IFC 13: Pontes vs Larente PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole MacGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiotr Pironczeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacGrath
vs
Pironczeski

178 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cole MacGrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fiotr Pironczeski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pironczeski misses with a wild combination.

MacGrath gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pironczeski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

MacGrath looking for a triangle here. Pironczeski is fighting it but it looks tight! MacGrath pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pironczeski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole MacGrath!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Coolguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar ft Tego Calderon - Bandoleros . The key to victory for Jupiter Alexandre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alexandre
vs
Coolguy

185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jupiter Alexandre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cris Coolguy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandre lands a body shot.
Alexandre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexandre throws a shot to the body.
Alexandre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coolguy takes a step back to recover.
Coolguy misses with a low kick.
Coolguy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandre.
Coolguy avoids the head kick by Alexandre.
Alexandre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexandre wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexandre misses with an uppercut. Coolguy saw that one coming.
Alexandre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coolguy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Alexandre tries to sprawl but Coolguy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alexandre is positioning himself well to prevent Coolguy advancing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre has his hands clasped together around Coolguy's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandre tries to roll over but Coolguy keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Coolguy seems to be looking for submissions.
Coolguy works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandre tries to improve position but can't.
Coolguy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coolguy throws an elbow but Alexandre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coolguy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coolguy moves into full mount!

Coolguy has control of Alexandre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alexandre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Alexandre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coolguy landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poor strikes thrown by Coolguy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coolguy unloads with some shots from mount but Alexandre bucks and avoids them well.
Coolguy unloads with some shots from mount but Alexandre bucks and avoids them well.
Alexandre is in all sorts of trouble here.

Coolguy working for a guillotine from mount but Alexandre is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre can't escape the position.
Alexandre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coolguy.
Alexandre tries to reverse the position but Coolguy maintains control.
Alexandre is squirming around, avoiding Coolguy's attempts to control the action.
Coolguy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Coolguy looking for a guillotine from mount but Alexandre is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coolguy slips a jab and a cross from Alexandre.
Coolguy wants to clinch up but Alexandre keeps it at a distance.
Alexandre with a jab.
Alexandre misses with the combination.
Alexandre jabs at Coolguy's body.

Coolguy has Alexandre up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexandre misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre is pressed up against the cage. Coolguy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandre down to the mat. Alexandre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jupiter Alexandre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandre throws a nice head kick!

Coolguy moves into range and clinches up with Alexandre.
Alexandre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Coolguy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coolguy has time to react.
Alexandre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jupiter Alexandre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandre looks to land a combination but Coolguy avoids it well.
Alexandre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coolguy's hands.

Coolguy takes the fight into the clinch.

Coolguy has hold of one of Alexandre's legs. Alexandre is fighting the takedown attempt but Coolguy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolguy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandre trying to control the position.
Cris Coolguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coolguy controlling from the top position.
Alexandre working a defensive guard but Coolguy manages to pass into side control anyway.

Coolguy tries for a kimura but Alexandre is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre is trying to get back to half guard.

Coolguy stands up.
Alexandre scores with a sloppy right hand. Coolguy should have avoided that one.
Alexandre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coolguy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Alexandre there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Alexandre.
Alexandre moves out of range as Coolguy throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexandre. That snapped Coolguy's head back.
Coolguy blocks a head kick by Alexandre.
Alexandre lands a jab to the head.
Coolguy shoots for a takedown but Alexandre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandre throws a wild body kick that Coolguy sees coming a mile off.
Horrible takedown by Coolguy or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandre which made him look bad.
Jupiter Alexandre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Coolguy.
Coolguy is breathing heavily.
Alexandre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandre throws a nice looking combination but Coolguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coolguy fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coolguy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandre is fending him off so far but Coolguy persists. Nope, Alexandre circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jupiter Alexandre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexandre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexandre throws a head kick but Coolguy moves out of range.
Alexandre misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandre lands a nice shot to the body.
Coolguy wants to clinch up but Alexandre keeps it at a distance.
Alexandre scores with a jab to the head.
Coolguy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandre as he jumps to the side.
Coolguy fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coolguy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandre finds it's way round the side to connect with Coolguy's head.
Alexandre looks to land a combination. Coolguy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coolguy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coolguy has managed to clinch.
Alexandre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coolguy is trying to force a seperation but Alexandre has the dominant position.

Coolguy pulls Alexandre into guard.

Alexandre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coolguy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexandre, into his guard.
Coolguy stands and throws Alexandre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexandre is trying to control Coolguy's posture but Coolguy avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy taking a breather here.
Alexandre keeping his opponent close.
A lull in the action here as Coolguy stalls from top position.
Coolguy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Coolguy tries for a kimura but Alexandre is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre parries the strikes from Coolguy easily there. Coolguy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alexandre to escape.

Coolguy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alexandre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coolguy's guard! Nice work there by Alexandre!
Alexandre is stalling in the full guard.

Coolguy scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coolguy moves in looking to clinch but Alexandre pushes him off.
Coolguy tries to clinch there but Alexandre circles away.
Coolguy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandre with a nice cross.
Alexandre connects with a leg kick. Coolguy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandre lands with a kick to the temple. Coolguy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexandre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coolguy on the side of the head.

Coolguy dives in and scores a takedown into Alexandre's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jupiter Alexandre.
I think Alexandre 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jupiter Alexandre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man By Eminem. The key to victory for Daniel Ryan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ryan
vs
Creed

183 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

163 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apolo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan with a poor takedown

and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Ryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Creed trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.

Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.

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

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ryan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Apolo Creed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bruiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruiser comes to the cage accompanied by Rainmaker. Johny Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bruiser
vs
Rambo

185 cm
26
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bruiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambo fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruiser finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rambo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruiser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Bruiser makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rambo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bruiser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bruiser taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Rambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.
Bruiser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rambo's defenses.

It looks like Johny Rambo has been cut.
Bruiser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bruiser slowing the pace effectively.
Bruiser looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Bruiser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruiser lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bruiser lands a left hand.
Bruiser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bruiser with a knee to the head.
Bruiser stalling in the clinch.

Bruiser breaks the clinch.

Bruiser instigates a clinch.
Bruiser lands a knee to the body.
Bruiser lands an elbow inside that Rambo shrugs off.
Bruiser scores with a shot to the side of Rambo's head.
Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruiser lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bruiser lands an elbow just above Rambo 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bruiser.
Bruiser stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Bruiser.
Bruiser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bruiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruiser lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruiser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
Bruiser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruiser.
Bruiser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rambo up against the cage.
Rambo is trying to push Bruiser away but Bruiser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bruiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruiser prevents Rambo from breaking the clinch.
Bruiser lands an elbow just above Rambo 's eye.
Bruiser lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruiser lands a good knee to the midsection. Rambo won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bruiser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser is working Rambo over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruiser lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruiser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Bruiser manages to break the clinch.
Bruiser connects with a crisp jab.
Bruiser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!

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

Rambo is rocked!
Bruiser ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rambo out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bruiser!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carioca
vs
Pitt

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joselito Carioca!
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, Lincoln Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Pitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carioca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitt blocks a jab.
Carioca throws a hook to the side of Pitt's head but Pitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitt tries to clinch up
and Carioca counters with a nice uppercut.

Pitt closes the distance and pushes Carioca back into the cage.
Carioca has a couple of punches blocked by Pitt.
Pitt blocks a body shot from Carioca.
Pitt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carioca.
Carioca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitt's elbow.
Carioca misses with a hook to the ribs.

Pitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carioca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioca misses with a straight left.
Carioca scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca blocks a head kick by Pitt.
Pitt misses with the combination.

Pitt rushes Carioca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt blocks an uppercut.

Pitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pitt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carioca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Pitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carioca tries to clinch up.
Pitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitt moves in looking to clinch but Carioca pushes him off.
Pitt moves out of range of the body kick from Carioca.
Carioca misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Pitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carioca misses with a wild combination.
Pitt is looking to clinch but Carioca is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carioca moves into the clinch.
Carioca tries to work over Pitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitt blocks the elbow strike.
Carioca misses with a body punch.
Carioca cracks Pitt with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Carioca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitt is defending well for now.

Pitt breaks from the clinch.
Pitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carioca keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carioca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pitt rushes Carioca and presses him up against the cage.
Carioca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitt tries for a takedown but Carioca manages to get underhooks.
Pitt prevents a body shot from Carioca.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carioca can't find room to land a body shot as Pitt controls the action.
Carioca struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.

Pitt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carioca is trying to keep an underhook but Pitt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pitt prevents Carioca from improving his position.
Carioca wants to get back to full guard but Pitt has passed into side control.
Pitt in side control, throwing shots but Carioca defends.
Pitt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pitt throws an elbow but Carioca slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pitt is chipping away with strikes.
Pitt 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.
Carioca is looking to regain half guard here but Pitt keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pitt is trying to stand up here but Carioca is controlling him well.

Pitt has one foot on Carioca's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pitt misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pitt.
Carioca throws a series of punches but Pitt moves out of range.
Carioca scores with a nice head shot.
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 Joselito Carioca will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carioca connects with a nice looking jab.
Pitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carioca scores with a jab. Pitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pitt walks into a straight right hand from Carioca.
Lincoln Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioca throws a good cross that connects.
Carioca throws a leg kick which misses Pitt's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitt tries to avoid it.

Pitt has closed the distance and engaged Carioca in a clinch.
Carioca takes an elbow to the temple.
Carioca taking a breather.
Carioca throws an elbow but it misses.
Pitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carioca up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioca has Pitt pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca misses with a knee to the head.
Carioca misses with a body punch.
Pitt blocks a body shot from Carioca.
Pitt managing to block the knees to the body from Carioca.
Carioca misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Pitt.
Come on Carioca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pitt dodges an elbow strike from Carioca.
Carioca is pressed up against the cage. Pitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carioca down to the mat. Carioca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pitt looks to land a combination but Carioca avoids it well.
Pitt checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pitt moves into the clinch.

Pitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carioca clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carioca tries to escape the position.
Carioca breaks Pitt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Pitt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pitt gets a clinch.
Carioca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pitt wants to break free but Carioca has control.
Carioca throws a head punch that misses.
Carioca tries to work over Pitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt pushes Carioca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitt prevents a body shot from Carioca.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carioca lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pitt prevents a body shot from Carioca.

Pitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carioca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitt cracks Carioca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pitt tries to clinch there but Carioca circles away.
Carioca scores with a head kick.
Pitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pitt moves into the clinch successfully.
Carioca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.

Pitt breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt walks into a left hand.
Pitt tries to clinch but Carioca moves out of range.
Carioca looks to land a right hand but Pitt moved out of range.
Pitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lincoln Pitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Pitt.
Carioca ducks under a wild hook from Pitt.
Carioca takes a kick to the side of the head.

Carioca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carioca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitt's elbow.
Carioca trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carioca fails to land.
Pitt avoiding damage as Carioca throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carioca tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitt avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carioca fails to land.
Pitt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carioca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 Joselito Carioca 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A left and a right from Pitt both land. Nice combination.
Pitt swinging wildly here.
Pitt wants to clinch.
Pitt tries to clinch there but Carioca circles away.
Pitt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Pitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioca with a nice cross.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carioca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitt connects with an inside leg kick.
Pitt needs to keep his hands up - Carioca had a free shot at his head there.
Carioca connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carioca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitt moves away from the strike by Carioca.
Pitt needs to keep his hands up - Carioca had a free shot at his head there.
Pitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Carioca.
Pitt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carioca finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitt's head.
Pitt wants to clinch.
Pitt throws a right and a left that Carioca avoids nicely.
Pitt tries to clinch but Carioca moves away
and Carioca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioca scores with a hook to the body. Pitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincoln Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joselito Carioca is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carioca lands a slapping body shot.
Carioca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carioca stuns Pitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carioca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitt's head backwards.
Carioca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carioca.
Carioca thuds his shin into the meat of Pitt's side.
Nice cross by Carioca.
Carioca jabs at Pitt's body.
A shot to the liver by Carioca. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Carioca finds it's target.
Carioca punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Joselito Carioca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carioca connects with a nice looking jab.
Carioca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Pitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitt tries to clinch but Carioca moves out of range.
Pitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carioca circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carioca tries to clinch up but Pitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Carioca throws a good cross that connects.
Pitt wants to clinch up but Carioca keeps it at a distance.
Carioca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt throws a head kick that misses
and Carioca counters with a left and a right that stings Pitt.
Pitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioca punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Carioca - just one landing.
Pitt throws a right hand that Carioca ducks under and follows up with a left that Carioca also avoids with ease.
Carioca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carioca works over Pitt's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Carioca.
Pitt throws a body kick that misses.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carioca swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pitt gets a clinch.
Pitt misses with the head strike.
Carioca misses with an elbow over the top.
Pitt has had enough of the clinch but Carioca keeps him there for the moment.
Carioca has Pitt pressed against the cage, preventing Pitt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joselito Carioca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joselito Carioca!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calderon
vs
Ramos

181 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Calderon!
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, Luis Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Calderon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calderon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
A lazy body kick from Ramos
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calderon slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calderon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Calderon sprawls well.
Jose Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ramos.
Calderon connects with a solid leg kick.

Ramos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Ramos lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramos.
Calderon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramos dominating with strikes here.
Calderon is bucking up trying to escape but Ramos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Ramos is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ramos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Ramos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Koster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronys Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Koster
vs
Torres

189 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
154 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Koster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronys Torres!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koster throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Koster misses
and Torres counters with a head kick.

Torres has closed the distance and engaged Koster in a clinch.
Koster throws an elbow that misses.

Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres avoids the head kick by Koster.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres blocks a head kick by Koster.

Torres darts in and clinches Koster up against the cage.

Koster pulls Torres into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Koster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres landing some decent shots from guard.

Koster is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koster is looking for a triangle here but Torres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koster, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Torres tries for a kimura but Koster is defending well.

Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Torres.
Koster is looking to reverse the position.
Torres working the ground and pound.
Torres tries to advance to mount but Koster denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres tries for a kimura but Koster is defending well.

Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koster gets back to half guard.

Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Koster actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is taking a breather. Koster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koster has managed to free his arm - good work.

Koster looking for submissions off his back.

Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Koster is breathing heavily.
Koster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koster keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Torres passes to full mount!
Torres raining down shots from the mount!
Torres landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koster is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres dominating with strikes here.
Torres scoring with strikes but Koster is staying in there.
Torres prevents Koster from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronys Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Torres rushes Koster and presses him up against the cage.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Koster is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Torres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Torres.

Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres tries to bum rush Koster with a series of wild strikes but Koster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koster dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koster circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koster tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
Ronys Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Koster thows a body shot but no joy.
Koster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koster throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Koster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koster throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koster manages to avoid it.
Koster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koster misses with a head kick.
Koster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koster is looking to land body kicks.
Torres misses with a wild combination.

Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but Koster keeps him there for the moment.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres throws a body punch but Koster moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Koster misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Torres throws a series of punches but Koster avoids them all with ease.
Koster moves away from the strike by Torres.

Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres misses with the combination.
Torres avoids the head kick by Koster.
Koster tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws a right and a left that Koster avoids nicely.
Koster misses with a head kick.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres looks to land a combination but Koster avoids it well.

Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Koster is controlling him.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torres takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose Koster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres lands a lovely overhand right.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Koster throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.

Torres forces Koster back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.

Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronys Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Koster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koster ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres blocks a head kick by Koster.
A right-left combo lands from Torres.
A head kick by Koster misses

and Torres counters by moving into the clinch.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Koster has double underhooks.
Koster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Koster trying to land knees to the body.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Torres breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres moves into range and clinches up with Koster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Koster's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Torres breaks the clinch.

Torres has closed the distance and engaged Koster in a clinch.
Koster keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres throws a nice head kick!
Koster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Koster misses

and Torres counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torres.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Koster.
Torres throws a right hand that Koster ducks under and follows up with a left that Koster also avoids with ease.
Koster slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Torres drives through and clinches with Koster against the cage.
Torres stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Koster blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koster.
Torres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koster.
Koster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Koster misses with a head kick.
Torres stuns Koster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Koster tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.

Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jose Koster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Koster misses
and Torres counters with a head kick. That will keep Koster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koster throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koster is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Torres clinches up with Koster and pushes him back against the cage.
Koster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!

Torres manages to break the clinch.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres looks for the body kick but Koster saw that one coming.
Koster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronys Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronys Torres!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazz Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Grace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bazz Durham's chin.

Grace
vs
Durham

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bazz Durham!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Grace. Beautiful body shot.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Durham.
Grace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durham moves away from the strike by Grace.

Durham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grace!
Grace is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Durham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Durham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grace because Durham loaded up on that one.
Durham throwing strikes here but Grace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Grace is looking to improve his position but Durham isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham thowing shots but they're missing.
Grace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grace tries to get out of the position.

Durham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grace has worked his arm free - good work by Grace!
Grace takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grace is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durham working the strikes but Grace uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Durham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grace's head.
Grace keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Durham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durham is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durham.

Durham seems to be working for a kimura but Grace defends the submission attempt.
Durham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Durham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grace defending well though.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durham drops an elbow to the side of Grace's head.
Durham is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durham thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grace to regain full guard.
Durham is looking to work some ground and pound but Grace has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.
Grace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grace falls off balance throwing a combination

and Durham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grace won't be happy with that.
Durham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Durham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Durham throws a strike aimed at the side of Grace's head but Grace avoids it well.
Grace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Durham.
Durham is working Grace over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Durham crashes against the mat.
Durham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grace is avoiding damage well.
Durham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durham cracks Grace with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Durham wants to control but Grace is keeping him busy.
Durham grinds an elbow into Grace's temple.

Durham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durham working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham working the head and body with strikes.
Grace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durham lands some shots froms side control.
Grace takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Durham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grace to see if he's OK.

Grace is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Grace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham controls the position.

Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durham lands a strong strike to the head of Grace. That's dazed him! Durham looking to finish here. Grace is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Durham lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bazz Durham!

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Main event

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

Pontes
vs
Larente

180 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Larente!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larente tries to avoid it but Pontes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larente to the ground. Larente escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larente fails with a takedown attempt.

Pontes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larente's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Larente is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pontes is controlling him.
Pontes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pontes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Felipe Pontes just wasn't active enough.

Larente darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larente throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Larente.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larente sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pontes defending well though.
Pontes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larente is working away from the top position though.
Larente throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larente lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Larente wants to control but Pontes is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larente stands up from half guard.

Larente shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pontes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Larente's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Larente has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A slow jab from Pontes misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Larente as Pontes shoots in.
Larente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Pontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontes is breathing heavily.
Pontes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larente throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pontes's waist but Pontes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larente off to one side.
Larente fails to land the takedown.
Pontes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larente.
Pontes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pontes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larente.

Larente shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larente showed some decent athleticism there.
Pontes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Larente.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larente throws a big right hand that misses.
Larente postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larente trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Larente loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larente loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larente is looking to work some ground and pound but Pontes has wrist control.
Larente thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Pontes or perhaps it was just good defense by Larente which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Pontes misses the target.
Larente has a takedown stuffed.
Pontes has his takedown stuffed

and Larente counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larente prevents Pontes from getting back to his feet.
Larente cracks Pontes with a solid left hand.
Larente trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pontes wants to stand up but Larente is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larente working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pontes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larente's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larente trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larente trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Larente from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larente is looking to work some ground and pound but Pontes has wrist control.
Larente has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pontes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larente.
Larente trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larente is looking to work some ground and pound but Pontes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Larente darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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!

Larente decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Felipe Pontes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larente shoots in and gets a takedown into Pontes's guard.
Larente wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
Pontes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larente postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larente is in close to Pontes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larente scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Larente with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larente loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pontes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johny Larente has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larente distracts Pontes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larente postures up in Pontes's guard and throws a big left but Pontes blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larente accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larente missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larente wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
Pontes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Larente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Larente misses with a takedown attempt - Pontes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Larente as Pontes shoots in.
Larente shoots in but no luck this time.

Pontes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larente's guard.
Larente wants to get back to his feet but Pontes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Larente keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Felipe Pontes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pontes fails with a takedown attempt.
Larente shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pontes sprawls well. Pontes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larente gets slowly back to his feet.
Felipe Pontes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Larente.
Larente looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pontes is fending him off so far but Larente persists. Nope, Pontes circles away and we're back to standing.
Pontes misses with a takedown attempt - Larente sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johny Larente is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Larente drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Felipe Pontes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larente accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larente with a nice head shot there.
Larente throwing strikes from guard but Pontes blocks nicely.
Larente working some strikes from top position.
Larente not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Larente throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pontes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pontes being controlled here, momentarily.
Larente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larente with a nice head shot there.
Larente wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
Pontes has momentary wrist control but Larente slips an elbow through the middle.
Pontes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larente throwing strikes but missing.
Larente scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larente is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larente wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Larente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larente winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Larente!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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