Kings Quest 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radamen Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Trades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Slipknot-Wait and Bleed. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Trades was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sanchez
vs
Trades

180 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radamen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Trades!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Trades. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Trades throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Trades looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Trades misses its intended target.
Trades throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Radamen Sanchez has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Trades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Trades missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.

Trades is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Trades is trying to stand.
Trades gets full guard.

Trades is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trades off and has taken his back!
Sanchez struggling to land strikes to the head as Trades covers up.

Sanchez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trades is defending well though. Sanchez let's go of the attempt for now.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Trades trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.

Sanchez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trades defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sanchez thows a strike but Trades uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Trades as he ends up in Sanchez 's guard!

Sanchez has an active guard here but Trades has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Trades is controlling well.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trades passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trades prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Trades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trades wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.

Trades moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Trades sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trades circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Trades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trades scores with a hook.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radamen Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trades plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trades looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Trades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trades tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trades misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jack Trades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Trades.
Trades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trades throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

Sanchez forces Trades back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Trades fails to land.
Trades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Trades tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Trades in his tracks for a moment.
Trades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Trades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Trades avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.

Trades pulls Sanchez into guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trades dives on top into guard.
Trades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trades passes into half guard.
Trades uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Trades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trades.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Trades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radamen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trades misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Trades.
Trades throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trades is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Trades circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Trades.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trades.
Trades just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trades as he jumps to the side.
Trades throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack Trades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trades connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Trades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radamen Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trades tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Trades avoids it.
A head kick misses from Trades.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trades tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trades to the ground. Trades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez stalks Trades and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trades's face. Trades staggers backwards, shaken.
Trades misses with a straight left.
Radamen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trades throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Trades didn't expect that.

Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trades!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trades off and has taken his back!
Jack Trades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trades trying to control the hands but Sanchez won't let him.

Sanchez working for the choke.
Trades manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Trades.
Trades wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trades tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radamen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Trades!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Popper
vs
Harper

170 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

150 cm
23
133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Harper!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Popper.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harper has eaten all the pies!
Popper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Popper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harper gets back to half guard.
Popper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Popper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harper moves into full guard.
Popper wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.

Harper pushes a forearm under Popper's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Popper is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Harper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kurt ehntholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Adams
vs
ehntholt

185 cm
21
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomez Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kurt ehntholt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ehntholt shoots for a double leg takedown but Adams sprawls well. He's pushed ehntholt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ehntholt misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ehntholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kurt ehntholt.
ehntholt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ehntholt looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.

ehntholt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
ehntholt looks gassed!
Adams tries to strike from the bottom.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Adams looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but ehntholt is defending well. Adams quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! ehntholt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Adams celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomez Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orvar Nordblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orvar Nordblom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Nordblom

189 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orvar Nordblom!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordblom tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Nordblom misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nordblom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nordblom scores with a knee to the head.

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

Nordblom rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Nordblom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.

Nordblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordblom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordblom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Nordblom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordblom misses with a two punch combination.
Nordblom tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Nordblom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.

Nordblom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nordblom.
Nordblom lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nordblom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nordblom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Nordblom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordblom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Nordblom tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Nordblom trying to land knees to the body.
Nordblom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nordblom looks gassed!
Nordblom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nordblom.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Nordblom.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva avoiding damage as Nordblom throws knees to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Nordblom throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Nordblom is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Nordblom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nordblom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nordblom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordblom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Nordblom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nordblom's face.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Nordblom has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Nordblom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva prevents Nordblom from breaking the clinch.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nordblom tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orvar Nordblom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva tries to clinch but Nordblom is having none of it.
Nordblom misses with a head kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Nordblom circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordblom tries to clinch

and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nordblom leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordblom misses with a knee strike.
Nordblom is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Nordblom tries to tie him up.
Nordblom tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Nordblom tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordblom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Nordblom misses with an elbow strike.
Nordblom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nordblom's face.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom trying to land knees to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Nordblom misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nordblom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Nordblom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Nordblom into the cage.
Nordblom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nordblom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom has Silva pressed against the cage.
Nordblom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Nordblom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nordblom throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nordblom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nordblom is trying to break free.
Silva keeps control of Nordblom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nordblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch but Nordblom moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nordblom throws a head kick that misses

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nordblom's face.

It looks like Orvar Nordblom has been cut.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nordblom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nordblom tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by Nordblom.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom taking a breather.
Silva avoiding damage as Nordblom throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nordblom misses with a double jab

and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nordblom's face.
Nordblom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoiding damage as Nordblom throws knees to the body.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nordblom wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordblom lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Nordblom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Nordblom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nordblom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nordblom's face.
Nordblom wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Nordblom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Nordblom stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nordblom lands a nice elbow.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nordblom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.

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.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nordblom is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks with his arms.
Nordblom misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordblom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nordblom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nordblom blocks it with crossed arms.
Nordblom missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nordblom blocks it.

Nordblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch up but Nordblom circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordblom circles away.
Nordblom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up.

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.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordblom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordblom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordblom tries to clinch up

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordblom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordblom trying to land knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Slayer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otep - Battle Ready. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sobral
vs
Slayer

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral shoots in looking for a takedown. Slayer tries to sprawl out of it but Sobral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobral changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slayer tries to avoid it but Sobral manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slayer to the ground. Slayer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Slayer gets a takedown into half guard.

Sobral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.

Slayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral manages to get to full guard.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sobral is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sobral has escaped and now he's on top!
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.

Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sobral thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.

Sobral 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.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Slayer is retaining full guard.

Slayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobral scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

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

Slayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slayer is striking but Sobral is not phased and passes to half guard.

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

Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobral passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slayer!
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.

Sobral has hold of Slayer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Slayer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Slayer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.
Sobral lands a big elbow.
Sobral moves to take his opponent's back.

Sobral is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slayer is defending well though. Sobral let's go of the attempt for now.
Sobral is trying to stick to Slayer's back but Slayer is turning into Sobral. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sobral's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slayer.
Slayer stopping the sweep attempt from Sobral.

Slayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slayer is one step ahead there.

Slayer drops back looking for a leg! Sobral is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobral manages to kick Slayer off! Slayer jumps back into Sobral's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slayer.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Sobral is working hard here to advance position.
Slayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Slayer working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Sobral slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slayer is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobral.
Slayer gets back to full guard.

Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Sobral defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral postures up in Slayer's guard and throws a big left but Slayer blocks it.

Slayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Slayer is retaining full guard.
Sobral thows a big elbow that misses.
Sobral landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobral passes Slayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Slayer actively working from the bottom here.

Sobral escapes and gets back to his feet.

Sobral closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slayer to the mat! Slayer manages to get full guard.
Slayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.

Slayer working for submissions but it's allowed Sobral to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobral seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Slayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mateo Sobral!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bags comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - SuperBeast. Larry Bags has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bags
vs
Souza

174 cm
23
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Larry Bags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bags drops Souza with a nice combination! Bags dives into Souza's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Jairo Souza has been cut.

Bags 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.

Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bags is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bags's back instead.
Souza tries to keep control of the position but Bags is staying busy.
Souza is trying to stick to Bags's back but Bags is turning into Souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bags.
Bags looking to pass the guard.

Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bags doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bags manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bags would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bags tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.

Souza is looking for a triangle but Bags pushes his legs off easily.
Bags stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza looks gassed!
Bags passes Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bags wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Souza is looking to control Bags's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souza avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bags is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bags.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bags looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Bags is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Bags trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.

Bags escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bags takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Souza.
Bags misses with a combination

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Bags is retaining full guard.

Bags has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bags keeps moving.
Bags looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.

Souza 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.
Bags lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Souza!
Souza tries to hold on but Bags postures up.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Bags scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Souza?

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

Bags looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bags looking to finish with strikes here!
Souza gets back to half guard.

Bags is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Bags wants to stand up but Souza has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bags swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Bags avoids the head kick by Souza.
Bags slips a jab from Souza.
Bags slips a jab from Souza.
Bags misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bags lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
Bags wants to clinch.
Bags uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza avoids the body shot from Bags.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bags.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bags finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Bags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bags tries to work over Souza's front leg with a kick but Souza checks it.

Bags shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bags passes Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bags seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bags is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Bags is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Bags has control of the leg.
It looks like Bags is going to stand back up.

Souza actively working from the bottom here.

Souza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bags pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bags feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bags throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Bags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larry Bags is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bags connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bags lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Bags throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bags has his takedown stuffed

and Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Souza wants to take a breather but Bags is having none of it.
Bags is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza stops Bags from getting back to his feet.
Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jairo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bags keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bags hang on?
Souza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bags sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bags wants to get back to his feet.

Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bags sees it coming and defends easily.

Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Bags dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jairo Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

No joy there for Bags, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bags misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bags lands with a thumping leg kick.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bags.
Souza has his takedown stuffed

and Bags counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bags is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bags is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza trying to hold on to Bags's head to control him but Bags postures up.
Souza is in trouble now - Bags has advanced to mount!
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Bags 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bags keeps moving.

Bags has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza postures up in Bags's guard and throws a big left but Bags blocks it.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bags keeps moving.

Bags throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza advances to half guard.
Bags is trying to get back to full guard.

Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bags defends it well.

Bags looking for submissions off his back.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Bags is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Bags is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza is tying to control. Bags wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza stops Bags from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza throws a series of punches but Bags moves out of range.
Bags misses with a two punch combination.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bags scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larry Bags is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza wants to clinch but Bags slips to the side

so Bags counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bags might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bags is looking to stand up but Souza won't let him.
Bags has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bags stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza controls Bags momentarily but Bags frees himself.
Jairo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bags not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Bags!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson has chosen Its Raining Men as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kotoski
vs
Ernieson

187 cm
23
186 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

201 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Kotoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotoski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Ernieson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kotoski closes the distance and clinches up with Ernieson, looking for a takedown. Kotoski pushes Ernieson against the cage but Ernieson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ernieson clinches up with Kotoski and pushes him back against the cage.
Ernieson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Kotoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotoski can't get the takedown.
A short right from Ernieson.
Knees to the body from Ernieson.
Ernieson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ernieson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kotoski tries to pull guard but Ernieson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kotoski drops back down to his feet.
Kotoski looking for a takedown.

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

Kotoski feints and as Ernieson raises his hands in defense, Kotoski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotoski is breathing heavily.
Ernieson keeping moving, preventing Kotoski from controlling successfully.
Ernieson is trying to keep Kotoski in close.
Ernieson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ernieson pulls Kotoski in close to prevent any damage.
Ernieson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotoski is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson trying to keep a closed guard but Kotoski is proving a slippery customer.
Kotoski is pushing down on Ernieson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ernieson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kotoski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ernieson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kotoski is pressing down on Ernieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ernieson is holding on for now.
Kotoski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ernieson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ernieson pushes Kotoski off and gets back to his feet.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Kotoski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ernieson is fending him off so far but Kotoski persists. Nope, Ernieson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kotoski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ernieson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kotoski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ernieson moves into range and clinches up with Kotoski.

Ernieson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotoski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kotoski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kotoski working a defensive guard here.
Kotoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kotoski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kotoski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ernieson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ernieson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski wants to improve his position but Ernieson is controlling well.

Ernieson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kotoski defends it well.
Kotoski wants to improve his position but Ernieson is controlling well.
Ernieson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ernieson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kotoski gets back to half guard.

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.
Kotoski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kotoski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ernieson manages to pass to mount!
Ernieson controlling the pace for now.
Ernieson prevents Kotoski from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernieson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ernieson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ernieson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotoski, pushing him back against the cage.
Ernieson is pressed up against the cage. Kotoski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ernieson down to the mat. Ernieson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ernieson scores with a decent looking hook.

Kotoski gets the takedown into side control.
Ernieson is trying to improve his position.
Ernieson is not content to let Kotoski control the position.

Kotoski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ernieson to his feet.
Ernieson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotoski as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ernieson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kotoski doesn't seem bothered though.

Ernieson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ernieson breaks the clinch.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ernieson moves in looking to clinch but Kotoski pushes him off.
Kotoski misses with a looping right.
Ernieson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikita Kotoski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernieson wants to clinch up but Kotoski keeps it at a distance.
Ernieson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kotoski looks for a takedown but Ernieson sprawls well.

Ernieson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ernieson has Kotoski pressed against the cage.

Ernieson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kotoski shoots in but Ernieson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Kotoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ernieson gets the takedown into side control.
Kotoski is looking to reverse the position.
Ernieson working away.
Kotoski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ernieson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ernieson controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski tries to hold on but Ernieson postures up.
Ernieson controlling from mount.
Ernieson trying to control but Kotoski is having none of it.
Kotoski tries to lock up and control but Ernieson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotoski is working hard here to advance position.
Kotoski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kotoski is trying desperately to improve position.

Ernieson looking to secure an arm triangle but Kotoski defends it well.
Ernieson controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Ernieson landing strikes from the mount.
Ernieson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ernieson controlling from the full mount.
Ernieson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kotoski is looking to escape.
Kotoski is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernieson 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!

Kotoski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ernieson sprawls well. He's pushed Kotoski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ernieson throws a series of strikes that have Kotoski backpedaling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ernieson.
Kotoski takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Nikita Kotoski has been cut.
Ernieson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kotoski tries for a takedown but Ernieson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ernieson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Kotoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ernieson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kotoski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kotoski.
Ernieson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kotoski working for a triangle but Ernieson defends it easily.

Kotoski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kotoski 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson wants to control from the top but Kotoski keeps moving.
Ernieson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kotoski 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.
Ernieson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotoski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Ernieson as Kotoski shoots in.

Ernieson forces Kotoski back against the cage and clinches.
Kotoski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ernieson walks away with a smile on his face. Kotoski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernieson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ernieson scores with a one two! Kotoski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ernieson clinches up with Kotoski and pushes him back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ernieson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernieson.
Ernieson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kotoski is keeping busy.

Ernieson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernieson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ernieson misses with a takedown attempt - Kotoski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotoski.
Kotoski shoots in for a double leg but Ernieson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson shoots for a takedown but Kotoski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kotoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ernieson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ernieson stuffs the takedown.

Ernieson moves into the clinch.

Ernieson gets control of Kotoski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ernieson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ernieson is pulling down on Kotoski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kotoski, at least for the moment.
Ernieson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kotoski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ernieson has his feet on Kotoski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ernieson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ernieson sprawls well. He's pushed Kotoski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Ernieson.
No luck for Ernieson with that takedown attempt.
Kotoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ernieson avoids the head kick by Kotoski.
Ernieson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ernieson closes the distance but Kotoski moves to the side
and Kotoski counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Ernieson forces Kotoski back against the cage and clinches.
Ernieson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kotoski.
Ernieson is pressed up against the cage. Kotoski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ernieson down to the mat. Ernieson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotoski scores with a punch to the head.
Nikita Kotoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ernieson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ernieson.
Bert Ernieson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kotoski can't get the takedown.
Ernieson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kotoski pulls his leg out and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernieson!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (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.

Alves
vs
Alpha

175 cm
20
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Alpha.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog Alpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alpha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Alpha, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Alpha against the cage but Alpha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alpha tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alpha defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Alpha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves cracks Alpha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alpha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alpha's guard.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Alves passes to full mount!
Alves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alpha prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Poor strikes thrown by Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alpha is one step ahead there.
Alpha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alpha is one step ahead there.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alpha!

Alves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alpha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alpha manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alpha.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alpha is doing well to control the position and prevent Alves from advancing to side control.

Alves 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.
Alves thows a huge punch but Alpha dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Alves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alpha tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves lands a jab.
Alpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alpha's waist but Alpha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Alpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alpha is looking to clinch.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alpha wants to clinch.
Alves with a poor takedown

and Alpha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alpha scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Alpha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Alpha looking to throw knees to the head but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alpha backwards.
Alpha landing knees to the head.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alpha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alpha is trying to stall.
Alpha prevents a body shot from Alves.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alpha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha is looking to clinch.
Alpha is looking to clinch.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alves's knee momentarily.

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.
Alpha tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves with a poor takedown

and Alpha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Alpha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha mounts Alves! Really nice guard pass there!
Alpha controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alpha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alpha avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Dog Alpha has been cut.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alpha looks to clinch
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Alpha will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alpha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Alpha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alpha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alpha has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Alpha trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Alves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Alpha doesn't have the hooks in and Alves manages to turn into his guard.
Alpha tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alpha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Alves fails with the takedown

and Alpha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alpha.
Alpha connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Alves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dog Alpha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alpha.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves blocks a head kick by Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha tries to clinch but Alves moves away
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha clinches but Alves breaks the clinch
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alpha tries to clinch
and Alves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alpha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alpha darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alpha counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alpha is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Alpha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Alves had his way with Dog Alpha in that round.
The cut man is working on Dog Alpha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alves is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Alpha tries to clinch up
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Alpha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alpha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alpha closes the distance looking to clinch

and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dog Alpha has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves is looking to advance position but Alpha won't allow it.

Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alpha is just riding it out for now. Alves eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Alves wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position.

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.
Alpha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alpha trying to control the position.
Alpha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alves kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alpha looks to clinch
and Alves counters with a two punch combo.
Alpha wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alpha clinches but Alves breaks the clinch
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Alpha.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Renato Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alpha moves away.
Alpha closes the distance looking to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Alpha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Alves!
Renato Alves retains his welterweight title!

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