Kings Quest 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Pavanelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Pavanelli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Popper
vs
Pavanelli

170 cm
24
130 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

170 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Pavanelli!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavanelli cracks a nice hook into Popper's ribs.
Pavanelli cracks a nice hook into Popper's ribs.
Pavanelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popper circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavanelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Pavanelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Popper shoots in for a double leg but Pavanelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavanelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Pavanelli scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Pavanelli scores with a four punch combination!
Popper has a takedown stuffed.
Popper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pavanelli.

Popper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pavanelli is trying to stand back up but Popper is controlling him
Popper slows the pace down in half guard.
Popper is thwarting Pavanelli's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper prevents Pavanelli from standing back up.
Popper tries to pass to full mount but Pavanelli defends it.
Popper is breathing heavily.
Pavanelli is looking to escape.
Pavanelli wants to improve his position but Popper is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Popper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Popper.
Nice takedown defense from Pavanelli. No joy for Popper on that attempt.
A combination from Pavanelli does no damage.
Pavanelli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pavanelli duly obliges.
Pavanelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavanelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Popper's head backwards.
Pavanelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popper rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Pavanelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavanelli scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavanelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavanelli scores with a one two! Popper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Pavanelli.
Pavanelli lands a body shot.
Pavanelli tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavanelli scores with a nice right hand.
Pavanelli scores with a one two! Popper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Popper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavanelli.
Pavanelli lands a slapping body shot.
Pavanelli is working the combinations to good effect here.
Popper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavanelli.

Popper shoots in and bounces Pavanelli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Popper wants to control from the top but Pavanelli keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper looking to pass the guard.
Pavanelli keeping moving, preventing Popper from controlling successfully.
Popper won't allow Pavanelli to get back to his feet.
Pavanelli is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavanelli being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Pavanelli wants to stand but Popper is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pavanelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper fails to land the takedown.
Pavanelli throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
Pavanelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Pavanelli. No joy for Popper on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pavanelli. That snapped Popper's head back.
Popper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavanelli as he avoids it easily.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pavanelli digs a good body shot into Popper's ribs.
Pavanelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper misses with a takedown attempt - Pavanelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Pavanelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pavanelli lands a head shot.

Popper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavanelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavanelli trying to control the position here.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavanelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavanelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popper controls the pace.
Pavanelli is looking to stand up but Popper isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Popper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavanelli dives on top into guard.
Popper has a closed guard, preventing Pavanelli from standing up.
Popper tries to strike from the bottom.
Pavanelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Pavanelli from controlling successfully.
Pavanelli postures up.
Pavanelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pavanelli wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.

Popper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavanelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Popper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popper controls Pavanelli momentarily but Pavanelli frees himself.
Pavanelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavanelli wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Rodrigo Pavanelli just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice sprawl there from Pavanelli as Popper shoots in.
Pavanelli lands the left hand.
Pavanelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavanelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pavanelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Pavanelli as Popper shoots in.
Popper needs to keep his hands up - Pavanelli had a free shot at his head there.
Popper dives in and grabs Pavanelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavanelli pushes down on Popper's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Popper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavanelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Popper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavanelli's guard.
Popper trying to control but Pavanelli is working from the bottom.
Popper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavanelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavanelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavanelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popper trying to control but Pavanelli is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Popper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Popper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavanelli sprawls well. Pavanelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popper gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavanelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pavanelli.
Pavanelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavanelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Pavanelli coming out on top.
Pavanelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pavanelli looks to land a combination. Popper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Popper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Popper lands in his opponent's guard.
Pavanelli keeping moving, preventing Popper from controlling successfully.
Popper is really struggling to control Pavanelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavanelli kicks Popper off and gets to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pavanelli.

Popper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavanelli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pavanelli struggling a bit here.
Pavanelli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Popper trying to control the position but Pavanelli is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper tries to move to mount but Pavanelli blocks the move with his legs.

Popper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Popper is looking to take a break and control but Pavanelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavanelli tries to buck Popper off but Popper is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavanelli struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pavanelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popper shoots in for a takedown but Pavanelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavanelli cracks Popper with a good jab.
Pavanelli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pavanelli duly obliges.
Popper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavanelli is fending him off so far but Popper persists. Nope, Pavanelli circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Popper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavanelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavanelli throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.

Pavanelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Popper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Popper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavanelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavanelli working a defensive guard here.
Popper wants to control from the top but Pavanelli keeps moving.
Popper trying to move into half guard but instead Pavanelli has managed to sweep!
Pavanelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pavanelli!
The referee warns Pavanelli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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 John Popper.
I think Popper 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Popper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Headbenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vinny souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as vinny souza enters the cage!

Headbenze
vs
souza

190 cm
23
216 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

183 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Headbenze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, vinny souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Headbenze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in souza's half guard.
Headbenze trying to control from half guard but souza is working away.

Headbenze decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Headbenze shoots in and bounces souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Headbenze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
souza working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze trying to control but souza is working from the bottom.

souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Headbenze drops back looking for a leg! souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and souza manages to kick Headbenze off! Headbenze jumps back into souza's guard.
Headbenze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Headbenze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Headbenze gets to his feet. souza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
souza shoots and misses

and Headbenze moves into the clinch.
souza looks gassed!

souza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Headbenze kicks off souza and gets to his feet.
Headbenze shoots and misses

and souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Headbenze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Headbenze managing to control the position.

Headbenze pushes souza off and gets back to his feet.

souza rushes Headbenze and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Headbenze has picked souza up - he's going for a ride! Headbenze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
souza is trying to control but can't.
Headbenze is taking a breather. souza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Headbenze trying to control from half guard but souza is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Headbenze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Headbenze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in souza's guard.
Headbenze controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Headbenze got a little sloppy there for a moment and souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headbenze has managed to get both his arms back between souza's legs - danger averted.

souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Headbenze is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Headbenze's back instead.
Headbenze is trying to get back to his feet but souza has full control of the position and if anything, Headbenze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
souza is trying to stick to Headbenze's back but Headbenze is turning into souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Headbenze.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

souza looking for a guillotine here but Headbenze defends easily.

souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Headbenze is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Headbenze's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Headbenze 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.
Headbenze pushing down on souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Headbenze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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

souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Headbenze pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Headbenze is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, souza has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Headbenze is working away from the top position though.

Headbenze is working for a submission of some sort.
Headbenze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
souza gets back to full guard.
Headbenze passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Headbenze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Headbenze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Headbenze working the ground and pound but souza is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze working the head with strikes.
souza is trying to control Headbenze's posture but Headbenze avoids it.

Headbenze decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Headbenze fails with the takedown

and souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by souza.
souza stops Headbenze from standing up.

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

Headbenze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and souza dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

souza has gone for a leg lock! Headbenze slips out almost immediately though and dives into souza's guard.

souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Headbenze trying to control but souza is working from the bottom.

Headbenze stands up and waves to souza to follow him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headbenze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrado Headbenze dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Headbenze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Headbenze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Headbenze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Headbenze won't allow souza to sweep him here.
Headbenze tries to free his leg and advance position but souza is retaining full guard.

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

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

Headbenze gets to his feet - souza follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
souza wants to get back to full guard.
Headbenze is controlling the pace.

souza actively working from the bottom here.

Headbenze is looking for a kimura here.

Headbenze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Headbenze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Headbenze 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.

souza looking for submissions off his back.

souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Headbenze pulls his head out easily.
Headbenze is trying to control. souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Headbenze is looking for a kimura here.
souza is trying to maintain the position but Headbenze is very close to passing his half guard.

souza looking for submissions off his back.
Headbenze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Headbenze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conrado Headbenze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
souza trying to control here.

souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Headbenze pulls his head out easily.

Headbenze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Headbenze is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Headbenze's guard.

souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Headbenze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now souza has Headbenze in his guard.
vinny souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conrado Headbenze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Headbenze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrado Headbenze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Headbenze 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrado Headbenze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsson
vs
Murphy

170 cm
22
147 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
153 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lester Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Larsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Murphy.

Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.

Larsson jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.

Larsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

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

Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Larsson trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsson controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.

Murphy stands and steps away. Larsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larsson dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Larsson's head and hops out.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Larsson sees coming a mile off.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Larsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murphy is trying to escape and Larsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murphy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Larsson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrik Larsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Drowning Pool - Step Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Patron
vs
Miller

190 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
222 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Patron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patron is defended easily by Miller.
Patron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patron.

Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller is stalling here.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Miller.

Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Patron jumps guard.
Patron is trying to hold Miller in close to prevent damage but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Patron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Patron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Patron.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patron punching from the bottom.

Miller decides to stand up.
Miller tries to clinch but Patron moves out of range.

Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Miller stands up.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller looks gassed!
Patron with a poor takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Patron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patron fails with the takedown

and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Patron!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands with some strikes.
Patron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller blocks Patron's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Miller working Patron over with strikes here.
The referee warns Patron that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Patron tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller cracks Patron with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patron takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Patron tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Patron swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patron tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Patron is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Patron manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Patron slips a jab and a cross from Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patron keeps the fight on the outside.

Miller rushes Patron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Patron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Patron can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patron tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.

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

Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Patron get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Patron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Patron with a poor takedown

and Miller counters by clinching up.
Patron misses with a hook to the ribs.

Miller tightens his grip and picks Patron up, before dumping him to the ground. Patron manages to land in guard.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Patron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Patron controlling the position.
Patron lands a decent punch to the body there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to control but Patron is working from the bottom.

Patron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patron keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller stands up and waves to Patron to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Patron throws a combination that misses

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.

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

Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Miller moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.

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

Patron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Patron tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.

Miller stands up from half guard.

Patron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller is trying to stand.
Patron wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.

Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Patron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patron is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patron tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Patron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Patron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control. Patron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller tries to stand and escape but Patron is controlling the position.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miller seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Patron has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Patron to stand up.

Patron gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patron throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patron, up you get!
Patron with a lazy takedown attempt

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Patron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miller gets to his feet. Patron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patron with a poor takedown

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Miller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Patron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.

Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
Miller slips a straight right by Patron.

Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patron works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patron throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Patron is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Patron misses with a takedown

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patron won't be happy with that.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Patron is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Patron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller wants to stand but Patron has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patron misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Miller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination

and Patron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller trying to get back to full guard but Patron takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Patron landing shots from mount.
Patron avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Patron landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Patron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

Patron wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Patron.
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Miller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Patron is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller moves into full guard.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patron.
Dave Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller has Patron pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patron's guard.
Michael Patron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller works over Patron with some ground and pound from guard.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patron, up you get!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate Victory. Parton has chosen 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton as his entrance music. Dolly Parton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Alves
vs
Parton

175 cm
21
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Syndicate Drugs

Lightning Fight Gear
Lightning Fight Gear

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parton avoids the body shot from Alves.
Parton shoots in but no luck this time.
Parton drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Dolly Parton has been cut.
Parton fails to land the takedown.

Parton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Parton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parton trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Parton.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.
Parton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alves to see if he's OK.
Parton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Parton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Parton keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parton's best efforts.
Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves gets full guard.
Parton chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Parton from controlling successfully.
Parton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parton is one step ahead there.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parton manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves won't allow Parton to get back to his feet.

Parton has his feet on Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Parton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to roll over but Parton keeps him under control.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves is looking to stall here but Parton recovers full guard.
Parton wants to stand up but Alves is controlling him.
Parton looks gassed!

Alves gets to his feet - Parton follows without any prompting.
Parton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Renato Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Parton moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Dolly Parton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parton shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parton landing with the ground and pound.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parton thows a big elbow that misses.
Parton won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Parton stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dolly Parton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alves tries to land a leg kick but Parton saw it coming and moves away.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.

Parton feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parton manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Parton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Parton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Parton is breathing heavily.

Parton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Alves working for a guillotine from mount but Parton is in no mood to give up.
Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Parton wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parton is looking to escape.

Alves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Parton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton is trying to stand but he's just given Alves his back.
Parton prevents Alves from getting a body triangle.
Parton is trying to get back to his feet but Alves has full control of the position and if anything, Parton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alves somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Parton is trapped and Alves is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Alves 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.

Parton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alves's arms.
Parton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton avoids the strikes from Alves.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alves is looking to control Parton but Parton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alves lands a shot to the body.
Alves somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alves wants to control the position but Parton frees himself and scrambles - Alves manages to regain control in side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Alves rushes Parton and presses him up against the cage.
Parton tries for a takedown. No joy.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Alves misses.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parton on the side of the head.
Parton shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves misses with a straight left.

Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves keeping full guard, as Parton tries to pass.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parton is looking to escape.
Parton tries to buck Alves off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Alves gets a clinch.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.

Parton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parton showed some decent athleticism there.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parton stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dolly Parton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parton is stalling in the full guard.
Alves looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parton stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parton lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parton's guard.
Parton keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Parton is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Parton keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Parton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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.
Parton is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Parton slips under a jab from Alves.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Parton on that attempt.
Alves lands a jab to Parton's midsection.
Alves throws a leg kick but Parton checks it.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parton.

Parton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Parton throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parton's guard. Nice move by Alves!
Parton wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control but Parton is working from the bottom.
Parton wants to get back to his feet but Alves passes into half guard.

Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parton wants to get back to his feet.
Alves winds up and cracks Parton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parton is just riding it out for now. Alves eventually gives up the hold.

Parton has one foot on Alves's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Parton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves gets back to half guard.
Parton thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alves to regain full guard.
Parton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves is trying to keep Parton in close.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parton postures up.
Parton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parton throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parton's guard. Nice move by Alves!

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 Renato Alves.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Alves!

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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Krieger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krieger has chosen Ramstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jurgen
vs
Krieger

188 cm
24
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
289 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Sublime Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Krieger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krieger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krieger fails with a takedown attempt.
Krieger tries to clinch up but Jurgen circles away and keeps his distance.
Krieger throws a nice looking combination but Jurgen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krieger tries to clinch up but Jurgen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jurgen misses with a head kick.
Krieger is looking to clinch but Jurgen is avoiding it.
Jurgen throws a hook but Krieger blocks it.
Jurgen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jurgen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jurgen scores with a sloppy right hand. Krieger should have avoided that one.

Jurgen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krieger tries to get to full guard but Jurgen has control of the leg.
Krieger tries to kick Jurgen off but Jurgen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krieger keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krieger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jurgen wants to pass to mount but Krieger is defending the position.
Krieger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krieger taking some punishment here, with Jurgen in his half guard.
Krieger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jurgen.
Jurgen lands strikes from half guard.
Jurgen trying to mount his opponent but Krieger defends it.
Jurgen is working hard here to advance position.
Krieger is looking for a sweep. Jurgen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krieger keeps working.
Jurgen is pressing down on Krieger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krieger is holding on for now.
Krieger manages to get to full guard.
Jurgen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krieger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krieger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jurgen momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Krieger.

It looks like Paul Jurgen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krieger throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgen moves out of range easily.
Jurgen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krieger throws a right hand that Jurgen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurgen also avoids with ease.
Krieger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgen.
Jurgen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jurgen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krieger fails to land with a series of punches.
Krieger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgen was well out of range. Poor timing from Krieger.
Krieger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krieger has a takedown stuffed.
Krieger looks gassed!
Jurgen swats away the attempt to clinch by Krieger.
Jurgen misses with an uppercut. Krieger saw that one coming.
Jurgen tries to clinch but Krieger moves out of range.

Krieger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jurgen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen wants to control but Krieger postures up.
Jurgen manages to get back to half guard.
Jurgen is looking to improve his position.
Krieger wants to advance to full mount but Jurgen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Krieger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jurgen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krieger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krieger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Krieger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Krieger slips a jab from Jurgen.
Jurgen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgen misses with an uppercut. Krieger saw that one coming.
Krieger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Jurgen misses.
Krieger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurgen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgen clinches but Krieger breaks the clinch

and Krieger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgen trying to hold on to Krieger's head to control him but Krieger postures up.
Jurgen wants to get back to full guard.
Jurgen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Krieger slips a nice elbow through Jurgen's hands, connecting with Jurgen's forehead.
Krieger is breathing heavily.

Krieger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jurgen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jurgen gets back to full guard.
Jurgen controlling Krieger's posture.
Jurgen looking to control.
Jurgen wants to sweep here but Krieger controlling him for the moment.
Krieger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jurgen controls Krieger momentarily but Krieger frees himself.
Krieger looking to pass the guard.
Krieger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jurgen's head.
Krieger is looking to stand up but Jurgen won't let him.
Jurgen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jurgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krieger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgen has wrist control.
Krieger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krieger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jurgen wants to control the pace but Krieger is squirming around nicely.
Jurgen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krieger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krieger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krieger tries to hold on but Jurgen pushes him away.
Jurgen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jurgen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krieger's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgen landing strikes from the mount.
Jurgen working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jurgen landing strikes from the mount.
Jurgen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krieger looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jurgen fails to land the takedown.
Jurgen throws a right hand that Krieger ducks under and follows up with a left that Krieger also avoids with ease.
Krieger dodges the punch combination from Jurgen.
Stefan Krieger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krieger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgen.

Krieger drives through and clinches with Jurgen against the cage.
Jurgen can't get the takedown.

Krieger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgen loads up on a big right hand but Krieger slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krieger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krieger tries to clinch up but Jurgen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jurgen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen misses with the combination.
Krieger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jurgen is fending him off so far but Krieger persists. Nope, Jurgen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jurgen leaves Krieger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Jurgen there.
Krieger misses with a wild combination.
Krieger closes the distance and clinches up with Jurgen, looking for a takedown. Krieger pushes Jurgen against the cage but Jurgen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Jurgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Krieger.
Krieger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jurgen looks to land a combination but Krieger avoids it well.
Jurgen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krieger's hands.
Jurgen missing with a left hand there. Krieger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgen loads up on a big right hand but Krieger slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen throws a series of punches but Krieger moves out of range.
Krieger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jurgen pinned against the cage. Jurgen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jurgen cracks Krieger with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Jurgen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jurgen scores with a takedown into Krieger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krieger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krieger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jurgen lands a couple of digs.
Jurgen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jurgen trying to control but Krieger is working from the bottom.
Krieger trying to strike off his back.
Krieger working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krieger is looking to score with low kicks.
Jurgen wants to clinch up but Krieger keeps it at a distance.
Krieger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jurgen dives in and grabs Krieger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krieger pushes down on Jurgen's head and hops out.
Jurgen throws a shot from downtown. Krieger moves away and avoids it.
Jurgen shoots for a takedown but Krieger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krieger clinches up with Jurgen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jurgen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krieger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jurgen looking to stall.
Krieger tries for a takedown but Jurgen manages to get underhooks.
Krieger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jurgen.
Jurgen prevents the takedown attempt.

Jurgen pulls guard successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jurgen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krieger stands up from Jurgen's guard - Krieger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krieger dodges the punch combination from Jurgen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Krieger tries to clinch there but Jurgen circles away.
Jurgen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krieger. Krieger gets slowly back to his feet.
Jurgen cracks Krieger with a good jab.

Jurgen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Jurgen.
Paul Jurgen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurgen working over Krieger with some ground and pound. Krieger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Jurgen there.
Krieger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jurgen is looking to take a break and control but Krieger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jurgen is taking a breather. Krieger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krieger is trying to get back to full guard.
Jurgen prevents Krieger from standing back up.
Jurgen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krieger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krieger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krieger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krieger wants to get back to full guard.
Jurgen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jurgen slips a nice elbow through Krieger's hands, connecting with Krieger's forehead.
Jurgen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jurgen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krieger keeps working.
Jurgen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jurgen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jurgen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Jurgen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Krieger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jurgen pulls his head out easily.
Krieger is pressing down on Jurgen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krieger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jurgen landing with the ground and pound.
Krieger keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.

Jurgen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jurgen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jurgen postures up and lands a big shot to Krieger's brow.

Krieger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jurgen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krieger keeping full guard, as Jurgen tries to pass.

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.
Jurgen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krieger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jurgen postures up in Krieger's guard and throws a big left but Krieger blocks it.
Krieger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jurgen's guard.

Jurgen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krieger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krieger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen had his way with Stefan Krieger in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jurgen misses with a body shot.
Krieger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krieger tries to clinch but Jurgen is having none of it.
Jurgen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Krieger as Jurgen shoots in.
Jurgen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Krieger.
Jurgen is looking to chop away at Krieger's legs.
Krieger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jurgen sprawls well. Jurgen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krieger gets slowly back to his feet.
Krieger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgen looks to throw the jab but Krieger is out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jurgen looks to score with a jab to the body but Krieger is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen throws the left hand but Krieger avoids the punch easily.

Jurgen closes the distance and pushes Krieger back into the cage.
Krieger is working for takedown but Jurgen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul Jurgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Krieger.
Krieger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jurgen.
Krieger tries to score a body lock takedown but Jurgen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krieger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jurgen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jurgen feints and as Krieger raises his hands in defense, Jurgen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jurgen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krieger's head.
Jurgen trying to control but Krieger is working from the bottom.
Jurgen won't allow Krieger to sweep him here.
Stefan Krieger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krieger has his foot on Jurgen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jurgen works his way back into a safe position though.
Krieger wants to stand but Jurgen is controlling the position.

Krieger working for a triangle but Jurgen defends it easily.
Krieger wants to sweep here but Jurgen controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jurgen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jurgen lands in his opponent's guard.
Krieger tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jurgen cracks Krieger with a solid left hand.
Krieger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jurgen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krieger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krieger's back!
Jurgen lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jurgen working for a choke but Krieger is defending well.
Krieger trying to control the hands but Jurgen won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krieger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jurgen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jurgen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jurgen prevents Krieger from getting the reversal.
Jurgen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krieger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jurgen!
Paul Jurgen is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slow Death. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Holly
vs
Rafael

175 cm
19
148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

164 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

[JMFC]Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 REC/CARDIO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crash Holly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Holly moves out of range of the body kick.
Holly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Holly is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rafael.
No joy there for Rafael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rafael shoots in for a double leg but Holly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafael was well out of range. Poor timing from Holly.
Rafael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holly.
Holly defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holly dodges the punch combination from Rafael.
Rafael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlos Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael shoots for a double leg takedown but Holly sprawls well. He's pushed Rafael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rafael.
Holly throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly missing with a left hand there. Rafael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holly scores with a jab to the body.
Rafael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Holly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rafael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holly circles away.
Rafael looks gassed!
Holly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holly.

It looks like Carlos Rafael has been cut.
Holly scores with a shot to the body.
Rafael is looking to clinch but Holly is avoiding it.
Holly scores with a one two! Rafael had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafael shoots in looking for a takedown. Holly tries to sprawl out of it but Rafael keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rafael.

Holly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rafael sprawling to the canvas! Rafael rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holly finish him?!

Rafael is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael fails to land the takedown.
Rafael is still on wobbly legs! Can Holly finish him?
Holly throws a pinpoint strike between Rafael's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rafael crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Holly scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crash Holly!
Crash Holly retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plutonio Napalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola comes to the cage accompanied by Doctor Octagon-Earth People. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Olufunmilola
vs
Napalm

160 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Juggernaut Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Plutonio Napalm!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola tries a head kick but it misses.
Napalm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olufunmilola.
Enitan Olufunmilola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napalm shoots in for a takedown but Olufunmilola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick that half lands.
Napalm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olufunmilola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olufunmilola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olufunmilola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Napalm will feel that in the morning.
Napalm looks gassed!
Olufunmilola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olufunmilola throws a nice head kick!

Napalm is rocked!
Olufunmilola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olufunmilola wants it to stay on the feet.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.

Olufunmilola moves into the clinch.
Olufunmilola has Napalm pressed against the cage.
Olufunmilola lands a good knee to the midsection. Napalm won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Olufunmilola.
Napalm can't get the takedown.
Olufunmilola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olufunmilola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olufunmilola gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola working Napalm over with knees to the body.
Olufunmilola is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Napalm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olufunmilola can pounce on him.

Olufunmilola rushes Napalm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
Napalm takes an elbow to the temple.
Napalm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olufunmilola prevents it.
Olufunmilola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Napalm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Olufunmilola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Olufunmilola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Napalm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Olufunmilola controlling the action here for a moment.
Olufunmilola seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Napalm.
Enitan Olufunmilola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olufunmilola throws a right hand that Napalm ducks under and follows up with a left that Napalm also avoids with ease.

Olufunmilola closes the distance and pushes Napalm back into the cage.
Napalm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Olufunmilola moves into range and clinches up with Napalm.
Olufunmilola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Napalm up against the cage.
Napalm looking for a takedown.
Napalm looking for a takedown.
Napalm is trying to drag Olufunmilola to the mat but Olufunmilola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
Olufunmilola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Olufunmilola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola scores with a leg kick.
Olufunmilola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Olufunmilola gets a clinch.
Olufunmilola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Napalm tries for a takedown but Olufunmilola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olufunmilola thuds his shin into the meat of Napalm's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napalm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olufunmilola.

Olufunmilola moves into range and clinches up with Napalm.
Napalm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Napalm looking for a takedown.
Napalm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olufunmilola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Napalm is breathing heavily.
Olufunmilola crunches a lovely knee into Napalm's ribcage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Olufunmilola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olufunmilola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Plutonio Napalm has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Come on Olufunmilola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Napalm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Olufunmilola lands a good knee to the midsection. Napalm won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Olufunmilola.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.

Olufunmilola closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Olufunmilola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Plutonio Napalm'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.

Olufunmilola scores with a push kick.
Olufunmilola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olufunmilola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Napalm.
Napalm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Napalm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olufunmilola is fending him off so far but Napalm persists. Nope, Olufunmilola circles away and we're back to standing.
Olufunmilola scores with a kick to the body.
Olufunmilola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Napalm.
Olufunmilola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napalm can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Olufunmilola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olufunmilola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Olufunmilola thumps Napalm with a low kick.

Olufunmilola moves into range and clinches up with Napalm.
Napalm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olufunmilola is pushing Napalm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napalm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Olufunmilola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Napalm closes the distance and clinches up with Olufunmilola, looking for a takedown. Napalm pushes Olufunmilola against the cage but Olufunmilola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olufunmilola misses with a series of wild punches.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Napalm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olufunmilola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olufunmilola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Napalm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olufunmilola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
Napalm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olufunmilola prevents it.
Olufunmilola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Napalm is working for takedown but Olufunmilola is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Olufunmilola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enitan Olufunmilola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Olufunmilola scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olufunmilola obliges.
Olufunmilola prevents the takedown attempt.

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.
Olufunmilola gets underhooks to prevent Napalm's takedown attempt.
Olufunmilola has Napalm pushed against the cage.
Olufunmilola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Napalm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Olufunmilola.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.

Olufunmilola drives through and clinches with Napalm against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Olufunmilola clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Plutonio Napalm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Napalm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Napalm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Olufunmilola.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napalm.
Napalm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Napalm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olufunmilola closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Olufunmilola forces Napalm back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olufunmilola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olufunmilola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
The referee calls for Olufunmilola to work.
Napalm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Napalm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olufunmilola as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Olufunmilola. No joy for Napalm on that attempt.
Olufunmilola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olufunmilola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olufunmilola moves into the clinch.
Olufunmilola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Napalm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olufunmilola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olufunmilola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Napalm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
Olufunmilola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Napalm has Olufunmilola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olufunmilola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace here.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olufunmilola stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.

Olufunmilola closes the distance and clinches.
Olufunmilola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olufunmilola prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
Olufunmilola scores a nice knee to the body.
Napalm being controlled against the cage.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Napalm is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olufunmilola is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Napalm.
Olufunmilola has Napalm pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Olufunmilola had his way with Plutonio Napalm in that round.
The cut man is working on Plutonio Napalm's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Olufunmilola lands with a kick to the temple. Napalm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Olufunmilola takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Olufunmilola.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Olufunmilola, right into the meat.

Olufunmilola rushes Napalm and presses him up against the cage.
Olufunmilola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olufunmilola is pressed up against the cage. Napalm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olufunmilola down to the mat. Olufunmilola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Napalm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Napalm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olufunmilola. Olufunmilola obviously looking to wear him down.
Enitan Olufunmilola is winning the standup battle so far.

Olufunmilola has Napalm up against the cage in a clinch.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Napalm is defending well for now.
Napalm tries to score a body lock takedown but Olufunmilola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olufunmilola stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napalm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Napalm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
Napalm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Olufunmilola effectively controlling the action here.
Olufunmilola scores with a knee to the head.
Olufunmilola holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Enitan Olufunmilola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olufunmilola works the jab nicely.
Olufunmilola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Napalm fails to land the takedown.
Napalm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olufunmilola. Olufunmilola obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olufunmilola moves into the clinch.
Olufunmilola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Olufunmilola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olufunmilola lands a nice elbow.
Enitan Olufunmilola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Olufunmilola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olufunmilola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:42
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:42
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Olufunmilola!
Enitan Olufunmilola retains his bantamweight title!