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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Fabolous-My Time. 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.

Mercer
vs
Riddle

189 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Riddle misses

and Mercer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mercer.
Mercer won't allow Riddle to sweep him here.

Mercer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mercer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mercer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer won't allow Riddle to sweep him here.
Mercer advances to half guard.
Mercer is pressing down on Riddle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riddle is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Mercer.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.

Mercer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riddle is just riding it out for now. Mercer eventually gives up the hold.
Mercer passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle taking shots to the head.
Riddle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mercer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer looking to control but Riddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mercer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mercer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riddle's face.
Riddle working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mercer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riddle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mercer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riddle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Mercer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Riddle is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mercer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Mercer wants to control the pace but Riddle is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer with shots to the head and body - Riddle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mercer controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Riddle is squirming around, avoiding Mercer's attempts to control the action.
Mercer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer controlling the pace for now.

Mercer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mercer lands a slapping body shot.
Riddle misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer throws a right hand that Riddle ducks under and follows up with a left that Riddle also avoids with ease.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Riddle misses.
Drake Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Riddle throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Mercer misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters with a big head kick but Mercer shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle scores with a shot to the body.
Chuck Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer throws a hook but Riddle blocks it.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Riddle avoids them all with ease.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and Riddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riddle slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Riddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riddle.
Jab by Riddle.

It looks like Drake Mercer has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Riddle.
Riddle misses with the body kick
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Riddle counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws a push kick but Riddle slaps the foot to one side.
Chuck Riddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riddle throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Mercer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddle.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Riddle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Riddle circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Riddle enables Mercer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Riddle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riddle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Riddle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercer.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses.
Riddle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Riddle has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is working Riddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mercer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mercer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer passes Riddle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riddle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Riddle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drake Mercer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mercer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riddle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt
and Riddle counters with a straight right hand.
Riddle throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Riddle tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer moves out of range as Riddle throws a body kick.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Riddle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Riddle throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer slips a jab from Riddle.
Riddle throws a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riddle misses with a jab to the body
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Riddle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercer.
Mercer fails with the takedown
and Riddle counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Riddle misses
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Riddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercer throws out the jab.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
A big right from Riddle misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddle wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mercer tries a low kick but Riddle avoids it.

Mercer clinches with his opponent.
Riddle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer keeps control of Riddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer keeps control of Riddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Riddle manages to break the clinch.

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.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Riddle circles away.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddle is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.

Riddle gets caught napping as Mercer dives in and scores a takedown. Riddle manages to retain guard.
Mercer trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro comes to the cage accompanied by Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent. Dorh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Todo poderoso. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Toro
vs
Dorh

190 cm
23
164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arman Dorh!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro misses with an uppercut.
Toro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dorh counters with a right hand to the body.
Dorh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toro counters with a two punch combo.
Toro avoids the body shot from Dorh.
Toro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorh lands with an uppercut that bounces Toro off the cage and back into rage.
Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aze Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toro has his takedown stuffed
and Dorh counters with a one-two to the body.
Aze Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorh cracks Toro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorh tries to avoid it but Toro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorh to the ground. Dorh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toro with a hook.
Toro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dorh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dorh avoids it really well and circles away.
Toro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dorh.
Toro throws a series of punches but Dorh avoids them all with ease.
Toro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorh circles away quickly and effectively.
Toro shoots in and drives through. Dorh sprawls well.
Toro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorh.
Toro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dorh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorh misses with a double jab
and Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toro tries to bum rush Dorh with a series of wild strikes but Dorh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dorh!
Toro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Toro trying to control but Dorh is having none of it.

Toro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dorh is now in Toro's guard. A big mistake from Toro there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Toro looking for a guillotine here but Dorh defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dorh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dorh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toro wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dorh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toro wants to sweep here but Dorh controlling him for the moment.

Toro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dorh escapes and throws Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dorh trying to control the action but Toro is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toro prevents Dorh from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dorh leaves Toro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorh swinging wildly here.
Dorh throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
Dorh throws a right hand that Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Toro also avoids with ease.
Dorh swats away the attempt to clinch by Toro.
Toro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dorh counters with a left and a right that stings Toro.
Dorh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Toro takes the fight into the clinch.
Toro wants a takedown.

Toro decides to pull guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorh decides to stand back up. Dorh steps back and let's Toro get back to his feet.
Toro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dorh tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorh tries to sprawl out of it but Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aze Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorh throws a looping overhand right but Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Toro throws a right hand that Dorh ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorh also avoids with ease.
Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toro darts in trying to clinch
and Dorh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorh fails to land with a series of punches.
Toro swinging wildly here.
Toro tries to clinch but Dorh is having none of it.
Toro throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toro misses with a takedown attempt - Dorh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dorh looks to score with a jab to the body but Toro is just out of range.
Arman Dorh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toro just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorh works over Toro's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toro is looking to wear down Dorh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dorh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
Toro shoots for a takedown but Dorh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toro throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorh doesn't seem phased though.
Toro tries to clinch
and Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toro.
A combination from Dorh does no damage.
Toro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dorh counters with a left and a right... And another left! Toro is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Dorh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Torrentini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smaash Destroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torrentini comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name. Smaash Destroy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Torrentini
vs
Destroy

197 cm
21
309 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Torrentini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smaash Destroy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrentini dodges the punch combination from Destroy.
Torrentini scores with a hook.
Torrentini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Torrentini clinches with his opponent.
Torrentini gets through Destroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Torrentini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrentini slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Destroy scores with a jab.
Destroy swings widly with a right hand

and Torrentini counters by moving into the clinch.

Torrentini pulls guard effortlessly.
Torrentini trying to control the position here.
Torrentini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Destroy wants to control from the top but Torrentini keeps moving.
Torrentini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Destroy!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrentini unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torrentini is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Torrentini controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Destroy 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!
Torrentini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Torrentini landing strikes from the mount.

Destroy is rocked!
Destroy tries to hold on but Torrentini postures up.
Torrentini controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrentini with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrentini cracks Destroy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Torrentini!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between G S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenardo Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

S
vs
Silva

178 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
179 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, G S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
S with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
S knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
S looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but S is retaining full guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but S blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
S throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Silva lunges at S with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by S's hand.
S misses with a double jab

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. S won't be happy with that.
S tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws an elbow but S slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by S, who protects the arm well.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt S will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but S is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but S is defending well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but S keeps working.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
S struggling a bit here.
S regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
S tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control the pace.

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.
S is trying to control but can't.
Silva wants to pass to mount but S is defending the position.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed S's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from S.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
S swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in S's guard now.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but S is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! S is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and S manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into S's guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva looks to land a strike but S avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
S seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva passes into half guard.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but S defends the submission attempt.

That's two 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.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing S to regain full guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
S has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva passes S's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but S defends the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. S wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
S is looking to improve his position.
S gets full guard.

Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! S is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.

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.
S throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for S!
S tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but S is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. S is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glenardo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
S tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
S is trying to control but can't.
Silva trying to control from S's half guard. S has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
S keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S tries to land a sweep but no joy.
S being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but S blocks nicely.
S on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if S tries to get out of the position.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
S utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
S keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva pushing down on S's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
S is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
S has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
S controlling the position for now.
Glenardo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
S is trying to get back to full guard.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but S does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva stalling.
S regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva lands a couple of digs.

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.
Silva trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
S is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but S is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva punching from the bottom.
G S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva trying to control but S postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead S has moved into half guard.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but S pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenardo Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Farnsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hintu Ramoata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramoata has chosen calm before the storm as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Farnsworth
vs
Ramoata

170 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

160 cm
29
158 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Farnsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hintu Ramoata!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farnsworth throws a right hand that Ramoata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramoata also avoids with ease.
Farnsworth tries to bum rush Ramoata with a series of wild strikes but Ramoata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramoata shoots in looking for a takedown but Farnsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramoata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramoata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ramoata moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramoata tries for a takedown but Farnsworth manages to get underhooks.
Herbert Farnsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hintu Ramoata.
Ramoata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farnsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramoata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramoata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramoata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farnsworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramoata has Farnsworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farnsworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramoata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farnsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hintu Ramoata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramoata looks gassed!
Ramoata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farnsworth but Farnsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farnsworth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramoata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Hintu Ramoata has been cut.

Oooooh!!! Farnsworth has knocked Ramoata down with a huge combo! Farnsworth steps away and waves a wobbly Ramoata back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ramoata is rocked!

Oooooh!!! Farnsworth has knocked Ramoata down with a huge combo! Farnsworth steps away and waves a wobbly Ramoata back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ramoata is still on wobbly legs! Can Farnsworth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farnsworth dances in with a quick combination. Ramoata is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Farnsworth snaps Ramoata's head back. Ramoata stumbles backwards against the cage. Farnsworth steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ramoata's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ramoata just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Farnsworth!

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 Bi Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niels Nuntjako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han's entrance music is Sub-Zero . A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Han
vs
Nuntjako

194 cm
20
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bi Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niels Nuntjako!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuntjako throws a leg kick
and Han counters with a left and a right that stings Nuntjako.
Han throws a hook but Nuntjako blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Han.
Nuntjako throws a right hand that misses
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuntjako misses with a leg kick.
Han throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako throws a head kick that misses
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Han throws a big shot that misses.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuntjako.
Han feints a jab promting Nuntjako to slip. Han then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nuntjako slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Han misses.
Han looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Han scores with a jab to the head.
Nuntjako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Han.
Han scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuntjako throws a predictable looking body shot
and Han counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuntjako thinking.
Han misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han thuds his right hand into Nuntjako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nuntjako has time to react.
Nuntjako misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Han counters with a stiff right hand.
Niels Nuntjako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuntjako throws a wild body kick that Han sees coming a mile off.
Han lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Niels Nuntjako has been cut.
Han throws an overhand right that lands on Nuntjako's shoulder, as Nuntjako tries to avoid the shot.
Han on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nuntjako misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuntjako throws a leg kick
and Nuntjako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Han blocks a leg kick.
Han's corner calls for a 1-2. Han obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuntjako lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Nuntjako.
A head kick by Nuntjako misses
enabling Han to counter with a crisp jab.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nuntjako wants to land a leg kick but Han is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako misses with an uppercut. Han saw that one coming.
Nuntjako moves out of range of the strikes.
Han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nuntjako. Nuntjako obviously looking to wear him down.
Han takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nuntjako throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Han to counter with a crisp jab.
Han scores with a jab to the jaw.
Han throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuntjako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Han was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bi Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niels Nuntjako'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.

Nuntjako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuntjako misses with a straight left.
A jab from Han misses.
Bi Han is winning the standup battle so far.
Han fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuntjako manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Nuntjako misses.
Nuntjako avoids the body shot from Han.
Nice body punch from Nuntjako.
Han cracks Nuntjako with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuntjako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Nuntjako.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a hook to the side of Han's head but Han sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuntjako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han misses with a hook
and Nuntjako counters with a body kick.

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

Han is rocked!

It looks like Bi Han has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nuntjako swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niels Nuntjako!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawashima
vs
TupperII

182 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kawashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TupperII throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawashima counters with a one-two to the body.
TupperII scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Kawashima both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawashima throws a big shot that misses.
TupperII throws a sloppy head kick
and Kawashima counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII misses with a double jab
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawashima thuds a left hand into TupperII's body.
TupperII tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kawashima counters with a nice body shot.
TupperII takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
TupperII misses with a takedown attempt - Kawashima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII tries for a takedown but Kawashima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eiji Kawashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII tries to clinch but Kawashima moves away
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII.
TupperII looks gassed!
Kawashima connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawashima leaves TupperII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawashima connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
Kawashima lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima lands with a right hand.
TupperII closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawashima circles away.
TupperII looks to clinch
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperII fails with the takedown

and Kawashima counters with a nice right hand that sends TupperII toppling to the canvas! TupperII scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kawashima finish him?!

TupperII is rocked!

That has opened up Bobby TupperII's cut even more.
Kawashima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kawashima steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! TupperII is out on his feet! Kawashima sets himself and nearly takes TupperII's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eiji Kawashima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Said (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suge Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kareem Said could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suge Knight's chin.

Said
vs
Knight

190 cm
24
220 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

200 cm
30
274 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kareem Said!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suge Knight!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight tries to clinch but Said moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Said does a little dance to reset his feet.

Said gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Said lands a body shot in the clinch.
Said lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Said.

It looks like Suge Knight has been cut.

Knight gets control of Said's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Said thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Said's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Said trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Said with a flurry of punches that miss.
Said postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Said is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Said tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Said wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Said seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Said pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Said.
Said slows the pace down in half guard.
Said lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Said connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Said landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Said scores with a couple of nice shots.
Said controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Said is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Said scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight has hold of Said's hands but Said slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Said working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Said lands a nice short elbow.
Knight looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Said looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Said lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Said not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Said drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Said slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead.
Said looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Said landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Said.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Said scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Said lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Said 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.
Knight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Said has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Said is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Said landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Said controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Said.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Said lands a nice short elbow.
Knight is in trouble now - Said has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Said dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suge Knight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Said shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Said chips away with some ground and pound.
Said working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Said landing some decent shots from guard.
Said is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Said showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Said not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Said lands a couple of elbows.
Said postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Said connects with a couple of short punches.
Said cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Said lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Said passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Said scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Said drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Said in his half guard.
Said scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Said scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight.
Knight is in a horrible position here. Said smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Knight is rocked!
Said scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Said raining down shots from the mount!
Said scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knight?
Said controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Said.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Said content just to control the position here.
Said working Knight over with strikes here.
Said postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knight looks a forlorn figure.
Said postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Knight bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Said and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem Said!
Kareem Said retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Mozee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janjalani Abu Bakhar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Abu Bakhar
vs
Mozee

178 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Mozee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Bakhar misses with a takedown attempt - Mozee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Abu Bakhar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mozee, pushing him back against the cage.
Mozee is trying to break the clinch but Abu Bakhar is controlling him.
Mozee is trying to push Abu Bakhar away but Abu Bakhar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Abu Bakhar jumps guard.
Abu Bakhar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mozee preventing the sweep.
Abu Bakhar is pulling down on Mozee's head. It's preventing any offense from Mozee, at least for the moment.

Abu Bakhar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mozee won't allow Abu Bakhar to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar wants to get back to his feet but Mozee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abu Bakhar has a closed guard, preventing Mozee from standing up.
Mozee stopping the sweep attempt from Abu Bakhar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abu Bakhar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mozee as he avoids it easily.
Mozee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abu Bakhar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniel Mozee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abu Bakhar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mozee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abu Bakhar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janjalani Abu Bakhar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abu Bakhar throws a combination that misses
and Abu Bakhar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Janjalani Abu Bakhar has been cut.
Abu Bakhar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mozee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abu Bakhar shoots in but Mozee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abu Bakhar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mozee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abu Bakhar somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozee lands with a cross.
Mozee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mozee to counter with a crisp jab.
Abu Bakhar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abu Bakhar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abu Bakhar misses with a jab to the body
and Mozee counters with a one-two to the body.
Mozee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abu Bakhar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abu Bakhar is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mozee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar tries to clinch but Mozee moves out of range.
Abu Bakhar misses with a shot to the body

and Mozee counters with a crisp one two that drops Abu Bakhar! Mozee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abu Bakhar to his feet! Abu Bakhar is in big trouble!

Abu Bakhar is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Mozee. Beautiful body shot.
Abu Bakhar drops his hands momentarily and Mozee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mozee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Abu Bakhar to the canvas! Abu Bakhar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mozee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mozee!