FMFC 7: Destiny PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Grantton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Grantton
vs
Campos

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Grantton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campos wants it to stay on the feet.
Grantton misses with a hook. Campos ducked under it nicely.
Campos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grantton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campos thinking.
Campos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grantton counters with a series of strikes. Campos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grantton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campos fails with the takedown
and Grantton counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Campos! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Grantton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Grantton!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vacao Voador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Vieri
vs
Voador

188 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Vieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vacao Voador!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voador fails with a takedown attempt.
Voador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieri sprawls well. Vieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voador gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieri is looking to clinch.
Voador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vieri avoids it really well and circles away.
Bernardo Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vacao Voador.
Voador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voador somewhat.
Voador walks into a jab.
Vieri has a takedown stuffed.
Voador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vieri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Voador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vieri tries to avoid it but Voador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vieri to the ground. Vieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vieri shoots for a takedown but Voador saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieri wants it to stay on the feet.

Voador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Voador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Voador tries to stand but Vieri is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voador wants to stand and escape but instead Vieri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Voador has his feet on Vieri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vacao Voador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voador tries for a takedown but Vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voador tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Voador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vieri!
Vieri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voador looks gassed!
Voador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vieri hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voador lands a heavy elbow.
Vieri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vieri is looking to control Voador's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieri avoid being mounted?

Voador stands up out of the half guard.
Vieri moves in looking to clinch but Voador pushes him off.
Voador shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieri defends it nicely.
Voador shoots in and drives through. Vieri sprawls well.

Voador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Voador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri keeping moving, preventing Voador from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Voador gets to his feet. Vieri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voador sprawls well. Voador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Voador has a takedown stuffed.
Voador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voador misses with a leg kick
and Vieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieri sprawls well. Vieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voador gets slowly back to his feet.
Voador throws a leg kick but Vieri sees it coming and moves out of range.

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

Voador gets to his feet. Vieri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieri is fending him off so far but Voador persists. Nope, Vieri circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieri wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieri shoots in for a double leg but Voador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Voador gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Voador scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vieri can't do much from the bottom here.

Voador working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri wants to control but Voador postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vacao Voador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Voador shoots in for a takedown but Vieri shows good takedown defense.

Voador looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vieri is trying to control but can't.

Voador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Voador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Voador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieri is just riding it out for now. Voador eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voador is trying to control. Vieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voador is nestled in close to Vieri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voador is nestled in close to Vieri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voador looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Voador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voador scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Voador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voador slips a nice elbow through Vieri's hands, connecting with Vieri's forehead.
Vieri is looking to improve his position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voador is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Voador stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vieri to get to his feet.
Voador swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.

Voador darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Voador is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Voador stands up out of the half guard.
Vieri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voador shoots in for a double leg but Vieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieri shoots in for a double leg but Voador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Voador.
Vieri can't do much from the bottom here.

Voador decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vieri to his feet.

Voador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieri tries to escape but Voador is in control.
Voador controlling from side mount.
Voador working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Voador decides to stand back up. Voador steps back and let's Vieri get back to his feet.

Voador darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri taking some punishment here, with Voador in his half guard.
Voador scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Voador postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vieri to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Vieri. No joy for Voador on that attempt.
Bernardo Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vacao Voador.
Voador misses with a takedown attempt - Vieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voador stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieri. Vieri gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Voador shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Vieri. No joy for Voador on that attempt.
Voador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voador closes the distance and clinches up with Vieri, looking for a takedown. Voador pushes Vieri against the cage but Vieri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voador shoots in for a takedown but Vieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernardo Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vacao Voador.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieri.
Vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vieri.
Voador with a poor takedown
and Vieri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Voador is predictable there
and Vieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Vieri. No joy for Voador on that attempt.
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voador shoots in for a double leg but Vieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Voador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses.
Voador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown but Voador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voador shoots for a double leg takedown but Vieri sprawls well. He's pushed Voador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieri is fending him off so far but Voador persists. Nope, Vieri circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieri stuffs the takedown attempt from Voador. Voador gets slowly back to his feet.
Voador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vieri tries to avoid it but Voador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vieri to the ground. Vieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieri doesn't manage to clinch there - Voador circles away.
Voador shoots for a takedown but Vieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieri could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Voador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vieri pinned against the cage. Vieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vieri shoots in looking for a takedown. Voador tries to sprawl out of it but Vieri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voador manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Voador gets a takedown into half guard.

Voador decides to stand and escape the position.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Voador misses with a takedown attempt - Vieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Vieri as Voador shoots in.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voador sprawls well. Voador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieri misses with a takedown attempt - Voador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vieri. No joy for Voador on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Voador or perhaps it was just good defense by Vieri which made him look bad.
Vacao Voador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieri swivels and escapes.
Voador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieri swivels and escapes.
Vieri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voador.
Vieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voador.
Vieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voador circles away.

Voador shoots in and bounces Vieri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voador sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vieri is working an open guard so Voador takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Voador throws a head kick that misses
and Vieri counters with a head kick.

Voador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieri's half guard.
Well, if Voador is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Voador stands up from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vacao Voador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voador 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vacao Voador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Wayne Glover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomes
vs
Wayne Glover

192 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Wayne Glover!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wayne Glover forces Gomes back against the cage and clinches.
Gomes cracks Wayne Glover with a nice body shot.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Gomes shrugs off.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Gomes breaks the clinch.
Gomes swinging wilding here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Gomes.
Wayne Glover blocking some punches.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomes is defending well for now.
Gomes avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomes avoids the damage to the body.
Gomes blocks the elbow strike.
Gomes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomes's defenses.
Gomes looking to slow down the pace here.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomes.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Gomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Wayne Glover moves out of range.
Wayne Glover shoots in for a double leg but Gomes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne Glover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like John Wayne Glover has been cut.
Ricardo Gomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne Glover looks gassed!
Gomes stuns Wayne Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John Wayne Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Gomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomes connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomes scores with a hook to the body. Wayne Glover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomes misses with a body kick.
Wayne Glover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wayne Glover colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Gomes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wayne Glover is left battered and dazed whilst Gomes and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Gomes!

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 Lera Xolera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Xolera
vs
Lima

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lera Xolera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xolera connects with a high kick.

It looks like Carlos Lima has been cut.
A head kick by Lima misses
and Xolera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lima's knee momentarily.

Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima trying to control the position but Xolera is working away.
Xolera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lima works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xolera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Lima cracks Xolera with a big right hand but Xolera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Lima's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xolera is trying to get back to his feet.
Lima lands some shots froms side control.
Lima scoring with punches and elbows.
Lima controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima working the strikes but Xolera uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima stops Xolera from getting back to his feet.
Xolera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xolera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima winds up and cracks Xolera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xolera pushes Lima off but Lima dives into side control.
Xolera is breathing heavily.
Lima is putting a hurting on Xolera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lima landing strikes.
Lima advances to full mount.
Lima is landing with some decent strikes but Xolera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima lands with some strikes.
Lima lands a big elbow.
Lima unloading with bombs!
Lima scoring with strikes but Xolera is staying in there.

Xolera is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima lands a big shot to the head and Xolera winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jane Speedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rua
vs
Speedo

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
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, Jane Speedo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Speedo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedo connects with a superb combination that knocks Rua out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Speedo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jane Speedo!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teller Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Story
vs
Nakamoto

225 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Syndicate Drugs

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teller Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamoto misses with a hook. Story ducked under it nicely.
Nakamoto misses with a body shot.
Nakamoto moves in looking to clinch but Story pushes him off.
Nakamoto misses with a looping left.
Story will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamoto throws the left hand but Story avoids the punch easily.

Nakamoto moves into the clinch.
Story tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamoto smiles and moves away.
Nakamoto is looking to clinch.

Nakamoto cracks Story with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Story looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakamoto finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Story.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teller Story. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamoto sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Story's defenses. It connects perfectly with Story's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideki Nakamoto!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faceplantio Earnosio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Marcos Nogueira (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.

Earnosio
vs
Marcos Nogueira

190 cm
18
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
[MMABR]:Klinch

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faceplantio Earnosio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Marcos Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earnosio slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Earnosio circles away.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Earnosio is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Earnosio circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Faceplantio Earnosio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Marcos Nogueira.
Earnosio throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Earnosio.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown. Earnosio tries to sprawl out of it but Nogueira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Earnosio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Earnosio sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earnosio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Earnosio misses.
Earnosio misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Earnosio. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Earnosio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Earnosio.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Earnosio moves out of range.
Earnosio throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Earnosio. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Earnosio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Earnosio as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Earnosio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Earnosio pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Earnosio misses with an uppercut.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Earnosio is avoiding it.
Nogueira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Earnosio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Earnosio stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earnosio leaves Nogueira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Earnosio looks to land a right hand but Nogueira moved out of range.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Earnosio, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Earnosio against the cage but Earnosio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Earnosio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Earnosio.
Earnosio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nogueira slips a jab from Earnosio.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Earnosio moves out of range.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Earnosio swivels and escapes.
Earnosio stuffs the takedown.

Earnosio throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nogueira tumbling to the canvas!

Nogueira is rocked!

It looks like Antonio Marcos Nogueira has been cut.
Earnosio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Earnosio is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faceplantio Earnosio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Marcos Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Earnosio throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nogueira clean off his feet! He's out cold! Earnosio stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Faceplantio Earnosio!
Faceplantio Earnosio retains his heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai has chosen Dignity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Riddle
vs
Dai

189 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Riddle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riddle's half guard.

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

Dai is working for a submission of some sort.
Riddle won't allow Dai to pass to mount.
Riddle trying to control but Dai postures up.

Riddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Dai.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Riddle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riddle tries to get out of the position.

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

Dai is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dai looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riddle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dai on the ground.

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

Dai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle looking to pass the guard.
Riddle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dai's guard.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Dai has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riddle distracts Dai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Dai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddle is aware though and is defending well.
Riddle won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Riddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddle advances position into side control!
Dai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riddle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riddle's best efforts.

Riddle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dai is defending against the submission attempts here by Riddle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Riddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dai keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Dai has a closed guard, preventing Riddle from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Dai fails with the takedown.
Dai slips a straight right by Riddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle throws a solid leg kick but Dai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riddle.
Dai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dai somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dai.
Chuck Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dai blocks a leg kick.
Riddle lands a nice shot that snaps Dai's head back.
Riddle stuffs the takedown.
Dai avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Dai. Dai gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddle misses with a body kick.
Dai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddle avoids it really well and circles away.
Riddle throws a right hand that Dai ducks under and follows up with a left that Dai also avoids with ease.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dai ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dai manages to avoid it.
Riddle slaps away a takedown attempt from Dai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Dai moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dai moves out of range as Riddle throws a body kick.
Chuck Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddle is fending him off so far but Dai persists. Nope, Riddle circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Dai with that takedown attempt.
Dai is breathing heavily.
Dai has a takedown stuffed.
Dai dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Riddle throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Riddle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Riddle misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Dai or perhaps it was just good defense by Riddle which made him look bad.
Riddle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Dai.
Dai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dai slips a straight right by Riddle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dai.
Chuck Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Chuck Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dai blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Chuck Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle misses with a hook. Dai ducked under it nicely.
Dai shoots in but Riddle avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dai drops back looking for a leg! Riddle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddle manages to kick Dai off! Dai jumps back into Riddle's guard.
Dai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riddle can't keep his opponent in guard - Dai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dai prevents Riddle from improving his position.
Riddle trying to control but Dai postures up.

Dai is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai wants to pass to mount but Riddle is defending the position.

Dai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dai wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riddle wants to control but Dai is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddle throws a right and a left that Dai avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dai circles away quickly and effectively.
Dai shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddle sprawls well. He's pushed Dai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dai circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddle tries to bum rush Dai with a series of wild strikes but Dai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddle looks to land a body kick but Dai moved away.
Dai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dai shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddle sprawls well. He's pushed Dai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Riddle.
I think Riddle 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Riddle!
Chuck Riddle is the new light heavyweight champion!