BLØØDSPØRT: XXVII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Di Boxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (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.

Boxe
vs
Souza

192 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

193 cm
26
265 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Boxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Boxe's hands, connecting with Boxe's forehead.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza loads up with a big shot that hurts Boxe! He's pulled Souza in close but Souza has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Boxe survive? More strikes from Souza and Boxe is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paolo Souza!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jong Il Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is I'm So Ronery. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Il Kim
vs
Tuo

175 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
116 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jong Il Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Tuo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tuo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kim turns into him and now he's in Tuo's guard.
Tuo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Kim taking a breather here.
Tuo is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kim controlling from the full mount.

Kim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tuo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kim moves into full mount!
Tuo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim controlling the pace for now.
Kim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuo is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Kim controlling his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jong Il Kim.
Tuo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Pat Tuo has been cut.
Tuo looks gassed!
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Tuo 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Tuo is rocked!
Kim lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tuo off his feet! Tuo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jong Il Kim!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chipper Roxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxville comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed's Get Down With The Sickness. 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.

Roxville
vs
McGee

195 cm
22
279 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
29
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chipper Roxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punchy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roxville fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee slips a straight right by Roxville.

Roxville throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roxville is in McGee's guard.
Roxville with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roxville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roxville trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Roxville wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roxville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roxville throws and elbow that misses. McGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roxville's guard. Nice move by McGee!
McGee wants to stand but Roxville has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roxville is pulling down on McGee's head. It's preventing any offense from McGee, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxville wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
McGee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roxville's guard.
Roxville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roxville is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roxville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roxville swinging wildly here.
Roxville throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.

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.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
Roxville swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
Roxville avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roxville, as that shot connected.
Roxville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roxville takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roxville.
Roxville throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roxville thinking.
Roxville bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roxville, as that shot connected.
Roxville throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roxville thinking.
McGee leaves Roxville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxville ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Roxville connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
McGee wants to clinch
and Roxville counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roxville tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roxville tries for a takedown but McGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chipper Roxville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
Roxville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Roxville misses the jab.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Roxville counter with a right hand.
McGee connects with a body shot.
Roxville throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Roxville takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Roxville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGee stalks Roxville and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roxville's face. Roxville staggers backwards, shaken.
McGee takes a swing at Roxville's ribcage but misses.
Roxville lands with a cross.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roxville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxville takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxville scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGee takes a swing at Roxville's ribcage but misses.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Roxville's belly button to the back.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGee.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Roxville is out of range.
McGee cracks Roxville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roxville looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roxville doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roxville throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
Roxville is breathing heavily.
Roxville takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee with a hook.
Roxville throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by McGee.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy McGee 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.

McGee connects with the punch.
McGee swings for the body but Roxville moves out of range.
Roxville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punchy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roxville scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Roxville.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roxville slips a jab and a cross from McGee.

McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Roxville tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.
McGee looking to stall.

Roxville manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roxville circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roxville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Roxville.
Roxville throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Roxville thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roxville takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Roxville fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punchy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roxville under the eye.
Roxville misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roxville bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
Roxville misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roxville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee stuns Roxville with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roxville working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roxville tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.

McGee manages to break the clinch.
Roxville misses the jab.
Roxville defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.

Roxville looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGee is looking to stand up but Roxville isn't so interested in that idea.
Roxville wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee wants to stand but Roxville is controlling the position.
Roxville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roxville trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roxville looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roxville controls McGee momentarily but McGee frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxville is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chipper Roxville.
Sloppy strikes from Roxville. Those never looked like landing.
Roxville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Roxville throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roxville lands a lovely overhand right.
McGee misses with a hook.
McGee misses with a hook. Roxville ducked under it nicely.
McGee swings for the body but Roxville moves out of range.

Roxville fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGee sprawls well initially but Roxville persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roxville trying to control from McGee's half guard. McGee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wanted to stand there but Roxville had control of the position.
Roxville has McGee pulled in close to control his posture.
Roxville is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
Roxville wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roxville wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Punchy McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Roxville.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roxville stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roxville counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roxville darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGee defending well as Roxville loads up on a big left hand.
McGee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roxville throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Roxville misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roxville misses with a combination
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roxville was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Roxville.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Roxville closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Roxville pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Roxville.
McGee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roxville scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
Roxville misses with a few strikes there.
McGee throws a right hand that Roxville ducks under and follows up with a left that Roxville also avoids with ease.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roxville cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roxville throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roxville looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee digs a good body shot into Roxville's ribs.
McGee wants to clinch up but Roxville keeps it at a distance.
Roxville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roxville off to one side.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Roxville.
Roxville takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roxville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roxville tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxville shoots in looking for a takedown but McGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roxville's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chipper Roxville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Roxville pushes him off.

McGee has Roxville up against the cage in a clinch.

Roxville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roxville throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Roxville swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee slips under a jab from Roxville.
Roxville throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
Roxville misses with a wild body shot.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Roxville's shoulder, as Roxville tries to avoid the shot.
Punchy McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roxville counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roxville falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Roxville counter with a right hand.
McGee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roxville. Roxville circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from McGee misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxville throws an off balance right hand
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roxville throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roxville loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
Roxville looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee with a hook.
Chipper Roxville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roxville back to the cage. McGee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGee swings widly with a right hand
and Roxville counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Roxville is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
Roxville loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Roxville fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roxville was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Roxville.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roxville.
Good shot there by McGee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roxville misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roxville scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
Roxville needs to keep his hands up - McGee had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee throws a series of punches but Roxville moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.

Roxville gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
McGee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roxville is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roxville is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Roxville.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Roxville has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGee is trying to keep an underhook but Roxville manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roxville missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Punchy McGee.
I've got McGee 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy McGee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Melville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Picard's choice of entrance music: The Picard Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Melville
vs
Luc Picard

175 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

177 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Melville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Luc Picard!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard circles away from the clinch attempt

and Picard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Picard.
Melville is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Picard is controlling him.
Melville being controlled here, momentarily.
Melville is looking to stand up but Picard isn't so interested in that idea.
Picard trying to control the position from guard on top but Melville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melville is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Picard looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard advances to half guard.
Picard prevents Melville from standing back up.

Picard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melville sees it coming and defends easily.
Melville wants to control but Picard is keeping busy.
Melville pushes Picard off looking to stand but Picard dives back in and keeps control.
Picard trying to control the action but Melville is working from the bottom.
Melville wants to get back to full guard.
Picard is looking to advance position but Melville won't allow it.
Melville is trying to stand back up but Picard is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Picard trying to control from half guard but Melville is working away.
Melville won't allow Picard to pass to mount.

Picard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melville wants to get back to his feet.
Picard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melville keeps working.

Picard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melville doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Picard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melville slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard trying to control but Melville is working from the bottom.
Melville wants to get back to his feet but Picard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Melville trying to control the position.
Picard wants to control from the top but Melville keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melville looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picard is one step ahead there.
Melville wants to stand up but Picard is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Melville closes the distance but Picard moves to the side

and Picard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Picard won't allow Melville to get back to his feet.
Picard looking to pass the guard.
Picard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Melville wants to get back to his feet but Picard drags him back down.
Melville tries to bench press Picard off him but Picard keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Picard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Melville closes the distance but Picard moves to the side

and Picard counters with a shoot takedown. Melville fights it but they end up in guard.
Picard pushes down on Melville's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Picard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Melville is looking to improve his position but Picard isn't that keen on the idea.
Melville is working hard here to advance position.
Melville is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Picard working for a guillotine from mount but Melville is in no mood to give up.
Melville tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melville tries to hold on but Picard pushes him away.
Picard prevents Melville from getting the reversal.
Melville tries to buck Picard off but he can't manage it.
Picard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Melville is wriggling around trying to escape.
Picard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melville is looking to escape.
Picard avoids the attempt from Melville to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard advances to full mount.
Melville squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Melville tries to buck Picard off but Picard takes his back!

Picard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Picard on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Melville is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Melville controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Picard working for a choke but Melville is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melville trying to control the action but Picard just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melville tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jean Luc Picard has got the better of the ground game so far.

Picard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Melville can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Melville wants to control but Picard is having none of it.
Picard is looking to work his way around to Melville's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melville wants to try and get back to his feet.
Picard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Picard looking for a guillotine from mount but Melville is having none of it.
Melville is trying to escape the mount.
Melville is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Picard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Melville is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Melville and Picard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Melville wants to clinch

and Picard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Melville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melville is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Picard is controlling him.

Picard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Charles Melville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picard circles away from the clinch attempt

and Picard moves into the clinch.
Melville tries to stall but Picard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Melville scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melville working aggressively here.
Picard tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melville is working Picard over against the cage.
Melville tries to work over Picard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melville leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Melville walks away with a smile on his face. Picard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Melville - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melville avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Charles Melville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Luc Picard.
Melville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Melville.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melville lands an uppercut.
Melville misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Melville - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Melville fails to land.
Picard blocks a body shot from Melville.

Picard jumps guard.
Melville is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melville tries to stand but Picard is controlling from the bottom.
Picard keeping moving, preventing Melville from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard wants to sweep but no luck.

Picard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melville trying to control but Picard is working from the bottom.
Melville trying to stand up but can't free himself from Picard's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melville trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picard pulls Melville in close to prevent any damage.
Melville is looking to stand up but Picard won't let him.
Jean Luc Picard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picard pulls Melville in close to prevent any damage.
Melville has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Picard is proving hard to escape from.
Charles Melville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Picard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picard 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Picard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caio Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio Terra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Terra
vs
Maeda

170 cm
27
130 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Terra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Terra misses.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Terra's head but Terra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terra thows a body shot but no joy.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Terra.
Terra thows a body shot but no joy.
Terra misses the shot to the body.
Terra throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Terra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Maeda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maeda.

Maeda lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maeda passes into half guard.

Terra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda controlling the action here.
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. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to Terra's temple.

Maeda is looking for a kimura here.
Terra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Terra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Terra is retaining full guard.
Maeda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maeda trying to control but Terra is working from the bottom.
Terra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Terra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Terra wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Terra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Terra is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Terra keeps moving.

Terra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Terra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terra keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.

Terra has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Terra is breathing heavily.
Terra keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.

Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Terra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terra manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Terra's guard.
Terra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Terra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terra manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Terra's guard.
Terra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda trying to control but Terra is working from the bottom.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Terra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maeda prevents Terra from improving his position.

Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Terra won't allow it.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Terra manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Terra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Terra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maeda counters with a series of strikes. Terra will be more careful next time no doubt.

Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Terra's guard.

Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Terra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terra manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Terra's guard.

Terra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda passes Terra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Terra is having none of it.

Terra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terra wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for a kimura but Terra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caio Terra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.

Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Terra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Terra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terra keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Terra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terra manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Terra's guard.
Terra keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.

Maeda is posturing up here but Terra has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maeda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maeda has to tap! Slick submission there by Terra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Terra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bareris Anskuld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anskuld
vs
Struker

185 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
214 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bareris Anskuld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anskuld wants to clinch
and Struker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anskuld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struker circles away quickly and effectively.

Struker takes the fight into the clinch.
Anskuld wants a takedown but no success here.

Anskuld turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Struker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anskuld is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Anskuld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Struker is pushing Anskuld's head away, looking to escape. Anskuld manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Struker's face as Anskuld controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anskuld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anskuld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Struker tries to escape but Anskuld is in control.
Anskuld trying to control the position but Struker is working away.
Struker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anskuld is controlling him well.

Anskuld tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Struker pushes Anskuld away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anskuld gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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.

Anskuld tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anskuld prevents Struker from escaping the position.
Anskuld trying to control the position but Struker is working away.

Anskuld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anskuld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Anskuld thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Anskuld stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker wants to get back to his feet.
Struker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Anskuld thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Anskuld is trying to get an arm triangle but Struker is defending well.

Anskuld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Struker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anskuld but great work by Struker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anskuld is trying to get back to full guard.
Struker tries to stand and escape but Anskuld is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anskuld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anskuld pulls Struker in close to prevent any damage.
Struker wants to stand but Anskuld is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anskuld manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Struker wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bareris Anskuld 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.

Anskuld closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Anskuld 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.
Struker tries to kick Anskuld off but Anskuld keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Struker pushes Anskuld off but Anskuld dives into side control.
Anskuld wants to control but Struker is keeping him busy.
Struker is pushing Anskuld's head away, looking to escape. Anskuld manages to hold on to the position though.

Anskuld has an Americana. Struker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Anskuld is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Anskuld hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bareris Anskuld!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen IF YOU WANT BLOOD YOU GOT IT!!! as his entrance music. Marco Rua acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ninja
vs
Rua

182 cm
25
221 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
223 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Rua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ninja misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.

Ninja moves into the clinch.

Rua pulls guard.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua is looking to advance position but Ninja won't allow it.
Rua trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rua cracks Ninja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rua raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
Rua raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua with the ground and pound from mount.
Ninja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Ninja gets back to half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ninja tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Ninja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rua scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rua throwing shots but Ninja is blocking nicely.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ninja's head.
Rua thows a huge punch but Ninja dodges it nicely.
Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua dominating with strikes here.
Rua cracks Ninja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Ninja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Ninja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Rua.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Ninja is rocked!

It looks like Murilo Ninja has been cut.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Ninja is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ninja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rua lands the left hand.

Ninja clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua is struggling to control the position.
Ninja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Ninja wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.

Ninja successfully pulls guard.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua controls the position.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rua connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ninja some visible discomfort.
Rua in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rua cracks Ninja with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Murilo Ninja's cut is getting worse.
Rua tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua cracks Ninja with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua controlling from side mount.
The ground and pound from Rua seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rua lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ninja down.
Rua working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ninja tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position.
Ninja takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rua lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rua working the head with strikes.
Rua has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rua landing strikes from the mount and Ninja is in trouble!

Murilo Ninja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Rua!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big pimpin Jay-Z. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Murphy
vs
Ivan

195 cm
26
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Ivan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Ivan moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Ivan misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivan looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Ivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivan tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
letting Ivan counter with a right hand.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Ivan counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy misses with a combination
and Ivan counters with a straight right hand.
Ivan connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Ivan misses with a left hand
and Ivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eric Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivan connects with a crisp jab.
Ivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan throws a good cross that connects.
Ivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivan's head.

It looks like Boris Ivan has been cut.
Ivan misses with an uppercut.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivan misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a body punch but Ivan moves out of range.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivan backs up against the cage.
Murphy with a jab.
Ivan is looking to clinch.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ivan scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivan tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Ivan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Ivan backing up. Ivan nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivan tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Ivan avoids nicely.
Ivan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Ivan tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivan.
Ivan throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Ivan avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan misses with a body shot.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivan throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan lands with a right hand.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ivan avoids them all with ease.
Ivan misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy throws a head kick that Ivan semi-blocks.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Ivan sees coming a mile off.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivan manages to avoid it.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ivan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Ivan sees coming a mile off.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ivan.
Murphy slips under a jab from Ivan.
Murphy throws a push kick but Ivan slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Ivan misses with an uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Ivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivan to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivan scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Ivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Ivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivan.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan with a hook.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivan walks into a left hand.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Ivan lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivan counters with a nice uppercut.

Murphy is rocked!
A jab from Ivan misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan misses with an uppercut.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivan throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Ivan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ivan.
Ivan looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Ivan misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ivan.
Ivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Ivan.
Ivan misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Ivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eric Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivan pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivan dips a shoulder and cracks Murphy with a mighty uppercut! Murphy falls back against the cage and Ivan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murphy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ivan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ivan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bika has chosen My Decision as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Morrow
vs
Bika

170 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
28
158 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow takes one to the side of the head.
Bika lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrow's head.
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrow shoots in and drives through. Bika sprawls well.
Bika blocks a leg kick.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Bika.
Bika takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Bika catches Morrow right on the button with a cross.
Bika tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Morrow shoots in and bounces Bika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrow stops Bika from standing up.

Morrow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bika dives on top into guard.

Morrow has his feet on Bika's thighs here. He's pushed Bika off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bika screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Morrow!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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