UN!T 5: Nightmare on the 24th! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Diddy - Dirty Money - Coming Home ft. Skylar Grey as his entrance music. Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Garcia
vs
Rua

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garcia throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Garcia connects with a jab.

Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rua decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rua misses with a hook
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.

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

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rua is defending well. Garcia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rua has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garcia celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Garcia!
A pretty intense looking Julio Garcia took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Progbeniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Progbeniak
vs
Russell

225 cm
29
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Progbeniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck Russell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Progbeniak shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Progbeniak throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell throws a series of punches but Progbeniak moves out of range.

Progbeniak clinches with his opponent.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Progbeniak has the dominant position.

Progbeniak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Progbeniak passes into half guard.
Well, if Progbeniak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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. Progbeniak connects with a nice short shot to Russell's temple.

Progbeniak in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Russell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Progbeniak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Progbeniak!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bareris Anskuld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Big pimpin Jay-Z as his entrance music. Eric Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anskuld
vs
Murphy

185 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
28
217 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bareris Anskuld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Bareris Anskuld has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy catches Anskuld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Anskuld's belly button to the 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!
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Anskuld moves out of range easily.
Anskuld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Anskuld lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anskuld looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anskuld under the eye.
Anskuld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Anskuld! He's out on his feet! Murphy rushes in and drops Anskuld with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Murphy!
Eric Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hieno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hieno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hieno
vs
Lucas

172 cm
25
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sami Hieno!
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, Pedro Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hieno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucas misses with a hook.
Hieno tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucas connects with a single shot there.
Lucas keeps the fight on the outside.

Hieno takes the fight into the clinch.
Hieno gets through Lucas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hieno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hieno is working for takedown but Lucas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hieno looking to stall.
Hieno misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hieno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hieno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Hieno.
Hieno prevents Lucas from breaking the clinch.
Hieno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Lucas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hieno shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hieno throws out the jab.
Hieno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas slips a jab from Hieno.
Hieno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas connects with a nice looking jab.

Hieno darts in and clinches Lucas up against the ropes.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas is trying to push Hieno away but Hieno has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hieno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hieno is trying to force a seperation but Lucas has the dominant position.
Hieno working aggressively here.
Hieno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hieno misses with a body punch.
Hieno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hieno working aggressively here.
Hieno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hieno swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Hieno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hieno working aggressively here.
Hieno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lucas has him pressed against the ropes.
Hieno holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hieno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lucas is keeping busy.
Hieno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Lucas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas wants to break free but Hieno has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucas.
Hieno tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lucas fails to land.
Lucas stalling.
Lucas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Hieno fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hieno fails to land.
Hieno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hieno.
Hieno misses with a punch on the inside.
Hieno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Hieno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hieno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Hieno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hieno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hieno tries to clinch up.
Hieno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucas throws out the jab.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Hieno.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucas scores with a four punch combination!
Lucas moves out of range as Hieno strikes.
Hieno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Hieno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hieno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hieno tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hieno on the side of the head.
Hieno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hieno on the side of the head.
Hieno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lucas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hieno shoots in and drives through. Lucas sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hieno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hieno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucas.
Hieno tries a head kick but it misses.
Hieno misses with the combination.
Hieno fails with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Hieno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hieno has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedro Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hieno tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Hieno tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Hieno is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hieno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Hieno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedro Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hieno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hieno.
Lucas lands a jab to the nose.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Hieno shakes it off.
Lucas steps in with a hook that catches Hieno right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lucas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hieno looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Lucas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Big Man With A Big Gun-Nine Inch Nails as his entrance music. The key to victory for Amir Dracon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dracon
vs
Lee

172 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
18
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amir Dracon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Dracon.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Dracon avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Dracon lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dracon.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Dracon avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Dracon is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracon.
Dracon working aggressively here.
Dracon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Dracon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dracon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dracon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dracon feints a jab and as Lee dips his head, Dracon unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lee right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lee falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Dracon smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Amir Dracon!
Amir Dracon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kobra Clothing Inc., into his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seigo Okazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okazawa's entrance music is Monster. A fine choice. Bigfoot Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Okazawa
vs
Silva

199 cm
22
308 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

207 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seigo Okazawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bigfoot Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okazawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva connects with a jab.
Okazawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Okazawa missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Okazawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okazawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva drops Okazawa with a huge uppercut! Okazawa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigfoot Silva!
Bigfoot Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bigfoot Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Sorali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Herberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Herberg
vs
Sorali

160 cm
29
167 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

155 cm
18
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Sorali!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Herberg.
Herberg working the head with strikes.
Herberg working the head with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Herberg taking a breather here.

Herberg has an Americana. Sorali didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Herberg is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Herberg hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Johan Herberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes to the ring accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jorge
vs
Red

187 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Red!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge looks to land a left hand but Red moved out of range nicely.
Jorge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge moves to clinch but Red breaks away
and Red counters with a left and a right that stings Jorge.
Red circles away from the clinch attempt

and Red moves into the clinch.
Jorge tries to pull guard but Red forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorge looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red can't get the takedown.
Red stalling in the clinch but Jorge improves position.
Red prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jorge pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Red won't allow Jorge to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jorge keeping full guard, as Red tries to pass.
Red loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jorge 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.
Red wants to pass the guard but Jorge is keeping the position.
Red won't allow Jorge to sweep him here.
Red lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a big elbow that misses.
Red wants to pass the guard but Jorge is keeping the position.
Red trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.

Red drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jorge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jorge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jorge!
Red has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Red tries to improve position but can't.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Red is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Red sneaks back into half guard.
Jorge is trying to control. Red wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Red looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorge working the head and body with strikes.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Red defending well though.
Jorge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Red looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorge lands strikes from half guard.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Red keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to control from the bottom.
Red is staying active underneath Jorge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Red taking some punishment here, with Jorge in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Jorge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Red with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Red actively working from the bottom here.

Red looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Red's head.
Jorge prevents Red from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red wants to get back to full guard.
Jorge controlling the action here.

Red actively working from the bottom here.
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 Tiago Jorge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Red gets tackled into the ropes by Jorge. Jorge maintains the clinch.
Red is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorge is keeping busy.

Jorge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jorge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jorge winds up and cracks Red with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jorge in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red taking some punishment here, with Jorge in his half guard.

It looks like Joe Red has been cut.
Red avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Jorge is trying to control. Red wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Red is looking to improve his position.
Jorge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Red!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Red is looking to escape.
Red is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jorge.
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Red slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tiago Jorge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Red dodges it nicely.
Jorge winds up and cracks Red with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Red is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorge's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jorge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Red gets his way!

Red working for a choke but Jorge is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Red is looking for the choke from the back position but Jorge is controlling his hands well.

Red patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jorge trying to control but not successfully.

Jorge fending off the submission attempt from Red.
Red tries to keep control of the position but Jorge is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the action but Red just sinks the hooks in.

Red tightening his grip on Jorge, looking for the choke.
Jorge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Red trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.

Jorge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Red gets his way!
Jorge prevents Red from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Red gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Red gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Red apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Jorge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Red's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red pinned against the ropes. Red gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jorge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorge somewhat.
Red misses with a wild combination.
Red fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jorge avoids it really well and circles away.
Red dives in and grabs Jorge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes down on Red's head and hops out.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Red defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red pinned against the ropes. Red gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jorge looks to throw the jab but Red is out of range.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Red throws a low kick but Jorge avoids it.

Jorge closes the distance and clinches.
Jorge has Red pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Red manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Red prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Red gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Red is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Red pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jorge tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Red manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Red misses with a low kick as Jorge jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Red as Jorge shoots in.
Red misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.
Jorge looks to score with a jab to the body but Red is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jorge but Jorge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Jorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Red.
Jorge closes the distance but Red moves to the side
and Red counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorge thinking.
Red stuffs the takedown.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Red sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiago Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jorge drives through and clinches with Red against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to stall but Jorge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jorge has Red pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Red manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jorge ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jorge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jorge wants to stand and escape but Red is having none of it.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Red wants to pass the guard but Jorge is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge trying to strike off his 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!
Red wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Jorge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Red's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Red throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jorge moves into the clinch.

Red has picked Jorge up - he's going for a ride! Red dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Red is stalling here. Jorge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Red seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jorge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jorge working the head and body with strikes.

That has opened up Joe Red's cut even more.
Jorge has control of an arm but Red manages to advance to Jorge's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Red is looking for the choke from the back position but Jorge is controlling his hands well.

Jorge defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Red is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Red is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jorge is in close to Red's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorge controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Red's head.

Red looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Red manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jorge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Red pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jorge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jorge tries to score a body lock takedown but Red shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
Jorge is trying to pull guard but Red turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Red to keep the fight standing.
Jorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red gets underhooks to prevent Jorge's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red is defending well.
Red drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jorge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red tries to land a knee to the head but Jorge blocks with his arms.
Red is looking for a takedown.
Jorge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Red gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jorge is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jorge pulls Red into guard.
Red throws a big right hand that misses.
Red trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Jorge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.

Red has gone for a leg lock! Jorge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Red's guard.
Red wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Red has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiago Jorge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Red's cut.
That's time! Jorge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jorge moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red.
Red is trying to maintain a safe position but Jorge gets an underhook and turns Red into the ropes.
Red has a couple of punches blocked by Jorge.
Jorge goes for a takedown attempt but Red pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jorge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jorge wants to take a breather but Red is having none of it.

Red looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Red looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is staying active underneath Jorge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Red looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jorge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Red keeps working.
Jorge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red trying to control from the bottom.
Red pushes Jorge off looking to stand but Jorge dives back in and keeps control.
Jorge is pressing down on Red's thigh, looking to free his foot. Red is holding on for now.

Red kicks off Jorge and gets to his feet.
Joe Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Red is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to score with a low kick but Jorge moves his leg out of the way.
Jorge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jorge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Red avoids it really well and circles away.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Red is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Red circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Red connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Jorge.
Jorge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.

Jorge gets a clinch.
Jorge dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Jorge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jorge has Red pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jorge pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Red tumbling to the mat - Jorge dives into Red's guard.

Jorge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorge has managed to get both his arms back between Red's legs - danger averted.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.

Red is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiago Jorge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Red looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Joe Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Jorge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jorge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tiago Jorge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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