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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Halberstram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halberstram comes to the cage accompanied by Leaetherstrip-Strap Me Down. Ramires has chosen Dropkick Murphys - The Gauntlet as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



175 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful


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FinnFighters Nutrition
Syndicate Drugs


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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Halberstram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikki Ramires!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halberstram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramires manages to avoid it.
Halberstram lands the left hand.
Halberstram throws a body punch but Ramires moves out of range.
Halberstram throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramires.
Halberstram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halberstram throws a hook but Ramires avoids it easily.
Ramires is looking to clinch but Halberstram is avoiding it.
Halberstram thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ramires closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halberstram did well to prevent Ramires getting side control.
Ramires prevents Halberstram from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramires uses his free foot to push down on Halberstram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Halberstram.
Halberstram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires lands with some strikes.
Halberstram working to try and regain half guard.
Ramires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Halberstram?
Ramires unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Halberstram wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ramires celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Ramires!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomer Pyle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Jitsu's chin.



180 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
190 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined


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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomer Pyle!
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, Jeremy Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pyle throws a head kick that misses.

Jitsu has Pyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pyle tries to break the clinch but Jitsu is controlling the position.
Pyle has had enough of the clinch but Jitsu keeps him there for the moment.
Pyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jitsu has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Jitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pyle wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Pyle keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Jitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pyle is one step ahead there.

Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Pyle pushes his legs off easily.
Pyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jitsu has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Jitsu thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jitsu prevents Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pyle is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Pyle is controlling well.

Pyle stands up out of the half guard.
Gomer Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyle wants to clinch

and Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pyle is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
Jitsu looks gassed!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Pyle kicks off Jitsu and gets to his feet.

Pyle lands a big head kick that sends Jitsu tumbling to the mat! Pyle takes a step backwards and waves Jitsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jitsu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Pyle. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.
Jitsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyle finish him?
Pyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Pyle.
Jitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyle throws a right hand that Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitsu also avoids with ease.
Pyle misses with the combination.
Jitsu blocks a head kick by Pyle.
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 Gomer Pyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Pyle clinches but Jitsu breaks the clinch

and Jitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Pyle blocks nicely.
Jitsu pushing down on Pyle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control but Pyle is keeping him busy.

Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Jitsu wants to take a breather but Pyle is having none of it.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jitsu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jitsu wants to advance to full mount but Pyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

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.
Pyle wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

and Jitsu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pyle!
Pyle is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jitsu wants to control the pace but Pyle is squirming around nicely.
Pyle trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jeremy Jitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jitsu goes for an armbar but Pyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pyle.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Pyle from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle forces his way into half guard.

Pyle is working for a kimura but Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Pyle pushes down on Jitsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Pyle uses his free foot to push down on Jitsu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jitsu.
Pyle unloads with some shots from mount but Jitsu bucks and avoids them well.
Pyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pyle thowing shots but they're missing.
Jitsu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pyle.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Pyle darts in trying to clinch

and Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but Pyle defending well.
Jitsu works his foot free and advances to mount.

Pyle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jitsu.
Pyle has given up his back. Will we see Jitsu going for some submissions?
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle prevents Jitsu from getting a body triangle.
Pyle is trying to get back to his feet but Jitsu has full control of the position and if anything, Pyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jitsu tries to keep control of the position but Pyle is staying busy.

Jitsu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pyle is defending well though. Jitsu let's go of the attempt for now.
Pyle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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.

Jitsu tightening his grip on Pyle, looking for the choke.
Pyle is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pyle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pyle for a finish.
Pyle trying to get back to his feet but Jitsu is in full control for now.

Pyle showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jitsu trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jitsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jitsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jitsu!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Fuckem all 2Pac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



190 cm
19
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
195 cm
22
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut


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Syndicate Drugs
Klinch


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Hippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.

Hippo lands a big uppercut and Velasquez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velasquez looks OK. Hippo waves Velasquez back to his feet!

Velasquez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hippo lands an uppercut, right on the button! Velasquez tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Hippo!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Steelneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



183 cm
24
191 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
188 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fist Steelneck!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia 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.

Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steelneck defends well.
Steelneck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steelneck throwing strikes but missing.
Steelneck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steelneck is one step ahead there.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Steelneck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maia sprawls well initially but Steelneck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steelneck wants to pass to mount but Maia is defending the position.
Maia is not content to let Steelneck control the position.
Steelneck slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Steelneck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Steelneck eventually gives up the hold.
Steelneck moves into full mount! Maia won't be happy about that!
Steelneck lands a heavy elbow.
Maia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steelneck lands with some strikes.
Steelneck landing punches.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck lands a big elbow.
Steelneck working Maia over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steelneck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Steelneck has hold of Maia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia is breathing heavily.

Steelneck is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.

Steelneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelneck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steelneck pulls his head out easily.
Steelneck passes to full mount!

Steelneck is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Maia is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fist Steelneck!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
70%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fonseca has chosen "Chokechain" - 3oh!3 as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



160 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
170 cm
26
140 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful


Syndicate Drugs


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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliodoro Zuberi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zuberi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. da Fonseca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zuberi working away.
da Fonseca is looking for a sweep.

Zuberi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Fonseca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on da Fonseca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Zuberi tries for a kimura but da Fonseca is defending well.
Zuberi tries to score with some ground and pound. da Fonseca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
da Fonseca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
da Fonseca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuberi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
da Fonseca gets back to full guard.
da Fonseca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuberi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca looking to control.
Zuberi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. da Fonseca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuberi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuberi working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now da Fonseca is on top in guard.
da Fonseca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuberi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

da Fonseca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuberi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, da Fonseca has managed to get both his arms back between Zuberi's legs - danger averted.
Zuberi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
da Fonseca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zuberi is looking to reverse the position.
da Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Zuberi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Zuberi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but da Fonseca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

da Fonseca is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuberi is defending well.
da Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Zuberi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
da Fonseca working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but da Fonseca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zuberi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuberi is trying hard to land a takedown here. da Fonseca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

da Fonseca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuberi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zuberi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
da Fonseca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuberi is one step ahead there.
Zuberi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
da Fonseca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuberi is one step ahead there.
da Fonseca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zuberi distracts da Fonseca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zuberi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
da Fonseca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuberi.
da Fonseca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zuberi tries to free his leg and advance position but da Fonseca is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
da Fonseca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuberi.
da Fonseca is trying to keep Zuberi in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
da Fonseca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by da Fonseca.

Zuberi scores a takedown into full mount!
da Fonseca regains half guard.
Zuberi moves nicely into side control.
da Fonseca tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Zuberi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

da Fonseca clinches with his opponent.

da Fonseca gets a trip takedown into half guard.
da Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuberi keeps working.
da Fonseca prevents Zuberi from improving his position.
Zuberi is looking to get back to full guard here but da Fonseca has managed to pass to side control instead.
da Fonseca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zuberi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
da Fonseca with good strikes from the mount here!
Zuberi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as da Fonseca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zuberi wants to control but da Fonseca is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by da Fonseca.
da Fonseca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zuberi tries to hold on but da Fonseca postures up.
da Fonseca unloading with bombs!
da Fonseca tries to control but Zuberi wriggling away.
da Fonseca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zuberi tries to lock up and control but da Fonseca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by da Fonseca.
da Fonseca moves to take his opponent's back.
Zuberi manages to reverse the position and now he's in da Fonseca's guard. Nice work there by Zuberi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi throws and elbow that misses. da Fonseca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuberi's guard. Nice move by da Fonseca!
Zuberi 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.
da Fonseca throws a big right hand that misses.

Zuberi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
da Fonseca distracts Zuberi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

da Fonseca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
da Fonseca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuberi keeping moving, preventing da Fonseca from controlling successfully.
Zuberi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

da Fonseca has gone for a leg lock! Zuberi slips out almost immediately though and dives into da Fonseca's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

da Fonseca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
da Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Zuberi landing some decent shots from guard.
Zuberi landing some decent shots from guard.
Zuberi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Zuberi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Fonseca manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zuberi has da Fonseca in his guard.
da Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi keeping full guard, as da Fonseca tries to pass.

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

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

Zuberi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. da Fonseca is aware though and is defending well.
da Fonseca tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuberi is retaining full guard.
Zuberi trying to keep a closed guard but da Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.
da Fonseca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
da Fonseca throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Estacio da Fonseca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Zuberi shoots in for a double leg but da Fonseca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
da Fonseca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuberi.
da Fonseca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
da Fonseca lands a two punch combo.
da Fonseca punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.

Zuberi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
da Fonseca is looking to improve his position.
da Fonseca controlling the position well.
da Fonseca is trying to control but can't.
Zuberi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Zuberi is looking for a kimura but da Fonseca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuberi to get the leverage.
da Fonseca is trying to maintain the position but Zuberi is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zuberi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
da Fonseca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuberi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten da Fonseca somewhat.
da Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estacio da Fonseca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuberi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heliodoro Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuberi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuberi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuberi.
da Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuberi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Fonseca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuberi doesn't seem bothered though.

da Fonseca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
da Fonseca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zuberi is not content to let da Fonseca control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked da Fonseca off and has taken his back!
da Fonseca trying to control but not successfully.
da Fonseca is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zuberi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Zuberi connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for da Fonseca to escape the position.
Zuberi scores with punches to the body.

Zuberi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zuberi is striking well from the back but da Fonseca escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Zuberi is pressing down on da Fonseca's thigh, looking to free his foot. da Fonseca is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for da Fonseca.
Zuberi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

da Fonseca is looking for a triangle but Zuberi pushes his legs off easily.
Zuberi throwing strikes but missing.
da Fonseca is adopting a defensive guard.
da Fonseca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zuberi trying to control here.
da Fonseca thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zuberi to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi keeping full guard, as da Fonseca tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuberi is on top in guard.
Zuberi throwing strikes from guard but da Fonseca blocks nicely.
Zuberi connects with a couple of short punches.
Zuberi thows a big elbow that misses.
Zuberi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zuberi wants to pass the guard but da Fonseca is keeping the position.
da Fonseca wants to sweep here but Zuberi controlling him for the moment.
da Fonseca is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Estacio da Fonseca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think da Fonseca 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estacio da Fonseca!
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A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Wild Boyz blaring out of the sound system. Penna has chosen APOCALYPSE NOW as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



190 cm
24
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
172 cm
21
192 lbs
6 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brenno Penna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Penna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penna stops Silva from getting back to his feet.

Penna wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penna.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penna is looking for submissions but instead, Silva has regained full guard.
Penna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penna is controlling him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penna on the ground.
Penna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penna wants to control but Silva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna manages to get back to half guard.

Penna actively working from the bottom here.
Penna looks gassed!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Penna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Penna moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Penna down.
Penna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Penna's head.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Penna blocks the elbow strike.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penna's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Penna blocks it.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Penna blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Penna goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Penna keeps the fight on the outside.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penna avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Penna shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penna's brow.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penna is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


A solid body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Penna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penna 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. Penna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penna. That did some damage!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Penna moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Penna is breathing heavily.
Penna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Carlton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carlton Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Penna fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Penna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a hook. Penna ducked under it nicely.
Penna clinches but Silva breaks the clinch

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Penna avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Penna looking for a takedown.
Penna takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penna dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Penna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Penna blocks with his arms.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Penna in his tracks for a moment.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Penna blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.

Penna successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Penna.
Silva postures up.

Penna is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.

Penna is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Penna wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Penna has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Penna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control but Penna is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penna takes one on the button.

Penna tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penna's face.
Penna avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.

Penna jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Penna's legs - danger averted.
Penna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Silva dominated that second 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. This is the final round!


Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Penna shrugs it off though.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Nice body kick there by Silva.

Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Penna shrugs off.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva lands an elbow just above Penna 's eye.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Penna wants a takedown but no success here.
Carlton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenno Penna.
Penna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penna misses with a takedown

and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penna looking for a takedown.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Penna is blocking nicely.
Penna looking for a takedown.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penna dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Penna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Penna is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penna's brow.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penna blocks it with crossed arms.
Penna tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penna tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Penna drops back down to his feet.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Penna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Penna has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva throws a body punch but Penna moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva cracks the inside of Penna's front leg.
Penna with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Penna misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Penna blocks it.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Penna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Penna blocks with his arms.
Penna tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penna goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlton Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penna misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penna can't get the takedown.
Penna takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow just above Penna 's eye.

Penna manages to pull guard.

Penna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penna trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Penna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brenno Penna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Penna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Penna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Penna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Penna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Silva!
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
56%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Thibodeaux (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.



180 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
190 cm
22
174 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
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, Rad Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt.
Zorin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zorin slips a jab from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zorin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zorin misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Zorin's head but Zorin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zorin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux .
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Zorin moved out of range.
Zorin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Zorin looking for a takedown.
Zorin wants a takedown but no success here.
Zorin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thibodeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin looking for a takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorin avoids it.
Zorin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Zorin's takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zorin is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zorin's face.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Zorin goes for a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thibodeaux delivers a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Zorin moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Zorin slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Zorin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Zorin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thibodeaux dives on top into guard.
Zorin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux 's guard.
Zorin wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.

Thibodeaux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Zorin blocks it.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zorin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Zorin blocks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zorin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zorin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorin avoids it.
Zorin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zorin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zorin managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorin is defending well for now.
Zorin dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Zorin takes an elbow to the temple.
Zorin is trying to drag Thibodeaux to the mat but Thibodeaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Zorin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rad Thibodeaux 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.


Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Zorin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorin shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Rad Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Zorin avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zorin misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Zorin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zorin moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux .
A jab lands there for Zorin.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zorin.
Zorin dives in and grabs Thibodeaux 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes down on Zorin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorin is defending well for now.
Zorin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin has Thibodeaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thibodeaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux .
Zorin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thibodeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux .
Knees to the body from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Zorin shrugs off.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zorin's defenses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux .
Zorin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thibodeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorin.
Rad Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zorin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Zorin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Zorin seems unphased.
Zorin lands a right hook to the body.
Zorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Zorin. Zorin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zorin dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux .
Rad Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zorin moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux .

Zorin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux tries to escape but Zorin is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rad Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zorin.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Zorin moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorin.
Zorin closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux , looking for a takedown. Zorin pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zorin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zorin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zorin is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.

Zorin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Max Zorin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body

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

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

Thibodeaux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Zorin avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zorin moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorin.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Rad Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zorin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorin moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zorin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Zorin avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux .
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up

and Zorin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zorin.
Zorin looking to pass the guard.

Thibodeaux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zorin avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zorin momentarily.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux .
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Zorin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Zorin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rad Thibodeaux !
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rami Raakalainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



178 cm
25
221 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
192 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurice Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rami Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin misses with an uppercut. Raakalainen saw that one coming.
Raakalainen misses with a hook.
Raakalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raakalainen scores with a jab. Irvin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raakalainen misses with the combination.
Raakalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irvin scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raakalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raakalainen digs a good hook to Irvin's body.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
A big left from Irvin misses.
Raakalainen slips under a jab from Irvin.
Irvin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raakalainen tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irvin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raakalainen jabs at Irvin's body.
Raakalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raakalainen.
Raakalainen digs a good hook to Irvin's body.
Raakalainen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Irvin - he's out on his feet here! Raakalainen follows up with another monster hook that separates Irvin from consciousness! Irvin falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Raakalainen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rami Raakalainen!
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes's entrance music is Buraka Som Sistema - Sound Of Kuduro. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holmes's choice of entrance music: Killing Me Softly. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.



225 cm
20
320 lbs
7 - 2 - 0
213 cm
19
307 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


Knock Out Artistry
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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, Mauro Gomes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes moves away from the strike by Holmes.

Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Holmes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mauro Gomes has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmes.
Holmes has Gomes pressed against the cage, preventing Gomes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Gomes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Gomes lands the left hand.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Holmes takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Gomes walks into a left hand.
Gomes misses with a straight right.
Gomes throws a right and a left that both miss.

Holmes cracks Gomes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gomes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holmes finish him?

Gomes is rocked!
Holmes lands with a right and another and another! Gomes is in big trouble! Holmes lands again and this time it's lights out for Gomes! A quality knockout there for Holmes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herman Holmes!
Herman Holmes is the new super heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rama Chulalongkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dayne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is South of Heaven. Chulalongkorn has chosen "Sagat's Theme," by Takayuki Aihara as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!



191 cm
26
258 lbs
14 - 3 - 0
190 cm
25
238 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin


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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rama Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chulalongkorn wants to clinch up but Dayne keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulalongkorn won't allow it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chulalongkorn. Dayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayne throws an overhand right that lands on Chulalongkorn's shoulder, as Chulalongkorn tries to avoid the shot.
Dayne with a hook.

Chulalongkorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chulalongkorn as Dayne tries to tie him up.
Dayne managing to block the knees to the body from Chulalongkorn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch to the body.
Dayne managing to block the knees to the body from Chulalongkorn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chulalongkorn throws an elbow but misses.
Dayne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Chulalongkorn has double underhooks.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Dayne breaks the clinch.
Dayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne misses with a low kick.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Dayne looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rama Chulalongkorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Dayne looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Dayne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Arthur Dayne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chulalongkorn as he avoids it easily.
Dayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Dayne - just one landing.
Chulalongkorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Dayne takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayne avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chulalongkorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chulalongkorn is looking to clinch.
Dayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dayne looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.
Rama Chulalongkorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Chulalongkorn has managed to clinch.
Dayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dayne has Chulalongkorn pushed against the cage.
Dayne tries to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn is controlling the position.
Dayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dayne avoiding damage as Chulalongkorn throws knees to the body.
Dayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dayne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chulalongkorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.
Dayne goes for a takedown attempt but Chulalongkorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayne misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dayne duly obliges.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dayne.
Dayne missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chulalongkorn.
Dayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dayne gets back to half guard.
It looks like Chulalongkorn is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn prevents Dayne from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dayne wants to control but Chulalongkorn is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Dayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dayne's cut.
That's time! Dayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chulalongkorn scores with a head kick.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Dayne.
Dayne lands a nice shot that snaps Chulalongkorn's head back.
Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Dayne pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chulalongkorn moves into the clinch.
Dayne is trying to break free.
Dayne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Dayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chulalongkorn trying to land knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn lands an elbow that stopped Dayne in his tracks for a moment.

Arthur Dayne's cut is getting worse.
Chulalongkorn cracks Dayne with a nice body shot.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dayne has had enough of the clinch but Chulalongkorn keeps him there for the moment.

Dayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulalongkorn.

Chulalongkorn closes the distance and pushes Dayne back into the cage.
Dayne working hard to break the clinch.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Chulalongkorn has Dayne pressed against the cage, preventing Dayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chulalongkorn lands a good knee to the midsection. Dayne won't want to take too many of those.
Chulalongkorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chulalongkorn crunches a lovely knee into Dayne's ribcage.
Chulalongkorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dayne working hard to break the clinch.
Chulalongkorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Dayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chulalongkorn scores a nice knee to the body.
Chulalongkorn connects with a knee to the head.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.
Dayne working hard to break the clinch.
Chulalongkorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chulalongkorn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Dayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.

Dayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayne swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body kick.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthur Dayne is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chulalongkorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dayne.
A head kick misses from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Dayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayne throws out a loose jab but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Dayne.
Dayne throws out a powerful jab.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dayne lands a jab to the head.
Chulalongkorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dayne circles away.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
Chulalongkorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Dayne pushes him off.
Dayne cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayne throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayne swinging wilding here.
Dayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Chulalongkorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dayne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Dayne blocks the body kick.
Chulalongkorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dayne throws out a loose jab but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn scores with a kick to the body.
Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Dayne pushes him off.
Dayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
Dayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Dayne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Dayne.
A head kick misses from Chulalongkorn.

Chulalongkorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dayne tries to break free but Chulalongkorn pushes him back against the cage.
Dayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chulalongkorn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dayne if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Dayne.
Dayne misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Dayne blocks a head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chulalongkorn looks for the body kick but Dayne saw that one coming.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
Dayne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chulalongkorn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chulalongkorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Dayne pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chulalongkorn - that will leave a mark!
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!
Chulalongkorn lands a head kick!
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chulalongkorn throws a sloppy head kick and Dayne moves out of range easily.
Chulalongkorn keeps Dayne at a distance using the push kick.
Dayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Chulalongkorn clinches.
Chulalongkorn lands an elbow that stopped Dayne in his tracks for a moment.
Chulalongkorn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws an elbow but it misses.
Dayne avoiding damage as Chulalongkorn throws knees to the body.
Dayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dayne managing to block the knees to the body from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn working Dayne over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chulalongkorn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dayne's defenses.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Dayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Dayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dayne manages to break the clinch.
Dayne misses with a straight right.
Dayne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a front kick but Dayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dayne cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Dayne's ribcage but misses.
Chulalongkorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dayne circles away.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dayne.

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.
Chulalongkorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dayne circles away.
Dayne avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Dayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulalongkorn wants to clinch up but Dayne keeps it at a distance.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chulalongkorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dayne's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chulalongkorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Dayne moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Chulalongkorn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Dayne strikes.
Chulalongkorn throws a nice head kick!
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that Dayne semi-blocks.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.
Dayne misses with a wild body shot.
Dayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne blocks a head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dayne.
Dayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick.
Dayne connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
Dayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulalongkorn throws out the jab.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chulalongkorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn is looking to clinch.
Chulalongkorn is looking to clinch.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that half lands.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.
Dayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulalongkorn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulalongkorn connects with a high kick.
Dayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Chulalongkorn clinches up against the cage.
Dayne takes an elbow to the temple.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Chulalongkorn landing knees to the head.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Chulalongkorn misses with an elbow strike.
Chulalongkorn trying to land knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn has Dayne pressed against the cage, preventing Dayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chulalongkorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayne is defending well for now.
Dayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.
Dayne avoiding damage as Chulalongkorn throws knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne tries to circle away but Chulalongkorn has him pinned against the cage.
Dayne lands a shoulder strike.

Dayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chulalongkorn pinned against the cage. Chulalongkorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Dayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dayne.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Chulalongkorn throws a sloppy head kick and Dayne moves out of range easily.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Dayne moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Chulalongkorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
Dayne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Chulalongkorn closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dayne is trying to force a seperation but Chulalongkorn has the dominant position.
Dayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayne avoids the damage to the body.
Chulalongkorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dayne has had enough of the clinch but Chulalongkorn keeps him there for the moment.
Chulalongkorn scores a nice knee to the body.
Dayne tries to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn is controlling the position.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Dayne lands a shot to the body.
Dayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chulalongkorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chulalongkorn lands an elbow inside.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Dayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulalongkorn won't allow it.
Dayne tries to break free but Chulalongkorn pushes him back against the cage.

Dayne breaks from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dayne scores with a body shot.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Dayne is having none of it.
Dayne misses with a looping right.
Chulalongkorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rama Chulalongkorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayne scores with a hook.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dayne scores with a jab.
Dayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulalongkorn.
A head kick by Chulalongkorn misses
and Dayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dayne.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Dayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dayne counter with a right hand.
Chulalongkorn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dayne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Dayne lands.
A head kick from Chulalongkorn lands but Dayne takes it in his stride.
Chulalongkorn darts in trying to clinch
and Dayne counters with a straight right hand.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Dayne moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dayne swings away with a body shot that misses

and Chulalongkorn moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chulalongkorn obliges.
Dayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chulalongkorn has him pressed against the cage.
Chulalongkorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chulalongkorn missing with knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Dayne avoids the elbow strike from Chulalongkorn, against the cage.
Dayne working hard to break the clinch.
Arthur Dayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayne avoiding damage as Chulalongkorn throws knees to the body.

Dayne breaks from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn wants to clinch
and Dayne counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Dayne does no damage.
Chulalongkorn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dayne throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Dayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayne throws a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayne throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance but Dayne moves to the side

and Dayne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulalongkorn wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dayne is thwarting Chulalongkorn's attempts to control the position.
Dayne prevents Chulalongkorn from improving his position.
Dayne wants to stand up but Chulalongkorn is controlling the position.

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.
Chulalongkorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayne.
Dayne trying to control the pace.
Rama Chulalongkorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chulalongkorn tries to get to full guard but Dayne has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Dayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulalongkorn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Chulalongkorn!

Rama Chulalongkorn is the new heavyweight champion!
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