Kings Quest 32 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maik Pellicciai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winter Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pellicciai
vs
Jorge

173 cm
19
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maik Pellicciai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pellicciai tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pellicciai to the ground. Pellicciai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pellicciai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellicciai stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorge. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Pellicciai misses.

Pellicciai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jorge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pellicciai looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jorge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pellicciai is keeping the position for now.
Jorge postures up and lands a big shot to Pellicciai's brow.
Jorge postures up in Pellicciai's guard and throws a big left but Pellicciai blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pellicciai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jorge passes into half guard.
Pellicciai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pellicciai.

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

Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jorge stands up from Pellicciai's guard - Jorge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jorge's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Pellicciai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jorge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jorge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pellicciai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jorge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pellicciai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorge has managed to get both his arms back between Pellicciai's legs - danger averted.
Jorge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pellicciai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jorge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jorge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pellicciai is breathing heavily.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorge wants to get up but he can't break Pellicciai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jorge trying to control but Pellicciai is working from the bottom.

Pellicciai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jorge has his hands clasped together but Pellicciai extends an breaks Jorge's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pellicciai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maik Pellicciai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hampton (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.

Souza
vs
Hampton

187 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Hampton throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hampton.
Hampton shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza throws a leg kick

and Hampton counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Hampton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souza kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton postures up in Souza's guard and throws a big left but Souza blocks it.
Hampton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hampton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hampton wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hampton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hampton has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Hampton advances position into side control!
Hampton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face as Hampton controls the position.
Souza is trying to improve his position.
Hampton trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Hampton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Hampton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hampton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton working the head with strikes.
Souza gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton throwing shots but Souza is blocking nicely.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Hampton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hampton is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.

Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hampton pulls his head out easily.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hampton defends well.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Hampton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hampton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hampton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to control the position but Hampton postures up.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hampton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hampton has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza striking off his back but it's not causing Hampton any problems.

Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hampton wants to get up but he can't break Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hampton stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Hampton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hampton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Hampton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Souza dives on top into guard.
Souza throws a strike but Hampton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hampton looking to pass the guard.

Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hampton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hampton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Souza swivels and escapes.
Hampton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton blocks a head kick by Souza.

Hampton scores a takedown into full mount!
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza is in a horrible position here. Hampton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Hampton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hampton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souza has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hampton trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Souza manages to get to full guard.
Hampton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hampton connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hampton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza looking to control.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hampton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza 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.

Hampton gets to his feet - Souza follows without any prompting.
Hampton tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hampton moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hampton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Hampton. Hampton gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hampton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Souza has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Hampton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hampton stands up from half guard.
Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
James Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hampton in his tracks.
Souza throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hampton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hampton. That one must have hurt.
Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Souza misses with a body shot

and Hampton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hampton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Souza some visible discomfort.
Souza tries to bench press Hampton off him but Hampton keeps the position.
Hampton working away.
Hampton trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Hampton lands an elbow.
Hampton lands a few punches from side control.
James Hampton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hampton landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton working away.
Hampton looks up at the clock and then as Souza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hampton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hampton lands a nice forearm strike.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hampton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hampton throwing shots but Souza is blocking nicely.
Hampton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hampton.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hampton is working away from the top position though.
Hampton looks to land a strike but Souza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hampton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hampton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza 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.

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hampton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hampton with a nice head shot there.

Hampton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Souza, up you get!
Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Hampton moves out of range of the body kick.
Hampton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hampton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Hampton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hampton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Souza.
Hampton tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.

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.
Hampton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Souza throws a lazy body kick

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

Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hampton is aware though and is defending well.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
James Hampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hampton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hampton can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hampton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Alejara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejara comes to the cage accompanied by I´m in Miami Bitch. Henrik Larsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Javier Alejara's chin.

Alejara
vs
Larsson

180 cm
22
144 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
147 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Alejara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alejara's sensitive parts.
Alejara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsson swivels and escapes.
Alejara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsson's waist but Larsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejara off to one side.
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Alejara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larsson uses it to pass to side control.
Alejara is breathing heavily.
Alejara wants to control but Larsson postures up.

Larsson decides to stand back up. Larsson steps back and let's Alejara get back to his feet.
Alejara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alejara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Alejara! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Larsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Novaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novaes comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais Mc's - Capítulo 4 Versículo 3. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Novaes
vs
Askhat Kariebatonov

187 cm
21
202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Novaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Novaes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Novaes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kariebatonov which made him look bad.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick but Novaes moves out of range.

Kariebatonov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kariebatonov showed some decent athleticism there.

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

Kariebatonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Novaes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kariebatonov.
Novaes gets full guard.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.
Novaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kariebatonov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novaes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kariebatonov tries to lock up and control but Novaes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kariebatonov can't escape the position.
Novaes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kariebatonov is looking to escape.
Novaes landing strikes from the mount and Kariebatonov is in trouble!
BOOM! Novaes connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Novaes has control of Kariebatonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kariebatonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Novaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kariebatonov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novaes working Kariebatonov over with strikes here.

Novaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kariebatonov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Novaes 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Novaes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kariebatonov is now in Novaes's guard. A big mistake from Novaes there, giving up the dominant position!
Novaes is breathing heavily.

Novaes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kariebatonov defends well.
Novaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kariebatonov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?

Novaes working for a submission but Kariebatonov is keeping him at bay.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

Novaes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kariebatonov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.

Kariebatonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kariebatonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kariebatonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Novaes seems keen to control Kariebatonov's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Novaes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kariebatonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kariebatonov trying to strike off his back.

Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Novaes wants to control from the top but Kariebatonov keeps moving.
Novaes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kariebatonov's guard.

Novaes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kariebatonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Novaes is working away from the top position though.
Kariebatonov landing a few short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Novaes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Novaes fails with the takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Novaes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Novaes avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Bruno Novaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kariebatonov connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novaes is defended easily by Kariebatonov.
Novaes closes the distance but Kariebatonov moves to the side
and Kariebatonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novaes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Novaes shoots and misses
and Kariebatonov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Novaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novaes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kariebatonov counters with a big head kick but Novaes shrugs it off.
Novaes avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Novaes looks to clinch
and Kariebatonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Novaes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novaes is trying to break the clinch but Kariebatonov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novaes is trying to break free.
Kariebatonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Novaes's face.
Novaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Novaes wants a takedown but no success here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novaes. Kariebatonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Novaes misses with a takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!
Novaes tries for a takedown but Kariebatonov circles away easily
and Kariebatonov counters with a big head kick but Novaes shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Novaes backs up against the cage.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kariebatonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed
and Kariebatonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novaes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kariebatonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Novaes in the body.

Kariebatonov clinches.

Kariebatonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novaes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kariebatonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruno Novaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Kariebatonov counters with a nice body kick.
Kariebatonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novaes's head.
Novaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kariebatonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Novaes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kariebatonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novaes.
Kariebatonov throws a sloppy head kick and Novaes moves out of range easily.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed

and Kariebatonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Novaes's guard.
Kariebatonov wants to control from the top but Novaes keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novaes has his foot on Kariebatonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kariebatonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kariebatonov looking to pass the guard.
Bruno Novaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kariebatonov postures up in Novaes's guard and throws a big left but Novaes blocks it.
Kariebatonov wants to control from the top but Novaes keeps moving.
Kariebatonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kariebatonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kariebatonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novaes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Novaes stopping the sweep attempt from Kariebatonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Novaes with a poor takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novaes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Novaes blocks a head kick by Kariebatonov.
Novaes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kariebatonov pinned against the cage. Kariebatonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Novaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Novaes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kariebatonov's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kariebatonov actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kariebatonov has hold of Novaes's hands but Novaes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is keeping busy.
Novaes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kariebatonov is looking to control Novaes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kariebatonov avoid being mounted?
Novaes drops an elbow to the side of Kariebatonov's head.
Novaes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Novaes avoids the attempt from Kariebatonov to control.

Novaes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov can't escape the position.

Kariebatonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Novaes.
Kariebatonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is having none of it.
Kariebatonov is trying to escape the mount.
Novaes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kariebatonov is looking to escape.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?
Kariebatonov tries to lock up and control but Novaes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

Novaes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kariebatonov is defending well.
Novaes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kariebatonov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novaes decides to stand back up. Novaes steps back and let's Kariebatonov get back to his feet.
No luck for Kariebatonov with that takedown attempt.
Novaes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov tries to sprawl out of it but Novaes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kariebatonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed

and Kariebatonov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novaes's guard now.
Kariebatonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kariebatonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novaes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kariebatonov chips away with some ground and pound.

Novaes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kariebatonov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Novaes has tightened it up now! Kariebatonov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Novaes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Coveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Coveiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Coveiro
vs
gracie

185 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Coveiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jose gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie misses with a head kick.
Coveiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
gracie connects with a crisp jab.
gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coveiro throws a right and a left that gracie avoids nicely.
Coveiro tries to bum rush gracie with a series of wild strikes but gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coveiro misses with a two punch combination.
Coveiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coveiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Coveiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between gracie's hands.
Coveiro throws a right and a left that gracie avoids nicely.
Coveiro throws a series of punches but gracie avoids them all with ease.
gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coveiro.
Coveiro throws a series of punches but gracie moves out of range.
gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coveiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coveiro is breathing heavily.
Coveiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose Coveiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coveiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

gracie drives through and clinches with Coveiro against the cage.

gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coveiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coveiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Coveiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coveiro to his feet.
Coveiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coveiro looks to score with a jab to the body but gracie is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

gracie gets a clinch.
gracie jumps guard but Coveiro stands there with gracie around his waist. gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jose Coveiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gracie sizes up Coveiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coveiro throws a right and a left that gracie avoids nicely.
Coveiro throws an overhand right that lands on gracie's shoulder, as gracie tries to avoid the shot.

gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
gracie can't get the takedown.

gracie manages to break the clinch.
Coveiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coveiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Coveiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

gracie pushes Coveiro up against the cage in a clinch.

gracie breaks the clinch.

gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Coveiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Jose Coveiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gracie.

gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coveiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coveiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coveiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coveiro.
gracie lands a high kick!
Coveiro looks to land a left hand but gracie moved out of range nicely.
gracie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
gracie lands a head kick. Coveiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A combination from Coveiro does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro throws a series of punches but gracie moves out of range.

gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coveiro's head.

gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coveiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coveiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Coveiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coveiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coveiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Coveiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gracie.
Coveiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coveiro throws a jab when gracie was well out of range.
Coveiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coveiro misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coveiro misses with the combination.
gracie lands a with a good body shot.
Coveiro looks to land a combination but gracie avoids it well.

gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coveiro did well to prevent gracie getting side control.
gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

gracie stands up out of the half guard.
gracie throws a shot from downtown. Coveiro moves away and avoids it.
Coveiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

gracie clinches up against the cage.
gracie fails to pull guard.
gracie tries to pull guard but Coveiro won't allow it.
gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Coveiro won't allow it.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro prevents gracie from breaking the clinch.
Coveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coveiro swinging wilding here.
Coveiro tries to bum rush gracie with a series of wild strikes but gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

gracie clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coveiro is trying to force a seperation but gracie has the dominant position.
Coveiro is trying to force a seperation but gracie has the dominant position.

gracie jumps guard and drags Coveiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Coveiro stands up from gracie's guard - Coveiro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coveiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jose Coveiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Coveiro misses with a double jab.
Coveiro misses with a double jab.

gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coveiro sprawls well initially but gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coveiro pushes gracie off looking to stand but gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Coveiro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

gracie is working for a kimura but Coveiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Coveiro wants to get back to full guard.
jose gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro is working hard here to advance position.
Coveiro is pressing down on gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coveiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Coveiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Coveiro tries to keep at a distance but gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but gracie is controlling the position.

gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coveiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract gracie.
Jose Coveiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coveiro misses with a two punch combination.
gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jose gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Coveiro throws a series of punches but gracie moves out of range.

gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
gracie wants to stand but Coveiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coveiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
gracie wants to get up but he can't break Coveiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Coveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coveiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
gracie stands up over Coveiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Coveiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gracie throwing strikes from guard but Coveiro blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coveiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Coveiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
gracie trying to control but Coveiro is working from the bottom.

Coveiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Coveiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coveiro working for a triangle but gracie defends it easily.
Coveiro keeping moving, preventing gracie from controlling successfully.
Coveiro is trying to keep gracie in close.
gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coveiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for gracie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro wants to control the pace but gracie is squirming around nicely.

Coveiro goes for an armbar but gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from gracie.
gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

gracie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coveiro scores with a nice strike.
gracie dodges the punch combination from Coveiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Coveiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from gracie.
A punch combination from Coveiro misses.
Coveiro swinging wilding here.
Coveiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coveiro walks away with a smile on his face. gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coveiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coveiro.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Coveiro.
I think Coveiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Coveiro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatty McJitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hercules
vs
McJitsu

210 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

205 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatty McJitsu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hercules.
Hercules stuffs the takedown.
McJitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McJitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty McJitsu.
McJitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McJitsu.

Hercules takes the fight into the clinch.

Hercules lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hercules lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McJitsu is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hercules wants to control the pace but McJitsu is squirming around nicely.
McJitsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Hercules has a good base and remains in mount.

Hercules wants to finish this one by submission but McJitsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hercules.
McJitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hercules controlling the pace for now.

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.
McJitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hercules looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Fatty McJitsu has been cut.
McJitsu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McJitsu can't escape the position.
McJitsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McJitsu is trying to escape the mount.
Hercules lands with some strikes.

That has opened up Fatty McJitsu's cut even more.
Hercules prevents McJitsu from getting the reversal.

Hercules working for a submission but McJitsu is keeping him at bay.
Hercules can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McJitsu is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJitsu tries to reverse the position but Hercules maintains control.
Hercules takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McJitsu wants to hold on but Hercules pushes him away.
McJitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hercules dominating with strikes here.

The cut above Fatty McJitsu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fatty McJitsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dog Hercules!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sorvino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Its Raining Men. Bert Ernieson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ernieson
vs
Sorvino

201 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sorvino!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sorvino scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sorvino is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ernieson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernieson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ernieson is working hard here to advance position.
Ernieson tries to lock up and control but Sorvino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

Sorvino with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ernieson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ernieson has left one of his arms exposed and Sorvino doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ernieson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Sorvino!
Paul Sorvino is the new middleweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Denny Prokopos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Prokopos
vs
Balboa

180 cm
24
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
134 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a shot to the body.

Prokopos feints and as Balboa raises his hands in defense, Prokopos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Prokopos is having none of it.
Prokopos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Prokopos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Prokopos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prokopos looking to pass the guard.

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

Prokopos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos moves into full mount! Balboa won't be happy about that!
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Prokopos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Prokopos has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Prokopos looking to control and managing it successfully.

Prokopos is working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos controlling the pace for now.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Prokopos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balboa really wants to buck Prokopos off and get back to his feet.

Prokopos working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is in no mood to give up.
Balboa prevents Prokopos from taking his back.
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Prokopos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Prokopos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Prokopos working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is in no mood to give up.
Prokopos controlling from the full mount.
Balboa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prokopos 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.

Denny Prokopos dominated that round.
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.

Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Prokopos moved out of range.
Prokopos shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Prokopos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prokopos.

Prokopos gets a takedown into half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prokopos trying to mount his opponent but Balboa defends it.
Prokopos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balboa!
Prokopos controlling his opponent.
Balboa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa stops Prokopos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balboa really wants to buck Prokopos off and get back to his feet.

Prokopos looking to secure an arm triangle but Balboa defends it well.

Prokopos has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Prokopos controlling the pace for now.
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prokopos forces the positional change into back control.
Prokopos has good solid back control here.

Prokopos working for a choke but Balboa reverses nicely into Prokopos 's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but instead Prokopos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stand but Prokopos is controlling the position.
Prokopos stands and throws Balboa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopos controlling the position from side mount.

Prokopos is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Prokopos trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Prokopos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balboa's legs.

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.

Prokopos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balboa tries to escape but Prokopos is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa tries to escape but Prokopos is in control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balboa is breathing heavily.

Prokopos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prokopos.
Balboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prokopos gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Prokopos saw that one coming.
Balboa lands a head shot.

Prokopos feints and as Balboa raises his hands in defense, Prokopos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Prokopos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Balboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prokopos controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Prokopos is having none of it.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prokopos is working hard here to advance position.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Prokopos dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Prokopos's head and hops out.
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prokopos. Prokopos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Prokopos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prokopos prevents Balboa from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos 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.
Balboa is staying active underneath Prokopos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balboa tries to kick Prokopos off but Prokopos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Prokopos is working for a submission of some sort.
Prokopos stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos slows the pace down in half guard.
Balboa is staying active underneath Prokopos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prokopos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Prokopos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prokopos moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Prokopos. Prokopos gets slowly back to his feet.

Prokopos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Prokopos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Prokopos won't let Balboa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Prokopos controlling from the full mount.
Prokopos trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos takes Balboa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Balboa is in trouble.

Balboa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prokopos.

Prokopos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Prokopos clearly takes that round.
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.

Prokopos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balboa throws a right hand that Prokopos ducks under and follows up with a left that Prokopos also avoids with ease.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Prokopos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Prokopos isn't so interested in that idea.
Prokopos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prokopos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Denny Prokopos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Prokopos looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prokopos is controlling him.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prokopos passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Prokopos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Prokopos works to advance to full mount. Balboa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Balboa is surviving well by controlling Prokopos's body position as best he can.
Prokopos controlling from mount.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Prokopos looking to control and managing it successfully.

Prokopos is going olschool here, as he tries to force Balboa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balboa shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balboa is trying to stand up.

Prokopos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Balboa is now in Prokopos's guard. A big mistake from Prokopos there, giving up the dominant position!

Prokopos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balboa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prokopos.
Balboa wants to stand but Prokopos has his arm trapped.

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.
Prokopos is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Prokopos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prokopos is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa wants to stand but Prokopos has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Prokopos had his way with Rafael Balboa in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Prokopos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prokopos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balboa's legs.
Prokopos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Prokopos controlling from the full mount.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Prokopos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Prokopos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Balboa is trying to stand up.

Prokopos is working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa frees his head quite easily.

Balboa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prokopos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prokopos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa is trying to stand.
Prokopos looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Prokopos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Prokopos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Balboa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Prokopos manages to move to mount!
Balboa stops Prokopos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Prokopos controlling the pace for now.

Prokopos working for a submission but Balboa is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rafael Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prokopos mounts Balboa! Really nice guard pass there!

Balboa throws a strike off his back but Prokopos has locked in an arm triangle as a counter!! Prokopos gives up his back to escape but now Prokopos has transitioned to a rear naked choke! That looks tight - Balboa has tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denny Prokopos!
Denny Prokopos retains his bantamweight title!