UVT: WW23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliveira
vs
Oliveira

185 cm
31
227 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabio Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Thiago Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Thiago Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Fabio Oliveira is controlling the position.
Fabio Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fabio Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabio Oliveira looking for a takedown.

Thiago Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Thiago Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabio Oliveira throws out the jab.

Thiago Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Fabio Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Fabio Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Thiago Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabio Oliveira lands the left hand.
Fabio Oliveira with a hook.

It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabio Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thiago Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thiago Oliveira clinches.

Thiago Oliveira manages to break the clinch.

Thiago Oliveira gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thiago Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thiago Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Thiago Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fabio Oliveira is defending well.
Fabio Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Fabio Oliveira has Thiago Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thiago Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fabio Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thiago Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thiago Oliveira wants a takedown.
Thiago Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Fabio Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thiago Oliveira down to the mat. Thiago Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fabio Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thiago Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thiago Oliveira.
Fabio Oliveira stops a takedown attempt from Thiago Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabio Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fabio Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago Oliveira moves out of range as Fabio Oliveira strikes.
Thiago Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Thiago Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Thiago Oliveira darts in and clinches Fabio Oliveira up against the cage.
Fabio Oliveira is working for takedown but Thiago Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fabio Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.

Fabio Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago Oliveira is trying to keep an underhook but Fabio Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thiago Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Fabio Oliveira has control of the leg.
Thiago Oliveira trying to hold on to Fabio Oliveira's head to control him but Fabio Oliveira postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Thiago Oliveira landing a few short strikes.
Fabio Oliveira trying to control the action but Thiago Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Thiago Oliveira gets full guard.
Fabio Oliveira trying to control but Thiago Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thiago Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabio Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Fabio Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fabio Oliveira postures up.
Thiago Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Fabio Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fabio Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thiago Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Fabio Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Fabio Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago Oliveira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thiago Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fabio Oliveira has passed into side control.
Thiago Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thiago Oliveira is not content to let Fabio Oliveira control the position.
Fabio Oliveira working the ground and pound but Thiago Oliveira is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fabio Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fabio Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Thiago Oliveira pushes Fabio Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabio Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago Oliveira after a bit of a struggle.
Fabio Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thiago Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thiago Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thiago Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Fabio Oliveira is controlling him.
Fabio Oliveira keeps control of Thiago Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thiago Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thiago Oliveira is trying to push Fabio Oliveira away but Fabio Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fabio Oliveira looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabio Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Fabio Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thiago Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabio Oliveira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thiago Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fabio Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago Oliveira is trying to keep an underhook but Fabio Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thiago Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thiago Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabio Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Thiago Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Fabio Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Fabio Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thiago Oliveira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fabio Oliveira!
Thiago Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Thiago Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fabio Oliveira is looking to escape.
Thiago Oliveira landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago Oliveira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thiago Oliveira working Fabio Oliveira over with strikes here.

Fabio Oliveira is rocked!
Thiago Oliveira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Fabio Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago Oliveira postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fabio Oliveira badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Thiago Oliveira around the waist but Thiago Oliveira pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Thiago Oliveira is the winner by TKO! Thiago Oliveira jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Oliveira!
An out of breath Thiago Oliveira 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
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Swardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Charles Menezes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Menezes
vs
Swardson

225 cm
26
300 lbs
10 - 14 - 1

187 cm
23
274 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Swardson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swardson clinches with his opponent.
Menezes blocks the elbow strike.

Swardson breaks from the clinch.

Menezes tries to keep at a distance but Swardson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swardson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menezes blocks it with crossed arms.

Swardson manages to break the clinch.
Swardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Swardson moves into range and clinches up with Menezes.
Menezes blocks the elbow strike.
Menezes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Swardson to work.
Swardson trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menezes takes an elbow to the temple.

Swardson manages to break the clinch.
Swardson misses with a body kick.
Menezes throws a right hand that Swardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swardson also avoids with ease.
Nick Swardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Menezes.
Some wild striking there from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Swardson counters with a good low kick that Menezes was not able to check.
Menezes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swardson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Menezes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swardson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menezes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Menezes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Swardson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swardson gets back to half guard.
Menezes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swardson on the ground.
Swardson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menezes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swardson 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.

Swardson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Menezes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swardson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menezes has managed to get both his arms back between Swardson's legs - danger averted.
Menezes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menezes is looking to work some ground and pound but Swardson has wrist control.

Swardson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
Menezes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swardson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.
Swardson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Swardson.
Swardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Swardson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
Swardson has Menezes pulled in close to control his posture.

Swardson pushes Menezes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Menezes misses with the combination.
Swardson is looking to slow Menezes down with leg kicks.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swardson tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swardson to the ground. Swardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Swardson rushes Menezes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swardson tries a knee to the head but Menezes blocks it.
Menezes can't find room to land a body shot as Swardson controls the action.
Swardson tries to land knees in the clinch but Menezes avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swardson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Menezes.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Swardson.
Menezes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swardson leaves Menezes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menezes has a takedown stuffed.
Swardson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menezes being controlled against the cage.
Swardson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menezes avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swardson breaks the clinch.
Swardson misses with a head kick.
Charles Menezes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Swardson clinches with his opponent.
Menezes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menezes blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Swardson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menezes's brow.

Menezes has hold of one of Swardson's legs. Swardson is fighting the takedown attempt but Menezes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Menezes postures up in Swardson's guard and throws a big left but Swardson blocks it.
Menezes postures up.
Swardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there.

Swardson looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
Swardson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swardson pulls Menezes in close to his closed guard and prevents Menezes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menezes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Menezes is looking to pass into half guard but Swardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swardson is in guard.
Swardson throwing strikes from guard but Menezes blocks nicely.
Menezes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swardson is looking to work some ground and pound but Menezes has wrist control.
Swardson stays in close to Menezes's body and controls the position.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Swardson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swardson pushes down on Menezes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swardson is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swardson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swardson controlling the pace.
Swardson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menezes's head.
Swardson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swardson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menezes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Menezes tries to get out of the position.
Swardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Swardson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Swardson.
Swardson wants to take a breather but Menezes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Swardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Menezes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Menezes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Swardson's guard now, I'm sure.

Swardson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swardson striking off his back but it's not causing Menezes any problems.

Swardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Swardson is tightening it up a little... Menezes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Menezes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Menezes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Swardson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Swardson!
After the fight, Nick Swardson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: go coors!. Escobar De Vega is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

De Vega
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
22
244 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

166 cm
36
287 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar swings widly with a right hand

and De Vega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

De Vega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Vega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Vega moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

De Vega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar is not content to let De Vega control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega lands some shots froms side control.
Lesnar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

De Vega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lesnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Vega is really struggling to control Lesnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Vega has just dragged him back down to the mat.

De Vega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Vega just content to control the position.
De Vega prevents Lesnar from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
De Vega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Vega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Vega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Vega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lesnar to the ground. De Vega is now in Lesnar's guard.
De Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Vega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Vega wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but De Vega isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Vega content to stall in guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
De Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Vega counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vega throws a push kick but Lesnar slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lesnar throws a right hand that De Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that De Vega also avoids with ease.
Lesnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Vega is able to avoid easily.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as De Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lesnar doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by De Vega.

It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega staying out of range there.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vega moves away.
Lesnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Vega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lesnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vega swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from De Vega.
This has been an exciting period of action!

De Vega drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as De Vega tries to pass.
De Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Vega looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vega trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
De Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?

We're going to have a standup here because Escobar De Vega wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Escobar De Vega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silverback Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

De Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

De Vega shoots in and gets a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
De Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Vega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Vega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Vega wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Escobar De Vega has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lesnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Vega.
Lesnar lands a jab to the head.
De Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Vega ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Good standup being displayed there by De Vega as he connects with a hook.
De Vega motions for Lesnar to come forward. De Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar lands a glancing blow to the side of De Vega's head.
De Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silverback Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws a leg kick but Lesnar moved away.
A jab lands there for De Vega.
Silverback Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vega cracks Lesnar with a good jab.
Lesnar tried to score with a low kick but De Vega checks it.
Lesnar throws an off balance right hand
and De Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Vega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lesnar throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Vega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but De Vega is avoiding it.
De Vega throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vega connects with a jab.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but De Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vega stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Vega connects with a jab.
De Vega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by De Vega. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar De Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Vega is able to avoid easily.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Vega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Vega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as De Vega tries to pass.
De Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vega is controlling the pace.
De Vega works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Escobar De Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Vega 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar De Vega!
After winning the bout, Escobar De Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Levine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantuano comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night. Levine has chosen Parkway Drive - Carrion as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mantuano
vs
Levine

177 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

174 cm
31
168 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Mantuano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Levine!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levine wants to clinch
and Mantuano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mantuano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Levine's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantuano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Levine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levine keeping moving, preventing Mantuano from controlling successfully.
Levine looking for a sweep. Not yet Levine, not yet.
Mantuano throwing strikes but missing.

Mantuano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mantuano advances position into side control!
Mantuano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Levine some visible discomfort.
Mantuano advances to full mount.
Levine tries to lock up and control but Mantuano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mantuano working for a guillotine from mount but Levine is in no mood to give up.
Levine'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.
Mantuano unloading with bombs!
Levine is squirming around, avoiding Mantuano's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levine tries to reverse the position but Mantuano maintains control.
Mantuano cracks Levine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Mantuano has hold of Levine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Levine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mantuano unloads with some shots from mount but Levine bucks and avoids them well.
Mantuano thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levine is squirming around, avoiding Mantuano's attempts to control the action.
Mantuano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Mantuano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Levine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Levine and Mantuano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Levine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mantuano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Levine prevents Mantuano from moving into mount.
Levine can't do much from the bottom here.
Levine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mantuano off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano breaks Levine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Levine trying to control the position here.
Levine wants to stand up but Mantuano is controlling him.
Mantuano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantuano tries to free his leg and advance position but Levine is retaining full guard.
Mantuano is pushing down on Levine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levine is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantuano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Levine is staying active underneath Mantuano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levine is looking for a sweep. Mantuano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levine is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to pass to mount but Levine is defending the position.

Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura but Levine is defending well.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantuano is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Levine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levine wants to clinch but Mantuano slips to the side
and Mantuano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantuano cracks Levine with an open hand slap.
Mantuano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levine slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levine wants to clinch up but Mantuano keeps it at a distance.
Levine wants to clinch.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano working Levine over with strikes.
Levine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantuano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.

Levine pushes Mantuano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantuano as he connects with a hook.
Mantuano throws a nice looking combination but Levine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantuano throws a poor cross that misses
and Levine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mantuano really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantuano throws out the jab.
Mantuano swats away the attempt to clinch by Levine.
Levine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levine tries to clinch but Mantuano is having none of it.
A jab from Mantuano does it's job there.
Levine tries to clinch but Mantuano moves away
letting Mantuano counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Levine gets a double leg takedown into Mantuano's guard.
Levine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mantuano 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.

Mantuano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantuano controls Levine momentarily but Levine frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mantuano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mantuano is landing with some decent strikes but Levine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mantuano lands a big elbow.
Levine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mantuano wants to pass to mount but Levine is defending the position.
Levine is trying to maintain the position but Mantuano is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Levine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mantuano wants to work for an arm triangle but Levine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano works his way into full mount!
Kid Mantuano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantuano raining down hammerfists from mount.

Mantuano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Levine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Levine and Mantuano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Levine struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantuano is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Mantuano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mantuano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Levine pushes Mantuano off and gets back to his feet.
Mantuano missing with a left hand there. Levine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantuano fails with the takedown
and Levine counters with a stiff right hand.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Mantuano throws a shot from downtown. Levine moves away and avoids it.
Mantuano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levine.
Levine moves to clinch but Mantuano breaks away

and Mantuano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantuano prevents Levine from standing back up.
Levine tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mantuano seems to be working for a kimura but Levine defends the submission attempt.

Mantuano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Levine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mantuano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levine defends it well.
Levine tries to get to full guard but Mantuano has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to control the action in half guard but Levine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantuano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levine is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano prevents Levine from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mantuano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levine sees it coming and defends easily.

Levine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Levine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantuano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mantuano throws a lazy right hand but Levine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levine wants to clinch.
Mantuano misses with a hook. Levine ducked under it nicely.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Mantuano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kid Mantuano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Levine checks a leg kick.
Levine closes the distance but Mantuano moves to the side
and Mantuano counters with a stiff right hand.
Levine tries to clinch up but Mantuano circles away and keeps his distance.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mantuano circles away.
Hudson Levine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Levine gets caught napping as Mantuano dives in and scores a takedown. Levine manages to retain guard.
Levine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mantuano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mantuano has Levine in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Mantuano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantuano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Mantuano!
Kid Mantuano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Redmond
vs
God of Thunder

166 cm
23
157 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

167 cm
27
159 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
Mango Nutrition

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Redmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
God of Thunder tries to get to full guard but Redmond has control of the leg.
Redmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God of Thunder wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy.
God of Thunder is not content to let Redmond control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God of Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Redmond is looking to take a break and control but God of Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Redmond there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder is staying active underneath Redmond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redmond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Redmond is keen to just control but God of Thunder is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathan Redmond wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Redmond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
God of Thunder is looking for a sweep. Redmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redmond is looking to take a break and control but God of Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redmond 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.
Redmond trying to mount his opponent but God of Thunder defends it.
God of Thunder tries to roll over but Redmond keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redmond.
Redmond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. God of Thunder defending well though.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
God of Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Redmond sits in half guard.
Redmond wants to free his trapped foot but God of Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redmond throwing shots but God of Thunder is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
God of Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redmond won't allow God of Thunder to get back to his feet.
Redmond passes into half guard.
God of Thunder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond controlling the pace.
God of Thunder is not content to let Redmond control the position.
God of Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redmond.
God of Thunder tries to get to full guard but Redmond has control of the leg.
God of Thunder manages to get to full guard.
God of Thunder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
God of Thunder keeping full guard, as Redmond tries to pass.
God of Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet God of Thunder, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
God of Thunder controlling the position.
Redmond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Redmond trying to control but God of Thunder is working from the bottom.
Redmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redmond trying to control but God of Thunder is working from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
God of Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redmond's guard.
God of Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redmond fails with the takedown.
Redmond throws a series of strikes that have God of Thunder backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Redmond.
Redmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Redmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redmond takes a swing at God of Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Redmond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

God of Thunder is rocked!
God of Thunder moves out of range as Redmond strikes.
God of Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Redmond finish him?
Redmond misses with an uppercut.
God of Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.

God of Thunder forces Redmond back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redmond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
God of Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.

God of Thunder drives through with a takedown into Redmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
God of Thunder throws a big right hand that misses.
Redmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redmond is working hard here to advance position.
God of Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Redmond keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
God of Thunder postures up in Redmond's guard and throws a big left but Redmond blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God of Thunder trying to get back to full guard but Redmond takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Redmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
God of Thunder can't escape the position.
Redmond avoids the attempt from God of Thunder to control.
Redmond lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
God of Thunder working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for God of Thunder because Redmond loaded up on that one.
God of Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redmond fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redmond blocks God of Thunder's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nathan Redmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
God of Thunder is bucking up trying to escape but Redmond cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Redmond prevents God of Thunder from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Redmond scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God of Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
God of Thunder tries to lock up and control but Redmond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redmond working the ground and pound effectively.
Redmond wants to control the pace but God of Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Redmond postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked God of Thunder badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Redmond around the waist but Redmond pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Redmond is the winner by TKO! Redmond jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Redmond!
After the big win, Nathan Redmond made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro comes to the cage accompanied by Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent. Picard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Picard Song. Aze Toro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Toro
vs
Luc Picard

190 cm
30
164 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

177 cm
28
168 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Luc Picard!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picard. Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toro scores with a decent looking hook.
Picard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picard walks into a stiff left hand from Toro.
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picard throws a jab but it's blocked by Toro.
Toro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picard.
Picard blocks a jab.
Toro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Picard throws out a powerful jab.
Picard misses with a looping left.
Toro with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Picard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Toro.
Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toro missing with a left hand there. Picard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard walks into a jab.
Toro stuns Picard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Picard drives through and clinches with Toro against the cage.
Toro gets through Picard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toro.
Still in the clinch, Picard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Picard lands a body shot.
Toro effectively controlling the action here.
Picard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toro.
Picard gets through Toro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picard lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toro fails to land.
Toro trying to control the position but instead, Picard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toro into the cage.
Picard lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picard tries a body shot but Toro blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toro misses with some punches.
Toro scores with a shot to the side of Picard's head.

Picard gets control of Toro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Picard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toro wants to pass the guard but Picard is keeping the position.
Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Picard.
Picard working a defensive guard here.

Picard working for submissions but it's allowed Toro to get to half guard.
Picard trying to hold on to Toro's head to control him but Toro postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro wants to pass the guard but Picard is defending well.

Picard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toro wants to pass to mount but Picard is defending the position.
Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picard defending well though.
Toro slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Picard tries to hold on but Toro pushes him away.
Toro trying to control but Picard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Toro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Toro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Toro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toro with shots to the head and body - Picard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Picard regains half guard.

Picard makes his way to full guard, as Toro worked for a kimura.

Toro stands up and waves to Picard to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Picard misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Picard throws a hook to the side of Toro's head but Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toro just misses with a punch to the body.
Toro missing with a left hand there. Picard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.
Toro misses with a wild combination.
Toro lands a jab to the nose.
Toro loads up on a big right hand but Picard slips the punch.
Picard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picard lands a nice hook to Toro's body. Toro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Picard jabs at Toro's body.
Picard clobbers Toro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toro throws a leg kick that misses.
Toro moves out of range as Picard strikes.
A punch combination from Toro misses.
Picard misses with a wild body shot.
Aze Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard lands a right hook to the body.
Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picard.
Picard ducks under a wild hook from Toro.
Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picard.
Picard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toro.
Toro misses with a body shot.
Picard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Picard.
Toro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picard slips a straight right by Toro.
Picard misses the shot to the body.
Toro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Picard.
Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picard.
Picard thuds a left hand into Toro's body.
Picard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toro.
Toro looks to land a right hand but Picard moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard throws a jab when Toro was well out of range.
Picard misses with a body shot.
Picard looks to score with a jab to the body but Toro is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toro at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Picard.
Picard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aze Toro is winning the standup battle so far.
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toro loads up on a big right hand but Picard slips the punch.
Toro throws a series of punches but Picard avoids them all with ease.
Picard takes a swing at Toro's ribcage but misses.

Picard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Picard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Picard is looking to take a break and control but Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Picard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Picard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toro taking a bit of punishment here - Picard scoring with strikes.
Toro tries to bench press Picard off him but Picard keeps the position.

Picard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toro tries to improve position but can't.
Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Picard 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toro wants to control but Picard is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Toro gets back to full guard.
Picard lands a couple of digs.
Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Picard trying to control the position from guard on top but Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toro is keeping the position for now.
Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet Toro, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Picard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Picard lands with an overhand left.
Toro throws a shot from downtown. Picard moves away and avoids it.
Picard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toro.
Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picard.
Toro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picard moves away from the strike by Toro.
Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picard.
Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picard lands a nice hook to Toro's body. Toro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Toro. Beautiful body shot.
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.
Picard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toro misses with a straight right.
Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toro throws an off balance right hand
and Picard counters with a nice uppercut.
Toro works Picard's body with a nice hook.
Picard throws a jab but it's blocked by Toro.
Toro slips under a jab.
Picard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toro.
Picard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picard.
Picard misses with a looping right.
Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toro.
Picard thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picard.
Toro lands a jab to the nose.
Picard ducks under a wild hook from Toro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro looks to throw the jab but Picard is out of range.
Toro throws a big shot that misses.
Toro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Toro lands a jab.
Toro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Picard counter with a right hand.
Picard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toro misses with a straight left.
Picard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toro.
Toro swings for the body but Picard moves out of range.
Toro staying out of range there.
Picard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toro.
Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
Picard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Picard counters with a nice uppercut.
Toro connects with a body shot.
Picard misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro scores with a jab.
Toro misses with a looping right.
Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picard.
Toro throws out a powerful jab.
Toro takes a swing at Picard's ribcage but misses.
Picard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toro.
Picard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Picard throws a big shot that misses.
Picard thuds a left hand into Toro's body.
Picard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Picard looks to score with a jab to the body but Toro is just out of range.
Toro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picard.
Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Toro. No joy for Picard on that attempt.
Picard lands with a good body shot.
Toro misses with an uppercut
and Picard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Toro. Those never looked like landing.
Picard drops his hands momentarily and Toro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picard slips a straight right by Toro.
Picard stuns Toro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Picard missing with a left hand there. Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toro misses with a looping left.
Picard slips a jab from Toro.
Toro scores with a hook to the body. Picard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aze Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen The Killers - Somebody Told Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bennett
vs
Ramos

180 cm
35
222 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

185 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Vinicius Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.

Bennett clinches.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramos has double underhooks.

Ramos pulls guard successfully.
Ramos seems keen to control Bennett's posture.

Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett preventing the sweep.

Ramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bennett defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ramos has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett 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.
Bennett looks up at the clock and then as Ramos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bennett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bennett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bennett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bennett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ramos tries to improve position but can't.
Ramos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bennett off and has taken his back!
Bennett wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramos gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bennett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ramos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bennett up.

Ramos tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett is really stuck here.

Ramos working for the choke.
Bennett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramos is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Bennett trying to control but not successfully.

Ramos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett trying to control the hands but Ramos breaks the grip.
Bennett tries to escape the position.

Bennett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ramos gets his way!
Ramos has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ramos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bennett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ramos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramos working for the choke.
Ramos keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Ramos has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bennett.
Ramos has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bennett.

Bennett fending off the submission attempt from Ramos.
Well, with Ramos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bennett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Ramos looking for the RNC.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett tries to roll but Ramos sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Ramos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramos works over Bennett's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennett off the cage and back into range.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Ramos lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Ramos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.

Ramos cracks Bennett with an uppercut from hell and Bennett crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ramos's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Bennett is rocked!

It looks like Charles Bennett has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ramos drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Ramos off! Ramos jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Ramos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Bennett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.

Ramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramos is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ramos seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinicius Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett pushes Ramos off looking to stand but Ramos dives back in and keeps control.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Ramos has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bennett is trying to control Ramos's posture but Ramos avoids it.

Ramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Ramos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramos cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Ramos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett regains half guard.

Ramos is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett is staying active underneath Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett gets full guard.
Bennett is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bennett is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Bennett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bennett moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Ramos avoids a kick to the body.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennett shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.

Bennett clinches.

Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.

Bennett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramos was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennett finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett is in close to Ramos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramos passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bennett trying to control but Ramos postures up.
Bennett gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.

Ramos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramos won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.

Ramos drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Ramos off! Ramos jumps back into Bennett's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.

Ramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bennett thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Charles Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramos manages to get to full guard.
Bennett postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's entrance music is HINO RUSSO. A fine choice. Jose Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ivanov
vs
Silva

180 cm
27
182 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

180 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanov throws out the jab.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Silva clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Ivanov moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Ivanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva connects with a right hand. Ivanov shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov misses the jab.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab from Ivanov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanov backs up against the cage.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Silva.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Ivanov's belly button to the back.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ivanov takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva cracks Ivanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanov.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.

Silva forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Silva.
Ivanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a right hand.
Ivanov trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva is pushing Ivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Ivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Ivanov tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Ivanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanov is able to avoid easily.
Silva misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov takes one on the button.
A jab from Ivanov misses.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Silva cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva walks into a left hand.
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!
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva working aggressively here.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.

Silva breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov slips under a jab.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Silva misses the shot to the body.

Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Jose Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.

Ivanov darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Silva.
Ivanov stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Silva is rocked!
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ivanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ivanov pounces like a tiger and cracks Silva with a vicious hook! Silva is down but not out! Ivanov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Ivanov!
Sergei Ivanov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamoto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is imdabes by GMCFOSHO. Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Sakamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sakamoto
vs
Lai

180 cm
32
221 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

195 cm
33
215 lbs
31 - 25 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lai clinches up against the cage.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto tries to break free but Lai pushes him back against the cage.
Lai lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamoto fails to land.
Sakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Sakamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lai scores with a shot to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sakamoto's efforts to push away.
Lai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lai lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai lands a knee to the head.
Lai lands with a right to the head.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Lai with a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakamoto prevents a body shot from Lai.
Lai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sakamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai lands with a light punch inside.
Sakamoto avoids the elbow strike from Lai, against the cage.
Lai prevents a body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto pushes Lai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Lai avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Sakamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Lai tries a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks it.
A short uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Lai.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lai trying to land knees to the body.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamoto tries to break the clinch but Lai is controlling the position.
Lai with a knee to the head.
Lai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lai looks winded!
Lai prevents Sakamoto from breaking the clinch.
Sakamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto - that landed with a thud.
Lai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sakamoto on the inside.
Lai misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lai throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Sakamoto drops Lai with a right and a left! Sakamoto comes rushing in but Lai regains his composure and manages to keep Sakamoto in guard.

Lai is rocked!

It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sakamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lai is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakamoto finish him?
Lai misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Lai's ribs.
Sakamoto lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lai is looking to close the distance but Sakamoto sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lai crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lai is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Paul Sakamoto!
Paul Sakamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ave Maria. Ty Angle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Le's chin.

Angle
vs
Le

185 cm
35
167 lbs
21 - 22 - 0

188 cm
35
160 lbs
26 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Le!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Angle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Le did well to prevent Angle getting side control.
Le gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Le is keeping the position.
Angle being controlled here momentarily.
Le tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Le blocks nicely.
Le is trying to keep Angle in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angle is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le pinned against the cage. Le gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le swings for the body but Angle moves out of range.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Le sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angle gets slowly back to his feet.
Angle fails with the takedown.
Le displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angle.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le throws a low kick but Angle avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Le which made him look bad.
Le dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angle. That did some damage!
Angle throws a series of punches but Le avoids them all with ease.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angle is breathing heavily.
Le fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Le.
Le lands with a thumping leg kick.

Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Le!
Angle working away.

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

Angle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Le looks calm but he's in trouble here. Angle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Le is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Angle lets go of the hold and Le can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ty Angle!
After the big win, Ty Angle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.