Combat 1: Infiltrate PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Ponjooby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ponjooby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blackened. Pedro Ponjooby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leite
vs
Ponjooby

190 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

194 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Leite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ponjooby!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponjooby counters with a nice body shot.
Leite misses with a double jab
and Leite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ponjooby counters with a nice body shot.
Ponjooby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leite.

It looks like Pedro Ponjooby has been cut.
Leite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Ponjooby.
Leite is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ponjooby counters with a left to the body.
Ponjooby scores with a shot to the body.
Leite moves forwards but Ponjooby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ponjooby stuns Leite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miguel Leite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjooby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leite on the side of the head.
Leite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ponjooby to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Ponjooby!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Servanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Servanez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No LoVe. Julio Servanez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Finch's chin.

Finch
vs
Servanez

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Servanez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Servanez.
Servanez moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Servanez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Servanez misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Servanez shoots and misses
and Finch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Servanez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Servanez.
Servanez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finch takes a step back to recover.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servanez shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Servanez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Servanez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Servanez shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Servanez looks gassed!
Finch lands a nice hook to Servanez's body. Servanez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Servanez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Servanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Servanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Servanez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch connects with a body shot.
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!
Servanez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Servanez blocks a leg kick.
Servanez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Servanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Servanez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch lands a body shot.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Servanez doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Finch is looking to wear down Servanez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Servanez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch jabs at Servanez's body.
Finch lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Servanez has his takedown stuffed
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Servanez thinking.
Donk. Finch catches Servanez right on the button with a cross.
Servanez throws a combination that misses
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch digs a good body shot into Servanez's ribs.
Servanez avoids the body shot from Finch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Servanez is breathing heavily.
Finch punishes Servanez's body with a nice straight punch.
Servanez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Servanez doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Servanez is out of range.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Servanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Finch catches Servanez right on the button with a cross.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Servanez was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Servanez is defended easily by Finch.
Jack Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Servanez.
Finch misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servanez misses with a body kick.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Servanez is just out of range.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Servanez misses with a takedown attempt
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Servanez thinking.
Jack Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Servanez.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Servanez doesn't seem bothered though.
Julio Servanez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Servanez doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Servanez moves away.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a body punch but Servanez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Finch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Servanez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Finch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Servanez.
Finch misses with a low kick as Servanez jumps back.
Servanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Servanez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finch has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Servanez moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Servanez tries to clinch
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Servanez thinking.
Servanez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Servanez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Servanez tries to clinch up
and Finch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Servanez moves away.
Servanez tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Servanez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Servanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Servanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Servanez throws a sloppy body shot
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Servanez misses with a takedown
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch lands a jab to Servanez's midsection.
Servanez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Servanez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Servanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Servanez is just out of range.
Finch lands a jab to Servanez's midsection.
Servanez shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servanez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Servanez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch swings for the body but Servanez moves out of range.
Finch lands a nice hook to Servanez's body. Servanez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Servanez's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Finch clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Finch takes a swing at Servanez's ribcage but misses.
Finch stuns Servanez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Servanez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Finch misses
and Servanez counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Servanez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Julio Servanez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Servanez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Servanez.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Servanez tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Servanez thinking.
Finch works Servanez's body with a nice hook.
Servanez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch thuds a left hand into Servanez's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Finch takes a swing at Servanez's ribcage but misses.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Servanez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Servanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Servanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Servanez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Servanez wants to clinch but Finch slips to the side
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Servanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands a body shot.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Servanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Servanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Servanez was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Servanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Servanez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Finch had his way with Julio Servanez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Servanez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finch circles away.
Servanez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Servanez thinking.
Servanez avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Servanez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch punishes Servanez's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Servanez's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Servanez was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Servanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch wants to slow Servanez down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch digs a good body shot into Servanez's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Servanez blocks the low kick.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Servanez can do to turn this around?
Finch digs a good hook to Servanez's body.
Finch cracks Servanez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servanez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch works Servanez's body with a nice hook.
Finch scores with the left hand. Servanez knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch takes a swing at Servanez's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Servanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Servanez doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch stuns Servanez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Servanez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch works Servanez's body with a nice hook.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Servanez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servanez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Servanez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Servanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:40
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:40
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Finch!
Jack Finch is the new middleweight champion!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gregory
vs
Chuteboxe

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnie Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory throws a left and a right that both miss

and Chuteboxe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gregory's guard.

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

Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chuteboxe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gregory wants to stand but Chuteboxe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chuteboxe is trying to control the position but Gregory postures up.

Chuteboxe is working an open guard so Gregory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Gregory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuteboxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregory misses with a double jab

and Chuteboxe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gregory's guard now.
Chuteboxe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Chuteboxe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gregory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gregory has escaped and now he's on top!

Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuteboxe has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregory defends well.
Chuteboxe looks gassed!
Chuteboxe has a closed guard, preventing Gregory from standing up.
Gregory trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Gregory stands up from Chuteboxe's guard - Gregory perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chuteboxe fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gregory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chuteboxe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chuteboxe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gregory looks like he's trying to stand up.

Chuteboxe seems to be working for a kimura but Gregory defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe moves into full mount! Gregory won't be happy about that!
Gregory squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Chuteboxe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gregory on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregory tries to get out of the position.
Gregory trying desperately to get to his feet.

Chuteboxe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gregory manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe tries to advance to mount but can't.

Chuteboxe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chuteboxe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gregory jabs Chuteboxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gregory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gregory thuds his right hand into Chuteboxe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gregory sprawls well. Gregory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chuteboxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory throws a left and a right that both miss

and Chuteboxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chuteboxe prevents Gregory from getting back to his feet.

Chuteboxe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gregory looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gregory looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gregory!
Gregory tries to stand but Chuteboxe is controlling his head.
Gregory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gregory decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chuteboxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregory decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gregory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gregory slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuteboxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnie Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Gregory. Beautiful body shot.
Chuteboxe drops his hands momentarily and Gregory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chuteboxe ducks right into an uppercut from Gregory.
Gregory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gregory lands with an uppercut that bounces Chuteboxe off the cage and back into rage.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnie Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcao Chuteboxe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory misses with a two punch combination.
Gregory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gregory misses with a two punch combination.
Gregory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gregory misses with a combination

and Chuteboxe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe moves into full mount! Gregory won't be happy about that!
Gregory's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Chuteboxe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gregory looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chuteboxe! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Falcao Chuteboxe!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Di Pretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hugo
vs
Pretty

190 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Pretty!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hugo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pretty's guard now.
Pretty being controlled here, momentarily.
Hugo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Pretty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pretty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hugo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pretty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hugo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugo controls from within his opponent's guard.

Pretty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hugo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Hugo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pretty throws a combination that misses

and Hugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hugo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Hugo.
Pretty misses with a combination

and Hugo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pretty's guard.
Pretty looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pretty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hugo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Hugo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hugo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pretty did well to prevent Hugo getting side control.
Hugo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hugo moves into full mount! Pretty won't be happy about that!
Hugo controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo prevents Pretty from getting the reversal.
Hugo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pretty working to try and regain half guard.
Hugo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pretty for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Hugo prevents Pretty from getting the reversal.
Hugo controlling from mount.
Pretty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Hugo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pretty throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hugo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pretty's guard now.
Hugo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hugo stands and steps away. Pretty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Hugo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pretty throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hugo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pretty!
Pretty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hugo controlling the positon.
Hugo keeps control of the position as Pretty tries to break free.
Hugo controlling from the back.
Pretty is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Hugo.

Hugo shoots in and gets a takedown into Pretty's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pretty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hugo stays in close to Pretty's body and controls the position.
Victor Hugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Hugo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pretty tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo wants to free his trapped foot but Pretty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hugo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Pretty actively working from the bottom here.
Hugo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pretty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hugo winds up and cracks Pretty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pretty can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hugo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Victor Hugo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pretty moves to clinch but Hugo breaks away

and Hugo counters with a single leg into guard. Pretty didn't expect that.
Hugo is stalling in the full guard.

Hugo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Hugo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice shot lands for Pretty.
Pretty closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pretty actively working from the bottom here.
Hugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hugo works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Hugo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

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

Pretty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hugo defends it easily.

Pretty is working an open guard so Hugo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hugo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pretty's half guard.
Hugo is controlling the pace.
Hugo uses his free foot to push down on Pretty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pretty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pretty regains half guard.

Pretty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hugo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hugo!
Hugo controls the position from side control.
Pretty looking for a sweep but Hugo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hugo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pretty is in real trouble.
Hugo keeps control of the position easily here as Pretty tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretty wants to escape the position.
Hugo biding his time, controlling Pretty.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Hugo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hugo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pretty on his heels. He'll look to pass Pretty's guard now, I'm sure.
Hugo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pretty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hugo is aware though and is defending well.
Hugo 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.

Hugo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hugo stands up and waves to Pretty to follow him.
Pretty tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hugo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hugo 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.

Pretty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di Pretty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Victor Hugo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pretty misses with a few strikes there.
Victor Hugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hugo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Hugo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hugo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Hugo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Ribeiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Augusto Santos's chin.

Santos
vs
Ribeiro

194 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ribeiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ribeiro drops Santos with a right and a left! Ribeiro comes rushing in but Santos regains his composure and manages to keep Ribeiro in guard.

Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribeiro is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos is standing up over Ribeiro. Ribeiro looks to escape but Santos dives into side control.
Ribeiro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Ribeiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control momentarily.

Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to control Ribeiro but Ribeiro is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Santos working for a choke but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Santos missing with strikes.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Ribeiro is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Santos tightening his grip on Ribeiro, looking for the choke.

Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribeiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Santos wants to clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Santos! He's out on his feet! Ribeiro rushes in and drops Santos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Ribeiro!

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 Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeek Hayward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeek Hayward has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Diaz
vs
Hayward

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeek Hayward!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hayward.
Zeek Hayward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayward tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Hayward misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hayward's head but Hayward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a right hand that Hayward ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayward also avoids with ease.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Hayward throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Hayward misses with a head kick.
Hayward throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hayward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Diaz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hayward is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hayward flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diaz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hayward and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diaz slips an arm under Hayward chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diaz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diaz is squeezing on Hayward like an anaconda would it's prey. Hayward fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Bengoetxea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Febra Velascez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengoetxea comes to the cage accompanied by Maroon 5 - Misery. Iker Bengoetxea has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bengoetxea
vs
Velascez

175 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iker Bengoetxea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Febra Velascez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velascez walks into a stiff left hand from Bengoetxea.
Bengoetxea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velascez.
Bengoetxea scores with a punch to the head.
Velascez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velascez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bengoetxea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velascez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Velascez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Bengoetxea coming out on top.
Bengoetxea dives in and grabs Velascez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velascez pushes down on Bengoetxea's head and hops out.
Velascez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velascez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Velascez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velascez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bengoetxea.
Velascez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Iker Bengoetxea has been cut.

Bengoetxea gets caught flat footed, as Velascez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velascez looking to pass the guard.

Bengoetxea is looking for a triangle but Velascez pushes his legs off easily.
Velascez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bengoetxea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengoetxea is working hard here to advance position.
Velascez scores with punches from side control.
Bengoetxea is looking for a sweep.
Bengoetxea taking a bit of punishment here - Velascez scoring with strikes.
Velascez working the body and head with strikes.
Bengoetxea trying to remain calm as Velascez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velascez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bengoetxea taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bengoetxea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bengoetxea actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velascez lands a nice short elbow.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Velascez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengoetxea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Velascez.
Velascez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velascez scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Velascez is looking for a kimura here.
Velascez working over Bengoetxea with some ground and pound. Bengoetxea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Velascez there.
Bengoetxea is looking to improve his position.

Velascez is looking for a kimura 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. Velascez connects with a nice short shot to Bengoetxea's temple.
Velascez 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengoetxea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bengoetxea is pressing down on Velascez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velascez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bengoetxea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velascez defends it easily.
Velascez working some strikes from top position.
Velascez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velascez is working Bengoetxea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bengoetxea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bengoetxea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velascez is now in Bengoetxea's guard. A big mistake from Bengoetxea there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velascez stands up over Bengoetxea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Febra Velascez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Bengoetxea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Velascez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bengoetxea tries to avoid it but Velascez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bengoetxea to the ground. Bengoetxea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bengoetxea tries to land a leg kick but Velascez saw it coming and moves away.
Velascez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bengoetxea.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bengoetxea.

Velascez gets a takedown into half guard.
Velascez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velascez throwing shots but Bengoetxea is blocking nicely.
Bengoetxea is looking for a sweep. Velascez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengoetxea is looking to improve his position.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velascez working over Bengoetxea with some ground and pound. Bengoetxea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velascez drops an elbow to the side of Bengoetxea's head.
Velascez slips a nice elbow through Bengoetxea's hands, connecting with Bengoetxea's forehead.
Velascez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back.

Velascez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velascez lands a nice short elbow.
Febra Velascez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velascez is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back.
Bengoetxea taking some punishment here, with Velascez in his half guard.
Bengoetxea wants to improve his position but Velascez is controlling well.
Velascez lands with a punch from half guard.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.
Bengoetxea tries to get to full guard but Velascez has control of the leg.
Velascez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Velascez connects with a nice short shot to Bengoetxea's temple.

Bengoetxea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velascez working Bengoetxea over with strikes.
Velascez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velascez slips a nice elbow through Bengoetxea's hands, connecting with Bengoetxea's forehead.
Nice strikes from Velascez there.
Bengoetxea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velascez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velascez is nestled in close to Bengoetxea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Velascez.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions off his back.
Velascez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bengoetxea tries to roll over but Velascez keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velascez trying to control the action but Bengoetxea is working from the bottom.
Velascez drops an elbow to the side of Bengoetxea's head.
Velascez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bengoetxea has hold of Velascez's hands but Velascez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.

Bengoetxea with the active half guard here but Velascez passes nicely into side control.
Bengoetxea is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velascez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Velascez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Febra Velascez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iker Bengoetxea's cut.
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!

A big left from Velascez misses.

Velascez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.
Bengoetxea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bengoetxea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velascez pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Velascez there.
Velascez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bengoetxea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bengoetxea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velascez trying to control from half guard but Bengoetxea is working away.
Velascez slips a nice elbow through Bengoetxea's hands, connecting with Bengoetxea's forehead.
Bengoetxea is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Velascez jumps into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bengoetxea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velascez connects with a decent elbow.
Bengoetxea is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velascez is putting a hurting on Bengoetxea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velascez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bengoetxea down.
Velascez working the ground and pound.
Bengoetxea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bengoetxea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velascez lands some shots froms side control.
Bengoetxea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bengoetxea moves into full guard.
Velascez is in close to Bengoetxea's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Bengoetxea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velascez defends it easily.
Velascez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bengoetxea throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velascez escapes and throws Bengoetxea's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Velascez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velascez working the body and head with strikes.
Bengoetxea takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bengoetxea gets back to half guard.

Bengoetxea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velascez winds up and cracks Bengoetxea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velascez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bengoetxea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velascez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velascez lands with a punch from half guard.
Velascez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Bengoetxea looking for a kimura from the bottom but Velascez passes into side control!
Velascez wants to control but Bengoetxea is keeping him busy.
Bengoetxea tries to buck Velascez off but Velascez is having none of it.
Velascez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bengoetxea down.
Bengoetxea gets back to half guard.

Bengoetxea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velascez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengoetxea is trying to get back to full guard.

Bengoetxea actively working from the bottom here.
Velascez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Velascez decides to stand and escape the position.
Velascez throws a lazy right hand but Bengoetxea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bengoetxea throws a lazy right hand but Velascez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velascez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengoetxea swivels and escapes.
Bengoetxea shoots in but Velascez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bengoetxea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velascez.
Iker Bengoetxea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Febra Velascez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Febra Velascez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velascez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Febra Velascez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velascez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Febra Velascez!

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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
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Castello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keichi Sandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keichi Sandas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Castello
vs
Sandas

182 cm
22
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Castello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keichi Sandas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Castello.
Sandas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Castello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sandas was covering up waiting for the punch and Castello finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandas is keeping the position for now.

Castello decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandas throws out the jab.
Keichi Sandas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandas misses with a body shot

and Castello counters with a single leg into guard. Sandas didn't expect that.
Castello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sandas keeping full guard, as Castello tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Castello gets to his feet - Sandas follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandas throws a head kick that half lands.

Castello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castello is one step ahead there.
Castello throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castello working some strikes from top position.
Sandas wants to control but Castello passes easily into half guard.

Castello is trying for a kimura here. Sandas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Castello wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauro Castello!