CWFL 32 Lucky Number 7? PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Gambatesa
vs
Avo

188 cm
19
218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
208 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Winners' Supplements [MMABR]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Avo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Avo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gambatesa is trying to defend but Avo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Avo is looking for a kimura but Gambatesa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Avo to get the leverage.
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Avo manages to move to mount!

Avo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Avo is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gambatesa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gambatesa shrugs it off.
Avo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Avo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gambatesa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avo on the ground.
Gambatesa tries to hold on but Avo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avo looking for a guillotine from mount but Gambatesa is having none of it.
Gambatesa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.
Gambatesa is looking to get to half guard.
Avo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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

Avo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gambatesa is mounted but he's throwing punches.

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.
Gambatesa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.

Gambatesa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Avo.
Gambatesa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Avo. What's that going to do exactly?
Gambatesa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gambatesa is working to get back to half guard.
Gambatesa wants to control but Avo is having none of it.

Avo working for a submission but Gambatesa is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gambatesa is trying desperately to improve position.
Gambatesa really wants to buck Avo off and get back to his feet.
Avo is looking to work his way around to Gambatesa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Avo!

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47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fury
vs
Randlecan

191 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
Randlecan swinging wilding here.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randlecan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randlecan.
Fury misses with a combination

and Randlecan counters by moving into the clinch.
Randlecan tries to pull guard but Fury holds him up against the cage and eventually Randlecan drops back down to his feet.
Randlecan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fury digs a right hand underneath Randlecan's ribcage. Randlecan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fury leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fury lands a body shot.
Fury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Randlecan prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
Fury trying to control the position but instead, Randlecan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Randlecan won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fury.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randlecan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury can't break the clinch.

Fury breaks the clinch.
Randlecan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fury to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randlecan slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fury lands a left and a right that send Randlecan crashing to the mat, dazed. Fury thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fury cracks Randlecan with an uppercut from hell and Randlecan crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fury's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Randlecan is rocked!
Randlecan wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Randlecan is still in real trouble! Can Fury finish him?
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randlecan on the ground.
Fury wants to control from the top but Randlecan keeps moving.
Randlecan seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury won't allow Randlecan to sweep him here.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Randlecan working a defensive guard here.
Randlecan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan looking for a sweep. Not yet Randlecan, not yet.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Randlecan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fury accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury controlling from the top position.
Randlecan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury wants to stand but Randlecan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fury stops Randlecan from standing up.
Fury wants to stand but Randlecan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury cracks Randlecan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Randlecan.
Randlecan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Randlecan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randlecan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randlecan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Randlecan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss

and Randlecan counters with a single leg into guard. Fury didn't expect that.
Fury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fury is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randlecan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan stops Fury from standing up.
Randlecan advances to half guard.
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Randlecan.
Fury looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randlecan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fury blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randlecan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randlecan.
Randlecan thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fury ducks under a wild hook from Randlecan.
Fury leaves Randlecan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randlecan is looking to clinch.
Randlecan avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury misses with a wild combination.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Randlecan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randlecan wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
Randlecan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fury avoids it really well and circles away.
Fury throws a right and a left that Randlecan avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury swings for the body but Randlecan moves out of range.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randlecan.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Randlecan.
Fury throws a shot to the body.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Fury.
Fury throws a right and a left that Randlecan avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fury.
Fury with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fury digs a good body shot into Randlecan's ribs.
Fury lands with a right hand.
Randlecan tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Fury connects with a jab.
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Randlecan gets the takedown into side control.
Randlecan with the ground and pound but Fury regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Randlecan has control of the leg.
Fury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fury tries to get out of the position.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randlecan.
Randlecan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randlecan can do to turn this around?
Randlecan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randlecan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randlecan throwing shots but Fury is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randlecan thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Randlecan trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury dodges the ground and pound from Randlecan.
Randlecan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Randlecan trying to control the position but Fury is working away.
Fury prevents Randlecan from improving position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by Fury.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Randlecan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Randlecan wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randlecan working the ground and pound but Fury is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Randlecan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Randlecan is trying to ground and pound but Fury uses the momentary lack of control by Randlecan to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Fury dominated that second round.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Randlecan slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury looks to land a combination but Randlecan avoids it well.

Randlecan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fury wants to sweep but no luck.
Randlecan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Randlecan throws and elbow that misses. Fury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randlecan's guard. Nice move by Fury!
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randlecan wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Fury trying to control but Randlecan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.
Randlecan throwing strikes but missing.
Randlecan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randlecan throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randlecan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randlecan throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Randlecan throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Randlecan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randlecan doesn't seem bothered though.
Randlecan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Randlecan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury scores with a jab. Randlecan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fury scores with a one two! Randlecan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Fury - just one landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Randlecan 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 Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randlecan throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randlecan counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan slips a straight right by Fury.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randlecan moves away.
Randlecan throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Fury checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Randlecan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Randlecan clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
A short left from Randlecan.
Devon Randlecan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randlecan lands a shoulder strike.
Randlecan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Randlecan.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randlecan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury slows down the pace here.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randlecan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Randlecan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randlecan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury cracks a nice hook into Randlecan's ribs.
Randlecan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryan Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randlecan.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randlecan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randlecan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury cracks a nice hook into Randlecan's ribs.
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!
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randlecan. Randlecan obviously looking to wear him down.
Randlecan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fury swivels and escapes.
Fury falls off balance throwing a combination

and Randlecan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Fury.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randlecan looking for a takedown.
Randlecan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
Randlecan tries for a takedown but Fury manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fury, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Fury!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Beale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Santia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Javier Santia enters the cage!

Beale
vs
Santia

200 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Beale!
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, Javier Santia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beale as he jumps to the side.
Beale slaps away a takedown attempt from Santia, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

Beale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Santia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santia looks gassed!

Beale drops back looking for a leg! Santia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santia manages to kick Beale off! Beale jumps back into Santia's guard.
Santia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Beale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beale drops back looking for a leg! Santia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santia manages to kick Beale off! Beale jumps back into Santia's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beale passes into half guard.

Santia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beale is nestled in close to Santia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santia taking some punishment here, with Beale in his half guard.
Beale moves nicely into side control.
Santia misses with a strike from the bottom.

Beale in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Santia is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Beale!

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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zamarano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale English has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zamarano
vs
English

170 cm
24
151 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Winners' Supplements [MMABR]

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Zamarano!
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, Dale English!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

English gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zamarano is trying to break the clinch but English is controlling him.

Zamarano has hold of one of English's legs. English is fighting the takedown attempt but Zamarano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
English has momentary wrist control but Zamarano slips an elbow through the middle.
English is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zamarano is controlling him.
Zamarano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
English is trying to control the position but Zamarano postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamarano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zamarano wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
English working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamarano.
Zamarano prevents English from getting back to his feet.
English utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamarano trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
English has momentary wrist control but Zamarano slips an elbow through the middle.
Zamarano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zamarano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zamarano cracks English with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English wants to sweep here but Zamarano controlling him for the moment.
Zamarano working some strikes from top position.
English wants to stand and escape but Zamarano is having none of it.
Zamarano tries to free his leg and advance position but English is retaining full guard.
Zamarano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

English has his feet on Zamarano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
English tries to close the distance and clinch but Zamarano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zamarano misses with a double jab.

Zamarano closes the distance and clinches.
English stops a takedown attempt from Zamarano.
English tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on English - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English tries to stall but Zamarano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
English lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zamarano is looking to break free of the clinch but English has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on English - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
English looks gassed!
Zamarano is working for takedown but English is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zamarano wants to break the clinch but can't.
English misses with a knee to the head.
Come on English - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
English taking a breather.
Zamarano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. English is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Zamarano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamarano is working for takedown but English is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dale English.
English tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Zamarano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for English!
Zamarano with good strikes from the mount here!
English is desperately trying to improve his position but Zamarano has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if English can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zamarano landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
English really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamarano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zamarano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zamarano with the ground and pound from mount.
Zamarano landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
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!
Zamarano lands a big elbow.
Zamarano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zamarano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of English's face.
Zamarano wants to control the pace but English is squirming around nicely.
Zamarano lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can English hang on?
English keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zamarano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zamarano looking to finish English with some ground and pound. This is bad for English!
Zamarano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. English looks a forlorn figure.
Zamarano 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.
A nice elbow there by Zamarano.

English is rocked!
English in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
English is still in real trouble! Can Zamarano finish him?
BOOM! Zamarano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zamarano landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamarano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zamarano unloads with some vicious shots from mount and English wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zamarano celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Zamarano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roan Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal has chosen Forever 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.

Marshall
vs
Tooreal

192 cm
25
279 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
271 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

FNF Energy - (Sale!)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Tooreal swinging wilding here.
Roan Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall scores with a three punch combo!

Marshall tries to keep at a distance but Tooreal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall has Tooreal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tooreal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Tooreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall misses with a hook. Tooreal ducked under it nicely.
Marshall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tooreal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tooreal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roan Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt
and Tooreal counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marshall duly obliges.
Tooreal throws a one two combo.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tooreal as he avoids it easily.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tooreal.
Tooreal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tooreal thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Tooreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall misses with a combination
and Tooreal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Tooreal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tooreal duly obliges.

It looks like Roan Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tooreal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Tooreal misses with the combination.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Tooreal.
Tooreal connects with the punch.
Tooreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
Tooreal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tooreal.

Tooreal drops Marshall with a beautiful combination! Marshall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tooreal is looking for the KO!

Marshall is rocked!
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!
Marshall loses concentration momentarily and Tooreal pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Marshall crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tooreal finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne Tooreal!

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 Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Oliveira
vs
Assunicao

185 cm
19
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira stuns Assunicao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assunicao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assunicao wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.

Assunicao closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.

Assunicao works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Assunicao throws a strike but Oliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Assunicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Assunicao is keeping the position.
Assunicao pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.

Assunicao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira is in close to Assunicao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira wants to stand but Assunicao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Assunicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Assunicao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Assunicao keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Assunicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.

Assunicao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Assunicao keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Assunicao is keeping the position.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oliveira!
Assunicao throwing strikes here but Oliveira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Assunicao pushes him away.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Assunicao landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliveira tries to hold on but Assunicao pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Assunicao landing strikes from the mount.
Assunicao looking to finish with strikes here!
Assunicao connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assunicao on the ground.
Assunicao lands a big elbow.
Assunicao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Assunicao looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvano Assunicao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Assunicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Assunicao ducks under and follows up with a left that Assunicao also avoids with ease.
Assunicao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assunicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assunicao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assunicao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Assunicao's body.

Oliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Assunicao to the mat! Assunicao manages to get full guard.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira trying to control but Assunicao is working from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Assunicao is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.

Oliveira stands and steps away. Assunicao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Assunicao shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Assunicao is just out of range.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Assunicao ducks under and follows up with a left that Assunicao also avoids with ease.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Assunicao backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Assunicao ducks under and follows up with a left that Assunicao also avoids with ease.
Oliveira with a hook.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fabio Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvano Assunicao.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assunicao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira is looking to wear down Assunicao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assunicao circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assunicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Assunicao clinches up against the cage.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Assunicao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fabio Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assunicao.
Fabio Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assunicao doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira leaves Assunicao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira sizes up Assunicao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Assunicao dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assunicao circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assunicao manages to avoid it.
Assunicao wants to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assunicao tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira cracks Assunicao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

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

Assunicao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliveira uses from the top position.
Oliveira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Assunicao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assunicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assunicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira postures up.

Assunicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira passes Assunicao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Assunicao's temple.
Assunicao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Assunicao's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.

Assunicao looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assunicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Assunicao has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Assunicao keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Assunicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Assunicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Assunicao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assunicao looking for a sweep. Not yet Assunicao, not yet.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Assunicao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Assunicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Assunicao.
Assunicao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fabio Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira is in close to Assunicao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira stands up over Assunicao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into the arena with - blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
DeJesus

177 cm
25
182 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeJesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
DeJesus lands a with a good body shot.
DeJesus blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeJesus.

DeJesus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeJesus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parker to see if he's OK.
DeJesus cracks Parker with a big right hand but Parker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
DeJesus scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeJesus working the ground and pound.

DeJesus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeJesus but great work by Parker.
DeJesus is not content to let Parker control the position.
DeJesus gets back to half guard.
DeJesus wants to get back to full guard.

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

DeJesus actively working from the bottom here.
DeJesus wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.

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

DeJesus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeJesus looks gassed!
DeJesus throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parker is pushing down on DeJesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeJesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Parker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeJesus is looking to improve his position.

Parker is working for a kimura but DeJesus is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker prevents DeJesus from improving his position.
DeJesus regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeJesus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.

Parker working for a triangle but DeJesus defends it easily.

DeJesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeJesus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeJesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parker looking for a guillotine here but DeJesus defends easily.
DeJesus looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeJesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeJesus postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow.
DeJesus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker has momentary wrist control but DeJesus slips an elbow through the middle.
DeJesus scoring with punches to the head and body.

Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeJesus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Parker is looking for a triangle but DeJesus pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker is looking for a triangle but DeJesus pushes his legs off easily.
DeJesus is in close to Parker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeJesus with a nice head shot there.

DeJesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeJesus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeJesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
DeJesus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeJesus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeJesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeJesus is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeJesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian DeJesus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeJesus shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.

Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeJesus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.

DeJesus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Parker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. DeJesus is looking to defend but Parker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for DeJesus! Parker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, DeJesus taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Parker!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wellwood
vs
Hill

180 cm
20
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
164 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cotton Hill!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wellwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wellwood dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Hill tries to clinch there but Wellwood circles away.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill cracks Wellwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Wellwood's head back.
Cotton Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wellwood circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hill closes the distance and clinches.

Hill pulls Wellwood into guard.
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wellwood wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Wellwood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellwood is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Hill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Hill is working to tighten is grip on Wellwood's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wellwood has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hill is really squeezing tight and eventually Wellwood passes out! Hill breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cotton Hill!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boushay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sadia (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.

Boushay
vs
Sadia

180 cm
24
196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

182 cm
21
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Boushay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Sadia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boushay thows a body shot but no joy.

Sadia moves into range and clinches up with Boushay.
Sadia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boushay taking a breather.
Sadia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sadia on the inside.
Boushay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boushay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boushay working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sadia.

It looks like Bobby Boushay has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sadia.
Boushay has a couple of punches blocked by Sadia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadia.
Boushay looking to slow down the pace here.
Sadia swings wildly with an uppercut but Boushay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadia stalling the fight.
Sadia lands a hook that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia has Boushay pressed against the cage.
Sadia lands a left hand.
Boushay is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boushay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadia has Boushay pressed against the cage, preventing Boushay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sadia is stalling here.
Sadia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadia stalling.
A knee to the head by Sadia.
Sadia has Boushay pressed against the cage, preventing Boushay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boushay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sadia.
Sadia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadia lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia blocks an uppercut.
Boushay misses with the head strike.
Sadia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia stalling.
Boushay is trying to break the clinch but Sadia is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadia.
Sadia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boushay is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadia misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boushay blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sadia.
Nice body punch from Sadia - that landed with a thud.
Boushay can't break the clinch.
Sadia gets through Boushay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia is pushing Boushay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boushay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sadia - that landed with a thud.
Sadia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boushay stalling in the clinch but Sadia improves position.
Sadia keeps control of Boushay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadia scores with a shot to the side of Boushay's head.
Sadia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boushay working hard to break the clinch.
Sadia lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Sadia lands a body shot.
Boushay is breathing heavily.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Boushay taking a breather.

Sadia drops Boushay with a big knee straight up the middle! Boushay is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Boushay is rocked!
Boushay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Boushay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch but Boushay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boushay seems to have got his legs back now.

Sadia forces Boushay back against the cage and clinches.
Sadia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boushay's efforts to push away.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Boushay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sadia landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sadia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boushay circles away.
Sadia tries to clinch but Boushay is having none of it.

Sadia moves into the clinch.
Sadia avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands a shoulder strike.
Boushay takes a shot to the head.
Boushay trying to stall but Sadia improves his position.
Boushay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sadia lands a shoulder strike.
Boushay throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sadia.
Boushay takes a shot to the head.
Boushay is trying to break the clinch but Sadia is controlling him.
Sadia tries to land a knee to the head but Boushay blocks with his arms.
Boushay has had enough of the clinch but Sadia keeps him there for the moment.
Boushay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadia scores with a shot to the side of Boushay's head.
Sadia blocks an uppercut.
Sadia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boushay tries to throw a body punch but Sadia avoids it by throwing Boushay back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boushay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Sadia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sadia is looking to clinch but Boushay is avoiding it.
Boushay tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby Boushay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadia wants to clinch up but Boushay keeps it at a distance.
Boushay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boushay lands with a cross.
Boushay dodges the punch combination from Sadia.
Mike Sadia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boushay.
Sadia digs a good hook to Boushay's body.
Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boushay misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Boushay.

Boushay moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadia scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sadia.
Sadia is working Boushay over against the cage.
Sadia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boushays head.
Boushay taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadia.
Sadia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadia has Boushay pushed against the cage.
Boushay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadia's elbow.
Sadia scores with a shot to the side of Boushay's head.
Sadia lands with a light punch inside.
Boushay wants to stall.
Sadia is struggling to control the position.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Boushay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sadia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boushays head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadia has Boushay pushed against the cage.
Sadia lands an uppercut.
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boushay. Sadia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boushay throws a head kick but Sadia moves out of range.
Sadia darts in trying to clinch
and Boushay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Sadia instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boushay up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sadia.
Boushay blocks an uppercut.
Sadia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boushay is trying to break the clinch but Sadia has him pressed against the cage.
Sadia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia throws a head punch that misses.
Boushay working aggressively here.

Sadia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boushay circles away.
Sadia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch but Boushay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boushay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boushay swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadia.
Sadia tries to clinch there but Boushay circles away.
Boushay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sadia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boushay wants to clinch up but Sadia keeps it at a distance.
Boushay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boushay throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sadia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Bobby Boushay's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Sadia on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boushay is trying to force a seperation but Sadia has the dominant position.
Sadia lands a knee to the head.
Sadia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sadia lands a left hand.
Boushay lands a shoulder strike.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boushay blocking some punches.
Sadia lands a hook that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Boushay lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadia lands with a right to the head.
Sadia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boushay blocks it with crossed arms.
Boushay stalling against the cage.
Sadia lands with a left to the head.
Sadia misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boushay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boushay throws a right hand that Sadia ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadia also avoids with ease.
Boushay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadia dodges the punch combination from Boushay.
Sadia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sadia tries to clinch up but Boushay circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boushay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Mike Sadia has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sadia controlling the action here for a moment.
Sadia pushes Boushay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boushay tries a body shot but Sadia blocks it.
Sadia has Boushay pressed against the cage.
Sadia throws a punch but it's blocked by Boushay.
Mike Sadia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadia.
Sadia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boushay has had enough of the clinch but Sadia keeps him there for the moment.
Sadia with a knee to the head.
Boushay wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadia won't allow it.
Boushay being controlled against the cage.
Sadia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boushay.
A body shot lands from Sadia.
Sadia lands a nice shot to the body.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sadia cracks Boushay with a nice body shot.
Sadia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boushay.
A body shot lands from Sadia.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadia avoiding damage.
Sadia gets through Boushay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boushay tries to break the clinch but Sadia is controlling the position.
Sadia lands with a right to the head.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadia stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Sadia.
Sadia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sadia lands a left hand.
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sadia.
Sadia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadia pushes Boushay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sadia.
Sadia scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Sadia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch but Boushay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia tries to clinch up.
Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadia wants to clinch
and Boushay counters with a nice body shot.
Sadia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sadia clinches but Boushay breaks the clinch
and Boushay counters with a two punch combo.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boushay swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sadia rushes Boushay and presses him up against the cage.
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sadia.
A short uppercut from Sadia.

Sadia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boushay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadia tries to clinch up
and Boushay counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boushay misses with a few strikes there.
Sadia looks to land a combination. Boushay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Sadia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boushay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadia is looking to clinch but Boushay is avoiding it.
Sadia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sadia tries to clinch but Boushay is having none of it.
Sadia tries to clinch but Boushay is having none of it.
Boushay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadia is looking to clinch.
Sadia tries to clinch there but Boushay circles away.
Sadia moves in looking to clinch but Boushay pushes him off.
Sadia is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadia really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boushay throws a shot from downtown. Sadia moves away and avoids it.
Boushay connects with a single shot there.
Boushay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boushay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadia is looking to clinch but Boushay is avoiding it.
Sadia misses with a series of wild punches.
Boushay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boushay throws a leg kick

and Sadia moves into the clinch.
Sadia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadia digs a right hand into Boushay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boushay's gas tank.
Boushay tries to circle away but Sadia has him pinned against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boushay misses with a body punch.
Boushay tries to work over Sadia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sadia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sadia scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Boushay is trying to stall.
Sadia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Sadia.
Sadia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boushay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boushay wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadia won't allow it.
Sadia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadia avoiding damage.
Sadia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boushays head.
Sadia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boushay misses with a body punch.
Sadia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sadia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia pushes Boushay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boushay looking to slow down the pace here.

Sadia breaks from the clinch.
Sadia throws a one two combo.
Sadia slips under a jab from Boushay.
Sadia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boushay swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sadia closes the distance and clinches.
Sadia is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadia.
Boushay being controlled against the cage.
Sadia has Boushay pressed against the cage, preventing Boushay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sadia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boushay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadia stalling.
Sadia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boushay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boushay tries to stall but Sadia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadia lands a right hand.
Boushay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sadia has him pressed against the cage.
Sadia works on Boushay's body with a couple of short punches.
Sadia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Sadia - that landed with a thud.
Sadia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sadia taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Sadia - that landed with a thud.
Sadia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sadia digs a right hand underneath Boushay's ribcage. Boushay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadia.
A body shot lands from Sadia.
Sadia scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands with a light punch inside.
Sadia is stalling here.
Sadia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia stalls.
Boushay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sadia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boushay working aggressively here.
Boushay throws a head punch that misses.
Sadia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sadia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadia lands with a left to the head.
Boushay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadia lands a hook that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boushay is trying to force a seperation but Sadia has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadia dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadia tries to clinch up.
Boushay swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadia.
Boushay throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sadia counters by moving into the clinch.
Sadia lands with a right to the head.
Sadia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boushay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boushay is looking to break free of the clinch but Sadia has double underhooks.

Boushay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadia wants to clinch
and Boushay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadia moves away from the strike by Boushay.
Sadia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boushay.
Bobby Boushay is winning the standup battle so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sadia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boushay circles away.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch but Boushay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadia avoids the body shot from Boushay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadia avoids the body shot from Boushay.
Sadia moves in looking to clinch but Boushay pushes him off.
Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boushay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sadia wants to clinch.
Sadia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sadia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boushay throws out the jab.
Sadia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boushay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boushay swings for the body but Sadia moves out of range.
Sadia is looking to clinch.
Sadia slips a jab from Boushay.

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.
Boushay misses with a series of wild punches.
Boushay swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadia.
Sadia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadia throws a series of punches but Boushay moves out of range.
Sadia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Boushay.
Boushay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadia.

Sadia pushes Boushay up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boushay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Sadia.
Sadia lands with a left to the head.
Boushay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boushay backwards.
Sadia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sadia has Boushay pushed against the cage.
Sadia is trying to maintain a safe position but Boushay gets an underhook and turns Sadia into the cage.
Sadia leaning against his opponent.
Boushay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadia lands with a light punch inside.
Sadia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadia throws a punch but it's blocked by Boushay.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boushay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadia lands with a right to the head.
Sadia lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sadia.
Boushay lands a hook that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Boushay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boushay is looking to break free of the clinch but Sadia has double underhooks.
Sadia is struggling to control the position.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia digs a right hand underneath Boushay's ribcage. Boushay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sadia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boushay tries to break free but Sadia pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sadia.
Sadia gets through Boushay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadia prevents a body shot from Boushay.
Sadia gets through Boushay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boushay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mike Sadia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadia slowing the pace effectively.
Sadia lands an uppercut.
Bobby Boushay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadia dodges an elbow strike from Boushay.
Sadia lands a body punch.
Sadia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sadia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sadia lands a right hand.
Boushay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadia crunches a lovely knee into Boushay's ribcage.

Sadia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sadia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 44:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sadia!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Ride Of The Valkyries as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sabio
vs
Bradley

177 cm
25
177 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Mundo Green - World Verde

Winners' Supplements [MMABR]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bradley misses.
Sabio throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Sabio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sabio misses with the combination.
Sabio lands with a shot to the body.
Bradley looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sabio drops Bradley with a beautiful combination! Bradley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sabio is looking for the KO!

Bradley is rocked!

It looks like Dan Bradley has been cut.
Sabio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Sabio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabio.
Sabio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bradley's calf.
Sabio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabio lands a big head kick that sends Bradley to the canvas! Sabio follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel Sabio!
Ariel Sabio retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

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