TPG 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill comes to the cage accompanied by Chicken Huntin'. Jank Stevens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bill
vs
Stevens

170 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Bill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens defending well as Bill loads up on a big left hand.
Bill tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Bill lands.
Bill walks into a jab.
Bill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Bill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens works over Bill's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from Stevens finds it's target.
Bill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bill or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Bill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Bill misses its intended target.
Bill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stevens there.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
Stevens scores with a jab to the head.
Bill tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Bill avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Bill throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Bill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stevens swinging wilding here.
Bill misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four 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.
Bill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Bill moves forwards but Stevens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Bill shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens scores with a jab. Bill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevens scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bill tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stevens!
Stevens looks to land a combination but Bill avoids it well.
Bill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Bill shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
Bill wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Stevens catches Bill right on the button with a cross.
Bill walks into a jab.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Jank Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bill takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Bill throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Bill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Bill will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bill dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bill.
Bill looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bill circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Stevens.
Bill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill misses the shot to the body.
Bill shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jank Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Bill misses the target.
Stevens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bill if he has to take too many more of those.
Good exchange - Stevens coming out on top.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Bill dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens tries to bum rush Bill with a series of wild strikes but Bill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens works over Bill's head and body with a nice combination.
Bill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Bill avoids them all with ease.
Jank Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill misses with a shot to the body
and Bill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bill looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Horrible takedown by Bill or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Bill misses with a looping right.
Bill dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Billy Bill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stevens.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens slips a straight right by Bill.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
Jank Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Billy Bill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bill moves into the clinch.
Bill has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jank Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jank Stevens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Buzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Buzz

165 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Buzz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzz stuffs the takedown.
Buzz misses with a takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Buzz!
Buzz is trying to escape the mount.

Sanchez working for a submission but Buzz is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Buzz is holding on tight.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Buzz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Buzz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Buzz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Buzz instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Buzz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buzz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.

Buzz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Buzz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Buzz's head to control him but Buzz postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buzz is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Buzz is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.

Buzz seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzz passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Buzz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buzz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Buzz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Buzz extends the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Buzz!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urjh Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Castle
vs
Gracie

169 cm
22
138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Urjh Castle!
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, Nelson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Castle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.

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

Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Castle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russel Paulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Hoefman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman comes to the cage accompanied by fight music . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoefman's choice of entrance music: Young Jeezy ft Rick Ross - I'm a Boss. Russel Paulman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Melvin Hoefman's chin.

Paulman
vs
Hoefman

190 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russel Paulman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Hoefman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulman shoots in and drives through. Hoefman sprawls well.

Hoefman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Paulman working for a triangle but Hoefman defends it easily.
Hoefman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoefman postures up in Paulman 's guard and throws a big left but Paulman blocks it.
Hoefman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Paulman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hoefman has worked his arm free - good work by Hoefman!

Paulman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoefman gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoefman is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoefman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoefman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Paulman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hoefman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paulman prevents Hoefman from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoefman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulman .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoefman wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman missing with punches from the bottom.
Paulman moves nicely into side control.
Hoefman is trying to control Paulman 's posture but Paulman avoids it.

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

Paulman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoefman, who protects the arm well.
Hoefman is looking to regain half guard here but Paulman keeps moving and retains side control.

Paulman tries for a kimura but Hoefman is defending well.

Paulman is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoefman is defending well.
Paulman is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman is looking to regain half guard here but Paulman keeps moving and retains side control.

Paulman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Paulman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoefman regains half guard.

Paulman 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.
Hoefman punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoefman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Paulman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hoefman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paulman , into his guard.
Hoefman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoefman distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoefman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Hoefman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoefman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulman scores with a jab to the jaw.

Hoefman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoefman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paulman working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoefman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hoefman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Paulman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Paulman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hoefman there.
Hoefman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Paulman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hoefman pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paulman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hoefman pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoefman.
Paulman moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoefman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Paulman has his foot on Hoefman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoefman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoefman trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Hoefman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoefman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoefman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoefman trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paulman has his foot on Hoefman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoefman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoefman is one step ahead there.
Hoefman connects with a couple of short punches.

Paulman working for a triangle but Hoefman defends it easily.
Hoefman landing with the ground and pound.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paulman mounts Hoefman! Really nice guard pass there!
Hoefman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hoefman is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulman .
Hoefman trying to control but Paulman postures up.

Hoefman is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulman .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoefman is trying to escape the mount.

Paulman goes for an armbar but Hoefman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoefman.

Hoefman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paulman .
Hoefman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paulman 's guard. Nice work there by Hoefman.
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 Russel Paulman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hoefman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paulman !
Paulman is bucking up trying to escape but Hoefman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoefman prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Hoefman landing shots from mount.
Melvin Hoefman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoefman landing shots from mount.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Hoefman.
Paulman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoefman landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoefman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hoefman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoefman distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoefman with a nice head shot there.

Hoefman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paulman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hoefman is looking to defend but Paulman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hoefman! Paulman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hoefman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russel Paulman !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva has chosen Breaveheart Soundtrack as his entrance music. Louis Storm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Storm
vs
Paiva

195 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva fails with the takedown.

Paiva feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Paiva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paiva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Storm working for a triangle but Paiva defends it easily.
Paiva forces his way into half guard.
Paiva works his way into full mount!
Paiva content just to control the position here.
Storm is looking to improve his position but Paiva isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Paiva landing punches.
Paiva dominating with strikes here.

Storm is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Paiva! Storm is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raphael Paiva!

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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Rudirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro de Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudirez comes into the arena with "Bulls on parade" Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. de Ferro has chosen CMX - Ruoste 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.

Rudirez
vs
de Ferro

178 cm
20
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

186 cm
21
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Rudirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro de Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Ferro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
de Ferro shoots in for a double leg but Rudirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
de Ferro avoids the head kick by Rudirez.
A combination from de Ferro does no damage.
Rudirez looks for the body kick but de Ferro saw that one coming.
de Ferro swinging wilding here.
de Ferro misses with the body kick

and Rudirez counters with a shoot takedown. de Ferro fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Ferro wants to sweep here but Rudirez controlling him for the moment.
de Ferro lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Rudirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Ferro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rudirez connects with a couple of short punches.
de Ferro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rudirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rudirez wants to control but de Ferro is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ferro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
de Ferro looking for a sweep but Rudirez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Rudirez.

Rudirez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
de Ferro tries to reverse the position but Rudirez maintains control.
Rudirez blocks de Ferro's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rudirez working the ground and pound effectively.

Rudirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, de Ferro has worked his arm free - good work by de Ferro!
de Ferro is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
de Ferro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
de Ferro gets back to full guard.
de Ferro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudirez wants to pass the guard but de Ferro is keeping the position.
Rudirez preventing the sweep.
Rudirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
de Ferro is trying to keep Rudirez in close.
de Ferro looking for a sweep. Not yet de Ferro, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rudirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from de Ferro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by de Ferro!
de Ferro lands a jab to Rudirez's midsection.

Rudirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rudirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudirez is breathing heavily.
de Ferro is looking to improve his position but Rudirez isn't that keen on the idea.
de Ferro regains half guard.
de Ferro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
de Ferro gets full guard.
Rudirez 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.
de Ferro is trying to keep Rudirez in close.
Rudirez postures up and lands a big shot to de Ferro's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro is trying to control the position but Rudirez postures up.
de Ferro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rudirez wants to pass the guard but de Ferro is keeping the position.
de Ferro striking off his back but it's not causing Rudirez any problems.
de Ferro wants to hit a switch here but Rudirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for de Ferro there!
de Ferro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Ferro regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de Ferro is not content to let Rudirez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro de Ferro will probably get the nod.
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.

de Ferro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudirez. Rudirez obviously looking to wear him down.
de Ferro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marco Rudirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudirez misses with a low kick.
Rudirez misses with a leg kick.
de Ferro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudirez misses with a body kick.
de Ferro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudirez throws a leg kick which misses de Ferro's front leg but catches the back leg as de Ferro tries to avoid it.
de Ferro has his takedown stuffed

and Rudirez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rudirez as de Ferro tries to tie him up.
Rudirez is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rudirez throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ferro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Rudirez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
de Ferro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

de Ferro breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by de Ferro!
Rudirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
de Ferro misses with a wild body shot.
de Ferro checks a leg kick.
de Ferro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rudirez counters with a nice leg kick.
de Ferro misses the shot to the body.
de Ferro throws a nice looking combination but Rudirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Ferro looks to land a combination but Rudirez avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rudirez does no damage.
de Ferro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudirez is just out of range.
de Ferro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from de Ferro. No joy for Rudirez on that attempt.
de Ferro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
de Ferro is breathing heavily.

Rudirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudirez has de Ferro pushed against the cage.
de Ferro gets underhooks to prevent Rudirez's takedown attempt.
de Ferro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rudirez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rudirez blocks a body shot from de Ferro.
de Ferro trying to land knees to the body.

Rudirez breaks the clinch.
de Ferro looks to land a left hand but Rudirez moved out of range nicely.
Alessandro de Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rudirez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez lets loose with a powerful body kick. de Ferro will feel that in the morning.
de Ferro shoots and misses
and Rudirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. de Ferro really felt that one!
Marco Rudirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro de Ferro.
de Ferro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
de Ferro checks a low kick from Rudirez.
Rudirez lands a head shot.
de Ferro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
de Ferro throws a combination that misses
and Rudirez counters with a nice leg kick.
Rudirez connects with a single shot there.
Rudirez misses with a looping right.
de Ferro throws a nice looking combination but Rudirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Ferro misses with a double jab
and Rudirez counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and de Ferro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudirez.
Rudirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudirez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
de Ferro throws a combination that misses
and Rudirez counters with an outside leg kick.
de Ferro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Ferro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rudirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
de Ferro is looking to sweep but instead, Rudirez has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Rudirez dominated that second round.
That's time! Rudirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rudirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rudirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rudirez preventing the sweep.
Rudirez passes into half guard.
Marco Rudirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rudirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. de Ferro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rudirez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
de Ferro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for de Ferro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ferro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rudirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
de Ferro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rudirez's head.
de Ferro passes Rudirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
de Ferro slips a nice elbow through Rudirez's hands, connecting with Rudirez's forehead.
Rudirez won't allow de Ferro to pass to mount.
Rudirez trying to control from the bottom.
de Ferro lands with a punch from half guard.
Rudirez is staying active underneath de Ferro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
de Ferro tries to pass to full mount but Rudirez defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez is trying to get back to full guard.
de Ferro trying to mount his opponent but Rudirez defends it.
Rudirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from de Ferro finds it's way through Rudirez's defenses.
de Ferro looks to land a right hand but Rudirez moved out of range.
Rudirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but de Ferro is out of range and Rudirez settles back down.
de Ferro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from de Ferro.
Alessandro de Ferro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rudirez counters with a single leg into guard. de Ferro didn't expect that.
Rudirez preventing the sweep.
Rudirez pushing down on de Ferro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
de Ferro taking some punishment here, with Rudirez in his half guard.
Rudirez prevents de Ferro from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rudirez lands a nice short elbow.
de Ferro tries to get to full guard but Rudirez has control of the leg.
de Ferro has hold of Rudirez's hands but Rudirez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
de Ferro gets back to full guard.
Rudirez throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro wants to improve his position but instead Rudirez has moved into half guard.
de Ferro tries to get to full guard but Rudirez has control of the leg.
Rudirez slows the pace down in half guard.
de Ferro is trying to control but can't.
de Ferro is looking for a sweep. Rudirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
de Ferro trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

de Ferro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rudirez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with de Ferro, pushing him back against the cage.
de Ferro blocks an elbow strike.
de Ferro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
de Ferro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
de Ferro avoiding damage as Rudirez throws knees to the body.
de Ferro slows down the pace here.
Rudirez missing with knees to the body.
de Ferro looking for a takedown.
de Ferro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rudirez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rudirez unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Ferro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Ferro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rudirez backwards.
de Ferro avoids a wild elbow strike from Rudirez.
de Ferro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

de Ferro breaks from the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
de Ferro swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rudirez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in de Ferro's guard.
de Ferro controls Rudirez momentarily but Rudirez frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudirez with a nice head shot there.
de Ferro keeping moving, preventing Rudirez from controlling successfully.

de Ferro working for submissions but it's allowed Rudirez to get to half guard.

Rudirez escapes and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for de Ferro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Ferro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
de Ferro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rudirez rather than just go for the knockout.
de Ferro misses with a body punch
and Rudirez counters with an outside leg kick.
de Ferro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from de Ferro misses.
A head kick misses from Rudirez.
de Ferro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudirez tries to land a front kick but de Ferro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
de Ferro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
de Ferro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rudirez counters with a leg kick.
de Ferro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rudirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on de Ferro. That did some damage!
Rudirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rudirez shoots in for a takedown but de Ferro shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Rudirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
de Ferro is looking to regain half guard here but Rudirez keeps moving and retains side control.
de Ferro is trying to work for a sweep but Rudirez has mounted him!
de Ferro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rudirez has a good base and remains in mount.
de Ferro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
de Ferro moves into full guard.
de Ferro keeping moving, preventing Rudirez from controlling successfully.

Rudirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! de Ferro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. de Ferro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from de Ferro!
de Ferro cracks Rudirez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Ferro landing a few strikes.

de Ferro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rudirez looks calm but he's in trouble here. de Ferro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rudirez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! de Ferro lets go of the hold and Rudirez can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro de Ferro!
Alessandro de Ferro is the new welterweight champion!