RFC 2 - Forsaken PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stresemann
vs
Ali

170 cm
18
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Onizuka Stresemann!
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, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Stresemann counters with a straight right hand.
Ali throws a right and a left that Stresemann avoids nicely.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stresemann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stresemann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Stresemann.
Stresemann could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stresemann.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Onizuka Stresemann has been cut.
Stresemann tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Stresemann slips a jab from Ali.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stresemann slips a jab from Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.

Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Stresemann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stresemann has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Stresemann gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Stresemann throws a head punch that misses.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stresemann tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
A short right from Stresemann on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ali tries to break free but Stresemann pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stresemann backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Ali is trying to break free.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali's efforts to push away.
Ali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ali is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Stresemann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stresemann can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali wants to break free but Stresemann has control.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Ali prevents a body shot from Stresemann.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stresemann misses with a punch to the body.
Stresemann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali wants to break free but Stresemann has control.
Ali can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stresemann.
Ali tries to break free but Stresemann pushes him back against the cage.

Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a series of punches but Stresemann avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stresemann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Ali clinches.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.

Stresemann pulls guard successfully.
Stresemann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stresemann is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali wants to stand but Stresemann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Stresemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stresemann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mohammed Ali.
Ali misses with a double jab.

Ali has managed to clinch.
Stresemann tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onizuka Stresemann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to circle away but Stresemann has him pinned against the cage.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Stresemann keeps him there for the moment.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ali has Stresemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stresemann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stresemann has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stresemann lands with a left to the head.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Stresemann jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stresemann.
Mohammed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stresemann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ali pushes Stresemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to circle away but Stresemann has him pinned against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Stresemann won't allow it.
Stresemann prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stresemann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stresemann lands a body shot.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Stresemann keeps him there for the moment.
Stresemann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stresemann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann scores with a hook to the body.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Stresemann has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Stresemann fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stresemann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Stresemann throws a head punch that misses.
Ali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stresemann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stresemann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Stresemann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Stresemann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali lands the left hand.

Onizuka Stresemann's cut is getting worse.
Stresemann dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Stresemann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is looking to clinch.
Onizuka Stresemann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali misses with a hook

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

Ali kicks Stresemann off and gets to his feet.
Ali connects with a right hand. Stresemann shakes it off.

Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stresemann tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Stresemann drops back down to his feet.
Ali is trying to break free.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stresemann can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mohammed Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stresemann moves away.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stresemann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ali drops Stresemann with a beautiful combination! Stresemann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ali is looking for the KO!
Ali throws out a powerful jab.

Onizuka Stresemann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali throws the left hand but Stresemann avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stresemann walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.

Jeez, Onizuka Stresemann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stresemann walks into a straight right hand from Ali.

Stresemann is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Ali!

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 Vlad Stolbov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolbov comes to the cage accompanied by Guano Apes - Open your eyes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stolbov
vs
Silva

192 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 2

210 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Stolbov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stolbov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Stolbov is now in Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Stolbov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stolbov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stolbov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stolbov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Silva kicks Stolbov off and gets to his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Stolbov circles away easily
and Stolbov counters with a two punch combo.

Stolbov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stolbov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stolbov is breathing heavily.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Stolbov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stolbov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stolbov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stolbov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stolbov scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva is trying to stand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stolbov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov working the ground and pound effectively.
Stolbov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stolbov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stolbov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Stolbov loaded up on that one.
Stolbov wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva bucks up and throws Stolbov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Stolbov misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva 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.

Stolbov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Stolbov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stolbov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stolbov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stolbov.

Silva pushes Stolbov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva stays in close to Stolbov's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Stolbov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Stolbov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva shoots in but Stolbov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad Stolbov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Silva.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Stolbov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stolbov tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov is trying to control but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Stolbov wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Stolbov as Silva shoots in.

Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Silva 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.
Diego Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stolbov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content just to control the position here.

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.
Silva avoids the attempt from Stolbov to control.
Silva controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from Stolbov to control.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stolbov!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is motherlover. Soprano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by anabolic. Damien Cook had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cook
vs
Soprano

195 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
262 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Jab, jab by Soprano - just one landing.
Cook dives in and grabs Soprano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes down on Cook's head and hops out.

Cook rushes Soprano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soprano wants to get back to striking at distance but Cook won't allow it.

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano throws a right and a left that both miss.

Cook instigates a clinch.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soprano swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Soprano.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.

Cook forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Cook.

It looks like Junior Soprano has been cut.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.

Cook breaks from the clinch.
Soprano lands a jab-cross combination.
Soprano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soprano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soprano dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Soprano catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cook.
Cook throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.

Cook scores a takedown into full mount!
Soprano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cook working Soprano over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook breaks from Soprano's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That has opened up Junior Soprano's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cook get's back to his feet.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soprano's efforts to push away.
Soprano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cook has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soprano tries to circle away but Cook has him pinned against the cage.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

The cut above Junior Soprano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.

Cook breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cook doesn't seem phased though.
Soprano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Cook moves into the clinch.

Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Cook backpedaling.
Soprano misses with the combination.
Soprano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Soprano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soprano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soprano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice cross by Soprano.
Cook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soprano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soprano throws a combination that misses
and Cook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soprano circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Soprano.
Cook cracks a nice hook into Soprano's ribs.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Soprano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cook on the side of the head.
Cook throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cook off to one side.

Cook has managed to clinch.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook tries to clinch but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cook.
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!
Nice cross by Soprano.
Soprano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cook back to the cage. Soprano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soprano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.

Cook closes the distance and pushes Soprano back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soprano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Cook moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Soprano's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Soprano'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.

Soprano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook misses with a hook. Soprano ducked under it nicely.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soprano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cook advances to half guard.
Cook 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.
Cook tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soprano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cook in particular looking to stall.

Cook decides to stand and escape the position.
Soprano is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cook escapes and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Soprano finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
Soprano moves into range and connects with a jab.

Cook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soprano's half guard.
Cook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook prevents Soprano from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damien Cook.
Cook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soprano circles away quickly and effectively.
Soprano falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cook counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soprano!
Cook looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Cook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isac Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvancante comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Calvancante
vs
Chaves

173 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
160 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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NUT UP or SHUT UP (153q Rec. /$15)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gesias Calvancante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isac Chaves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante drops his hands momentarily and Chaves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chaves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calvancante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chaves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvancante somewhat.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaves as he avoids it easily.
Calvancante takes one to the chin there.
Chaves digs a good hook to Calvancante's body.
Chaves connects with a crisp jab.
Chaves lands with an overhand left.
Calvancante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calvancante circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Chaves.
Chaves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calvancante.
Chaves lands a slapping body shot.
Isac Chaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvancante has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves throws a nice looking combination but Calvancante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calvancante takes one to the chin there.
Chaves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chaves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calvancante has time to react.
Chaves's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calvancante back to the cage. Chaves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chaves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calvancante takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calvancante is breathing heavily.
Chaves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaves lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chaves.
Chaves lands a jab-cross combination.
Calvancante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaves lands with a straight right. Calvancante didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chaves.
Chaves lands with an uppercut that bounces Calvancante off the cage and back into rage.
Calvancante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chaves cracks Calvancante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaves works over Calvancante's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chaves.
Chaves misses with a double jab.
Chaves tries to bum rush Calvancante with a series of wild strikes but Calvancante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chaves cracks Calvancante with an open hand slap.
Chaves throws a right hand that Calvancante ducks under and follows up with a left that Calvancante also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Chaves misses.
Chaves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calvancante backs up against the cage.
Chaves dips to his left and cracks Calvancante with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaves lands a jab to the head.
Calvancante walks into a left hand.
Calvancante takes one to the side of the head.
Chaves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calvancante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chaves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chaves lands an overhand right.
Calvancante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chaves!
Chaves lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaves scores with a sloppy right hand. Calvancante should have avoided that one.
Chaves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calvancante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaves throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves cracks Calvancante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaves is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chaves throws a series of punches but Calvancante avoids them all with ease.
Chaves lands a jab to the nose.
Chaves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Calvancante eats them both and turns towards Chaves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chaves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chaves.

Calvancante is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Chaves scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Calvancante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isac Chaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaves connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Calvancante tumbling to the canvas! Chaves pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Calvancante was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isac Chaves!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Wandeco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wandeco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandstorm. Daniel Cook struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wandeco
vs
Cook

181 cm
21
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Wandeco!
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, Daniel Cook!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wandeco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wandeco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cook can't escape the position.
Cook tries to hold on but Wandeco pushes him away.
Wandeco wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.
Cook slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wandeco tries to stand and escape but Cook is controlling the position.
Cook tries to get to full guard but Wandeco has control of the leg.
Wandeco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.

Cook actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wandeco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cook still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cook has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cook wants to control but Wandeco is keeping him busy.
Wandeco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wandeco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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.
Wandeco has hold of Cook's hands but Cook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wandeco is not content to let Cook control the position.
Wandeco is trying is best to control the position here.
Cook is controlling the pace.
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cook is stalling here. Wandeco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cook seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wandeco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wandeco trying to control the position but Cook is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wandeco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wandeco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Wandeco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cook to his feet.
Wandeco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cook counters with a shoot takedown. Wandeco fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook won't allow Wandeco to sweep him here.
Cook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wandeco looking for a sweep. Not yet Wandeco, not yet.
Wandeco keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Cook wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wandeco shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Cook will probably get the nod.
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.

Wandeco has his takedown stuffed

so Cook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cook postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wandeco trying to control the position.
Cook preventing the sweep.
Cook prevents Wandeco from getting back to his feet.
Wandeco keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Wandeco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wandeco wants to stand up but Cook is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wandy Wandeco wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wandeco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cook counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wandeco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cook is keen to just control but Wandeco is a slippery customer.
Wandeco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cook prevents Wandeco from getting back to his feet.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Wandeco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook tries to free his leg and advance position but Wandeco is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Wandeco has wrist control.
Cook preventing the sweep.
Cook wants to control from the top but Wandeco keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Cook hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wandeco tries to clinch but Cook moves away

and Cook decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wandeco's guard.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wandeco is keeping the position for now.
Wandeco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wandeco dives on top into guard.
Daniel Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wandeco stands and steps away. Cook gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wandeco tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
Wandeco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wandeco misses with a double jab.
Wandeco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wandy Wandeco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.

Wandeco gets the takedown into side control.
Wandeco lands an elbow.

Cook bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wandeco tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wandeco misses with a takedown attempt

so Cook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandy Wandeco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Wandeco is keeping the position.
Wandeco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wandeco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wandeco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cook!
Wandeco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cook is working to get back to half guard.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is bucking up trying to escape but Wandeco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cook tries to hold on but Wandeco postures up.
Wandeco prevents Cook from getting the reversal.
Wandeco with good strikes from the mount here!
Wandeco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Wandeco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cook is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cook is looking to escape.
Wandeco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wandeco working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wandeco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cook turns into him and now he's in Wandeco's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wandeco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wandeco keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Wandeco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wandy Wandeco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Wandeco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wandy Wandeco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cook 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Things Poppin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aiteouakrim
vs
Gracie

192 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
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, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Aiteouakrim.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aiteouakrim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aiteouakrim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Aiteouakrim circles away easily
and Aiteouakrim counters with a nice body shot.
Aiteouakrim lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aiteouakrim, as that shot connected.

It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie looks gassed!
Aiteouakrim connects with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim with a hook.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Aiteouakrim drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Aiteouakrim waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Gracie is rocked!
Aiteouakrim shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gracie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Aiteouakrim sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gracie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

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

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sonnen
vs
Ung

170 cm
27
275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
226 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Ung!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ung doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sonnen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ung's guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ung is retaining full guard.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sonnen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ung has escaped and now he's on top!
Ung trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Ung is controlling well.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Ung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ung wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen is refusing to be controlled, as Ung sits in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sonnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ung's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen throws and elbow that misses. Ung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Ung!
Ung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ung trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonnen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Ung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ung is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sonnen is trying to stand.
Ung tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung postures up.
Ung stops Sonnen from standing up.

Sonnen pushes Ung off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ung feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Ung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ung won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ung tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Ung preventing the sweep.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Ung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ung with a poor takedown

and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into 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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Ung's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ung gets full guard.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Ung is keeping the position.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ung keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.

Ung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ung working a defensive guard here.
Ung keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Ung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Sonnen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sonnen, into his guard.
Sonnen wants to stand but Ung is controlling the position.
Ung is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sonnen feints and as Ung raises his hands in defense, Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen 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.

Ung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sonnen defends it easily.
Ung controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.

It looks like Kevin Ung has been cut.
Ung wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung manages to get to full guard.
Ung has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ung's head.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Ung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ung keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.

Ung is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Ung's legs - danger averted.
Ung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Ung blocks nicely.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.

That has opened up Kevin Ung's cut even more.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

The cut above Kevin Ung's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sonnen thows a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen pushes down on Ung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sonnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ung tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ung is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kevin Ung's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chael Sonnen!

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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magalhaes
vs
Ivan

190 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Magalhaes!
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, Boris Ivan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan misses with a hook.
Ivan throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivan won't be happy with that.
Ivan is not content to let Magalhaes control the position.
Ivan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivan won't allow Magalhaes to pass to mount.
Magalhaes moves into full mount! Ivan won't be happy about that!
Ivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ivan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magalhaes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magalhaes controlling the pace for now.
Magalhaes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Magalhaes has control of Ivan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ivan regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magalhaes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Magalhaes working for a submission but Ivan is keeping him at bay.
Magalhaes lands with some strikes.
Magalhaes breaks from Ivan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ivan is trying desperately to improve position.
Magalhaes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Magalhaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.

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.
Magalhaes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Magalhaes wants to finish this one by submission but Ivan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes 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.
Ivan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivan is in a horrible position here. Magalhaes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magalhaes looking to ground and pound but Ivan is blocking nicely.
Ivan is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ivan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ivan shrugs it off.
Ivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Magalhaes has a good base and remains in mount.
Magalhaes landing strikes, looking to finish!

Magalhaes goes for an armbar but Ivan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ivan.
Ivan advances position into side control!
Ivan tries to advance to mount but Magalhaes denies him.
The referee asks Ivan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ivan wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping him busy.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magalhaes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivan is keen to just control but Magalhaes is a slippery customer.
Magalhaes gets full guard.
Magalhaes is trying to keep Ivan in close.

Magalhaes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivan won't allow Magalhaes to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magalhaes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivan.
Ivan moves in looking to clinch but Magalhaes pushes him off.
Ivan closes the distance but Magalhaes moves to the side

and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Ivan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Magalhaes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Magalhaes!
Vinicius Magalhaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magalhaes thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magalhaes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magalhaes.

Ivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magalhaes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ivan wants to get back to full guard.
Magalhaes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Magalhaes seems to be working for a kimura but Ivan defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magalhaes is trying to maintain the position but Ivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magalhaes tries to lock up and control but Ivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magalhaes is looking to escape.
Magalhaes prevents Ivan from taking his back.
Magalhaes tries to reverse the position but Ivan maintains control.

Ivan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magalhaes has worked his arm free - good work by Magalhaes!
Magalhaes regains half guard.
Magalhaes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Ivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magalhaes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magalhaes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magalhaes!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivan is breathing heavily.
Ivan is not content to let Magalhaes control the position.
Magalhaes tries to advance to mount but Ivan denies him.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but Ivan is working away.
Ivan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Magalhaes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Magalhaes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivan keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.

Magalhaes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magalhaes has managed to get both his arms back between Ivan's legs - danger averted.
Magalhaes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magalhaes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magalhaes throwing strikes from guard but Ivan blocks nicely.

Ivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivan is trying to keep Magalhaes in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magalhaes taking a breather here.

Magalhaes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ivan tries to buck Magalhaes off but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Ivan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magalhaes trying to control but Ivan postures up.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard but Ivan has passed into side control.
Boris Ivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping him busy.

Ivan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magalhaes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivan's guard! Nice work there by Magalhaes!
Ivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magalhaes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magalhaes controls from within his opponent's guard.

Magalhaes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magalhaes has managed to get both his arms back between Ivan's legs - danger averted.
Magalhaes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Ivan is trying to get back to half guard.

Magalhaes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ivan is looking to regain half guard here but Magalhaes keeps moving and retains side control.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but Ivan is working away.
Magalhaes works to advance to full mount. Ivan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

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.

Magalhaes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magalhaes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magalhaes prevents Ivan from getting the reversal.
Vinicius Magalhaes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan wants to control but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Ivan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Magalhaes. What's that going to do exactly?
Ivan is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Magalhaes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magalhaes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Magalhaes!