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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cris Coolguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pysiu Reja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coolguy
vs
Reja

180 cm
21
157 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cris Coolguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pysiu Reja!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reja rushes Coolguy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Reja pulls guard successfully.
Reja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coolguy is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reja trying to keep a closed guard but Coolguy is proving a slippery customer.
Coolguy looking to sit in guard and control but Reja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coolguy working a defensive guard here.
Reja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reja wants to pass the guard but Coolguy is keeping the position.

Reja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coolguy dives on top into guard.
Coolguy wants to stand and escape but instead Reja has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Coolguy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

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

Reja clinches up with Coolguy and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coolguy decides to pull guard.
Reja trying to control but Coolguy is working from the bottom.
Reja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coolguy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reja trying to control the position from guard on top but Coolguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reja keeping moving, preventing Coolguy from controlling successfully.
Reja controls Coolguy momentarily but Coolguy frees himself.
Coolguy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coolguy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pysiu Reja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coolguy is defended easily by Reja.
Coolguy is looking to clinch.

Reja drives through with a takedown into Coolguy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coolguy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coolguy keeping moving, preventing Reja from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Pysiu Reja has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reja.

Reja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coolguy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Coolguy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coolguy controls Reja momentarily but Reja frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reja is looking to advance position but Coolguy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pysiu Reja has got the better of the ground game so far.

Coolguy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reja turns into him and now he's in Coolguy's guard.
Reja postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coolguy working a defensive guard here.

Coolguy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reja has picked Coolguy up and slammed him! Coolguy can't keep hold of the triangle and Reja manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Reja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coolguy has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy sneaks back into half guard.
Reja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coolguy defending well though.
Coolguy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pysiu Reja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Reja instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coolguy.
Coolguy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reja smiles and moves away.
Reja is looking to slow Coolguy down with leg kicks.

Reja drives through and clinches with Coolguy against the cage.
Reja is trying to break free.

Reja manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coolguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coolguy postures up in Reja's guard and throws a big left but Reja blocks it.
Reja wants to sweep but no luck.
Coolguy scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reja lands an upkick as Coolguy stands over him.
Reja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coolguy lands a couple of digs.
Coolguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reja looking for a sweep. Not yet Reja, not yet.
Coolguy wants to control from the top but Reja keeps moving.
Coolguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy postures up.

Reja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coolguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coolguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reja keeping moving, preventing Coolguy from controlling successfully.
Reja wants to improve his position but instead Coolguy has moved into half guard.
Coolguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coolguy throwing shots but Reja is blocking nicely.
Reja trying to hold on to Coolguy's head to control him but Coolguy postures up.

Coolguy is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy thows a huge punch but Reja dodges it nicely.

Coolguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reja defends it well.
Reja trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Coolguy manages to pass to mount!
Coolguy avoids the attempt from Reja to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cris Coolguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coolguy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Coolguy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reja is surviving well by controlling Coolguy's body position as best he can.
Reja tries to lock up and control but Coolguy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reja is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reja tries to hold on but Coolguy pushes him away.

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 Cris Coolguy.
I think Reja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pysiu Reja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alfonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Grabowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grabowski
vs
Alfonso

171 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alfonso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonso throws a head kick that Grabowski semi-blocks.
Alfonso misses with a body kick.
Alfonso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alfonso tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alfonso tries to move into range but Grabowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski throws a jab when Alfonso was well out of range.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alfonso misses with a head kick.
Alfonso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grabowski will feel that in the morning.
Alfonso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alfonso wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Alfonso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonso shoots in but Grabowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Alfonso drives through and clinches with Grabowski against the cage.
Alfonso tries a knee to the head but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Alfonso breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grabowski throws a series of strikes that have Alfonso backpedaling.

It looks like Joao Alfonso has been cut.
Alfonso tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grabowski gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Alfonso counters by clinching up.

Alfonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alfonso looks gassed!
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alfonso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Grabowski.
Alfonso misses with a double jab.
Grabowski thuds his right hand into Alfonso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alfonso shoots in and drives through. Grabowski sprawls well.
Alfonso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Alfonso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Alfonso.
Grabowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alfonso back to the cage. Grabowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alfonso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grabowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Grabowski thuds his right hand into Alfonso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grabowski sizes up Alfonso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Alfonso is rocked!
Grabowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alfonso backs up against the cage.
Alfonso is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabowski finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grabowski, as that shot connected.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alfonso's head backwards.
Grabowski throws a wild body kick that Alfonso sees coming a mile off.
Grabowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alfonso's head backwards.
Grabowski cracks Alfonso with a hook to the temple - Alfonso is on wobbly legs here! Grabowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alfonso falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grabowski wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borys Grabowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Koster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man By Eminem. Daniel Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Koster's chin.

Ryan
vs
Koster

183 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
153 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 3 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Koster!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Koster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan takes one on the button.

It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
A head kick misses from Koster.

Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koster to the ground. Ryan is now in Koster's guard.
Koster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Koster is keeping the position.

Koster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Ryan moves nicely into side control.
Koster is trying to get back to half guard.

Ryan decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koster is keeping the position for now.

Koster has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ryan stands up and waves to Koster to follow him.
Koster scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koster scores with a nice body kick.
Jose Koster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koster misses with a head kick.
Koster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Koster.
Koster throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Jose Koster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Koster.
Ryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Koster.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koster!
Ryan moves to back control.

Ryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koster tries to escape the position.

Ryan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Koster with him. Koster is trying to defend but Ryan has an arm under the chin now! Koster grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Map Gostos A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gostos A comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Would? - Alice In Chains kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jewtuszko
vs
Gostos A

183 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maciej Jewtuszko!
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, Map Gostos A!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gostos A closes the distance but Jewtuszko moves to the side

and Jewtuszko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gostos A misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jewtuszko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gostos A gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jewtuszko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gostos A.
Gostos A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gostos A misses with some punches.
Jewtuszko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jewtuszko fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jewtuszko jumps guard.
Jewtuszko pulls Gostos A in close to his closed guard and prevents Gostos A from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gostos A stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jewtuszko darts in and clinches Gostos A up against the cage.
Gostos A working aggressively here.

Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gostos A blocks a head kick by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Jewtuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gostos A wants to clinch but Jewtuszko slips to the side
and Jewtuszko counters with a head kick. That will keep Gostos A thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jewtuszko looks to land a left hand but Gostos A moved out of range nicely.
Gostos A tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gostos A is looking to clinch.
Gostos A wants to clinch but Jewtuszko slips to the side
and Jewtuszko counters with a series of strikes. Gostos A will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gostos A moves to clinch but Jewtuszko breaks away

and Jewtuszko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gostos A lands a left hand.
Gostos A is trying to force a seperation but Jewtuszko has the dominant position.
Jewtuszko tries to land a knee to the head but Gostos A blocks with his arms.
Jewtuszko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jewtuszko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jewtuszko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jewtuszko closes the distance and pushes Gostos A back into the cage.
Gostos A stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gostos A misses with some punches.
Gostos A misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gostos A.
Gostos A misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gostos A misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gostos A.
Gostos A fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jewtuszko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gostos A misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jewtuszko jumps guard but Gostos A stands there with Jewtuszko around his waist. Jewtuszko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gostos A tries to throw a body punch but Jewtuszko avoids it by throwing Gostos A back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko blocks an uppercut.
Jewtuszko is trying to maintain a safe position but Gostos A gets an underhook and turns Jewtuszko into the cage.

Jewtuszko jumps guard.
Gostos A throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gostos A tries to stand but Jewtuszko is controlling from the bottom.
Gostos A connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gostos A scoring with some ground and pound.
Gostos A wanted to stand there but Jewtuszko had control of the position.
Jewtuszko keeping full guard, as Gostos A tries to pass.
Gostos A would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko wants to sweep here but Gostos A controlling him for the moment.
Jewtuszko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gostos A trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gostos A has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jewtuszko is proving hard to escape from.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gostos A thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gostos A wants to stand but Jewtuszko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jewtuszko misses with a looping right.
Gostos A tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jewtuszko counters by moving into the clinch.
Gostos A lands a right hand.
Jewtuszko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Gostos A.
Gostos A lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gostos A throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jewtuszkos head.

Jewtuszko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jewtuszko tries a head kick but it misses.
Gostos A wants to clinch but Jewtuszko slips to the side

and Jewtuszko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jewtuszko tries to stall but Gostos A uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jewtuszko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gostos A fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gostos A tries to clinch but Jewtuszko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gostos A tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jewtuszko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gostos A is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jewtuszko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gostos A.
Jewtuszko keeps the fight on the outside.
Gostos A tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gostos A.
Gostos A blocks a head kick by Jewtuszko.
Gostos A tries to clinch up

and Jewtuszko counters by moving into the clinch.
Gostos A tries to break the clinch but Jewtuszko is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jewtuszko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jewtuszko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gostos A chips away with some ground and pound.
Jewtuszko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gostos A makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gostos A 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.
Gostos A postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gostos A tries to stand but Jewtuszko is controlling from the bottom.
Jewtuszko working a defensive guard here.
Gostos A would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gostos A wants to stand and escape but instead Jewtuszko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gostos A's guard.
Gostos A wants to stand but Jewtuszko is controlling the position.

Gostos A is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jewtuszko is aware though and is defending well.
Jewtuszko wants to control from the top but Gostos A keeps moving.
Jewtuszko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gostos A is looking to stand up but Jewtuszko isn't so interested in that idea.

Gostos A looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jewtuszko passes into half guard.
Gostos A tries to kick Jewtuszko off in order to stand up. Jewtuszko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gostos A tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gostos A has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Jewtuszko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gostos A is defending well though. Jewtuszko let's go of the attempt for now.
Jewtuszko trying to control.
Gostos A tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gostos A is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Map Gostos A showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gostos A swats away the attempt to clinch by Jewtuszko.
Gostos A closes the distance but Jewtuszko moves to the side

and Jewtuszko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko fails to pull guard.
Gostos A working aggressively here.
Gostos A lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gostos A doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gostos A is pressed up against the cage. Jewtuszko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gostos A down to the mat. Gostos A avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jewtuszko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jewtuszko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Jewtuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gostos A lands a hook that snaps the head of Jewtuszko backwards.
Gostos A working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gostos A wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gostos A stuffs the takedown.
Gostos A tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gostos A tries to clinch up
and Jewtuszko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gostos A tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
Gostos A tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gostos A is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Map Gostos A seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jewtuszko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jewtuszko swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gostos A looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gostos A looks to clinch

and Jewtuszko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jewtuszko.
Gostos A wants to get back to striking at distance but Jewtuszko won't allow it.
Jewtuszko misses with a punch to the body.
Map Gostos A seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Jewtuszko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gostos A tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Gostos A fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gostos A moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
Gostos A is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jewtuszko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jewtuszko tries a head kick but it misses.
Gostos A tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jewtuszko counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gostos A tries to throw a body punch but Jewtuszko avoids it by throwing Gostos A back against the cage.
Gostos A misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jewtuszko has Gostos A pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gostos A manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jewtuszko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gostos A pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gostos A moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
Gostos A tries to clinch up.
Gostos A moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
Jewtuszko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jewtuszko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gostos A tries to clinch
and Jewtuszko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gostos A is looking to clinch.
Jewtuszko circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gostos A is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jewtuszko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gostos A tries to clinch up.
Gostos A fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gostos A tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jewtuszko counters with a head kick. That will keep Gostos A thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maciej Jewtuszko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jewtuszko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jewtuszko shoots in for a double leg but Gostos A sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gostos A tries to close the distance and clinch but Jewtuszko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gostos A wants to clinch up but Jewtuszko keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Map Gostos A comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gostos A 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Map Gostos A!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Oliveira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fabiano
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
26
264 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

195 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira feints and as Fabiano raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Oliveira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fabiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fabiano wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thiago Oliveira.
Fabiano wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Fabiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Fabiano moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fabiano lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
Fabiano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fabiano avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fabiano is defending well for now.

Fabiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fabiano wants to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice body kick.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fabiano.
Fabiano fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira looks for the body kick but Fabiano saw that one coming.
Wagner Fabiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliveira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fabiano - the referee stops the clock and Oliveira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fabiano. Oliveira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fabiano throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabiano throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Fabiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Fabiano coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fabiano tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wagner Fabiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Oliveira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
Fabiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fabiano lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Fabiano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Oliveira misses with the body kick
and Fabiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira misses with a kick to the body
and Fabiano counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabiano misses with a body shot.
Fabiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Fabiano.
Fabiano throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fabiano lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabiano fails to land with a series of punches.
Fabiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Oliveira
and Fabiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Fabiano scores with a leg kick.
Fabiano lands a high kick!
Fabiano is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fabiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner Fabiano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Fabiano. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Fabiano throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Fabiano throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Fabiano throws a head kick that Oliveira semi-blocks.

Oliveira is rocked!

That has opened up Thiago Oliveira's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabiano throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Fabiano finish him?
Fabiano swinging wildly here.
Fabiano lands with a big right hook that stumbles Oliveira - he's out on his feet here! Fabiano follows up with another monster hook that separates Oliveira from consciousness! Oliveira falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Fabiano stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wagner Fabiano!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronys Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joselito Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joselito Carioca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Torres
vs
Carioca

170 cm
25
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronys Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joselito Carioca!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carioca defends it nicely.

Torres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carioca's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torres throwing shots but Carioca is blocking nicely.
Carioca works his way to full guard. Good work.

Torres drops back looking for a leg! Carioca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carioca manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Carioca's guard.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.

Carioca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres landing with the ground and pound.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Carioca looking to control.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carioca is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Carioca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Torres landing some decent shots from guard.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Carioca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carioca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carioca taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronys Torres!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hood
vs
Long Li

173 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hood tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Li.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hood tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Hood blocks with his arms.
Hood tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Hood looking to slow down the pace here.
Hood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Li tries to work over Hood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li'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.
Hood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood looking for a takedown.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hood fails to pull guard.
Hood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Hood prevents a body shot from Li.
Li gets through Hood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Li.

It looks like Robin Hood has been cut.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hood is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hood backwards.
Li avoiding damage.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Hood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Hood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Hood off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Hood moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.

Hood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and Hood finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Hood has gone for a leg lock! Li slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hood's guard.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor God of Thunder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patricio Freire's chin.

Freire
vs
God of Thunder

166 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Powerful

Gilop®
Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire has his takedown stuffed

and God of Thunder counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
God of Thunder slows the pace down.
God of Thunder tries to score with some ground and pound. Freire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Freire is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
God of Thunder trying to control the action but Freire is working from the bottom.
Freire is trying to buck God of Thunder off.
God of Thunder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
God of Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freire keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
God of Thunder lands a few punches from side control.
God of Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Freire is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
God of Thunder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
God of Thunder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by God of Thunder.
Freire wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God of Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Freire's legs.
God of Thunder controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freire keeps working.
God of Thunder working the body and head with strikes.
God of Thunder misses with the ground and pound.
God of Thunder is working Freire over with some ground and pound from side control.
God of Thunder is putting a hurting on Freire here, landing some big shots from side control.
God of Thunder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
God of Thunder lands a few punches from side control.
God of Thunder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder throws a strike aimed at the side of Freire's head but Freire avoids it well.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God of Thunder lands an elbow.
God of Thunder lands some shots froms side control.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound but Freire is defending the strikes.
God of Thunder advances nicely into full mount.
Freire squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by God of Thunder.
Freire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor God of Thunder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

God of Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freire swivels and escapes.
Freire misses with a takedown

and God of Thunder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freire's guard.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder passes into half guard.
God of Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
God of Thunder trying to control from half guard but Freire is working away.
God of Thunder controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
God of Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thor God of Thunder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Freire misses with an uppercut

and God of Thunder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
God of Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire can't keep his opponent in guard - God of Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
God of Thunder controlling the action here.
God of Thunder lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire is looking to get back to is feet but God of Thunder passes into side control.

Freire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freire doesn't succeed with the takedown

and God of Thunder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
God of Thunder wants to take a breather but Freire is having none of it.
Freire is trying to stand.
Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from God of Thunder.
Freire is trying to stand.
Freire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
God of Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
God of Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire pushes God of Thunder off looking to stand but God of Thunder dives back in and keeps control.
God of Thunder passes to side control.
God of Thunder staying calm.
Freire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, God of Thunder asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire taking a bit of punishment here - God of Thunder scoring with strikes.
Freire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
God of Thunder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Freire!
God of Thunder lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freire is in a horrible position here. God of Thunder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
God of Thunder lands a heavy elbow.
Freire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor God of Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Freire closes the distance looking to clinch

and God of Thunder counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
God of Thunder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
God of Thunder controlling the position from side mount.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
God of Thunder is chipping away with strikes.
God of Thunder slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Freire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freire is trying to buck God of Thunder off.
God of Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
God of Thunder scoring with punches from side control.
God of Thunder is trying to move to mount but Freire reverses beautifully and ends up in God of Thunder's guard.
God of Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
God of Thunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
God of Thunder wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
God of Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thor God of Thunder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freire tries to kick God of Thunder off but God of Thunder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freire tries to push off, looking to stand up, but God of Thunder manages to move to mount!
Freire is squirming around, avoiding God of Thunder's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
God of Thunder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Freire's face.
God of Thunder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
God of Thunder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freire is in a horrible position here. God of Thunder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Freire is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God of Thunder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Freire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
God of Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
Freire is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
God of Thunder landing strikes, looking to finish!
God of Thunder lands a big shot to the head and Freire winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazz Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Buck
vs
Durham

182 cm
26
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Buck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bazz Durham!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
Buck looks to land a combination but Durham avoids it well.
Durham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Durham.
Buck stuffs the takedown.
Buck misses with the combination.
Buck misses with a two punch combination.
Buck misses the jab.
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
Durham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durham there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durham somewhat.
Tim Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazz Durham.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Buck throws an off balance right hand

and Durham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buck trying to control the position.
Durham trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck working a defensive guard here.
Durham preventing the sweep.
Buck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durham is controlling him.
Buck tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham shoots in looking for a takedown but Buck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buck loads up on a big right hand but Durham slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buck tries to avoid it but Durham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buck to the ground. Buck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durham fails with a takedown attempt.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Buck throws a nice looking combination but Durham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buck throws a right hand that Durham ducks under and follows up with a left that Durham also avoids with ease.
Buck throws a hook but Durham avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target.
Buck misses with an uppercut
and Durham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buck misses with a hook.
Tim Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durham defending well as Buck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buck, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Buck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Buck.
Buck misses with a left hand
and Durham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buck swinging wildly here.

Durham feints and as Buck raises his hands in defense, Durham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durham on the ground.
Durham postures up in Buck's guard and throws a big left but Buck blocks it.
Durham throws a big right hand that misses.
Buck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durham's guard.
Buck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buckis looking to pass into half guard but Durham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durham is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buck's head.
Durham trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Durham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Durham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durham cracks Buck with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Durham trying to control the position but Buck is working away.
Durham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Buck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buck tries to get out of the position.
Buck tries to bench press Durham off him but Durham keeps the position.
Durham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Durham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buck, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buck is trying to improve his position.
Buck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck tries to improve position but can't.
Bazz Durham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buck is not content to let Durham control the position.
Buck tries to buck Durham off but Durham is having none of it.
Durham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking to regain half guard here but Durham keeps moving and retains side control.
Durham grinds an elbow into Buck's temple.
Buck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Durham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buck is not content to let Durham control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck sneaks back into half guard.
Durham throwing shots but Buck is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durham wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buck wants to get back to full guard.
Durham controlling the pace.
Buck is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durham thows a huge punch but Buck dodges it nicely.
Durham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck trying to control from the bottom.
Buck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durham's back!
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!
Durham is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Durham is breathing heavily.
Durham covers up after that shot from Buck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazz Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Donk. Buck catches Durham right on the button with a cross.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buck as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Buck.
Buck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durham.
Decent striking displayed by Buck there.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tim Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazz Durham.
Buck throws a right hand that Durham ducks under and follows up with a left that Durham also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buck pinned against the cage. Buck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Buck.
Buck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durham needs to keep his hands up - Buck had a free shot at his head there.
Buck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buck as he avoids it easily.
Durham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durham moves away from the strike by Buck.
Durham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buck as he avoids it easily.
Buck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buck misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buck defends it nicely.
Durham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Durham slips a jab from Buck.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Durham moves away and avoids it.
Buck throws an off balance right hand

and Durham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buck lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Buck clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durham.
Durham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durham tries to clinch there but Buck circles away.
Durham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buck is fending him off so far but Durham persists. Nope, Buck circles away and we're back to standing.
Buck lands with an uppercut that bounces Durham off the cage and back into range.
Durham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Durham is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Buck lands.
Durham is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Buck lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Durham falls backwards - clearly groggy! Buck dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Buck!
Tim Buck is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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