REFC #13 - Cassilds x Decimus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Santana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Arona's chin.

Santana
vs
Arona

182 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arona closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arona lands in his opponent's guard.
Arona preventing the sweep.

Arona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santana dives on top into guard.

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

Arona is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
Arona keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arona is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santana gets to his feet. Arona looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Arona darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santana defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santana wants to improve his position but Arona is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to escape.

Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Arona is working for a submission of some sort.
Santana is looking to control Arona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santana avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Arona is working for a kimura but Santana is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arona is looking for a kimura here.
Arona is thwarting Santana's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Arona is trying for a kimura here. Santana looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arona wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Arona!
A very excited looking Ricardo Arona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristijan Kljajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kljajic
vs
Machida

180 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kristijan Kljajic!
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, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kljajic shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kljajic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Kljajic shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Kljajic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristijan Kljajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida takes a swing at Kljajic's ribcage but misses.
Kljajic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kljajic misses with a two punch combination.

Machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kljajic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kljajic wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Kljajic advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kljajic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Machida!
Machida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kljajic content just to control the position here.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kljajic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Kljajic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kljajic raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kljajic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kljajic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kljajic breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kljajic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kljajic working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Kljajic's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Machida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kljajic tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Kljajic landing strikes from the mount.
Kljajic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kljajic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kljajic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machida shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kljajic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kljajic is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Machida is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Machida flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kljajic anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Machida and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kljajic slips an arm under Machida chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kljajic has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kljajic is squeezing on Machida like an anaconda would it's prey. Machida fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristijan Kljajic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Choker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choker has chosen Lose Youself - Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jay Choker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wha
vs
Choker

225 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

212 cm
18
291 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
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, Jay Choker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choker slips a straight right by Wha.
Nice sprawl there from Wha as Choker shoots in.

Choker gets a clinch.
Wha working hard to break the clinch.
Choker keeps control of Wha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Choker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Choker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Choker seems to be working for a kimura but Wha defends the submission attempt.
Wha pushes Choker off looking to stand but Choker dives back in and keeps control.
Choker passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wha really wants to buck Choker off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choker working the ground and pound effectively.
Choker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Choker lands a heavy elbow.
Wha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choker content just to control the position here.
Wha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Choker controlling his opponent.
Choker with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choker lands a big elbow.
Choker landing shots from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Choker! Wha is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Choker!
A very excited looking Jay Choker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TIberio Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Norris
vs
Jones

186 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TIberio Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Norris's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Norris wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Norris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norris forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris.

Norris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes Norris off looking to stand but Norris dives back in and keeps control.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norris passes to side control.
Norris controlling from side mount.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Norris trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris working away.

Norris tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to buck Norris off but Norris is having none of it.
Norris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Norris working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norris lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Norris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Norris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A right-left combo lands from Norris.
Norris connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones looks for a takedown but Norris sprawls well.
Jones looks gassed!
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Norris with a nice cross.

Jones is rocked!
Norris connects with a right that clearly hurt Jones. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Norris proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jones collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TIberio Norris!
A very excited looking TIberio Norris 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Pizzato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Slipidiquedeuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slipidiquedeuva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red Hot Chilli Peppers Havanna Afair. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pizzato
vs
Slipidiquedeuva

180 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Pizzato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Slipidiquedeuva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slipidiquedeuva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pizzato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Slipidiquedeuva trying to control but Pizzato is working from the bottom.
Slipidiquedeuva pushing down on Pizzato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pizzato trying to get back to full guard but Slipidiquedeuva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Slipidiquedeuva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pizzato?

Slipidiquedeuva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizzato.

Pizzato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slipidiquedeuva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slipidiquedeuva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slipidiquedeuva 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.
Slipidiquedeuva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva scoring with punches to the head and body.

Slipidiquedeuva gets to his feet - Pizzato follows without any prompting.

Pizzato gets caught flat footed, as Slipidiquedeuva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slipidiquedeuva scoring with punches to the head and body.

Slipidiquedeuva stands and steps away. Pizzato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Slipidiquedeuva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pizzato trying to remain calm as Slipidiquedeuva controls from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pizzato is looking to regain half guard here but Slipidiquedeuva keeps moving and retains side control.
Slipidiquedeuva controlling from side mount.
Pizzato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slipidiquedeuva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva staying calm.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pizzato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Slipidiquedeuva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Slipidiquedeuva working the ground and pound from side control.
Slipidiquedeuva controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzato wants to get back to his feet.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizzato keeps working.

Slipidiquedeuva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pizzato to his feet.

Slipidiquedeuva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizzato is squirming around, avoiding Slipidiquedeuva's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Slipidiquedeuva.

Pizzato is rocked!
Slipidiquedeuva with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Pizzato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slipidiquedeuva content just to control the position here.
Slipidiquedeuva lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slipidiquedeuva working the ground and pound effectively.
Slipidiquedeuva controlling from the full mount.
Pizzato is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Slipidiquedeuva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slipidiquedeuva lands a huge takedown. Pizzato is out but the ref is slow to react and Slipidiquedeuva lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Pizzato lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Slipidiquedeuva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Pimentel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is Lightning. A fine choice. Ace Ryan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ryan
vs
Pimentel

171 cm
21
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Pimentel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pimentel.
Pimentel tries to move to mount but Ryan blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pimentel cracks Ryan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pimentel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Pimentel is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Pimentel connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
Pimentel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Pimentel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimentel misses with a head shot. Ryan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pimentel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pimentel stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pimentel is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pimentel throws a big right hand that misses.
Pimentel working some strikes from top position.
Pimentel looking to pass the guard.
Pimentel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pimentel is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel chips away with some ground and pound.
Pimentel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pimentel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pimentel landing some decent shots from guard.
Pimentel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Pimentel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pimentel trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Pimentel wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pimentel connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pimentel is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pimentel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pimentel trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Pimentel lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pimentel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pimentel works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Pimentel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pimentel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pimentel from controlling successfully.
Pimentel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pimentel connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pimentel landing with the ground and pound.
Pimentel scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab lands there for Pimentel.

Pimentel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Pimentel stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ryan throws up his legs and catches Pimentel in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pimentel tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ryan! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ace Ryan!
A less than humble Ace Ryan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. GSP SONG kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Thiago Melo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Melo
vs
Munoz

162 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munoz pinned against the cage. Munoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch but Munoz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munoz tries a low kick but Melo avoids it.
Melo lands with a nice combination. Munoz backs away looking to recover.
Melo moves away from the strike by Munoz.
Melo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melo wants it to stay on the feet.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melo swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Munoz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Melo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.

Munoz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munoz is in Melo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Melo has an active guard here but Munoz has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Melo's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz slips a nice elbow through Melo's hands, connecting with Melo's forehead.
Munoz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melo is breathing heavily.
Munoz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Munoz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Melo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munoz thows a huge punch but Melo dodges it nicely.
Munoz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Munoz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Melo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munoz scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz winds up and cracks Melo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Munoz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munoz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Munoz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Munoz landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Munoz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Munoz lands with some strikes.
Munoz landing strikes from the mount and Melo is in trouble!

Melo is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Munoz! Melo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Munoz!
Chuck Munoz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Magtanggol
vs
Banner

170 cm
32
155 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magtanggol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magtanggol.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magtanggol.
A head kick misses from Magtanggol.

Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
Magtanggol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Magtanggol defending well.
Magtanggol wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner passes Magtanggol's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Magtanggol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magtanggol is trying to stand.

Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magtanggol sees it coming and defends easily.

Banner is working for a kimura but Magtanggol is defending it quite comfortably.

Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magtanggol sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magtanggol wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.

Banner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magtanggol dives on top into guard.
Magtanggol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magtanggol tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
Banner looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magtanggol wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Magtanggol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol forces his way into half guard.
Magtanggol trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.

Magtanggol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magtanggol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magtanggol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magtanggol is working away from the top position though.
Magtanggol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Magtanggol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner trying to hold on to Magtanggol's head to control him but Magtanggol postures up.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magtanggol.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magtanggol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Magtanggol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Magtanggol seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner trying to control but Magtanggol postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magtanggol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magtanggol connects with a crisp jab.
Magtanggol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magtanggol as he jumps to the side.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol shows good takedown defense.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Magtanggol works the jab nicely.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Magtanggol clinches.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magtanggol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Magtanggol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Magtanggol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
Magtanggol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magtanggol.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magtanggol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magtanggol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magtanggol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magtanggol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magtanggol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magtanggol obliges.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside that Banner shrugs off.
Magtanggol with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner letting Magtanggol take a breather here.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a good knee to the midsection. Banner won't want to take too many of those.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Totoy Magtanggol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magtanggol effectively controlling the action here.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside that Banner shrugs off.
Magtanggol leaning against his opponent.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magtanggol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Magtanggol lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magtanggol crunches a lovely knee into Banner's ribcage.
Magtanggol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Magtanggol landing knees to the head.
Magtanggol is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magtanggol obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That kick from Magtanggol tenderised Banner's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magtanggol lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magtanggol. That's going to slow Banner down.

Magtanggol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Magtanggol.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magtanggol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magtanggol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Come on Magtanggol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magtanggol stalling against the cage.
Magtanggol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magtanggol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magtanggol lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye.
Magtanggol controlling the action here for a moment.
Magtanggol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol effectively controlling the action here.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magtanggol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Magtanggol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magtanggol throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.
Magtanggol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magtanggol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magtanggol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Magtanggol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Banner is rocked!
Magtanggol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Magtanggol finish him?
Totoy Magtanggol is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Totoy Magtanggol clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magtanggol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Magtanggol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol avoids it really well and circles away.
Magtanggol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magtanggol swivels and escapes.
Banner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magtanggol lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magtanggol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Banner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banner is looking for a takedown.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banner letting Magtanggol take a breather here.
Magtanggol unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol avoiding damage.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol stalling.
Magtanggol working Banner over with knees to the body.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol taking a breather.
Magtanggol lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magtanggol lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magtanggol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magtanggol lands a knee to the body.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magtanggol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magtanggol pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Totoy Magtanggol had his way with Bruce Banner in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magtanggol tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magtanggol to the ground. Magtanggol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands with a slapping head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Banner looks for a takedown but Magtanggol sprawls well.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Magtanggol throws a one two combo.
Totoy Magtanggol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magtanggol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magtanggol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banner eats them both and turns towards Magtanggol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol avoids it really well and circles away.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Magtanggol pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Magtanggol lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Magtanggol to work.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head.

Magtanggol lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Banner goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Magtanggol in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Magtanggol! That's hurt Banner! Will he recover? Magtanggol fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Totoy Magtanggol!
Totoy Magtanggol retains his welterweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mussum Cacilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus has chosen All Shall Perish- Eradication as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cacilds
vs
Decimus

161 cm
20
134 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Rage's Cloths

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Mussum Cacilds!
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, Maximus Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cacilds.
Cacilds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cacilds throws a hook but Decimus avoids it easily.
Cacilds throws a series of punches but Decimus avoids them all with ease.
Decimus moves out of range of the body kick.
Cacilds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decimus throws a right and a left that Cacilds avoids nicely.
Cacilds throws a head kick that misses.
Decimus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cacilds.
Cacilds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cacilds duly obliges.
Decimus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cacilds can pounce on him.

Cacilds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Decimus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cacilds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decimus, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cacilds preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Decimus has Cacilds pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cacilds stopping the sweep attempt from Decimus.
Decimus trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maximus Decimus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Decimus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cacilds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Decimus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cacilds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cacilds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decimus manages to get himself to full guard.
Decimus 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.
Cacilds trying to control but Decimus is working from the bottom.
Decimus pulls Cacilds in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus looking to control.
Decimus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximus Decimus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cacilds stuffs the takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus gets slowly back to his feet.
Cacilds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimus.
Cacilds tries to clinch but Decimus is having none of it.
Cacilds tries to clinch up.
Decimus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cacilds tries to avoid it but Decimus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cacilds to the ground. Cacilds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cacilds throws a head kick that Decimus semi-blocks.

Cacilds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decimus is working for takedown but Cacilds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mussum Cacilds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Decimus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decimus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cacilds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cacilds trying to stall but Decimus improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Cacilds.
Decimus looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Cacilds.
A short uppercut from Cacilds.
Cacilds looking to stall.
Cacilds scores with a shot to the side of Decimus's head.
Cacilds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Cacilds.
Cacilds lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cacilds.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mussum Cacilds.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cacilds.
Decimus shoots in for a double leg but Cacilds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mussum Cacilds dominated that round.
That's time! Cacilds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cacilds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Decimus at a distance.
Cacilds throws a push kick but Decimus slaps the foot to one side.

Decimus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cacilds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Decimus wants to take a breather but Cacilds manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Decimus.
Decimus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Decimus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cacilds wants to sweep here but Decimus controlling him for the moment.

Cacilds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Decimus is aware though and is defending well.
Cacilds looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus wants to pass the guard but Cacilds is keeping the position.
Decimus throws a strike but Cacilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Decimus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Decimus wants to stand but Cacilds is controlling the position.
Cacilds postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus wants to hit a switch here but Cacilds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Decimus there!
Decimus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Decimus is really stuck here.
Decimus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Decimus is trying to stand back up.
Decimus is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Cacilds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Decimus is defending well though. Cacilds let's go of the attempt for now.
Decimus tries to escape but Cacilds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cacilds is trying to stick to Decimus's back but Decimus is turning into Cacilds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cacilds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Decimus.
Decimus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacilds wants to sweep here but Decimus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Decimus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decimus wants to control from the top but Cacilds keeps moving.
Decimus is looking to work some ground and pound but Cacilds has wrist control.
Decimus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cacilds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decimus manages to get himself to full guard.
Decimus wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maximus Decimus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Decimus scores a takedown into full mount!
Decimus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cacilds's face.
Cacilds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cacilds manages to get to full guard.
Decimus prevents Cacilds from getting back to his feet.
Cacilds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decimus is one step ahead there.
Decimus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus throws a big right hand that misses.
Decimus lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Decimus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cacilds is retaining full guard.
Decimus landing some decent shots from guard.
Decimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Decimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimus is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus looking to sit in guard and control but Cacilds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cacilds prevents Decimus from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimus is on top in guard.
Cacilds trying to keep a closed guard but Decimus is proving a slippery customer.
Decimus trying to control but Cacilds is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decimus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cacilds keeping moving, preventing Decimus from controlling successfully.
Decimus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cacilds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decimus manages to get himself to full guard.
Decimus controls Cacilds momentarily but Cacilds frees himself.
Cacilds trying to control but Decimus is working from the bottom.
Decimus trying to keep a closed guard but Cacilds is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maximus Decimus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cacilds looks for the body kick but Decimus saw that one coming.

Cacilds clinches up with Decimus and pushes him back against the cage.
Decimus wants to take the fight to the mat but Cacilds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cacilds lands a nice uppercut.
Decimus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cacilds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Decimus as Cacilds tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cacilds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decimus goes for a takedown attempt but Cacilds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mussum Cacilds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Cacilds throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Decimus with that takedown attempt.
Cacilds moves away from the strike by Decimus.
Cacilds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decimus shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Cacilds tenderised Decimus's leg. Decimus is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck for Decimus with that takedown attempt.
Mussum Cacilds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Cacilds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cacilds throws a right and a left that both miss.

Decimus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cacilds trying to control the position.
Decimus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus wants to control from the top but Cacilds keeps moving.
Decimus throws a strike but Cacilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cacilds trying to control but Decimus is working from the bottom.
Decimus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Decimus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cacilds wants to control from the top but Decimus keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Decimus looking to control.
Decimus is trying to hold Cacilds in close to prevent damage but Cacilds has managed to pass into half guard.

Cacilds seems to be working for a kimura but Decimus defends the submission attempt.
Decimus is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Decimus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cacilds passes into half guard.
Decimus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Decimus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cacilds enables Decimus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cacilds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cacilds keeping moving, preventing Decimus from controlling successfully.
Decimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacilds keeping moving, preventing Decimus from controlling successfully.
Cacilds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Decimus postures up in Cacilds's guard and throws a big left but Cacilds blocks it.
Decimus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Decimus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cacilds's head.
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.
Decimus throws a strike but Cacilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Decimus looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Decimus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Decimus distracts Cacilds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Decimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Decimus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cacilds working a defensive guard here.
Cacilds keeping moving, preventing Decimus from controlling successfully.
Decimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimus looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacilds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decimus trying to control the position from guard on top but Cacilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cacilds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decimus ducks right into an uppercut from Cacilds.
Cacilds misses with a low kick.
Cacilds throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cacilds throws a solid leg kick but Decimus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cacilds.
No luck for Decimus with that takedown attempt.
Decimus shoots for a takedown but Cacilds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Decimus gets the takedown into side control.
Cacilds regains half guard, as Decimus was trying to land strikes.
Decimus wants to control but Cacilds is keeping him busy.
Decimus is thwarting Cacilds's attempts to control the position.
Decimus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Decimus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacilds taking some punishment here, with Decimus in his half guard.
Decimus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Decimus lands strikes from half guard.
Cacilds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Decimus is looking to work some ground and pound but Cacilds has wrist control.
Decimus throws a strike but Cacilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Decimus working a defensive guard here.
Decimus pulls Cacilds in close to his closed guard and prevents Cacilds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mussum Cacilds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Cacilds 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.
Decimus has Cacilds pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cacilds preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Decimus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decimus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus!
Maximus Decimus is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Decimus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.