Ignite 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Diaz
vs
Warren

186 cm
26
225 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

187 cm
26
214 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warren scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warren's head.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warren circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Warren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ralph Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heidan Warren.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Warren shoots in.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Heidan Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Warren circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warren.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warren tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warren.

Warren swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warren's guard.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warren trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Warren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Warren up and slammed him! Warren can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Warren struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Warren is controlling his arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Diaz stands up and beckons Warren to his feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Warren tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Warren off balance momentarily.
Diaz slips a straight right by Warren.
Warren swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Warren jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Warren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz pushes Warren away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Warren's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warren's guard.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Warren, up you get!
Warren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Warren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Warren looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Warren thows a body shot but no joy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Warren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warren did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Warren wants to get back to full guard.
Warren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground.

Warren looking for submissions off his back.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Warren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Warren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Warren. Warren gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt

and Warren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz stalks Warren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Warren's face. Warren staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Warren takes it in his stride.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Warren throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diaz escapes and throws Warren's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Warren manages to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Warren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warren wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.

Warren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Diaz.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warren.

Warren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heidan Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.

Warren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warren lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to buck Warren off.
Warren takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

Warren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warren asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Warren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.

Warren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warren in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.

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.

Warren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warren wants to take a breather but Diaz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Warren.
Warren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Ralph Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren blocks a head kick by Diaz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Diaz.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Warren shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ralph Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heidan Warren.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warren is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Warren circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren avoids the head kick by Diaz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Warren.
Warren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
Warren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Warren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warren.

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

Warren seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Warren is controlling him well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has one foot on Warren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warren avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Warren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warren somewhat.
Warren throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Warren shrugs it off.

Warren drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Warren stops Diaz from standing up.
Warren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren.
Warren pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Warren.
Heidan Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Heidan Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!

Ralph Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ralph Diaz 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
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Mariachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunhha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cunhha
vs
Mariachi

184 cm
32
204 lbs
11 - 23 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Mariachi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunhha gets caught napping as Mariachi dives in and scores a takedown. Cunhha manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from getting back to his feet.

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

Mariachi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mariachi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi working Cunhha over with strikes.
Cunhha is staying active underneath Mariachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mariachi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mariachi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mariachi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunhha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.
Mariachi winds up and cracks Cunhha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mariachi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunhha defending well though.
Cunhha taking some punishment here, with Mariachi in his half guard.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.

Mariachi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunhha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariachi.
Cunhha is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.

Mariachi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mariachi trying to pass the guard but Cunhha defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi stops Cunhha from getting back to his feet.
Mariachi working over Cunhha with some ground and pound. Cunhha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunhha tries to kick Mariachi off but Mariachi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Mariachi is looking for a kimura but Cunhha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mariachi to get the leverage.
Mariachi stops Cunhha from getting back to his feet.
Mariachi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Mariachi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cunhha defends it well.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mariachi is trying to work for a kimura but Cunhha is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mariachi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mariachi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunhha pushes Mariachi off looking to stand but Mariachi dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.

Mariachi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunhha is just riding it out for now. Mariachi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cunhha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi thows a huge punch but Cunhha dodges it nicely.
Mariachi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mariachi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cunhha sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunhha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Cunhha is staying active underneath Mariachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi not doing much here.
Mariachi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mariachi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cunhha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi is keen to just control but Cunhha is a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi drops an elbow to the side of Cunhha's head.
Mariachi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mariachi tries to pass to full mount but Cunhha defends it.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.
Mariachi winds up and cracks Cunhha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mariachi throwing shots but Cunhha is blocking nicely.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi working over Cunhha with some ground and pound. Cunhha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunhha is trying to stand up here but Mariachi is controlling him well.
Mariachi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cunhha is trying to stand up here but Mariachi is controlling him well.
Cunhha is breathing heavily.
Cunhha has hold of Mariachi's hands but Mariachi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mariachi slips a nice elbow through Cunhha's hands, connecting with Cunhha's forehead.

Mariachi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunhha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariachi.
Cunhha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mariachi.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mariachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mariachi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cunhha defend it? Mariachi steps over the head and cranks it - Cunhha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mariachi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Mariachi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei comes to the ring accompanied by Closer. Alexander comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill-Hits From The Bong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Lei
vs
Alexander

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Louis Lei!
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, Danny Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alexander.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Lei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lei connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander misses with the combination.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lei tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Lei misses with a body kick.
Danny Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
Alexander looks gassed!
Lei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexander. That did some damage!
Lei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lei lands a big head kick that sends Alexander to the canvas! Lei follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Lei!
Louis Lei 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
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barros's entrance music is Linhas Inimigas - Rashid. A fine choice. Cacareco Chuteboxe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Barros
vs
Chuteboxe

180 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
151 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barros is trying to defend but Chuteboxe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chuteboxe moves nicely into side control.
Barros is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Chuteboxe is trying to work for a kimura but Barros is defending well.
Chuteboxe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chuteboxe scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Barros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuteboxe pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chuteboxe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barros!
Barros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuteboxe is landing with some decent strikes but Barros is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chuteboxe with a couple of short strikes.
Barros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chuteboxe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barros?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe working the ground and pound effectively.
Chuteboxe prevents Barros from getting the reversal.
Chuteboxe lands a big shot there that rocks Barros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chuteboxe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barros regains half guard.

Chuteboxe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barros.

Chuteboxe has hold of Barros's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barros seems comfortable defending it but Chuteboxe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barros is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barros is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chuteboxe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cacareco Chuteboxe!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Renzo Cabunagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cabunagan's choice of entrance music: Face the Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Black
vs
Renzo Cabunagan

150 cm
28
147 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

171 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Renzo Cabunagan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cabunagan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cabunagan trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Cabunagan trying to control but Black postures up.
Cabunagan is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.

Black is looking for a kimura but Cabunagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabunagan wants to get back to his feet.
Cabunagan wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabunagan is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.

Black is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabunagan is trying to control but Black manages to pass to mount!

Cabunagan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Black locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cabunagan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Black!
Frank Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ribeiro da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro da Silva has chosen Soulfly - Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prime Time
vs
Ribeiro da Silva

175 cm
25
198 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
221 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!
$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ribeiro da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ribeiro da Silva 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Prime Time wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime Time defending well though.
Ribeiro da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime Time defending well though.
Ribeiro da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro da Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prime Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro da Silva on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva is nestled in close to Prime Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribeiro da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ribeiro da Silva landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva content just to control the position here.
Ribeiro da Silva landing shots from mount.
Ribeiro da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
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!

Ribeiro da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Prime Time frees his head quite easily.
Ribeiro da Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva unloading with bombs!
Ribeiro da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro da Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ribeiro da Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prime Time can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ribeiro da Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro da Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Ribeiro da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva content just to control the position here.

Ribeiro da Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prime Time has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ribeiro da Silva lands a big elbow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Ribeiro da Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ribeiro da Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Prime Time on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prime Time tries to get out of the position.

Ribeiro da Silva working for a submission but Prime Time is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Ribeiro da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro da Silva controlling from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva lands a big elbow.
Ribeiro da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ribeiro da Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Prime Time turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ribeiro da Silva off and cradles Prime Time's limp body as Ribeiro da Silva celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
After the big win, Joao Ribeiro da Silva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors $10 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kemeameahu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride of the Valkryes. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kemeameahu
vs
Roberto

169 cm
23
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Una Kemeameahu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kemeameahu clinches.
Kemeameahu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Roberto clinches up with Kemeameahu and pushes him back against the ropes.

Roberto breaks the clinch.

Roberto clinches up with Kemeameahu and pushes him back against the ropes.

Roberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Roberto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberto is pressed up against the ropes. Kemeameahu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberto down to the mat. Roberto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kemeameahu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Roberto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Roberto has closed the distance and engaged Kemeameahu in a clinch.

Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Roberto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kemeameahu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Una Kemeameahu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberto throws a head kick but Kemeameahu moves out of range.

Roberto rushes Kemeameahu and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Roberto can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto working hard to break the clinch.
Roberto misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Roberto throws an elbow but misses.
Kemeameahu jumps guard but Roberto stands there with Kemeameahu around his waist. Kemeameahu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberto misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberto looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Kemeameahu has picked Roberto up - he's going for a ride! Kemeameahu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kemeameahu 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! Roberto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Una Kemeameahu!
An out of breath Una Kemeameahu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mapompo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Renato Sobral enters the ring!

Mapompo
vs
Sobral

190 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

189 cm
31
205 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Mapompo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mapompo moves into range and clinches up with Sobral.

Mapompo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobral looks for the body kick but Mapompo saw that one coming.
Mapompo scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
Mapompo with a nice cross.
Sobral throws a jab when Mapompo was well out of range.
Sobral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mapompo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobral scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Mapompo moves out of range easily.

Mapompo darts in and clinches Sobral up against the ropes.

Mapompo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobral looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Mapompo closes the distance and clinches.
Mapompo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Mapompo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.

Mapompo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobral throws a right and a left that Mapompo avoids nicely.
George Mapompo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral takes one to the chin there.

Mapompo pushes Sobral up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mapompo manages to break the clinch.
Sobral tries a head kick but it misses.

Mapompo has Sobral up against the ropes in a clinch.

Mapompo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral is looking to land body kicks.
Mapompo misses with a few strikes there.
Mapompo blocks a head kick by Sobral.

Mapompo lands a big head kick that sends Sobral tumbling to the mat! Mapompo takes a step backwards and waves Sobral back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sobral is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mapompo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

Mapompo clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mapompo.
Mapompo works on Sobral's body with a couple of short punches.
Mapompo works on Sobral's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobral looks gassed!
Mapompo pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Sobral takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mapompo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobral's efforts to push away.

Mapompo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Mapompo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mapompo cracks a nice hook into Sobral's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Mapompo.

Mapompo rushes Sobral and presses him up against the ropes.

Mapompo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mapompo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mapompo lands the left hand.

That has opened up Renato Sobral's cut even more.

Mapompo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mapompo.
Mapompo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sobral lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Mapompo breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Mapompo moves into the clinch.
Mapompo stalls.

Mapompo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mapompo is out of range and Sobral settles back down.

Mapompo has managed to clinch.

Mapompo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mapompo drives through and clinches with Sobral against the ropes.

Mapompo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mapompo instigates a clinch.
Mapompo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The cut above Renato Sobral's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mapompo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mapompo.
Sobral misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mapompo moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Mapompo.
Mapompo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Renato Sobral's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Mapompo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mapompo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Mapompo is controlling him.
Mapompo leaning against his opponent.
Sobral wants to get back to striking at distance but Mapompo won't allow it.
Sobral tries to break the clinch but Mapompo is controlling the position.

Mapompo breaks the clinch.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mapompo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobral.
Sobral throws a wild body kick that Mapompo sees coming a mile off.

Sobral tries to keep at a distance but Mapompo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mapompo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobrals head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Mapompo is controlling him.
Mapompo pushes Sobral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Renato Sobral's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Mapompo!
George Mapompo retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking George Mapompo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.