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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between milone sILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

sILVA
vs
Ferguson

170 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, milone sILVA!
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, Alex Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sILVA wants to clinch.
sILVA swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.

sILVA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - sILVA lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but sILVA is proving a slippery customer.
sILVA is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sILVA is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but sILVA has managed to sneak the leg through.
sILVA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but sILVA has control of the leg.
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.
sILVA with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferguson wants to control but sILVA is keeping busy.
sILVA blocks the strikes from Ferguson.
sILVA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
sILVA throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by sILVA.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.

sILVA scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
sILVA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sILVA trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
sILVA postures up.

sILVA thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
sILVA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
sILVA would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
sILVA postures up.
sILVA pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.

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

and sILVA counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
sILVA slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

sILVA decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sILVA was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.

sILVA scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

sILVA 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.
sILVA is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from sILVA.

sILVA postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

sILVA shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. sILVA showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

milone sILVA dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

sILVA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than sILVA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
sILVA unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Ferguson has given up his back. Will we see sILVA going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is really stuck here.
sILVA thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ferguson trying to control the hands but sILVA breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - sILVA's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

sILVA working for the choke.
milone sILVA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - sILVA's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

sILVA looking to break Ferguson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferguson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise sILVA will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
sILVA really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ferguson.

sILVA has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson trying to control but not successfully.

Ferguson fending off the submission attempt from sILVA.
Ferguson finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
sILVA 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sILVA throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

sILVA is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.

sILVA is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
sILVA laying and praying for a moment but Ferguson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ferguson is pressing down on sILVA's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
sILVA controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
sILVA looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

sILVA decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

milone sILVA dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferguson throws a right and a left that sILVA avoids nicely.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so sILVA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
sILVA controls from within his opponent's guard.
sILVA passes into half guard.
sILVA controlling the pace.

sILVA is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

sILVA is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ferguson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). milone sILVA!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capitao Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clack Bum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Capitao Nascimento is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Arroyo
vs
Nascimento

189 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Arroyo!
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, Capitao Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo throws a hook but Nascimento blocks it.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
Nascimento looks gassed!
Nascimento has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Nascimento's head.

It looks like Capitao Nascimento has been cut.
Arroyo throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Arroyo avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arroyo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Arroyo misses with a takedown attempt - Nascimento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arroyo misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Arroyo throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arroyo has managed to clinch.
Arroyo lands a body punch.
Arroyo lands an elbow just above Nascimento 's eye.

Arroyo breaks the clinch.

Arroyo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Nascimento is rocked!
Nascimento is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nascimento is still in real trouble! Can Arroyo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo working the ground and pound.
Arroyo lands a strong strike to the head of Nascimento. That's dazed him! Arroyo looking to finish here. Nascimento is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Arroyo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Viana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Yankee Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yankee Sullivan has chosen Fisticuffs as his entrance music. James Yankee Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Viana
vs
Yankee Sullivan

175 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Viana!
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, James Yankee Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viana closes the distance and clinches up with Yankee Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Viana pushes Yankee Sullivan against the cage but Yankee Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yankee Sullivan works the jab nicely.
A combination from Yankee Sullivan does no damage.
Yankee Sullivan tries to bum rush Viana with a series of wild strikes but Viana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yankee Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Viana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yankee Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right hand that Viana ducks under and follows up with a left that Viana also avoids with ease.
Yankee Sullivan looks to land a combination but Viana avoids it well.
Yankee Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yankee Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Viana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yankee Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yankee Sullivan thuds a left hand into Viana's body.
Viana is breathing heavily.
Yankee Sullivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James Yankee Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankee Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yankee Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viana momentarily.
Yankee Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a three punch combo!
Viana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yankee Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana needs to keep his hands up - Yankee Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
Yankee Sullivan lands with an overhand left.
Viana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yankee Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Viana takes one on the button.
Viana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viana.
Viana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yankee Sullivan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yankee Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yankee Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viana circles away quickly and effectively.
Yankee Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Viana backpedaling.
Viana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yankee Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Yankee Sullivan. No joy for Viana on that attempt.
Yankee Sullivan lands a right hook to the body.
Yankee Sullivan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Viana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viana tries for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viana tries to move into range but Yankee Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yankee Sullivan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viana.
Yankee Sullivan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yankee Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viana at a distance.
Viana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Yankee Sullivan coming out on top.
Yankee Sullivan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viana on the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Viana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yankee Sullivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Yankee Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yankee Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viana's head backwards.
Yankee Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt - Yankee Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yankee Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yankee Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Viana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viana closes the distance and clinches up with Yankee Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Viana pushes Yankee Sullivan against the cage but Yankee Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yankee Sullivan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Viana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Yankee Sullivan does no damage.
Yankee Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yankee Sullivan.
A combination from Yankee Sullivan does no damage.
Yankee Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viana moves away.
Viana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yankee Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Viana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yankee Sullivan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
James Yankee Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yankee Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Viana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yankee Sullivan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yankee Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Viana could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Viana shoots in for a double leg but Yankee Sullivan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yankee Sullivan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yankee Sullivan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Yankee Sullivan duly obliges.
Viana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yankee Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Yankee Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viana just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Yankee Sullivan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body punch from Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Yankee Sullivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Yankee Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.
Yankee Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Viana.
Yankee Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viana dodges the punch combination from Yankee Sullivan.
Viana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yankee Sullivan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Yankee Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Viana backpedaling.
Viana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yankee Sullivan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana shoots for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yankee Sullivan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viana is looking to clinch but Yankee Sullivan is avoiding it.
Viana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yankee Sullivan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yankee Sullivan cracks a nice hook into Viana's ribs.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Viana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yankee Sullivan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Viana stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Viana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yankee Sullivan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt - Yankee Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Yankee Sullivan.

Viana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yankee Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yankee Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Viana from controlling successfully.
Yankee Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Viana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana tries to stand but Yankee Sullivan is controlling from the bottom.
Yankee Sullivan wants to stand up but Viana is controlling him.
Viana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yankee Sullivan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yankee Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viana closes the distance and clinches up with Yankee Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Viana pushes Yankee Sullivan against the cage but Yankee Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yankee Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Yankee Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yankee Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yankee Sullivan looks to land a combination but Viana avoids it well.
Yankee Sullivan throws a hook but Viana avoids it easily.
Viana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yankee Sullivan is fending him off so far but Viana persists. Nope, Yankee Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Viana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Yankee Sullivan finds it's target.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right and a left that Viana avoids nicely.
Viana throws a head kick but Yankee Sullivan moves out of range.
Yankee Sullivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Viana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yankee Sullivan is fending him off so far but Viana persists. Nope, Yankee Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yankee Sullivan works over Viana's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Yankee Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.

Viana has Yankee Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.

Viana breaks from the clinch.
Viana fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Yankee Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a nice right hand.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yankee Sullivan pinned against the cage. Yankee Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yankee Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yankee Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Viana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonardo Viana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viana slips a jab from Yankee Sullivan.
James Yankee Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viana.
Viana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yankee Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yankee Sullivan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yankee Sullivan looks to land a combination but Viana avoids it well.
Viana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Yankee Sullivan. No joy for Viana on that attempt.
Yankee Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Viana backpedaling.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right hand that Viana ducks under and follows up with a left that Viana also avoids with ease.
Viana shoots for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yankee Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yankee Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Yankee Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yankee Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yankee Sullivan scores with the left hand. Viana knows he should have avoided that one.
Yankee Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Viana shoots for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yankee Sullivan lands a jab to Viana's midsection.
Viana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yankee Sullivan.
A punch combination from Yankee Sullivan misses.
Some wild striking there from Yankee Sullivan.
Viana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yankee Sullivan circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Yankee Sullivan throws a series of punches but Viana avoids them all with ease.
Yankee Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viana.
Nice takedown defense from Yankee Sullivan. No joy for Viana on that attempt.
Yankee Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viana has a takedown stuffed.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a jab.
Viana shoots in but Yankee Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yankee Sullivan stuns Viana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yankee Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Viana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yankee Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viana.
No joy there for Yankee Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yankee Sullivan looks to land a combination but Viana avoids it well.
Viana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yankee Sullivan's waist but Yankee Sullivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viana off to one side.
Viana shoots in but Yankee Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Yankee Sullivan.
Yankee Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viana at a distance.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viana takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yankee Sullivan works over Viana's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonardo Viana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yankee Sullivan cracks Viana with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Viana.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yankee Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yankee Sullivan 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yankee Sullivan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Ratamahatta 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.

Shadow
vs
Maia

191 cm
19
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Maia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia looks for a takedown but Shadow sprawls well.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Shadow.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maia as he avoids it easily.
Shadow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shadow's guard.
Maia prevents Shadow from getting back to his feet.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
Maia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shadow's guard.
Maia advances position into side control!
Maia tries to score with some ground and pound. Shadow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Maia!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josenildo Canhotinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canhotinho comes to the cage accompanied by Não Haverá Limites. Josenildo Canhotinho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Canhotinho
vs
Booth

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josenildo Canhotinho!
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, Andy Booth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canhotinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Canhotinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
Canhotinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Booth sprawls well. He's pushed Canhotinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canhotinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Canhotinho walks into a stiff left hand from Booth.

It looks like Josenildo Canhotinho has been cut.
Canhotinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booth but Booth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andy Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth throws a series of punches but Canhotinho avoids them all with ease.
Booth feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Canhotinho crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Booth!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wascon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wascon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Better. Henri Baker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phil Wascon's chin.

Wascon
vs
Baker

175 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Wascon!
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, Henri Baker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wascon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wascon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker tries for a takedown but Wascon circles away easily

and Wascon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker looking to control.
Wascon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wascon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wascon stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wascon looking to pass the guard.
Wascon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wascon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wascon throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wascon wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wascon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wascon wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wascon has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wascon swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Wascon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wascon won't be happy with that.
Wascon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Baker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wascon?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wascon working to try and regain half guard.
Wascon is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
Baker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wascon to take his back!
Wascon can't escape the position.
Wascon is breathing heavily.
Wascon is working hard here to advance position.
Baker tries to keep control of the position but Wascon is staying busy.
Wascon tries to escape but Baker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wascon tries to escape but Baker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Baker is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Wascon with him. Wascon is trying to defend but Baker has an arm under the chin now! Wascon grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Baker!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

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

Maia
vs
Machida

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tenlou Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Maia scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Machida throws a one two combo.

It looks like Tenlou Maia has been cut.

Machida closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage.
A short right from Machida on the inside.

Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Maia looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Maia looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maia as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenlou Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machida effectively controlling the action here.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Machida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Maia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Machida pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Machida's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Machida has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Maia letting Machida take a breather here.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maia!

Machida is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Machida gets control of Maia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida managing to control the position.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is pulling down on Maia's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Maia's ribcage.
Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida stalling against the cage.
Machida is working Maia over against the cage.
Come on Machida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.

Machida closes the distance and clinches.

Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia blocks the body kick.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maia tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maia up against the cage.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia tries to clinch
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Machida scores a takedown into full mount!

Machida stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maia, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Machida moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida is stalling here.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida stalling.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt

so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maia wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.

Machida stands and steps away. Maia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tenlou Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenlou Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Maia.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia closes the distance but Machida moves to the side

and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maia!

Machida stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Maia stumbling back into the cage.

Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Lyoto Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maia kicks Machida off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida tries to clinch up.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Maia tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily

and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Maia on that attempt.

Machida instigates a clinch.

Machida breaks the clinch.
A cross from Machida lands.
Maia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Machida pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stalling.

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

Machida clinches with his opponent.
Maia trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maia up against the cage.

Machida breaks from the clinch.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.

Machida decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maia to his feet.
Maia with a poor takedown

and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenlou Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenlou Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A knee to the head by Machida.

Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maia gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Machida manages to break the clinch.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Maia working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Maia up and slammed him! Maia can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
Maia is trying to work for a sweep but Machida has mounted him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida avoids the attempt from Maia to control.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiano Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawaiano Loco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Loco

185 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
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, Hawaiano Loco!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Loco throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Loco misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loco won't be happy with that.
Gracie gets to mount! Loco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Loco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Loco is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie prevents Loco from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Loco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Loco misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loco throws a strike from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!
Gracie controlling the position.
Loco tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie prevents Loco from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie gets to mount! Loco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Loco regains half guard.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Loco regains half guard.

Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco strikes from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Loco tries to improve position but can't.
Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!

Loco is working for a rear naked choke. Gracie is not defending it well and Loco has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gracie refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gracie's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hawaiano Loco!