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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Elias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luka Escudero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Elias's chin.

Elias
vs
Escudero

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Elias!
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, Luka Escudero!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Escudero tries to keep at a distance but Elias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escudero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elias prevents it.

Elias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Escudero can't fight it off and eventually Elias manages to take the fight to the floor. Escudero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Escudero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elias lands a couple of digs.
Escudero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elias manages to get himself to full guard.

Elias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elias looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escudero passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elias is not content to let Escudero control the position.
Elias trying to control but Escudero postures up.
Escudero prevents Elias from improving his position.

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.
Elias misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elias fails with a takedown attempt.
Escudero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Elias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elias throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Escudero works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Elias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escudero on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Elias is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Escudero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Escudero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Elias is breathing heavily.
Elias is not content to let Escudero control the position.
Elias is pushing Escudero's head away, looking to escape. Escudero manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Escudero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elias keeps working.
Elias is trying to buck Escudero off.
Elias can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luka Escudero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nara
vs
Beckerman

170 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Nara!
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, Scott Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nara swinging wilding here.
Beckerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nara throws a right hand that Beckerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckerman also avoids with ease.

Beckerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beckerman working the ground and pound.
Nara wants to get back to his feet.
Nara misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nara trying to remain calm as Beckerman controls from the top position.
Nara is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beckerman is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman slows the pace down.
Nara is trying to get back to his feet.
Nara could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beckerman wants to clinch up but Nara keeps it at a distance.

Nara gets caught flat footed, as Beckerman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckerman is pushing down on Nara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nara is fighting to maintain full guard but Beckerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nara is looking to escape.
Nara is breathing heavily.
Beckerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beckerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckerman.
Nara wants to get back to his feet.

Beckerman stands up and beckons Nara to join him on the feet.
Beckerman misses with a double jab
and Nara counters with a left and a right that stings Beckerman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Nara circles away.
Nara keeps the fight on the outside.

Beckerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beckerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nara swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Beckerman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nara wants to try and get back to his feet.
Beckerman controlling the pace for now.
Beckerman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beckerman is working for a guillotine from mount but Nara frees his head quite easily.
Beckerman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nara throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Beckerman controlling his opponent.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Nara is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Beckerman dominated that round.
That's time! Nara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nara blocks a head kick by Beckerman.
Beckerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nara's waist but Nara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beckerman off to one side.
Nara throws a combination that misses

and Beckerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beckerman is controlling him.
Nara being controlled here, momentarily.
Nara wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beckerman manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nara!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Beckerman controlling from the full mount.
Beckerman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nara's face.
Beckerman unloading with bombs!
Beckerman content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nara's face.
BOOM! Beckerman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beckerman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nara wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beckerman controlling from mount.
Beckerman punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman controlling from mount.
Nara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nara has given up his back. Will we see Beckerman going for some submissions?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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

Beckerman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Beckerman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beckerman looks to land a right hand but Nara moved out of range.
Nara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Beckerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Beckerman misses
and Nara counters with a left and a right that stings Beckerman.

Beckerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckerman lands in his opponent's guard.
Nara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckerman won't allow Nara to get back to his feet.
Beckerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beckerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckerman controlling the action here.
Nara tries to kick Beckerman off but Beckerman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman winds up and cracks Nara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beckerman on the ground.
Nara looks like he's trying to stand up.

Beckerman is looking for a kimura but Nara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckerman to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Beckerman seems content to control.

Beckerman stands up and beckons Nara to join him on the feet.
Beckerman throws a head kick but Nara moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman tries to clinch but Nara is having none of it.
Well,Nara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

Beckerman has Nara up against the cage in a clinch.

Beckerman jumps guard and drags Nara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nara is looking to stand up but Beckerman won't let him.
Beckerman has Nara pulled in close to control his posture.
Nara is looking to stand up but Beckerman won't let him.

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

Beckerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beckerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Nara. No joy for Beckerman on that attempt.
Nara throws a series of punches but Beckerman moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Beckerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nara sprawls well initially but Beckerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nara is trying to stand up here but Beckerman is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckerman prevents Nara from standing back up.
Beckerman passes to full mount!
Beckerman content just to control the position here.
Nara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Michael Nara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Beckerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Beckerman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Beckerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beckerman 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!

Scott Beckerman wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yago Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by AC DC - Big Gun. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gunn
vs
Barros

178 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
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, Yago Barros!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.

It looks like Yago Barros has been cut.
Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barros looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Barros wants to clinch.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Barros lands with a right hand.
Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.

Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barros to the mat! Barros manages to get full guard.
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Barros is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barros wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barros tries to bench press Gunn off him but Gunn keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunn lands the left hand.
Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Barros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn with a hook.
Yago Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barros looks gassed!
Barros connects with a body shot.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barros circles away quickly and effectively.

Barros moves into the clinch.
Gunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barros is trying to break free.
Barros tries to pull guard but Gunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Barros drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barros throws an elbow but misses.
Gunn keeps control of Barros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.
Barros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Barros sprawling to the canvas. Gunn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Barros hang on?

Barros is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenn Gunn!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Pacheco

184 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Brown!
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, Felipe Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacheco tries a head kick but it misses.
Felipe Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco scores with a kick to the body.

Brown moves into the clinch.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Pacheco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pacheco loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.

Brown instigates a clinch.

Pacheco breaks from the clinch.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.

Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pacheco looks gassed!

Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco tries a head kick but it misses.

Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Pacheco prevents Brown from improving position.
Pacheco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pacheco tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brown controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pacheco for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks from Pacheco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pacheco blocks a head kick by Brown.

Brown darts in and clinches Pacheco up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pacheco fails to land.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacheco tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Pacheco wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown stalls.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Pacheco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacheco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown digs a good body shot into Pacheco's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown gets to his feet - Pacheco follows without any prompting.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Pacheco counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Felipe Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Pacheco regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brown stops Pacheco from getting back to his feet.

Brown decides to stand up.
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.

Brown pulls Pacheco into guard.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brown is standing up over Pacheco. Pacheco looks to escape but Brown dives into side control.
Brown taking a breather here.

Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown taking a break here but Pacheco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pacheco is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brown postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pacheco to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pacheco lands a high kick!
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Pacheco looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Pacheco throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Pacheco falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pacheco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown pushes Pacheco off and scrambles back to his feet.

Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pacheco is trying to get back to his feet.

Brown stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacheco throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Pacheco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacheco, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacheco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacheco has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Marvin Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brown rushes Pacheco and presses him up against the cage.

Brown pulls Pacheco into guard.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.
Pacheco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pacheco wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Marvin Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Marvin Brown!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Marvin Brown!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Marvin Brown!

Marvin Brown wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Castro
vs
Amaral

172 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Castro!
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, Pedro Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab-cross combination lands for Castro and sends Amaral crashing to the mat! Castro follows him down to the mat - Amaral regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Amaral is rocked!

It looks like Pedro Amaral has been cut.
Castro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amaral is still in real trouble! Can Castro finish him?
Castro prevents Amaral from improving his position.
Amaral seems to have recovered his senses.

Castro is looking for a kimura here.
Amaral is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Amaral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral gets full guard.
Castro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amaral is proving hard to escape from.

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

Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amaral looks gassed!
Amaral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Castro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Amaral actively working from the bottom here.

Castro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Amaral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral manages to get to full guard.

Amaral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amaral keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amaral is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amaral has an active guard here but Castro has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaral is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Amaral is looking to control Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amaral avoid being mounted?

Castro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castro scores with a hook.
Amaral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Castro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amaral wants to improve his position but instead Castro has moved into half guard.
Amaral trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Castro manages to pass to mount!
Castro is landing with some decent strikes but Amaral is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Amaral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Amaral's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Amaral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castro prevents it.

Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro looks to land a combination but Amaral avoids it well.
Amaral stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.

Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castro showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like Castro is going to stand back up.

Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Amaral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Amaral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral wants to get back to full guard.
Amaral is trying to control but can't.
Amaral wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.

Castro decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amaral throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amaral misses with a takedown attempt

and Castro counters with a single leg into guard. Amaral didn't expect that.
Amaral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard.
Castro is striking but Amaral is not phased and passes to half guard.
Amaral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Castro missing with punches from the bottom.
Amaral is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is looking to stand up but Amaral isn't so interested in that idea.
Amaral advances position into side control!
Castro is trying to improve his position.
Castro seems a little lost for a moment, as Amaral dominates the positioning.
Amaral tries to advance to mount but Castro instead regains half guard.
Castro punching from the bottom.

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.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Amaral is controlling him well.

Amaral postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castro to stand up.
Amaral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Mariano Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Amaral.
Amaral with a poor takedown
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Amaral was not able to check.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro misses with the combination.
Amaral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Castro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Amaral's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Castro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Amaral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Amaral counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Amaral is proving a slippery customer.

Castro pushes Amaral off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mariano Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amaral with a poor takedown
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Amaral tries to clinch
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
Amaral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Amaral thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mariano Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Amaral.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Castro.

Amaral scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amaral is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Amaral trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.

Amaral is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castro missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to kick Amaral off but Amaral keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Amaral is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Amaral fails with the takedown

so Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amaral is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Amaral pulls Castro in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Amaral is trying to hold Castro in close to prevent damage but Castro has managed to pass into half guard.
Castro is keen to just control but Amaral is a slippery customer.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amaral's head.
Castro is keen to just control but Amaral is a slippery customer.
Pedro Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amaral won't allow Castro to pass to mount.

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

Amaral changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amaral is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amaral lands a nice forearm strike.
Amaral tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Castro is trying to get back to his feet.
Amaral wants to take a breather but Castro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Amaral.
Mariano Castro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castro wants to stand up but Amaral is controlling him.
Amaral trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Amaral tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mariano Castro.
Well Castro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mariano Castro!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mariano Castro!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mariano Castro!

Mariano Castro wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bagetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get up, stand up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bagetti
vs
Machida

184 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Bagetti!
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, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti moves out of range.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bagetti at a distance.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Bagetti looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Bagetti backs away looking to recover.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bagetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
No luck for Bagetti with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Machida misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Machida.

Machida clinches.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida is working the combinations to good effect here.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagetti is breathing heavily.
Bagetti wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagetti.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagetti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Bagetti on that attempt.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida throws a right hand that Bagetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagetti also avoids with ease.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Bagetti slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bagetti doesn't seem phased though.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagetti backs up against the cage.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagetti. Bagetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagetti.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Machida clinches up with Bagetti and pushes him back against the cage.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to break free but Bagetti has control.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bagetti keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida is trying to break free.
Bagetti tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Bagetti drops back down to his feet.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Bagetti has double underhooks.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caio Bagetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida leaning against his opponent.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida is trying to break free.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Bagetti has double underhooks.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Bagetti keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Bagetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida lands a two punch combo.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bagetti avoids it well.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bagetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagetti.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bagetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bagetti. Bagetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Bagetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Bagetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida 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 Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida cracks Bagetti with an open hand slap.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagetti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bagetti fails with the takedown.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bagetti avoids it well.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.

Machida has closed the distance and engaged Bagetti in a clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida lands a body shot.

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.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagetti.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Bagetti.
Machida looking to stall.

Bagetti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti moves out of range.
Bagetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida works over Bagetti's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bagetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bagetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida digs a good body shot into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bagetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Bagetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida works over Bagetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bagetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Bagetti shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Bagetti walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Bagetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Bagetti or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Bagetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caio Bagetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 for Lyoto Machida!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!

Lyoto Machida wins by unanimous decision!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen It`s Amazing as his entrance music. The key to victory for Luiz Rangel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rangel
vs
Carvalho

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition
TAKEDOWN ©

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Rangel!
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, Gustavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rangel looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Rangel throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rangel.
Rangel has a takedown stuffed.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Rangel.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Rangel wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho has a takedown stuffed.
Rangel stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Rangel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luiz Rangel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carvalho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rangel to the mat! Rangel manages to get full guard.
Carvalho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Rangel keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangel is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rangel has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Rangel keeps moving.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Rangel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho postures up in Rangel's guard and throws a big left but Rangel blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rangel moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rangel counters with a series of strikes that sends Carvalho to the canvas! Rangel follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rangel stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rangel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carvalho for as long as he can get away with.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Rangel from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rangel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rangel with a nice head shot there.
Rangel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rangel looking to pass the guard.
Rangel content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Rangel defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rangel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rangel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

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.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rangel controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Luiz Rangel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carvalho moves out of range as Rangel strikes.
Rangel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rangel scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rangel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carvalho is trying to control Rangel's posture but Rangel avoids it.
Carvalho prevents Rangel from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rangel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rangel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Rangel circles away easily
and Rangel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rangel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rangel throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rangel moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rangel manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rangel counters by moving into the clinch.
Luiz Rangel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rangel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rangel is looking to clinch.
Rangel connects with a solid leg kick.
Rangel shoots and misses

and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
Carvalho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rangel!
Rangel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Rangel is squirming around nicely.
Rangel is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rangel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Rangel to control.
Rangel really wants to buck Carvalho off and get back to his feet.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Rangel is squirming around nicely.

Carvalho working for a guillotine from mount but Rangel is in no mood to give up.
Rangel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.

Rangel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carvalho.
Rangel is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to control but Rangel wriggling away.

Carvalho working for a submission but Rangel is keeping him at bay.
Rangel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carvalho controlling his opponent.
Rangel wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Rangel taking shots to the head.

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.
Rangel is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.

Carvalho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rangel is now in Carvalho's guard. A big mistake from Carvalho there, giving up the dominant position!
Rangel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Rangel defends easily.

Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rangel passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rangel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rangel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.

Rangel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carvalho sprawls well initially but Rangel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rangel prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Rangel slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to control but Rangel is keeping busy.
Rangel content to control rather than advance.
Carvalho is looking to control Rangel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Rangel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvalho trying to control here.

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.
Rangel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carvalho trying to hold on to Rangel's head to control him but Rangel postures up.
Rangel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rangel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carvalho is not content to let Rangel control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Luiz Rangel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Rangel.
Gustavo Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rangel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Rangel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rangel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rangel misses with a takedown attempt

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

Carvalho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rangel is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
Rangel is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rangel is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Carvalho won't allow Rangel to sweep him here.
Rangel is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Rangel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rangel fails with the takedown

and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rangel won't be happy with that.
Carvalho is working Rangel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rangel can't do much from the bottom here.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustavo Carvalho.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Luiz Rangel!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Luiz Rangel!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Luiz Rangel!

Luiz Rangel wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes into the arena with sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Vladimir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mukeka Di Rato - Cachaça. The key to victory for Daniel Andrade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andrade
vs
Vladimir

182 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Andrade!
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, Nikolai Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade tries for a takedown but Vladimir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Vladimir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andrade is trying to escape the mount.

Vladimir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andrade is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andrade and Vladimir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Vladimir tries for a kimura but Andrade is defending well.

Vladimir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrade regains half guard.

Vladimir looking for a submission but Andrade manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir looking to pass the guard.

Vladimir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vladimir has Andrade in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimir looks gassed!

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

Vladimir working for a triangle but Andrade defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vladimir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Andrade escapes and throws Vladimir's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrade decides to stand back up.

Vladimir gets the takedown into side control.

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

Vladimir tries for a kimura but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vladimir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Andrade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vladimir seems to be looking for submissions.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrade defends it well.
Andrade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vladimir won't allow Andrade to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Vladimir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andrade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vladimir, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Vladimir is looking for a triangle but Andrade pushes his legs off easily.

Vladimir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andrade passes into half guard.

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

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Andrade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade trying to control the position but instead, Vladimir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrade into the cage.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Vladimir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andrade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimir prevents it.
Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vladimir looking for a takedown.
Andrade tries to work over Vladimir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir tries for a takedown but Andrade manages to get underhooks.
Andrade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vladimir up against the cage.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Vladimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrade drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vladimir wants a takedown.
Daniel Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Vladimir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Andrade jumps into guard, dragging Vladimir to the mat.

Vladimir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vladimir has Andrade in his guard.
Andrade wants to pass the guard but Vladimir is keeping the position.

Vladimir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andrade passes into side control.
Vladimir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andrade's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vladimir is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andrade pulls his head out easily.

Andrade is working for a kimura but Vladimir is defending it quite comfortably.
Vladimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrade's back!
Vladimir is trying to stick to Andrade's back but Andrade is turning into Vladimir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vladimir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrade.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vladimir seems to be working for a kimura but Andrade defends the submission attempt.

Vladimir seems to be looking for submissions.

Andrade kicks Vladimir off and gets back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vladimir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vladimir has Andrade in his guard.

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

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

Vladimir working for a triangle but Andrade defends it easily.
Nikolai Vladimir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vladimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Vladimir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vladimir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Andrade counters with a single leg into guard. Vladimir didn't expect that.
Vladimir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Vladimir goes for an armbar but Andrade turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andrade.

Vladimir is working an open guard so Andrade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Vladimir wants a takedown but no success here.

Andrade pulls Vladimir into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladimir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladimir stops Andrade from standing up.

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

Andrade looking for a guillotine here but Vladimir defends easily.

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

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.
Vladimir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Andrade seems to be working for a kimura but Vladimir defends the submission attempt.
Andrade wants to stand up but Vladimir has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Vladimir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vladimir looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrade is working for a kimura but Vladimir is defending it quite comfortably.

Vladimir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Andrade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vladimir is just riding it out for now. Andrade eventually gives up the hold.
Andrade seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Vladimir actively working from the bottom here.
Vladimir is looking for a sweep. Andrade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vladimir actively working from the bottom here.

Vladimir looking for submissions off his back.

Vladimir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrade 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Daniel Andrade!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Daniel Andrade!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Daniel Andrade!

Daniel Andrade wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

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