stall.
Lilja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lilja tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammed avoids the damage to the body.
Lilja throws an elbow that misses.
Lilja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhammed is trying to stall.
Lilja tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammed avoids the damage to the body.
Lilja misses with an elbow strike.

Muhammed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Muhammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Muhammed's cut.
That's time! Muhammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Muhammed misses with a kick to the body.
Muhammed misses with a body kick.
Muhammed misses with a straight right.
Lilja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lilja wants to clinch

and Muhammed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lilja lands an elbow just above Muhammed 's eye.
Lilja gets underhooks to prevent Muhammed's takedown attempt.
Lilja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lilja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed tries to break the clinch but Lilja is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Lilja fails to land.
Muhammed avoids the elbow strike from Lilja, against the cage.
Lilja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lilja.
Muhammed blocks an elbow strike from Lilja.
Lilja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muhammed can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed looking to stall.
Lilja throws an elbow that misses.
Lilja lands an elbow inside.
Lilja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muhammed has had enough of the clinch but Lilja keeps him there for the moment.
Muhammed managing to block the knees to the body from Lilja.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lilja throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lilja throws an elbow but misses.
Muhammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Lilja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muhammed blocks an uppercut.
Lilja trying to stall but Muhammed improves his position.
Lilja avoiding damage as Muhammed throws knees to the body.

Muhammed breaks the clinch.
Muhammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilja moves away.
Muhammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilja moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muhammed lands a slapping body shot.
Muhammed lands a head kick!

Lilja is rocked!
Muhammed misses with an uppercut.
David Lilja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lilja darts in trying to clinch

and Muhammed counters by clinching up.
Muhammed tries to score a body lock takedown but Lilja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lilja comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lilja throws an elbow that misses.
Lilja lands with a left to the head.
Lilja pushes off an throws an elbow but Muhammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muhammed is trying to break the clinch but Lilja has him pressed against the cage.
Muhammed looking to slow down the pace here.
Lilja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja lands an elbow inside.

Muhammed Muhammed's cut is getting worse.
Lilja misses with an elbow strike.
Muhammed is trying to break the clinch but Lilja has him pressed against the cage.
Lilja pushes off an throws an elbow but Muhammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilja misses with an elbow strike.
Muhammed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lilja smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammed throws a right hand that Lilja ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilja also avoids with ease.
Muhammed fails with a takedown attempt.
Muhammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Lilja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lilja tries to clinch

so Muhammed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lilja uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lilja clinches but Muhammed breaks the clinch
and Muhammed counters with an inside leg kick.
Muhammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lilja tries to clinch up
and Muhammed counters with a three punch combo that has Lilja backing up. Lilja nods at Muhammed to acknowledge the strikes.
Muhammed throws a leg kick but Lilja checks it.
Muhammed just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilja tries to clinch up

and Muhammed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Muhammed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Muhammed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Muhammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lilja.

Muhammed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lilja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muhammed.
Muhammed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lilja's head.
Lilja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muhammed wants to pass to mount but Lilja is defending the position.
Muhammed throwing shots but Lilja is blocking nicely.
Muhammed lands with a punch from half guard.
Lilja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muhammed Muhammed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muhammed moves nicely into side control.
Muhammed has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lilja!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lilja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muhammed.
Lilja really wants to buck Muhammed off and get back to his feet.
Muhammed with the ground and pound from mount.
Lilja is still in real trouble! Can Muhammed finish him?
Muhammed postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lilja out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Muhammed goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muhammed Muhammed!
Muhammed Muhammed retains his light heavyweight title!

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