Renegade Ice Breaker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tondeum Malevolente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Stolbov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolbov has chosen Guano Apes - Open your eyes as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Malevolente
vs
Stolbov

180 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 2

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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, Tondeum Malevolente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Stolbov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolbov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malevolente circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stolbov is defended easily by Malevolente.
Malevolente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stolbov.
Tondeum Malevolente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Stolbov.

Malevolente drops Stolbov with a left and a right! Oh, Stolbov is hurt - Malevolente dives into side control looking to finish!

Stolbov is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malevolente cracks Stolbov with a big elbow.
Stolbov is still in real trouble! Can Malevolente finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolbov wants to control but Malevolente postures up.
A big shot lands for Malevolente! That's hurt Stolbov! Will he recover? Malevolente fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tondeum Malevolente!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvancante comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. Derek Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Calvancante
vs
Santos

173 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

155 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

PR1ME
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 - 1 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos 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.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.

Calvancante looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but Calvancante drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.

Calvancante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calvancante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calvancante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Calvancante is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Calvancante has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Santos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Calvancante yanks on the arm and Santos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Calvancante.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gesias Calvancante!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Shleifer

190 cm
21
221 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Lee!
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, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Shleifer as Lee shoots in.
Shleifer tries to clinch up

and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Shleifer didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shleifer controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Shleifer keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Shleifer controlling Lee's posture.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shleifer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shleifer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shleifer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Shleifer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shleifer is looking for a sweep.
Shleifer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shleifer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shleifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shleifer defends it.
Lee thows a huge punch but Shleifer dodges it nicely.
Shleifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Shleifer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Shleifer defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shleifer defending well though.
Shleifer gets full guard.
Shleifer wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shleifer is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Shleifer is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Shleifer trying to control but Lee postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shleifer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shleifer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shleifer trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shleifer is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shleifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shleifer is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Shleifer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shleifer wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shleifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee distracts Shleifer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shleifer working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shleifer is on top in guard.
Shleifer wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to control the position but Shleifer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shleifer is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Shleifer wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Shleifer.

Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Shleifer is defending well.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee controlling the action here.
Shleifer tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Shleifer trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.

Shleifer is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Shleifer trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shleifer is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee passes Shleifer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Shleifer defending well.
Shleifer trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Shleifer tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shleifer defends it.
Shleifer is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Shleifer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shleifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shleifer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
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!
Shleifer tries to control but Lee wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shleifer is stalling here but it's allowed Lee to get half guard.
Shleifer moves nicely into side control.
Lee trying his best to control but Shleifer has mounted him.
Lee wants to hold on but Shleifer pushes him away.
Lee can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Shleifer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shleifer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shleifer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Michael Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lee shoots in for a double leg but Shleifer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shleifer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shleifer tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shleifer is on top in guard.
Shleifer wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Shleifer slips nicely into half guard.
Lee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shleifer jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Shleifer keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shleifer laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Shleifer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shleifer trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Shleifer is very close to passing his half guard.
Shleifer trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shleifer stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrei Shleifer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shleifer wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Shleifer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shleifer tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shleifer tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Shleifer tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Andrei Shleifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Shleifer.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shleifer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shleifer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Lee moves away

and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Shleifer didn't expect that.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shleifer is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Shleifer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shleifer wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Shleifer. Shleifer maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shleifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Shleifer throws an elbow but it misses.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shleifer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrei Shleifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Shleifer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Brega has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Brega seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brega
vs
Cook

180 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Cook!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brega counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cook won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brega is staying tight to Cook's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cook can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brega is working away from the top position though.
Brega content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brega fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brega tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
Cook has his takedown stuffed

and Brega counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cook!
Cook wants to control but Brega is having none of it.
Brega lands a big elbow.
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!
Cook wants to hold on but Brega pushes him away.
Brega throwing strikes here but Cook is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brega landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brega putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brega working Cook over with strikes here.
Brega putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brega controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brega with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook can't escape the position.
Brega is landing with some decent strikes but Cook is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cook regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cook has his takedown stuffed

and Brega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brega.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Brega lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Daniel Cook has been cut.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Brega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brega lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brega lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
Brega lands a damaging elbow.

Cook is rocked!

Cook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brega regains guard.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Brega finish him?
Brega is looking to stand up but Cook isn't so interested in that idea.
Brega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to control from the top but Brega keeps moving.
Cook is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brega holds on and takes a little breather.
Cook seems to have recovered his senses.
Brega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brega tries to get out of the position.
Brega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cook is controlling him.

Brega pushes Cook off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cook tries for a takedown but Brega circles away easily

and Brega counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cook's guard now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brega throwing strikes but missing.

Cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cook's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brega thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega 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.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cook looking to control.
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.

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

Brega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cook!
Brega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brega controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brega is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Brega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cook was covering up waiting for the punch and Brega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cook working for a triangle but Brega defends it easily.
Cook can't keep his opponent in guard - Brega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cook trying to hold on to Brega's head to control him but Brega postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brega is controlling the pace.
Cook wants to get back to his feet.
Brega prevents Cook from improving his position.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to control but Brega is keeping busy.
Brega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brega.
Antonio Brega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brega counters by moving into the clinch.

Brega has clasped his hands together around Cook's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is trying to escape the position but Brega is controlling the position.
Brega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
Brega moves into full mount!
Brega is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cook can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brega avoids the attempt from Cook to control.
Brega lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brega with shots to the head and body - Cook looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Cook takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brega controlling from the full mount.
Brega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brega looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Brega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brega 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Brega!

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 Boris Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Ivan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Salaheddine Aiteouakrim's chin.

Aiteouakrim
vs
Ivan

192 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 2 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Ivan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan wants to clinch.
Ivan misses with a straight left.

Ivan drops Aiteouakrim with a left and a right! Oh, Aiteouakrim is hurt - Ivan dives into side control looking to finish!

Aiteouakrim is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivan is looking to take a break and control but Aiteouakrim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Aiteouakrim is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiteouakrim tries to buck Ivan off but Ivan is having none of it.
Ivan tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan controlling the position from side mount.

Ivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aiteouakrim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ivan tries for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim stops Ivan from passing to mount.

Ivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aiteouakrim is trying to get back to half guard.
Aiteouakrim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aiteouakrim tries to get out of the position.
Aiteouakrim wants to control but Ivan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivan tries for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is defending well.

Ivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Aiteouakrim is defending well.
Aiteouakrim prevents Ivan from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan advances to full mount.
Ivan tries to control but Aiteouakrim wriggling away.

Ivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivan wants to control the pace but Aiteouakrim is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aiteouakrim misses the jab.
Aiteouakrim lands a body shot.
Ivan looks to land a right hand but Aiteouakrim moved out of range.
Ivan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aiteouakrim backs up against the cage.
Ivan wants to clinch up but Aiteouakrim keeps it at a distance.
Ivan throws a right and a left that Aiteouakrim avoids nicely.
Aiteouakrim misses with a hook. Ivan ducked under it nicely.
Aiteouakrim throws a body punch but Ivan moves out of range.
Aiteouakrim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aiteouakrim throws out a loose jab but Ivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivan misses with a hook.
Ivan ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aiteouakrim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aiteouakrim lands a head shot.
Aiteouakrim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiteouakrim loads up on a big right hand but Ivan slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivan. Aiteouakrim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivan misses with a looping left.
Aiteouakrim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivan wants to clinch.
Aiteouakrim thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan tries to clinch there but Aiteouakrim circles away.
Aiteouakrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan ducks right into an uppercut from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim ducks under a wild hook from Ivan.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut.
Ivan throws a right hand that misses
and Aiteouakrim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiteouakrim misses the target.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut. Ivan saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aiteouakrim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivan at a distance.
Aiteouakrim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivan misses with an uppercut.
Aiteouakrim connects with a jab.
Aiteouakrim misses with a wild body shot.
Ivan scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aiteouakrim misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiteouakrim moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivan ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivan scores with a hook to the body. Aiteouakrim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivan throws a lazy right hand but Aiteouakrim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Aiteouakrim there.
Ivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivan closes the distance and pushes Aiteouakrim back into the cage.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aiteouakrim tries to break free but Ivan pushes him back against the cage.
Ivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Ivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ivan slips under a jab from Aiteouakrim.
Ivan avoids the body shot from Aiteouakrim.

Ivan pushes Aiteouakrim up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiteouakrim has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan pushes Aiteouakrim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivan tries a body shot but Aiteouakrim blocks it.
Aiteouakrim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivan misses with the head strike.

Ivan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ivan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aiteouakrim preventing the sweep.
Ivan is pulling down on Aiteouakrim's head. It's preventing any offense from Aiteouakrim, at least for the moment.

Ivan looking for a guillotine here but Aiteouakrim defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan keeping moving, preventing Aiteouakrim from controlling successfully.

Ivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aiteouakrim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aiteouakrim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aiteouakrim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ivan looking for a guillotine here but Aiteouakrim defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aiteouakrim's guard.
Aiteouakrim keeping moving, preventing Ivan from controlling successfully.
Ivan forces his way into half guard.
Aiteouakrim won't allow Ivan to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim is looking to control Ivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aiteouakrim avoid being mounted?
Well, if Ivan 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.
Aiteouakrim is staying active underneath Ivan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boris Ivan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ivan is looking for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivan to get the leverage.
Ivan wants to control but Aiteouakrim is keeping him busy.
Aiteouakrim trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ivan looking to control but Aiteouakrim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 working for a guillotine from mount but Aiteouakrim frees his head quite easily.

Ivan working for a submission but Aiteouakrim is keeping him at bay.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ivan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ivan extends the arm and Aiteouakrim is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Ivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by motherlover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cook
vs
Khalidov

195 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Khalidov with that takedown attempt.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damian Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cook sprawls well. Cook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Cook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Cook.
Damien Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Khalidov.
Cook stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.

Khalidov shoots in and gets a takedown into Cook's guard.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Cook is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cook looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cook looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cook!
Khalidov is trying to get back to half guard.
Khalidov looks gassed!
Khalidov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cook is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cook decides to stand up, so the ref orders Khalidov to his feet.
Cook lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cook shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khalidov's guard.

Khalidov is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khalidov is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?
Cook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalidov on the ground.

Cook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidov is just riding it out for now. Cook eventually gives up the hold.
Khalidov is in trouble now - Cook has advanced to mount!
Cook postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Khalidov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cook around the waist but Cook pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cook is the winner by TKO! Cook jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Cook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magalhaes's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave. Seth Morrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinicius Magalhaes's chin.

Morrow
vs
Magalhaes

180 cm
30
205 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Determined

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Morrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magalhaes sprawls well initially but Morrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.
Morrow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but Morrow is controlling well.

Magalhaes is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrow.

Morrow is looking for a kimura but Magalhaes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrow to get the leverage.
Magalhaes wants to control but Morrow is keeping busy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow wants to advance to full mount but Magalhaes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magalhaes's guard.
Magalhaes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Magalhaes looking to secure an arm triangle but Morrow defends it well.

Morrow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magalhaes.

Magalhaes has hold of Morrow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morrow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to reverse the position but Magalhaes maintains control.
Magalhaes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magalhaes wants to finish this one by submission but Morrow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magalhaes unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrow manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrow sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrow controlling the position for now.
Morrow gets full guard.
Morrow trying to control the position.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Morrow is keeping the position.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magalhaes manages to get himself to full guard.
Magalhaes is pulling down on Morrow's head to control his posture.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrow stopping the sweep attempt from Magalhaes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow throws and elbow that misses. Magalhaes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Magalhaes!
Magalhaes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magalhaes preventing the sweep.
Morrow is looking to stand up but Magalhaes isn't so interested in that idea.
Magalhaes is pushing down on Morrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Magalhaes has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes trying to control from half guard but Morrow is working away.
Magalhaes wants to pass to mount but Morrow is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinicius Magalhaes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrow but Morrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Morrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Morrow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Magalhaes is on top in guard.
Magalhaes won't allow Morrow to sweep him here.
Magalhaes trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magalhaes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Morrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magalhaes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes manages to get to full guard.

Magalhaes has his foot on Morrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Magalhaes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrow is aware though and is defending well.
Morrow stopping the sweep attempt from Magalhaes.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Magalhaes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

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