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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beltorfe Vic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wilson (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.

Vic
vs
Wilson

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beltorfe Vic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Vic is trying to improve his position.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vic is working hard here to advance position.
Vic gets back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Vic is working away.
Wilson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vic.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Vic fights it but they end up in guard.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wilson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vic gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vic wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.

Vic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilson's back instead.
Vic is breathing heavily.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but Vic has full control of the position and if anything, Wilson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Vic seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Wilson's chin but Wilson turns very nicely into Vic's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Wilson.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vic is keeping the position for now.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vic has his takedown stuffed

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Vic fights it but they end up in guard.
Vic can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Vic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Vic is working away.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilson tries to control but Vic wriggling away.
Wilson content just to control the position 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.

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

Wilson feints and as Vic raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Vic keeps moving.
Wilson passes Vic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Vic actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson working over Vic with some ground and pound. Vic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wilson decides to return to a standing position.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Vic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson takes a swing at Vic's ribcage but misses.
Vic misses with a takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vic has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.

Vic actively working from the bottom here.

Wilson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Vic off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vic is proving hard to escape from.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Vic looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson stands up over Vic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two 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.
Wilson 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.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
William Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson trying to control but Vic is working from the bottom.
Wilson wants to stand but Vic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Vic has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.

Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vic doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Vic 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.

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

Wilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilson throws a right hand that Vic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vic also avoids with ease.
Vic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vic misses with a takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vic won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beltorfe Vic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Vic misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Vic is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vic sneaks back into half guard.

Vic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wilson 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. This is the final round!

Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vic if he has to take too many more of those.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Vic looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Vic's hands, connecting with Vic's forehead.

Vic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vic looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Vic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.

Wilson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vic to stand up.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beltorfe Vic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Vic fights it but they end up in guard.

Wilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vic fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Vic backing up. Vic nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Vic tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vic's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beltorfe Vic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson wants to get up but he can't break Vic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vic wants to improve his position but instead Wilson has moved into half guard.
Vic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
William Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wilson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vic.

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Vic moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Wilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vic fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Beltorfe Vic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vic.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Aoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabiroca Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoc comes to the ring accompanied by Mag. Pinto has chosen Snoop Dogg - Pronto feat. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em as his entrance music. 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.

Aoc
vs
Pinto

190 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Aoc!
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, Jabiroca Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoc misses with a few strikes there.
Pinto fails with an attempt to clinch.

Aoc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Aoc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pinto throws a right hand that Aoc ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoc also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Aoc on that attempt.

Aoc has managed to clinch.
Aoc managing to block the knees to the body from Pinto.
Pinto wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoc won't allow it.

Pinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Aoc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinto's guard.
Aoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinto controls Aoc momentarily but Aoc frees himself.
Aoc wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving.
Pinto wants to stand and escape but Aoc is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoc.
Pinto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Aoc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinto's guard.
Aoc content to stall in guard here.
Pinto trying to keep a closed guard but Aoc is proving a slippery customer.
Aoc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoc thows a big elbow that misses.
Pinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aoc gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aoc is breathing heavily.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoc showed some decent athleticism there.
Pinto is trying to stand.
Aoc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Aoc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoc in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoc is thwarting Pinto's attempts to control the position.
Aoc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinto is not content to let Aoc control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinto kicks Aoc off and gets back to his feet.
Aoc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinto.
Aoc takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Gabriel Aoc has been cut.
Aoc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoc misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinto as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pinto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinto.
Pinto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aoc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Aoc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Aoc fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Aoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto connects with a jab.
Pinto lands a head kick. Aoc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Aoc ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Aoc with that takedown attempt.
Pinto lands with a slapping head kick.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Aoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoc shoots in for a takedown but Pinto shows good takedown defense.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoc.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Aoc moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch.

Aoc rushes Pinto and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jabiroca Pinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Aoc'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.

Aoc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoc off to one side.
Aoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Aoc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pinto to the mat! Pinto manages to get full guard.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoc prevents Pinto from getting back to his feet.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinto trying to control the position.

Aoc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Aoc moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Aoc or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinto which made him look bad.
Pinto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto throws a right and a left that Aoc avoids nicely.
Aoc's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoc shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinto tries to sprawl out of it but Aoc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Aoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinto lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoc's head.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Aoc moves into the clinch.
Aoc slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Aoc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Pinto breaks from the clinch.

Aoc clinches up against the ropes.
Pinto wants to break the clinch but can't.

Aoc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aoc manages to end up in side control.
Pinto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Aoc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoc is trying to control. Pinto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pinto kicks off Aoc and gets to his feet.
Aoc throws a nice looking combination but Pinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoc swivels and escapes.
Gabriel Aoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoc tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a left and a right that stings Aoc.
Pinto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Aoc moved out of range.
Aoc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aoc duly obliges.
Pinto misses with a head kick.
Aoc throws a right hand that Pinto ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinto also avoids with ease.
Aoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto works over Aoc's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoc tries to move into range but Pinto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinto fails to land the takedown.
Aoc throws a good cross that connects.
Aoc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Aoc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoc looking for a takedown.
Aoc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinto smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pinto scores with a takedown into Aoc's guard.
Pinto preventing the sweep.

Aoc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinto stops Aoc from standing up.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Aoc keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Aoc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Aoc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pinto throws a nice head kick!
Pinto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoc.
Aoc fails with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a head kick.

Aoc has managed to clinch.
Pinto tries to break the clinch but Aoc is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoc as Pinto tries to tie him up.
Aoc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pinto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pinto prevents Aoc from breaking the clinch.

Aoc decides to pull guard.
Gabriel Aoc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinto is working Aoc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Aoc keeps moving.
Pinto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinto wants to stand but Aoc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinto trying to control but Aoc is working from the bottom.
Aoc 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoc kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Aoc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aoc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Aoc is looking for a triangle but Pinto pushes his legs off easily.
Pinto's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aoc wants to control but Pinto passes easily into half guard.
Aoc moves into full guard.
Aoc keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.

Pinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoc striking from the bottom.
Aoc wants to sweep here but Pinto controlling him for the moment.

Pinto gets to his feet - Aoc follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Aoc.
Aoc blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Aoc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoc off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Aoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoc shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinto sprawls well. He's pushed Aoc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Pinto.

Aoc shoots in and bounces Pinto off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinto is looking to stand up but Aoc isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoc looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoc wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving.
Aoc stops Pinto from standing up.
Aoc cracks Pinto with a solid left hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Aoc clinches up with Pinto and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinto prevents it.
Pinto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoc scores with a nice hook to the head.

Pinto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoc moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoc.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Aoc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoc 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Aoc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan impedoclis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

impedoclis
vs
Phoenix

175 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allan impedoclis!
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, Super Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
impedoclis throws a right and a left that both miss.
impedoclis tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
impedoclis misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from impedoclis.
impedoclis swinging wilding here.
impedoclis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but impedoclis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
impedoclis misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a one-two to the body.
impedoclis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
impedoclis throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
impedoclis misses with a double jab

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
impedoclis keeps control of Phoenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
impedoclis tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but impedoclis has him pressed against the ropes.
impedoclis tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
impedoclis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
impedoclis wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix keeps control of impedoclis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
impedoclis is breathing heavily.
impedoclis wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
impedoclis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but impedoclis has him pressed against the ropes.
impedoclis keeps control of Phoenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phoenix shoots for a double leg takedown but impedoclis sprawls well. He's pushed Phoenix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allan impedoclis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Phoenix.
A left and a right from impedoclis both land. Nice combination.
Phoenix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
impedoclis misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
impedoclis wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side
and Phoenix counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from impedoclis does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from impedoclis.
Phoenix throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix throws a series of strikes that have impedoclis backpedaling.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
impedoclis checks the leg kick.
impedoclis clinches but Phoenix breaks the clinch

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
impedoclis can't break the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
impedoclis can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but impedoclis has him pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix keeps control of impedoclis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
impedoclis has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.

Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
impedoclis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings impedoclis.
impedoclis avoids a kick to the body.
impedoclis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allan impedoclis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
impedoclis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but impedoclis has him pressed against the ropes.

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.
impedoclis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
impedoclis wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix wants to break free but impedoclis has control.
impedoclis tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix stalling the fight.

Phoenix manages to break the clinch.

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
impedoclis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Phoenix manages to mount him!
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with impedoclis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
impedoclis is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix throws a combination. impedoclis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and impedoclis is able to avoid easily.
impedoclis blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
impedoclis clinches but Phoenix breaks the clinch
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix tries to bum rush impedoclis with a series of wild strikes but impedoclis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by impedoclis or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix which made him look bad.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from impedoclis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
impedoclis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix throws a right hand that impedoclis ducks under and follows up with a left that impedoclis also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by impedoclis or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix which made him look bad.
A bone on bone clash there as impedoclis blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
impedoclis slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
impedoclis dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
impedoclis dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
impedoclis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from impedoclis.
Donk. Phoenix catches impedoclis right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from impedoclis as Phoenix shoots in.
impedoclis throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.

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.
impedoclis loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix tries to work over impedoclis's front leg with a kick but impedoclis checks it.
Phoenix shoots in but no luck this time.
impedoclis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
impedoclis shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but impedoclis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan impedoclis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
impedoclis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a three punch combo that has impedoclis backing up. impedoclis nods at Phoenix to acknowledge the strikes.
impedoclis misses with a combination

and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phoenix keeps control of impedoclis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phoenix can't break the clinch.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a right hand that impedoclis ducks under and follows up with a left that impedoclis also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
impedoclis misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
impedoclis throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and impedoclis counters with a one-two to the body.
impedoclis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings impedoclis.
impedoclis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix throws a one two combo.
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
impedoclis wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
impedoclis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
impedoclis is trying to break free.
Phoenix wants to break free but impedoclis has control.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
impedoclis looks to clinch

and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
impedoclis is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix wants to break free but impedoclis has control.
impedoclis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix tries to break the clinch but impedoclis is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
impedoclis being controlled against the ropes.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

impedoclis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
impedoclis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
impedoclis checks a leg kick nicely.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but impedoclis is out of range.
impedoclis misses with the combination.

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

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
impedoclis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
impedoclis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
impedoclis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
impedoclis keeps control of Phoenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
impedoclis jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with impedoclis around his waist. impedoclis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
impedoclis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan impedoclis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
impedoclis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
impedoclis prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
impedoclis doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
impedoclis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Phoenix tries to bum rush impedoclis with a series of wild strikes but impedoclis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Phoenix throws a head kick but impedoclis moves out of range.
impedoclis misses with a body punch

and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
impedoclis is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Phoenix is looking to break free of the clinch but impedoclis has double underhooks.
impedoclis fails to pull guard.

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.
Phoenix is pressed up against the ropes. impedoclis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phoenix down to the mat. Phoenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phoenix scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but impedoclis circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix is working the combinations to good effect here.
impedoclis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
impedoclis wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. impedoclis will be more careful next time no doubt.
impedoclis darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Phoenix drives through and clinches with impedoclis against the ropes.
impedoclis is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix keeps control of impedoclis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
impedoclis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. impedoclis will be more careful next time no doubt.
impedoclis closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. impedoclis pushes Phoenix against the ropes but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
impedoclis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

impedoclis forces Phoenix back against the ropes and clinches.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
impedoclis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but impedoclis won't allow it.
impedoclis misses with an elbow strike.
impedoclis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
impedoclis is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.

Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
impedoclis tries to clinch

and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to break the clinch but impedoclis is controlling the position.
impedoclis prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
impedoclis is trying to break free.
impedoclis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
impedoclis is trying to break free.
impedoclis jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with impedoclis around his waist. impedoclis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
impedoclis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix has impedoclis pushed against the ropes.
impedoclis has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Phoenix!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between aFF EnoiS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timoti Heinanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

EnoiS
vs
Heinanen

188 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, aFF EnoiS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timoti Heinanen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heinanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heinanen thows a huge punch but EnoiS dodges it nicely.
Heinanen stalling away here and it's allowed EnoiS to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
EnoiS is adopting a defensive guard.
Heinanen wants to control from the top but EnoiS keeps moving.
EnoiS can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heinanen controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinanen trying to control but EnoiS is working from the bottom.
Heinanen preventing the sweep.
Heinanen looking to pass the guard.
Heinanen wants to control from the top but EnoiS keeps moving.

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.
Heinanen tries to free his leg and advance position but EnoiS is retaining full guard.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Heinanen.
Heinanen wants to control but EnoiS is keeping him busy.

Heinanen swings around for an armbar but EnoiS sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heinanen's guard.
EnoiS 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.
EnoiS really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
EnoiS preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

EnoiS gets to his feet. Heinanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
EnoiS connects with a high kick.
EnoiS throws a sloppy head kick and Heinanen moves out of range easily.
EnoiS is breathing heavily.
Heinanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Timoti Heinanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Heinanen or perhaps it was just good defense by EnoiS which made him look bad.
Heinanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
EnoiS shoots in but Heinanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
EnoiS throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Heinanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heinanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Heinanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
EnoiS is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
EnoiS being controlled here, momentarily.
Heinanen passes into half guard.
EnoiS knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heinanen on the ground.
Heinanen stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timoti Heinanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

EnoiS avoids a punch combination nicely.
EnoiS throws a sloppy head kick and Heinanen moves out of range easily.

Heinanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heinanen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Heinanen throws a strike aimed at the side of EnoiS's head but EnoiS avoids it well.
Heinanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Heinanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but EnoiS keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinanen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Heinanen trying to control the action but EnoiS is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
The strikes coming from Heinanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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

Heinanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heinanen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heinanen working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinanen wants to control but EnoiS is keeping him busy.
Heinanen controls the position from side control.

Heinanen tries for a kimura but EnoiS is defending well.
Heinanen working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
EnoiS bucks up and tries to throw Heinanen off but instead Heinanen has got his back!
Heinanen landing with strikes.
Heinanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of EnoiS's body.
Heinanen tries to get the hooks in deep but EnoiS pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timoti Heinanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Heinanen avoids the head kick by EnoiS.
Heinanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but EnoiS circles away.
A head kick misses from EnoiS.
EnoiS will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
EnoiS tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Heinanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in EnoiS's guard.
Heinanen content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Heinanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heinanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. EnoiS is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinanen prevents EnoiS from getting back to his feet.

Heinanen drops back looking for a leg! EnoiS is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and EnoiS manages to kick Heinanen off! Heinanen jumps back into EnoiS's guard.
Heinanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
EnoiS is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Heinanen trying to control the position from guard on top but EnoiS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heinanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heinanen passes EnoiS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heinanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. EnoiS defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinanen wants to take a breather but EnoiS is having none of it.
EnoiS wants to get back to his feet.
Heinanen is trying to control the action in half guard but EnoiS is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heinanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. EnoiS defending well though.
Heinanen is trying to control. EnoiS wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
EnoiS is trying to stand up here but Heinanen is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heinanen looks to land a combination but EnoiS avoids it well.
Heinanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
EnoiS lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
aFF EnoiS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Heinanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heinanen throws a series of punches but EnoiS moves out of range.
Heinanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. EnoiS tries to avoid it but Heinanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag EnoiS to the ground. EnoiS escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
aFF EnoiS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timoti Heinanen.
Heinanen lands a jab-cross combination.
EnoiS throws a head kick that misses.
Heinanen shoots and misses
and EnoiS counters with a body kick.

Heinanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Heinanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
EnoiS is refusing to be controlled, as Heinanen sits in half guard.
Timoti Heinanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

EnoiS looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timoti Heinanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heinanen 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timoti Heinanen!