BFC 2 CLASH OF THE TITANS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ruatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyai Wanggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruatti comes to the cage accompanied by Too $hort - The Ghetto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruatti
vs
Wanggai

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ruatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyai Wanggai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruatti wants to clinch up but Wanggai keeps it at a distance.

Ruatti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruatti is looking to break free of the clinch but Wanggai has double underhooks.
Wanggai goes for a takedown attempt but Ruatti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wanggai shoots for a takedown but Ruatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruatti throws a sloppy head kick and Wanggai moves out of range easily.
Ruatti misses with the combination.

Wanggai gets tackled into the cage by Ruatti. Ruatti maintains the clinch.
Wanggai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruatti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murilo Ruatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyai Wanggai.
Ruatti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruatti just leaning against Wanggai, taking a breather.
Ruatti looking to throw knees to the head but Wanggai is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanggai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruatti fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ruatti clinches up against the cage.
Wanggai has Ruatti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruatti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ruatti breaks from the clinch.
Ruatti wants to clinch.

Ruatti rushes Wanggai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ruatti breaks the clinch.
Ruatti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Kiyai Wanggai has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ruatti has Wanggai up against the cage in a clinch.

Ruatti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murilo Ruatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruatti misses with a wild combination.
Ruatti throws a sloppy head kick and Wanggai moves out of range easily.
Wanggai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruatti.
Ruatti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wanggai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruatti tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wanggai counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wanggai won't allow Ruatti to get back to his feet.
Wanggai thows a big elbow that misses.
Wanggai postures up in Ruatti's guard and throws a big left but Ruatti blocks it.
Wanggai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wanggai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruatti is breathing heavily.
Wanggai won't allow Ruatti to get back to his feet.
Wanggai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wanggai 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wanggai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ruatti has his hands clasped together but Wanggai extends an breaks Ruatti's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wanggai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiyai Wanggai!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarbas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes into the arena with anabolic blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Soprano
vs
Silva

195 cm
20
262 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

201 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Soprano!
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, Jarbas Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Soprano checks the leg kick.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soprano tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva leaning against his opponent.

Silva has picked Soprano up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Soprano's head.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is keen to just control but Soprano is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva throwing shots but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soprano's head.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva working Soprano over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Soprano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Soprano some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Soprano has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

It looks like Junior Soprano has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Soprano's temple.
Ground and pound from Silva.

Junior Soprano's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Silva there.

Jeez, Junior Soprano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarbas Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Rodrigues is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silver
vs
Rodrigues

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver.
Rodrigues works Silver's body with a nice hook.
Anderson Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.

It looks like Anderson Silver has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rodrigues bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Silver! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Silver is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodrigues sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues advances position into side control!
Silver seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigues decides to stand back up. Rodrigues steps back and let's Silver get back to his feet.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues punishes Silver's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands a nice looking body shot.
Silver staying out of range there.
Silver gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rodrigues points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Silver wakes up just in time to hear Rodrigues thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Rodrigues!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Federo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Fucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Federo
vs
Fucker

200 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Federo!
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, Gay Fucker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucker cracks Federo with a good jab.
Federo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Federo misses with a body punch
and Fucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fucker throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Federo tries to clinch
and Fucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Federo misses with a right hand
and Fucker counters with a series of strikes. Federo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fucker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juan Federo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fucker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Federo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Federo moves forwards but Fucker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fucker scores with a leg kick.
Federo is breathing heavily.
Federo misses with a body kick.
Fucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Federo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fucker keeps Federo at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Federo throws a hook to the side of Fucker's head but Fucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Federo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fucker can pounce on him.

Fucker cracks Federo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Federo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fucker finish him?
Fucker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fucker throws a head kick that misses.
Fucker scores with a head kick.
Federo misses with a combination
and Fucker counters with a straight right hand.
Federo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Federo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Federo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Federo is rocked!
Federo blocks a head kick by Fucker.
Fucker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Federo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucker scores with a spinning back kick!
Fucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Fucker sends Federo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fucker is motioning to the referee to let Federo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Federo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Fucker uses the oldest trick in the book to send Federo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Fucker is absolutely delighted - when Federo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gay Fucker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borba Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borba Antunes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Shields
vs
Antunes

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Shields!
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, Borba Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields drives through and clinches with Antunes against the cage.

Antunes lands a takedown into guard.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Antunes controls the pace.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Antunes hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes can't escape the position.
Antunes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Antunes is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
Antunes is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Antunes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shields. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to control but Antunes wriggling away.
Antunes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shields breaks from Antunes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Antunes is wriggling around trying to escape.

Shields goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antunes turns into him and now he's in Shields's guard.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Antunes has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antunes's guard.
Antunes looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Antunes wants to stand up but Shields is controlling him.
Shields advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields throwing shots but Antunes is blocking nicely.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Antunes is working away.

Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shields wants to stand up but Antunes has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is just content to waste time from the top position. Antunes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Antunes is on top in guard.
Antunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antunes is controlling him.
Antunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antunes lands a couple of elbows.
Antunes prevents Shields from getting back to his feet.
Antunes forces his way into half guard.
Antunes slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Antunes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antunes connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.
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 Anderson Shields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shields is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Antunes.

Antunes lands a left and a right that send Shields crashing to the mat, dazed. Antunes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Shields is rocked!
OH! Shields has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Antunes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Antunes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Shields sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borba Antunes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hole
vs
Nog

210 cm
21
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hole!
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, Big Nog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nog on the side of the head.

It looks like Big Nog has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Hole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
Nog fails with the takedown
enabling Hole to counter with a crisp jab.
Nog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Nog is rocked!

That has opened up Big Nog's cut even more.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nog is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Nog looks gassed!
Nog glances at the clock... BAM! Hole nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nog crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nog is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hole!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balkan Bully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Shleifer
vs
Bully

193 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
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, Balkan Bully!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shleifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bully looking for a takedown.
Shleifer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bully leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shleifer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Bully blocks it.
Shleifer stalling.
Shleifer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.

It looks like Balkan Bully has been cut.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.

Bully tightens his grip and picks Shleifer up, before dumping him to the ground. Shleifer manages to land in guard.
Shleifer pulls Bully in close to prevent any damage.

Bully drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bully jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shleifer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shleifer is on top in guard.

Bully is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bully has his foot on Shleifer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shleifer works his way back into a safe position though.
Bully has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shleifer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shleifer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bully is trying to control the position but Shleifer postures up.

Bully is looking for a triangle but Shleifer pushes his legs off easily.

Bully is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bully looks gassed!

Shleifer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shleifer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shleifer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bully is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shleifer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shleifer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bully is retaining full guard.
Bully looking for a sweep. Not yet Bully, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bully blocks the elbow strike.
Shleifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer crunches a lovely knee into Bully's ribcage.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Bully is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrei Shleifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balkan Bully.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer taking a breather.
Bully takes an elbow to the temple.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bully's face.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bully avoids the damage to the body.
Shleifer looking to stall.

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

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

Bully is trying to get an arm triangle but Shleifer is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bully postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Shleifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balkan Bully's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shleifer clinches up against the cage.
Shleifer misses with an elbow strike.
Bully misses with a knee to the head.
Bully misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bully has Shleifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shleifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shleifer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bully leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Bully is trying to trip Shleifer. He has hold of a leg but Shleifer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bully persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shleifer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bully lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shleifer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bully is fighting to break Shleifer's control of his arms but Shleifer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bully advances to half guard.
Bully is breathing heavily.
Shleifer tries to roll over but Bully keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shleifer manages to get to full guard.
Bully with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bully accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bully being controlled here momentarily.
Bully throwing strikes from guard but Shleifer blocks nicely.
Shleifer has control of Bully's left arm, preventing Bully from doing any damage.
Bully throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bully drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bully as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shleifer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bully! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Balkan Bully!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata has chosen Jimmi Hendrix - Voodoo Child as his entrance music. Demian Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Mata's chin.

Maia
vs
Mata

183 cm
24
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Mata!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maia, pushing him back against the cage.
Mata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mata gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Mata jumps guard and drags Maia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maia wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Demian Maia just wasn't active enough.
Mata tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Maia throws a nice looking combination but Mata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mata slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Mata avoids it.

Maia moves into the clinch.
Mata has Maia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demian Maia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mata momentarily.
Mata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maia's waist but Maia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mata off to one side.

Maia clinches.
Maia working hard to break the clinch.
Maia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mata smiles and moves away.

Maia clinches.

Mata decides to pull guard.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mata keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Demian Maia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up.
Maia landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maia pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mata is breathing heavily.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia landing strikes from the mount and Mata is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia thows a huge punch but Mata dodges it nicely.
Maia winds up and cracks Mata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maia is trying to control. Mata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Maia moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mata.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia is working to tighten is grip on Mata's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mata has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maia is really squeezing tight and eventually Mata passes out! Maia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demian Maia!
Demian Maia retains his middleweight title!