TDCL 32-Rio's Roughest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troby Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meida comes into the arena with CB Sangue bom blaring out of the sound system. McGarry has chosen Hugh Laurie - You Don't Know My Mind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meida
vs
McGarry

179 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troby Meida!
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, Stephen McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Troby Meida has been cut.

McGarry lands a big shot that drops Meida! Can he finish him?

Meida is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Meida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like McGarry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McGarry tries to pass to full mount but Meida defends it.
Meida seems to have got his legs back now.
McGarry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry lands strikes from half guard.
McGarry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meida is trying to stand up here but McGarry is controlling him well.
McGarry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stephen McGarry hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

McGarry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meida is trying to defend but McGarry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if McGarry 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meida defending well though.
Meida taking some punishment here, with McGarry in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarry is looking to pass Meida's guard but actually Meida recovers to full guard.

Meida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGarry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGarry stays in close to Meida's body and controls the position.
Meida has momentary wrist control but McGarry slips an elbow through the middle.
McGarry pushing down on Meida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGarry wants to pass to mount but Meida is defending the position.
McGarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGarry scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Meida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarry.
McGarry moves into full mount! Meida won't be happy about that!
McGarry unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Meida wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! McGarry celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarry!
A less than humble Stephen McGarry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artie Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Helpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artie Dundee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dundee
vs
Helpa

177 cm
18
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Artie Dundee!
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, First Helpa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helpa shoots in and drives through. Dundee sprawls well.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpa thinking.

Dundee closes the distance and clinches.

Dundee tightens his grip and picks Helpa up, before dumping him to the ground. Helpa manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Helpa controls Dundee momentarily but Dundee frees himself.
Dundee throws a big right hand that misses.
Helpa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Helpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helpa trying to strike off his back.
Helpa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dundee throws an elbow that misses. Helpa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dundee's guard. Nice move by Helpa!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa is stalling in the full guard.
Helpa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dundee has his hands on Helpa's head, controlling the position.
Dundee has momentary wrist control but Helpa slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee 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.
Helpa looking to sit in guard and control but Dundee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dundee throwing strikes but missing.
Helpa 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.
Helpa has momentary wrist control but Dundee slips an elbow through the middle.
Helpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a couple of elbows.
Helpa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee throws a big elbow that misses.
Helpa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helpa wants to stand and escape but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is working from the bottom.
Helpa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dundee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helpa keeping full guard, as Dundee tries to pass.
Helpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helpa wants to get back to his feet but Dundee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Helpa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helpa keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.
Helpa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helpa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpa wants to stand and escape but Dundee is having none of it.
Helpa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dundee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie Dundee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Helpa misses with a takedown attempt - Dundee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown but Dundee shows good takedown defense.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Dundee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Helpa drives through with a takedown into Dundee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dundee trying to control the position.
Dundee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa wants to control from the top but Dundee keeps moving.
Dundee seems keen to control Helpa's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Artie Dundee just wasn't active enough.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dundee but Dundee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dundee leaves Helpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dundee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dundee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helpa shoots in for a double leg but Dundee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helpa shoots for a double leg takedown but Dundee sprawls well. He's pushed Helpa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dundee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpa thinking.
Helpa with a poor takedown
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
First Helpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpa is breathing heavily.
Helpa shoots and misses
and Dundee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee shoots in but Helpa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dundee digs a good hook to Helpa's body.
Helpa stuffs the takedown attempt from Dundee. Dundee gets slowly back to his feet.
Helpa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dundee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Helpa somewhat.
Dundee lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpa shoots and misses

and Dundee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Helpa!
Dundee looking to control but Helpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dundee scoring with strikes but Helpa is staying in there.
Dundee looking to control but Helpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dundee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dundee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee looking to finish Helpa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Helpa!
Helpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Dundee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dundee cracks Helpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Dundee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Helpa won't allow Dundee to sweep him here.
Helpa looking to sit in guard and control but Dundee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dundee won't allow Helpa to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee preventing the sweep.
Helpa trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dundee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helpa keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.
Dundee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dundee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helpa working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dundee wants to control from the top but Helpa keeps moving.
Helpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dundee scores a takedown into full mount!
Dundee punching from mount but Helpa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dundee misses with a head shot.
Helpa can't escape the position.
The referee warns Helpa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee content just to control the position here.
Helpa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helpa won't allow Dundee to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helpa defending well though.
Dundee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dundee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dundee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helpa's head.
Artie Dundee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dundee wants to take a breather but Helpa is having none of it.
Helpa wants to get back to full guard.
Dundee wants to take a breather but Helpa is having none of it.
Helpa wants to improve his position but Dundee is controlling well.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to mount his opponent but Helpa defends it.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
Helpa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Helpa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dundee's guard.
Helpa looking to sit in guard and control but Dundee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dundee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee stops Helpa from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie Dundee clearly takes 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.

Dundee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helpa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dundee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dundee scores with a hook.
Helpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helpa shoots in for a double leg but Dundee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Helpa fails with the takedown
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artie Dundee is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helpa.
Dundee is looking to clinch but Helpa is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Dundee catches Helpa right on the button with a cross.
Dundee lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpa misses with a takedown
and Dundee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpa thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dundee counters with a straight right hand.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Dundee forces Helpa back against the cage and clinches.
Helpa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dundee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dundee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Helpa is trying to drag Dundee to the mat but Dundee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dundee breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dundee.

Dundee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Helpa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dundee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The strikes coming from Dundee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is not content to let Dundee control the position.
Helpa tries to improve position but can't.
Dundee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dundee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpa keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helpa tries to buck Dundee off but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie Dundee had his way with First Helpa in 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. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Helpa or perhaps it was just good defense by Dundee which made him look bad.

Helpa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dundee to the mat! Dundee manages to get full guard.
Helpa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dundee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dundee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Helpa!
Dundee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Helpa?
Dundee raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa taking shots to the head.
Dundee with the ground and pound from mount.
Helpa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dundee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Helpa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dundee tries to control but Helpa wriggling away.
Dundee dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dundee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Helpa is working to get back to half guard.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpa can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Helpa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Dundee.
Dundee looking to control but Helpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dundee thowing shots but they're missing.
Dundee cracks Helpa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Helpa's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Helpa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dundee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dundee avoids the attempt from Helpa to control.
Helpa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dundee is staying active.
Helpa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Helpa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dundee scoring with strikes but Helpa is staying in there.
Dundee misses with a head shot.
Dundee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Artie Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dundee avoids the attempt from Helpa to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
Dundee thowing shots but they're missing.
Dundee prevents Helpa from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dundee breaks from Helpa's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Dundee!
Artie Dundee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colin Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes into the arena with It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Colin Teixeira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Teixeira
vs
Jackson

191 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
183 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thunder Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira fails to land with a series of punches.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teixeira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teixeira is trying to get back to his feet.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teixeira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Teixeira tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teixeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Teixeira is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teixeira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson moves into full mount!

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Teixeira is having none of it.
Jackson tries to control but Teixeira wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Teixeira from getting the reversal.
Jackson takes Teixeira's back.

Jackson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Teixeira taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thunder Jackson!
Thunder Jackson gave a mention to ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

da Silva
vs
Gracie

175 cm
27
162 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

179 cm
26
158 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from da Silva.
A punch combination from da Silva misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown but da Silva sprawls well.

da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

da Silva tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

da Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gracie is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. da Silva yanks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by da Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastiao da Silva!
A relieved looking Sebastiao da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Chen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chen
vs
Smok

183 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

187 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Solid chin

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Smok's head and hops out.
Smok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smok fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a three punch combo that has Smok backing up. Smok nods at Chen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jin Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Smok.
Smok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smok blocks a head kick by Chen.
Chen looks to land a combination but Smok avoids it well.
Smok slips a jab and a cross from Chen.
Chen throws a leg kick but Smok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen throws a head kick that misses.
Chen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen lands with a slapping head kick.
Chen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok blocks a head kick by Chen.
Smok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chen misses with a few strikes there.
Chen throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Chen.
Chen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smok. That did some damage!
Smok shoots and misses
and Chen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smok has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a leg kick.
Smok looks gassed!
Smok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with an inside leg kick.
Chen connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chen.
Smok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a solid body kick.
Smok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chen misses with the combination.
Chen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smok.
Some wild striking there from Chen.
Smok tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen feints and then cracks Smok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smok down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chen.
Chen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smok tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a nice leg kick.
Chen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chen duly obliges.
Chen is looking to slow Smok down with leg kicks.
Chen scores with a head kick. Smok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a low kick, right behind Smok 's knee.
Chen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Chen.
Chen throws a series of punches but Smok moves out of range.
Smok checks a low kick from Chen.
Jin Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen pushes Smok away with a front kick.
Chen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smok. That did some damage!
Smok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with an outside leg kick.
Smok tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Chen.
Good leg kick by Chen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chen is looking to slow Smok down with leg kicks.
Smok with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Chen.
Smok with a poor takedown
and Chen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smok's knee momentarily.
Smok is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smok.
Chen throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen can pounce on him.
Chen scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen is looking to slow Smok down with leg kicks.
Chen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chen thumps Smok with a low kick.
Chen scores with a head kick. Smok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a left and a right that stings Smok.
Smok has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a leg kick.
Chen throws a series of punches but Smok moves out of range.
Chen misses with the combination.
Chen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chen misses with a double jab.
Smok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smok fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a series of strikes. Smok will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smok shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a thumping low kick.
Smok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
Chen lands a head kick. Smok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smok has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smok shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jin Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Smok.
Chen feints and then cracks Smok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smok down.
Chen misses with a two punch combination.
Chen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smok misses with a takedown
and Chen counters with a three punch combo that has Smok backing up. Smok nods at Chen to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen.
Chen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chen.
Smok avoids the head kick by Chen.
Smok misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with an inside leg kick.
Chen looks to land a combination. Smok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smok might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chen has got the better of the exchanges.
Chen throws a sloppy head kick and Smok moves out of range easily.
That kick from Chen tenderised Smok's leg. Smok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen throws a series of punches but Smok moves out of range.

Smok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smok is in Chen's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chen is looking to stand up but Smok isn't so interested in that idea.

Smok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smok, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok has a closed guard, preventing Chen from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chen stands and steps away. Smok gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jin Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chen quickly recovers to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janek Smok!
A victorious Janek Smok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusierkki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E-Z Rollers - Haze. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uusierkki
vs
Prang

175 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

172 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Prang misses.
Prang misses with a two punch combination.
Uusierkki slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Prang.
Uusierkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prang.
Prang blocks a jab.
Uusierkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uusierkki scrambles back to his feet.
Uusierkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prang's waist but Prang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uusierkki off to one side.
Prang lands with a shot to the body.
Prang throws out a loose jab but Uusierkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prang scores with a one two! Uusierkki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prang misses with an uppercut. Uusierkki saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uusierkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang thuds a left hand into Uusierkki's body.
Uusierkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uusierkki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Prang catches Uusierkki right on the button with a cross.
Uusierkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uusierkki shoots in but Prang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Uusierkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prang looks for the body kick but Uusierkki saw that one coming.
Uusierkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uusierkki scrambles back to his feet.
Prang lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusierkki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prang cracks Uusierkki with a good jab.
Prang digs a good body shot into Uusierkki's ribs.
Prang scores with a jab to the body.
Uusierkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Uusierkki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A telegraphed right hand from Prang misses the target.
Nice shot by Prang.
Uusierkki ducks right into an uppercut from Prang.
A jab from Prang does it's job there.

Uusierkki is rocked!
Budiman Prang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prang lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Uusierkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusierkki is breathing heavily.
Uusierkki leaves his chin hanging out and Prang seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Uusierkki crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Budiman Prang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pants On tha Ground. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Spade

186 cm
26
187 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
196 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade scores with a head kick.

Spade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Spade is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Spade is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Spade to control.
Spade has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jackson's lack of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade trying to control here.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Spade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spade is holding on for now.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Spade is defending well.
Spade moves into full guard.
Spade lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spade working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.

Spade working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson can't escape the position.

Spade working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson tries to hold on but Spade postures up.

Spade working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Spade sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Spade has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Spade unloading with bombs!

Spade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!

Spade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson stops Spade from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!

Jackson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson avoiding Spade 's attempts to control his hands.
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!

Jackson tightening his grip on Spade, looking for the choke.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Spade manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spade trying to control here.
Scott Spade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spade's thigh. Spade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Spade has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Spade swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Spade's guard. A big mistake from Spade there, giving up the dominant position!
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Spade wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson passes Spade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Spade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Spade trying to control but Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Spade is defending the position.
Spade desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spade to regain full guard.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Spade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Spade pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson trying to control but Spade postures up.
Spade is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spade.
Spade is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Spade trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson keeping hold of Spade's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Spade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spade shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spade manages to get himself to full guard.
Spade wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Spade has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Spade is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Spade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spade is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Spade is working for a submission of some sort.
Spade prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Spade's head to control him but Spade postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Spade's guard.

Spade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working away.
Jackson trying to control the action but Spade is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Spade there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Spade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spade blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Spade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spade is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spade is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Spade lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spade tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Spade.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Spade.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jackson is rocked!
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Scott Spade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spade cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Spade.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Nice body punch from Spade.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Spade is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Spade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Spade lands a shoulder strike.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Spade.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Spade.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spade.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spade wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Spade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Spade pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spade digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Spade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Spade!