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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and paulo silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mark
vs
silva

188 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, paulo silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

silva has Mark up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark tries to pull guard but silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
Mark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by silva.
Mark tries to pull guard but silva won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
silva takes a shot to the head.
Mark avoiding damage as silva throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark tries to pull guard but silva won't allow it.

silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark wants to clinch

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

silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mark keeping moving, preventing silva from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark looking to hit a scissor sweep but silva is one step ahead there.
silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
silva looking to pass the guard.
Mark pulls silva in to control the position.
silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mark is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
silva fails with the takedown.
Mark tries to clinch up

and silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark is bucking up trying to escape but silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mark is squirming around, avoiding silva's attempts to control the action.
silva unloads with some shots from mount but Mark bucks and avoids them well.
Mark holds on for dear life.
Mark tries to hold on but silva pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
silva punching from mount but Mark doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mark can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mark tries to hold on but silva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark holds on, trying desperately to control.
silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
silva unloads with some shots from mount but Mark bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
silva looks gassed!
Mark tries to lock up and control but silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva avoids the attempt from Mark to control.
silva throws a wild left hand from mount and Mark manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Mark keeps control of the position for the meantime.

silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mark.
Mark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark tries to clinch but silva moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Mark or perhaps it was just good defense by silva which made him look bad.
Mark wants to clinch up but silva keeps it at a distance.
Mark tries to clinch up

and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
silva blocks an uppercut.
Mark tries to pull guard but silva won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mark.
Mark lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite silva's efforts to push away.
Mark lands a hook that snaps the head of silva backwards.
Mark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as silva walks away with a smile on his face. Mark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mark tries to bum rush silva with a series of wild strikes but silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Mark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
silva punching from the bottom.
Mark is keen to just control but silva is a slippery customer.

silva actively working from the bottom here.
silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mark is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mark tries for a takedown but silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mark tries to clinch but fails miserably

and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mark.
A right hook to the body lands for Mark.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Mark is blocking nicely.
Mark lands a shoulder strike.

Mark breaks the clinch.
silva shoots in but no luck this time.
silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mark.

Mark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with silva, pushing him back against the cage.
silva is trying to break the clinch but Mark is controlling him.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark lands a nice shot to the body.
Mark is leaning against silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Mark.
Mark stalling.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mark successfully pulls guard.
Mark pulls silva in close to prevent any damage.
silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from silva.
Mark pulls silva in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

silva throws a sloppy strike and Mark has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! silva is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Mark!

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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 Jay Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Boy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Rees's chin.

Rees
vs
Boy

172 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

180 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Rees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Boy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.

Boy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rees napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rees is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rees is trying to control Boy's posture but Boy avoids it.
Boy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rees is looking for a sweep.
Rees tries to control but Boy manages to take his back.
Rees wants to escape the position.
Boy misses with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy scores with punches and elbows.
Even with his hooks in, Boy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Boy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rees looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy controls the action.

Boy working for a choke but Rees is defending well.
Boy doesn't have the hooks in and Rees manages to turn into his guard.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.

Boy pushes Rees off and gets back to his feet.
A left and a right from Rees both land. Nice combination.
Rees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.
Rees lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boy will feel that in the morning.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Rees sprawls well.
Boy tries to clinch but Rees moves out of range.
Rees shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rees counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy looks gassed!
Rees tries to stand but Boy is controlling his head.
Boy struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rees tries to stand but Boy controls the position and pulls Rees into his guard.
Rees knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Rees throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Boy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rees's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rees duly obliges.
Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rees swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy shoots in but no luck this time.
Jay Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Boy.
Rees dips to his left and cracks Boy with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Rees will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rees scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boy looks to land a right hand but Rees moved out of range.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Rees moved out of range.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Rees lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rees connects with a high kick.

Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rees to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy has a closed guard, preventing Rees from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rees trying to move into half guard but instead Boy has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees is looking to stand up but Boy isn't so interested in that idea.

Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rees wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy passes Rees's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rees is trying to escape back to his feet but Boy uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boy lands a nice forearm strike.
Boy looks up at the clock and then as Rees takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Boy decides to stand back up. Boy steps back and let's Rees get back to his feet.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt

and Rees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rees can't break the clinch.
Rees wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Boy successfully pulls guard.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rees keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rees?
Rees tries to hold on but Boy postures up.
Boy with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rees tries to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
Boy controlling the pace for now.
Boy breaks from Rees's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boy working Rees over with strikes here.
Boy wants to control the pace but Rees is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rees tries to hold on but Boy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Boy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rees swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy tries to bum rush Rees with a series of wild strikes but Rees uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rees looks to clinch

so Boy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rees utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Rees.

Rees manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rees avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Rees sprawls well.
Rees moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Rees tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rees looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Rees throws a good cross that connects.
Rees tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rees counters with a head kick. That will keep Boy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rees takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy shoots for a takedown but Rees saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Boy.
Rees lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rees clinches but Boy breaks the clinch
and Boy counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rees clinches up against the cage.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rees scores with a three punch combo!
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rees counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rees shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy tries to clinch up but Rees circles away and keeps his distance.
Rees keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rees bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rees looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rees has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees wants to take a breather but Boy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rees.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rees's guard.
Rees looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rees is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boy controlling the pace.
Rees is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rees wants to get back to his feet.
Rees wants to stand back up but Boy manages to pass into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Billy Boy!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Billy Boy!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Billy Boy!

Billy Boy wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Curtis
vs
Evans

175 cm
24
139 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

176 cm
22
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, A Evans!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Curtis misses with a takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans works over Curtis's head and body with a nice combination.

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

Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Curtis looking to control.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curtis has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A Evans.
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Curtis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Curtis.

Evans drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans has Curtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Curtis tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curtis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.

Evans moves into the clinch.
Curtis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Evans jumps guard and drags Curtis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
Curtis prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curtis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curtis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Evans working for submissions but it's allowed Curtis to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis misses with a double jab

and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Curtis!

Evans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Curtis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Curtis blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
Evans looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.

Evans stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
Evans scoring with strikes but Curtis is staying in there.
Evans with shots to the head and body - Curtis looks very uncomfortable down there.

Evans jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curtis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Curtis is not content to let Evans control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Evans working the body and head with strikes.

Evans has hold of Curtis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Curtis seems comfortable defending it but Evans has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Curtis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Curtis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Evans couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). A Evans!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DeJesus
vs
Nash

180 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian DeJesus!
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, Steve Nash!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from DeJesus as Nash shoots in.
Nash tries to clinch up.
Nash shoots in and drives through. DeJesus sprawls well.
DeJesus scores with a jab.
DeJesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeJesus wants it to stay on the feet.
Adrian DeJesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Nash.
Nash closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeJesus circles away.
A right-left combo lands from DeJesus.

It looks like Steve Nash has been cut.

DeJesus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nash taking a bit of punishment here - DeJesus scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeJesus cracks Nash with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Nash is rocked!
Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nash is still in real trouble! Can DeJesus finish him?
DeJesus lands a strong strike to the head of Nash. That's dazed him! DeJesus looking to finish here. Nash is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - DeJesus lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian DeJesus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Massa

173 cm
21
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

170 cm
22
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cotton Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Massa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Massa misses.
Massa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hill has gone for a leg lock! Massa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hill's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massa wants to stand but Hill is controlling his posture from full guard.
Massa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa wanted to stand there but Hill had control of the position.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massa defends well.

Hill working for a triangle but Massa defends it easily.

Massa gets to his feet. Hill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Massa throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.
Carlos Massa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massa throws a head kick that misses.

Massa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hill moves into full guard.

Hill uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Massa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massa looks gassed!
Massa misses with a series of wild punches.
Massa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Massa misses with a head kick.

Hill clinches up with Massa and pushes him back against the cage.
Massa wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Hill clinches with his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hill instigates a clinch.
Hill pushes Massa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill lands a left hand.
Massa has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.

Hill decides to pull guard.

Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Massa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hill is tightening it up a little... Massa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Massa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Massa taps out! nice BJJ there by Hill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cotton Hill!

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hype
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pop
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RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tajhon Blahs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blahs
vs
Wellwood

170 cm
22
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blahs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wellwood is looking to stand up but Blahs isn't so interested in that idea.

Wellwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blahs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blahs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellwood keeping moving, preventing Blahs from controlling successfully.
Wellwood wants to stand and escape but Blahs is having none of it.
Wellwood can't keep his opponent in guard - Blahs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wellwood pushes Blahs off looking to stand but Blahs dives back in and keeps control.
Blahs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wellwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wellwood pushes Blahs off looking to stand but Blahs dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahs wants to pass the guard but Wellwood is defending well.
Blahs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wellwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blahs 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.
Blahs stops Wellwood from getting back to his feet.

Wellwood looking for submissions off his back.
Blahs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Blahs there.
Wellwood is trying to stand.

Wellwood actively working from the bottom here.
Wellwood looks gassed!
Blahs trying to pass the guard but Wellwood defending well.

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.
Blahs is nestled in close to Wellwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blahs prevents Wellwood from standing back up.
Blahs is trying to control. Wellwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blahs is nestled in close to Wellwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blahs lands with a punch from half guard.
Blahs drops an elbow to the side of Wellwood's head.
Ground and pound from Blahs.
Wellwood tries to roll over but Blahs keeps him under control.
Wellwood tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blahs manages to move to mount!
Blahs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blahs with shots to the head and body - Wellwood looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blahs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wellwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blahs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blahs with good strikes from the mount here!
Blahs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blahs 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.
Wellwood is trying to escape the mount.
Blahs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wellwood's face.
Blahs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wellwood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blahs raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wellwood?
The referee warns Wellwood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Wellwood really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Blahs lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Wellwood really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wellwood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blahs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Blahs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blahs has control of Wellwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wellwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blahs with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tajhon Blahs 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.

Wellwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blahs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blahs throws a series of punches but Wellwood moves out of range.
Blahs lands with a nice body kick.
Blahs lands with an uppercut that bounces Wellwood off the cage and back into rage.
Wellwood misses with a wild body shot.
Blahs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Blahs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wellwood's half guard.
Wellwood wants to get back to his feet.
Tajhon Blahs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood wants to improve his position but Blahs is controlling well.
Blahs wants to take a breather but Wellwood is having none of it.
Wellwood is trying to stand back up but Blahs is controlling him

Wellwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellwood wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Blahs there.
Blahs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blahs working the head and body with strikes.
Wellwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blahs is nestled in close to Wellwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wellwood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Blahs misses.
Blahs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blahs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle Wellwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blahs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wellwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wellwood ducks under a wild hook from Blahs.
Blahs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Blahs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wellwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wellwood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blahs cracks Wellwood with a big right hand but Wellwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs prevents Wellwood from escaping the position.
Wellwood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blahs trying to control the position but Wellwood is working away.
Wellwood is trying to improve his position.
Wellwood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Blahs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wellwood blocks a head kick by Blahs.
Blahs with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wellwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellwood misses with a body shot.
Blahs moves in looking to clinch but Wellwood pushes him off.
Wellwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blahs walks into a jab.
Wellwood cracks Blahs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Blahs misses.
Blahs digs a good hook to Wellwood's body.
Blahs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wellwood lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blahs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellwood throws out the jab.
Blahs scores with a spinning back kick!
Blahs cracks Wellwood with an open hand slap.
Blahs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blahs looks to land a left hand but Wellwood moved out of range nicely.
Tajhon Blahs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blahs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wellwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Blahs. Beautiful body shot.
Blahs misses with a hook. Wellwood ducked under it nicely.
Wellwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wellwood tries to keep at a distance but Blahs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blahs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wellwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Blahs has clasped his hands together around Wellwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blahs trying to control the action but Wellwood is working from the bottom.
Wellwood wants to get back to his feet but Blahs drags him back down.
Wellwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blahs lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blahs lands a head kick. Wellwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blahs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wellwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blahs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wellwood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blahs throws a big shot that misses.
Blahs tries to score with a low kick but Wellwood moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blahs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blahs moves away.
Wellwood lands the left hand.
Wellwood moves out of range as Blahs strikes.
Blahs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blahs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellwood's sensitive parts.
Wellwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Blahs off the cage and back into rage.
Blahs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahs throws a body kick that misses.
Wellwood misses with a body shot

and Blahs moves into the clinch.
Wellwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wellwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wellwood jumps guard but Blahs stands there with Wellwood around his waist. Wellwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blahs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blahs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wellwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blahs throws a head punch that misses.
Wellwood tries to pull guard but Blahs holds him up against the cage and eventually Wellwood drops back down to his feet.
Tajhon Blahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Wellwood.
Blahs misses with an elbow over the top.
Kyle Wellwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blahs scores with a hook to the body.
Blahs lands a shot to the body.

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 Tajhon Blahs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blahs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Tajhon Blahs!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Tajhon Blahs!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Tajhon Blahs!

Tajhon Blahs wins by unanimous decision!
Tajhon Blahs retains his lightweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Littoris has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Northcote
vs
Littoris

165 cm
23
138 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

160 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Littoris throws a hook to the side of Northcote's head but Northcote sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Littoris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Sarah Northcote has been cut.
Littoris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Littoris wants it to stay on the feet.

Northcote pushes Littoris up against the cage in a clinch.
Northcote is working for takedown but Littoris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Northcote tries for a takedown but Littoris manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarah Northcote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northcote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Littoris is trying to force a seperation but Northcote has the dominant position.
Littoris tries to circle away but Northcote has him pinned against the cage.
Northcote tries for a takedown but Littoris manages to get underhooks.
Littoris wants to get back to striking at distance but Northcote won't allow it.
Littoris tries to circle away but Northcote has him pinned against the cage.

Northcote has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Littoris uses from the top position.

Northcote working for a triangle but Littoris defends it easily.
Littoris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Northcote keeps moving.
Littoris throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote looking to control.

Northcote is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris throwing strikes from guard but Northcote blocks nicely.

Northcote working for submissions but it's allowed Littoris to get to half guard.
Northcote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Littoris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Littoris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northcote throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Littoris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Littoris trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Littoris postures up in Northcote's guard and throws a big left but Northcote blocks it.

Littoris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northcote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Littoris has managed to get both his arms back between Northcote's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Littoris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Northcote is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris is looking to work some ground and pound but Northcote has wrist control.

Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Northcote is breathing heavily.
Northcote is trying to keep Littoris in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Littoris trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
Northcote working a defensive guard here.

Littoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Littoris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Littoris chips away with some ground and pound.
Northcote looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Northcote throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Littoris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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.
Littoris distracts Northcote with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Littoris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northcote trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Littoris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Northcote looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Northcote has momentary wrist control but Littoris slips an elbow through the middle.

Northcote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Littoris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Littoris cracks Northcote with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Littoris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sarah Northcote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice cross by Littoris.
Northcote with a hook.
Littoris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Northcote.

Northcote clinches with his opponent.
Littoris stops a takedown attempt from Northcote.
Northcote fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Littoris has had enough of the clinch but Northcote keeps him there for the moment.
Northcote changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Littoris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarah Northcote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northcote wants to clinch.
Littoris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Northcote shoots for a takedown but Littoris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Littoris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Littoris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northcote tries to clinch but Littoris is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote slips a jab from Littoris.
Chuck Littoris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Littoris but Littoris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Northcote misses with a takedown attempt - Littoris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Northcote pushes Littoris up against the cage in a clinch.
Northcote looking for a takedown.
Littoris has a couple of punches blocked by Northcote.
A frustrated look appears on Littoris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Littoris tries to break free but Northcote pushes him back against the cage.
Littoris looking to slow down the pace here.
Littoris prevents a takedown attempt there.

Northcote has Littoris pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Northcote pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Littoris tumbling to the mat - Northcote dives into Littoris's guard.
Littoris keeping full guard, as Northcote tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Littoris is looking to sinch up a triangle. Northcote throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Littoris's body to avoid the submission. Littoris has instead reached around Northcote's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Littoris arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chuck Littoris!
Chuck Littoris is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sabio
vs
Roche

177 cm
25
177 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Win Nutritional
Mundo Green - World Verde

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Roche!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Roche does no damage.
Roche throws a series of punches but Sabio avoids them all with ease.
Sabio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Roger Roche has been cut.
A jab from Sabio finds it's way through Roche's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Sabio ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Roche clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ariel Sabio!
Ariel Sabio retains his welterweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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