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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Craine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craine has chosen Sepultura - Ratamahatta as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Santos
vs
Craine

210 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
288 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Santos!
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, Shawn Craine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos rushes Craine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Craine breaks from the clinch.
Craine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Craine lands with a nice body punch.
Craine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Craine lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craine throws a shot to the body.

Craine gets a clinch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Craine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craine stalling.
Craine continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nice body punch from Craine.
Santos prevents a body shot from Craine.
Craine lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Leandro Santos has been cut.

Craine manages to break the clinch.
Craine connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craine digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Santos walks into a jab.
Craine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Craine closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Craine - that landed with a thud.

Craine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craine lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.

Craine cracks Santos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Craine finish him?
Craine digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Craine cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Craine lands with a right and another and another! Santos is in big trouble! Craine lands again and this time it's lights out for Santos! A quality knockout there for Craine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Craine!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bigorna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Stainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigorna comes into the arena with Requiem for a Dream blaring out of the sound system. Logan Stainz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bigorna
vs
Stainz

177 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bigorna!
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, Logan Stainz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stainz tries to clinch there but Bigorna circles away.
Stainz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bigorna tries to avoid it but Stainz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bigorna to the ground. Bigorna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bigorna shoots in and gets a takedown into Stainz's guard.
Bigorna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigorna is working hard here to advance position.

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

Bigorna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bigorna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigorna 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.
Bigorna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stainz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stainz wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bigorna uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Stainz wants to pass the guard but Bigorna is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigorna is on top in guard.
Bigorna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stainz is trying to control the position but Bigorna postures up.
Bigorna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stainz's guard.
Bigorna is looking to advance position but Stainz won't allow it.

Bigorna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stainz wants to control but Bigorna is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stainz looking for submissions off his back.

Bigorna 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.
Bigorna trying to mount his opponent but Stainz defends it.
Stainz is not content to let Bigorna control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bigorna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bigorna is thwarting Stainz's attempts to control the position.
Bigorna moves nicely into side control.

Bigorna in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stainz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Bigorna!
A relieved looking Bruno Bigorna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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RATING
41%

Co-main event

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

Simpson
vs
Henki

182 cm
25
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Simpson!
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, Stephan Henki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henki misses with a takedown attempt

and Simpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simpson.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.
Henki tries to clinch

and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Henki didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henki is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Henki looks gassed!

Simpson stands up from Henki's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henki!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Henki is surviving well by controlling Simpson's body position as best he can.
Simpson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henki can't escape the position.
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!
Henki tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to control rather than advance.

Henki is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
Henki taking some punishment here, with Simpson in his half guard.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simpson not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Simpson connects with a nice short shot to Henki's temple.

Simpson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Henki to get to his feet.

Henki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Simpson stands up and waves to Henki to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Simpson 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.

Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Simpson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is controlling the pace.
Henki tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Simpson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Henki looking for submissions off his back.
Henki is breathing heavily.
Simpson slips a nice elbow through Henki's hands, connecting with Henki's forehead.
Henki trying to get back to full guard but Simpson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Simpson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henki for as long as he can get away with.
Henki tries to improve his position but instead Simpson has taken his back!

Simpson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henki just trying to survive but Simpson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Simpson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Henki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simpson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Henki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Henki for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stick to Henki's back but Henki is turning into Simpson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simpson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henki.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Simpson has his foot on Henki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henki works his way back into a safe position though.
Henki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Simpson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Simpson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but Henki defending well.

Simpson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henki sees it coming and defends easily.
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!

Simpson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Henki darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henki is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Simpson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Henki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Simpson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henki's guard now.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henki can do to turn this around?

Henki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simpson escapes and throws Henki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henki throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Check out the look on Simpson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Simpson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Henki struggling a bit here.

Simpson stands up and beckons Henki to his feet.
Henki has his takedown stuffed

and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Henki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson cracks Henki with a big right hand but Henki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simpson is staying tight to Henki's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stephan Henki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Henki's guard.
Simpson stays in close to Henki's body and controls the position.

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

Simpson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henki to the mat! Henki manages to get full guard.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adam Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Henki tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Henki fights it but they end up in guard.
Simpson postures up.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson postures up.
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stephan Henki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Simpson seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Simpson!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mads Klink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Chicletinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klink comes to the cage accompanied by Outlawz - Real Talk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klink
vs
Chicletinho

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mads Klink!
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, Mister Chicletinho!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klink defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chicletinho.
Klink throws a push kick but Chicletinho slaps the foot to one side.
Klink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klink tries a head kick but it misses.
Klink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Chicletinho moves out of range easily.
Klink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chicletinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klink is fending him off so far but Chicletinho persists. Nope, Klink circles away and we're back to standing.
Mads Klink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Chicletinho.
Klink tries to bum rush Chicletinho with a series of wild strikes but Chicletinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klink misses with a kick to the body.
Chicletinho fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Chicletinho moves out of range easily.
Chicletinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klink swivels and escapes.
Klink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chicletinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Klink as he jumps to the side.
Klink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klink throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Klink.
Mads Klink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Klink as Chicletinho shoots in.
Klink punishes Chicletinho's body with a nice straight punch.
Klink misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chicletinho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Chicletinho moves out of range easily.
Klink is breathing heavily.
Chicletinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Chicletinho looking to score a takedown here. Klink is defending well but Chicletinho drives through and ends up in Klink's guard.
Chicletinho looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicletinho passes Klink's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chicletinho is looking to advance position but Klink won't allow it.
Klink knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chicletinho on the ground.
Chicletinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klink is trying to stand.

Chicletinho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Klink is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mister Chicletinho!
An intense looking Mister Chicletinho took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Quantos mais terei que apagar para ser reconhecido aqui?'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

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