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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nascimento might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember The Name Remix. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Henrique Cardoso enters the cage!

Nascimento
vs
Cardoso

184 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso tries to clinch up but Nascimento circles away and keeps his distance.

Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cardoso trying to hold on to Nascimento's head to control him but Nascimento postures up.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Nascimento has control of the leg.
Nascimento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Nascimento seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso moves into full guard.
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.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Nascimento is proving a slippery customer.
Cardoso wants to sweep here but Nascimento controlling him for the moment.

Cardoso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nascimento has picked Cardoso up and slammed him! Cardoso can't keep hold of the triangle and Nascimento manages to pass to side control!
Cardoso is looking for a sweep.
Cardoso prevents Nascimento from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardoso struggling a bit here.
Nascimento landing a few strikes.
Cardoso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nascimento's best efforts.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to stand up but Nascimento is controlling him.
Nascimento trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cardoso's guard.
Cardoso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardoso pulls Nascimento in close to prevent any damage.
Cardoso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nascimento!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nascimento is in a horrible position here. Cardoso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cardoso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cardoso with shots to the head and body - Nascimento looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento tries to hold on but Cardoso pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Cardoso.
Cardoso breaks from Nascimento's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Cardoso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cardoso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nascimento is trying to defend but Cardoso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardoso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nascimento with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nascimento is trying to stand up here but Cardoso is controlling him well.
Cardoso controlling the action here.
Cardoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nascimento with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cardoso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Cardoso stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cardoso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cardoso has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cardoso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nascimento looks a forlorn figure.
Henrique Cardoso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardoso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cardoso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nascimento?
Nascimento is trying to stand.
Cardoso working the ground and pound effectively.
Nascimento wants to control but Cardoso is having none of it.
BOOM! Cardoso connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso lands a big elbow.
Nascimento is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardoso with the ground and pound from mount.
Nascimento tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cardoso with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nascimento manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nascimento tries to get to full guard but Cardoso has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to get back to his feet.
Cardoso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cardoso controlling the pace.
Nascimento wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
Cardoso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cardoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nascimento's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardoso drops an elbow to the side of Nascimento's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cardoso in particular looking to stall.
Cardoso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardoso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardoso wants to take a breather but Nascimento is having none of it.

Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nascimento is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Cardoso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nascimento defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Cardoso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cardoso gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Cardoso lands a takedown into guard.
Cardoso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardoso landing some decent shots from guard.
Cardoso looking to pass the guard.
Cardoso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardoso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nascimento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henrique Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cardoso.
Nascimento with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cardoso counters with a shoot takedown. Nascimento fights it but they end up in guard.
Cardoso preventing the sweep.

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

Cardoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardoso wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position.
Cardoso controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento working a defensive guard here.
Cardoso slips nicely into half guard.
Cardoso is nestled in close to Nascimento, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cardoso working the head and body with strikes.
Nascimento is staying active underneath Cardoso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardoso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nascimento looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is looking to improve his position.
Nascimento is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cardoso's waist but Cardoso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nascimento off to one side.

Cardoso 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.
Cardoso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardoso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardoso looking to pass the guard.
Nascimento working a defensive guard here.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nascimento pushes Cardoso off and scrambles back to his feet.

Cardoso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nascimento regains half guard.
Cardoso trying to control from Nascimento's half guard. Nascimento has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
Henrique Cardoso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardoso advances position into side control!
Thiago Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento is trying to improve his position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Cardoso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Lucjo
vs
Turolla

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nickalao Lucjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Turolla!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turolla looks to land a combination but Lucjo avoids it well.
Turolla tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turolla misses with a double jab.
Turolla takes a swing at Lucjo's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Turolla misses the target.
Turolla looks to land a combination. Lucjo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Turolla drops Lucjo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lucjo looks back up at him and smiles so Turolla waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Lucjo is rocked!
Turolla lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Turolla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Nunees
vs
Bruzzi

176 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Bruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunees takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nunees is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruzzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunees ducks right into an uppercut from Bruzzi.
Bruzzi rushes Nunees with punches - Nunees moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nunees goes down! Bruzzi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Bruzzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Dalnsieng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadu Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalnsieng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ex's and Oh's-Atreyu. Cadu Brandao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dalnsieng
vs
Brandao

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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, Tyrone Dalnsieng!
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, Cadu Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalnsieng blocks a head kick by Brandao.

Brandao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brandao wants to free his trapped foot but Dalnsieng is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalnsieng wants to improve his position but Brandao is controlling well.
It looks like Brandao is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalnsieng is trying to stand back up but Brandao is controlling him

Brandao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalnsieng is just riding it out for now. Brandao eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalnsieng has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dalnsieng is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Brandao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dalnsieng is looking for a sweep.
Brandao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dalnsieng to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao controlling the position.
Dalnsieng tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalnsieng is trying to control Brandao's posture but Brandao avoids it.
Dalnsieng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao has control of an arm but Dalnsieng manages to advance to Brandao's back!
Brandao trying to control the position but Dalnsieng manages to sink in the hooks.
Brandao wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandao is keeping busy.
Brandao breaks Dalnsieng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brandao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Brandao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brandao looking to finish with strikes here!

Brandao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dalnsieng has worked his arm free - good work by Dalnsieng!
Brandao looks gassed!
Dalnsieng being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cadu Brandao 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.

Dalnsieng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brandao advances position into side control!
Dalnsieng bucks up and tries to throw Brandao off but instead Brandao has got his back!
Brandao misses with an elbow to the head.
Dalnsieng trying to control the action but Brandao just sinks the hooks in.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandao looking for the choke but no joy.
Dalnsieng just trying to survive but Brandao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalnsieng holding both Brandao 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I would not like to be Dalnsieng right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandao is not going to allow Dalnsieng to sit and survive in this position.

Dalnsieng fending off the submission attempt from Brandao.
Brandao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao has the hooks in. Dalnsieng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brandao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dalnsieng.
Brandao misses with an elbow to the head.
Dalnsieng takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Brandao struggling to land strikes to the head as Dalnsieng covers up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dalnsieng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brandao controlling the pace for now.
Brandao throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dalnsieng avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brandao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cadu Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dalnsieng shoots and misses

and Brandao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandao in particular looking to stall.
Dalnsieng is trying to stand up here but Brandao is controlling him well.
Brandao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cadu Brandao has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cadu Brandao just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Dalnsieng.
Tyrone Dalnsieng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dalnsieng.

Brandao moves into range and clinches up with Dalnsieng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalnsieng prevents Brandao from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Brandao has hold of one of Dalnsieng's legs. Dalnsieng is fighting the takedown attempt but Brandao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dalnsieng being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalnsieng is keeping the position for now.
Dalnsieng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandao's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalnsieng passes into half guard.
Brandao has his hands clasped together around Dalnsieng's back. He's all about the action.
Brandao wants to get back to full guard.
Dalnsieng stops Brandao from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalnsieng pulls his head out easily.
Brandao wants to get back to full guard.
Dalnsieng trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao trying to control but Dalnsieng postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalnsieng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalnsieng fails with the takedown

and Brandao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Brandao manages to pull guard.
Dalnsieng looking to pass the guard.
Brandao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandao is adopting a defensive guard.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Dalnsieng from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadu Brandao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes into the arena with Otep - Battle Ready blaring out of the sound system. Ethan Penn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slayer
vs
Penn

177 cm
21
163 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Penn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayer circles away.
Penn cracks Slayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn scores with the left hand. Slayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayer walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn connects with the punch.
Slayer has a takedown stuffed.
Penn lands a nice hook to Slayer's body. Slayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slayer slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn tries to bum rush Slayer with a series of wild strikes but Slayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Slayer pushes him off.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Slayer tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn digs a right hand into Slayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slayer's gas tank.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayer backwards.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Slayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slayer prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.

Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
Penn leaves Slayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Slayer slips a jab and a cross from Penn.

Slayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Slayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slayer has Penn in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slayer's guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slayer is on top in guard.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Slayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Slayer seems to be looking for submissions.

Slayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is pressing down on Slayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Penn as Slayer shoots in.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn cracks Slayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slayer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slayer.
Slayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Slayer shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Slayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Slayer is having none of it.
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.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Slayer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn tries to control but Slayer wriggling away.
Penn thowing shots but they're missing.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slayer blocking the ground and pound.
Slayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slayer is looking to escape.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ethan Penn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slayer shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Slayer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Slayer getting side control.

Slayer is looking for a kimura here.

Slayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn trying to get back to full guard but Slayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ethan Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Slayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slayer defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.

Slayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Slayer throws a big right hand that misses.

Slayer has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slayer's guard.

Slayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Slayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.

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

Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Slayer is retaining full guard.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.

Slayer is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

Slayer working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Ethan Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorje Slayer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheep Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2pac-Gangsters paradise. Manolo Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Silva
vs
Shane

198 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manolo Silva!
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, Sheep Shane!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a high kick!
Shane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shane misses with a wild combination.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shane.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva thumps Shane with a low kick.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Shane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shane swivels and escapes.
Shane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Shane misses with a two punch combination.
Shane lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Manolo Silva has been cut.
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!
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shane's head backwards.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva avoids the body shot from Shane.
Shane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shane counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shane. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Shane.
Nice uppercut lands for Shane. That snapped Silva's head back.
Shane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheep Shane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shane misses with a double jab.
Shane throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Shane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Shane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shane cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Shane misses with a wild combination.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shane throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shane lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Shane.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shane, as that shot connected.
Shane throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Shane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Shane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shane misses with the combination.
Shane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manolo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shane scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Shane slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Shane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shane misses with a body shot.
Shane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot lands for Shane.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Shane.
Shane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shane.
Shane lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Shane misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shane. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manolo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a head kick but Shane moves out of range.
Shane throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Shane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheep Shane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manolo Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shane lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Shane misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Shane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shane throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Shane tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shane.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Shane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shane momentarily.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Shane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manolo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shane!
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Shane.
A slow jab from Shane misses its intended target.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shane.
Sheep Shane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Shane.
Shane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Shane punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Shane coming out on top.
Shane looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Shane misses with a hook.
Shane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Shane.
Shane misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Shane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shane lands a body shot.
Shane lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Shane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Shane which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manolo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shane's calf.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Shane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shane misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Shane scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a hook but Shane blocks it.
Shane lands a with a good body shot.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shane.
Shane connects with a crisp jab.
Shane tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shane counters with a straight right hand.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane stuffs the takedown.
Shane throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shane scores with a body shot.
Shane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Shane is out of range.
Shane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheep Shane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manolo Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shane checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva scores with a one two! Shane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shane moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shane counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shane just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shane.
Shane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Shane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shane scores with a body shot.
Shane misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Shane finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva staying out of range there.
Shane throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Shane misses with a hook to the body

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shane won't be happy with that.

Shane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Shane, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Shane against the cage but Shane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva swings for the body but Shane moves out of range.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shane throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane misses with a few strikes there.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva thumps Shane with a low kick.
Silva tries to bum rush Shane with a series of wild strikes but Shane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Shane.
Shane throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Shane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva throws a right hand that Shane ducks under and follows up with a left that Shane also avoids with ease.
Shane looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Shane throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shane counters with a right hand to the body.
Shane swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shane cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shane looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shane misses the shot to the body.
Shane throws a big shot that misses.
Shane misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Shane.
Shane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shane misses with a shot to the body
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva tries for a takedown but Shane circles away easily
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manolo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane throws a right and a left that both miss.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shane.
Shane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sheep Shane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Let's hope that Shane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva is trying to stand.
Manolo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manolo Silva.
I think Shane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheep Shane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent Ft. Eminem - Psycho. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fox
vs
Souza

180 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fox lands the left hand.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Fox takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Fox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza works over Fox's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Nick Fox has been cut.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza scores with a hook.
Souza is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.

Souza drops Fox with a right and a left! Souza comes rushing in but Fox regains his composure and manages to keep Souza in guard.
Fox is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza tries to stand but Fox is controlling from the bottom.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Souza won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Fox wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza stays in close to Fox's body and controls the position.

Souza drops back looking for a leg! Fox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fox manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Fox's guard.
Souza wants to stand but Fox is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souza trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Souza postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fox misses with a wild combination.
Souza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
Fox misses with a combination
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox misses with the combination.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Emilio Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Souza lands with a cross.

Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Souza looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Souza is leaning against Fox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Fox takes one to the chin there.
Fox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Souza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fox backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Souza rushes Fox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza lands with a right to the head.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Souza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nick Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Souza.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.

Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
Fox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fox wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.

Fox stands up from Souza's guard - Fox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Souza throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Nick Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Souza.
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Fox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fox looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.

Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Souza laying and praying for a moment but Fox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Fox is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souza passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
Fox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Souza there.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox misses with a jab to the body
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Nick Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Souza.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fox scores with a jab. Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Souza getting side control.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza controlling the action here.
Souza throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Nick Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Souza swinging wildly here.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Fox gets caught flat footed, as Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Souza!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendon Rocha Freire Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ribeiro
vs
Rocha Freire Junior

184 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brendon Rocha Freire Junior!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocha Freire Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Rocha Freire Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rocha Freire Junior, who protects the arm well.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha Freire Junior is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
The strikes coming from Ribeiro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rocha Freire Junior is looking for a sweep.
Rocha Freire Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexandre Ribeiro!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

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