ADN 20: Challenge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Monteiro

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monteiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Monteiro fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Monteiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henderson escapes and throws Monteiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monteiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Monteiro sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Monteiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monteiro tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Monteiro gets back to full guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Monteiro keeps moving.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.

Monteiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monteiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monteiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to stand but Monteiro is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monteiro trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Monteiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.
Henderson advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Monteiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Monteiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson landing a few strikes.
Monteiro is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Monteiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monteiro is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monteiro avoid being mounted?

Monteiro looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson wants to control but Monteiro is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Monteiro is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is trying to control. Monteiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monteiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monteiro.
Monteiro looking to control.
Monteiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Monteiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Monteiro looks winded!
Henderson wants to stand but Monteiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monteiro has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Monteiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monteiro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteiro keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

Monteiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monteiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monteiro has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.

Monteiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Henderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Monteiro has tightened it up now! Henderson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Monteiro!
A relieved looking William Monteiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glazkov's entrance music is Kanye West - Stronger. A fine choice. Da Silva has chosen Good Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glazkov
vs
Da Silva

188 cm
33
220 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

192 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Glazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.

It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glazkov moves away.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glazkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glazkov moves away.
Glazkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Glazkov saw it coming and moves away.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Glazkov is looking to clinch.
Glazkov misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Glazkov is just out of range.
Da Silva clobbers Glazkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glazkov connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glazkov manages to avoid it.
Glazkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glazkov as he jumps to the side.

Glazkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glazkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glazkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glazkov as Da Silva tries to tie him up.

Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksandr Glazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Glazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Glazkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Glazkov controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Glazkov postures up.
Da Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glazkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Glazkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Silva is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Glazkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Glazkov's guard! Nice work there by Da Silva!
Da Silva trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Da Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Glazkov keeps moving.

Glazkov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Da Silva distracts Glazkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glazkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glazkov keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva cracks Glazkov with a solid left hand.

Da Silva 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.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Glazkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Glazkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Glazkov keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glazkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Glazkov controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
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.

Glazkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glazkov avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses

and Glazkov counters by clinching up.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.

Glazkov breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Glazkov is just out of range.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glazkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Glazkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glazkov throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Glazkov.
Decent striking displayed by Glazkov there.
Glazkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksandr Glazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva takes a swing at Glazkov's ribcage but misses.
Glazkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glazkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glazkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Glazkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glazkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range and Glazkov settles back down.
Glazkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glazkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glazkov misses with a body shot.
Glazkov throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Glazkov is out of range.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Glazkov moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glazkov throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Glazkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glazkov avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glazkov moves away.
Glazkov stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Glazkov moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Glazkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Glazkov has the dominant position.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glazkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Glazkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glazkov smiles and moves away.
Glazkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Glazkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glazkov throws a combination. Da Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glazkov connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva's belly button to the back.
Glazkov jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glazkov cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Glazkov's shoulder, as Glazkov tries to avoid the shot.
Glazkov slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Glazkov avoids it well.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That has opened up Rafael Da Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Glazkov avoids it.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glazkov moves away.
Glazkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glazkov.
Jab by Glazkov.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glazkov.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glazkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Glazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Glazkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glazkov sprawls well. Glazkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Glazkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva'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!

Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Glazkov moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Glazkov. Beautiful body shot.
Glazkov works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Glazkov jumps back.
Glazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Glazkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Glazkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glazkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glazkov works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glazkov wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Glazkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Glazkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glazkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Da Silva!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Glazkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Glazkov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Glazkov's body position as best he can.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Glazkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Glazkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Glazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glazkov keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Glazkov's brow.
Glazkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard.
Glazkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva wants to control the position but Glazkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.

Glazkov seems to be working for a kimura but Da Silva defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Glazkov prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
Glazkov content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glazkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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 Aleksandr Glazkov.
I think Glazkov 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasconcelos Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Fabricio Nogueira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fabricio Nogueira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nogueira
vs
Vitor

195 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasconcelos Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nogueira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vitor swinging wildly here.
Vitor lands a jab to Nogueira's midsection.
Vitor lands with a hook. Nogueira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Fabricio Nogueira has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vitor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nogueira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Vitor lands a left and a right that send Nogueira crashing to the mat, dazed. Vitor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fabricio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vitor duly obliges.

Fabricio Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Vitor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Vitor slips to the side
and Vitor counters with a left to the body.
Vitor ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Nogueira's jaw. Nogueira's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vitor does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasconcelos Vitor!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornell comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cornell
vs
Mamute

188 cm
22
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Mamute!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamute misses with an uppercut.
Mamute thuds his right hand into Cornell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cornell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andre Mamute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornell misses with a low kick as Mamute jumps back.
Cornell throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Cornell.
Cornell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamute is fending him off so far but Cornell persists. Nope, Mamute circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamute throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamute lands a jab to the nose.
Cornell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamute lunges at Cornell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cornell's hand.
Mamute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cornell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mamute drives through and clinches with Cornell against the cage.

Mamute breaks the clinch.
Mamute digs a good body shot into Cornell's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Cornell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamute throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Tommy Cornell has been cut.

Mamute looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cornell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mamute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cornell, who protects the arm well.
Mamute trying to control the position but Cornell is working away.
Cornell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamute connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cornell some visible discomfort.
Mamute has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Mamute's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Mamute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamute lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute cracks Cornell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cornell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamute's best efforts.
Mamute scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cornell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mamute seems to be working for a kimura but Cornell defends the submission attempt.
Mamute is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mamute thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamute is trying to control. Cornell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamute connects with a nice short shot to Cornell's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mamute lands a nice short elbow.
Mamute wants to take a breather but Cornell is having none of it.
Cornell is trying to control but Mamute manages to pass to mount!
Mamute with shots to the head and body - Cornell looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Mamute connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Cornell is rocked!
Mamute postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cornell badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mamute around the waist but Mamute pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mamute is the winner by TKO! Mamute jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mamute!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells comes into the arena with Trae - asshole blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigues comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kiss me where it smells
vs
Rodrigues

180 cm
30
195 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

180 cm
31
197 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss me where it smells lands with a cross.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiss me where it smells. Kiss me where it smells circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiss me where it smells keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Kiss me where it smells.

It looks like Lucio Rodrigues has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiss me where it smells which made him look bad.
Kiss me where it smells tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss me where it smells.
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!
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kiss me where it smells moves out of range.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Kiss me where it smells is avoiding it.
Kiss me where it smells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Kiss me where it smells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Kiss me where it smells lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.

Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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.

Rodrigues seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiss me where it smells gets full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiss me where it smells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues preventing the sweep.
Rodrigues trying to control but Kiss me where it smells is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucio Rodrigues hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kiss me where it smells throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Kiss me where it smells swinging wildly here.
Kiss me where it smells swinging wildly here.
Kiss me where it smells moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiss me where it smells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiss me where it smells.

Rodrigues looking to score a takedown here. Kiss me where it smells is defending well but Rodrigues drives through and ends up in Kiss me where it smells's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues being controlled here momentarily.
Rodrigues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiss me where it smells is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues 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.
Rodrigues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigues sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kiss me where it smells keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Kiss me where it smells 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Kiss me where it smells is keeping the position.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodrigues loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues won't allow Kiss me where it smells to sweep him here.
Rodrigues being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucio Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucio Rodrigues's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues counters with a left to the body.
Kiss me where it smells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells is winning the standup battle so far.

Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Kiss me where it smells softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Kiss me where it smells controls the action.
Kiss me where it smells fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodrigues.
Kiss me where it smells tries to pull guard but Rodrigues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Kiss me where it smells is controlling him.
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!
Rodrigues misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiss me where it smells breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiss me where it smells is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Kiss me where it smells circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiss me where it smells looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiss me where it smells stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiss me where it smells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kiss me where it smells gets a clinch.

Kiss me where it smells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiss me where it smells throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!

Kiss me where it smells moves into the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kiss me where it smells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiss me where it smells does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rodrigues is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiss me where it smells is just riding it out for now. Rodrigues eventually gives up the hold.
Kiss me where it smells is not content to let Rodrigues control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiss me where it smells tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Lucio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Kiss me where it smells is having none of it.
Rodrigues passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Kiss me where it smells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiss me where it smells is looking for a sweep.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiss me where it smells keeps working.
Rodrigues working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues advances to full mount.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucio Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucio Rodrigues's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiss me where it smells controls his hands.
Kiss me where it smells has Rodrigues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Kiss me where it smells's head.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to stall.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiss me where it smells to keep the fight standing.

Kiss me where it smells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Kiss me where it smells was well out of range.
Kiss me where it smells uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Kiss me where it smells fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiss me where it smells on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kiss me where it smells. Those never looked like landing.
Kiss me where it smells clobbers Rodrigues with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiss me where it smells thuds his right hand into Rodrigues's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells lands a head shot.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiss me where it smells connects with the punch.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Kiss me where it smells was well out of range.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss me where it smells.

Kiss me where it smells has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigues prevents it.
Rodrigues tries to throw a body punch but Kiss me where it smells avoids it by throwing Rodrigues back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiss me where it smells tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiss me where it smells has Rodrigues pushed against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Kiss me where it smells.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiss me where it smells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Rodrigues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiss me where it smellss head.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiss me where it smells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells blocks an uppercut.
Kiss me where it smells is working for takedown but Rodrigues is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking for a takedown.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kiss me where it smells breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown
and Kiss me where it smells counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiss me where it smells lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kiss me where it smells lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiss me where it smells fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kiss me where it smells gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucio Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiss me where it smells breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiss me where it smells looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.

Kiss me where it smells moves into the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells is stalling here.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Kiss me where it smells.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiss me where it smells being controlled against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tariq Kiss me where it smells showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck WIlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Serra
vs
WIlson

168 cm
32
181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

172 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck WIlson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlson closes the distance but Serra moves to the side

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

Serra manages to pull guard.
Serra wants to sweep here but WIlson controlling him for the moment.
Serra keeping moving, preventing WIlson from controlling successfully.

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

Serra is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! WIlson rolls with it to try and escape but Serra cranks on the arm and WIlson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matts Serra!
Matts Serra made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Smalls
vs
Sobral

170 cm
27
162 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

181 cm
25
168 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt

and Smalls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Sobral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smalls defends well.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Sobral blocks nicely.
Smalls stands up over Sobral, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Smalls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smalls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobral is on top in guard.
Smalls trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls wants to hit a switch here but Sobral passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smalls there!
Sobral thowing shots but they're missing.
Smalls gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral thows a huge punch but Smalls dodges it nicely.
Smalls has hold of Sobral's hands but Sobral slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Smalls is having none of it.
Sobral trying to mount his opponent but Smalls defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smalls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sobral throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smalls 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.
Smalls keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobral accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving.
Smalls keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Sobral trying to control but Smalls is working from the bottom.

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

Sobral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobral 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.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls stands up over Sobral, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobral preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Smalls defends easily.
Smalls with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral trying to control the position.
Smalls won't allow Sobral to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sobral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Sobral will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Smalls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobral throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range.
Julio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalls.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Sobral.
Sobral shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalls tries to sprawl out of it but Sobral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobral misses with a double jab.
Sobral slaps away a takedown attempt from Smalls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smalls circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Sobral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalls is fending him off so far but Sobral persists. Nope, Smalls circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sobral misses.
A shot to the liver by Sobral. Beautiful body shot.
Sobral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Smalls coming out on top.
Sobral misses with the combination.
Sobral misses with a wild combination.

Sobral has managed to clinch.
Sobral looking for a takedown.
Reggie Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sobral.
A head punch on the inside from Sobral fails to land.
Sobral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobral is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smalls is working for takedown but Sobral is calmly controlling the position for now.

Sobral tightens his grip and picks Smalls up, before dumping him to the ground. Smalls manages to land in guard.
Sobral throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral trying to control but Smalls is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smalls is on top in guard.
Smalls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobral working for a triangle but Smalls defends it easily.
Smalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobral has wrist control.
Smalls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smalls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sobral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smalls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobral working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.
Smalls trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobral working a defensive guard but Smalls manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sobral takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smalls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sobral tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smalls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral can't do much from the bottom here.
Smalls misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls scoring with punches from side control.
Sobral is looking to reverse the position.
Sobral is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Smalls will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!

Smalls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobral comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobral fails to land the takedown.
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.

Sobral fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smalls sprawls well initially but Sobral persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sobral with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sobral wants to pass to mount but Smalls is defending the position.
Smalls trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral stops Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Smalls won't allow Sobral to pass to mount.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet.

Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smalls is trying to stand.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral is keen to just control but Smalls is a slippery customer.
Sobral is pressing down on Smalls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smalls is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smalls defends it well.
Sobral is looking to pass Smalls's guard but actually Smalls recovers to full guard.
Sobral pushes down on Smalls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smalls trying to control here.
Julio Sobral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobral prevents Smalls from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to advance to full mount but Smalls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sobral postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving.
Sobral throwing strikes but missing.
Sobral trying to control but Smalls is working from the bottom.
Smalls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smalls is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smalls trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Sobral pulls Smalls in to control the position.

Sobral is looking for a triangle but Smalls pushes his legs off easily.
Sobral is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reggie Smalls!
A very excited looking Reggie Smalls made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariobaldo Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith has chosen Been Away Too Long- Soundgarden as his entrance music. Sunnah Hadith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Tavarez
vs
Hadith

181 cm
27
200 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

183 cm
26
203 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariobaldo Tavarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez avoids the body shot from Hadith.
Tavarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hadith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sunnah Hadith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hadith has a takedown stuffed.
Tavarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hadith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavarez wants to clinch.
Hadith throws a shot from downtown. Tavarez moves away and avoids it.
Hadith misses with a takedown

and Tavarez counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hadith.
Tavarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hadith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hadith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunnah Hadith.
Hadith wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tavarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hadith's face.

It looks like Sunnah Hadith has been cut.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadith blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hadith is working for takedown but Tavarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavarez misses with a knee strike.
Hadith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadith blocks it with crossed arms.
Hadith is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hadith manages to break the clinch.
Ariobaldo Tavarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hadith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavarez but Tavarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadith throws out the jab.

Tavarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hadith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tavarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hadith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hadith throws a nice looking combination but Tavarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez takes a swing at Hadith's ribcage but misses.
Tavarez misses with a body shot.
Tavarez connects with a jab.
Hadith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavarez is just out of range.
A jab from Hadith finds it's way through Tavarez's defenses.
Hadith has his takedown stuffed
and Tavarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Tavarez darts in and clinches Hadith up against the cage.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hadith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hadith looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadith is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Hadith looks winded!
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadith blocks it with crossed arms.
Hadith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tavarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Hadith blocks with his arms.
Tavarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hadith.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hadith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez lands a shot to the body.
Tavarez lands with a left to the head.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariobaldo Tavarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunnah Hadith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hadith tries to keep at a distance but Tavarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavarez misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tavarez.

Hadith gets control of Tavarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hadith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tavarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hadith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavarez defends well.
Tavarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hadith on the ground.

Hadith looking for a guillotine here but Tavarez defends easily.

Hadith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hadith keeping moving, preventing Tavarez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hadith working for a triangle but Tavarez defends it easily.
Tavarez controlling from the top position.
Tavarez trying to control but Hadith is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ariobaldo Tavarez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hadith misses with a straight right.
Tavarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadith throws a hook but Tavarez blocks it.
Tavarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Tavarez. Beautiful body shot.
Hadith swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavarez.
Tavarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Hadith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tavarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavarez has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.

Hadith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tavarez escapes and throws Hadith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hadith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tavarez's best efforts.
Tavarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tavarez not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hadith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hadith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavarez defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tavarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavarez is pushing down on Hadith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadith is fighting to maintain full guard but Tavarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Hadith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hadith misses with an uppercut
letting Tavarez counter with a right hand.
Hadith has his takedown stuffed

and Tavarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hadith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Sunnah Hadith's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarez leaning against his opponent.
Tavarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavarez scores with a knee to the head.
Tavarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hadith backwards.
Tavarez with a knee to the head.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Hadith blocks with his arms.
Hadith letting Tavarez take a breather here.
Hadith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez working Hadith over with knees to the body.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadith blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Hadith blocks with his arms.
Tavarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Hadith gets an underhook and turns Tavarez into the cage.
Hadith is trying to drag Tavarez to the mat but Tavarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunnah Hadith.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Hadith is blocking nicely.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hadith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hadith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavarez is defending well.
A short right from Tavarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tavarez.
Tavarez effectively controlling the action here.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hadith blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hadith tries to pull guard but Tavarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Hadith jumps guard and drags Tavarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Hadith working for a triangle but Tavarez defends it easily.
Hadith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hadith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tavarez has passed into half guard!

Hadith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavarez is looking to take a break and control but Hadith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavarez trying to pass the guard but Hadith defending well.
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.
Tavarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sunnah Hadith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavarez wants to free his trapped foot but Hadith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tavarez working over Hadith with some ground and pound. Hadith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hadith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hadith has an active guard here but Tavarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Hadith is looking for a sweep. Tavarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hadith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tavarez pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ariobaldo Tavarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tavarez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariobaldo Tavarez!
An out of breath Ariobaldo Tavarez 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
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto comes to the cage accompanied by Do you really want to hurt me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pinto
vs
Jackson

189 cm
28
197 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

182 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diogo Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinto.
Pinto tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Pinto back against the cage.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Jackson leaning his opponent 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!
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinto's elbow.
Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinto tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Pinto back against the cage.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Pinto improves position.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pinto as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinto scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Murray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.

Pinto rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Jackson tries to work over Pinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.

Pinto pulls guard successfully.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand but Pinto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Murray Jackson.

Pinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Pinto missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a body shot but Pinto blocks it.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Pinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinto shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinto thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Pinto clinches up against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pinto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pinto is looking to land body kicks.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Pinto takes one to the side of the head.

Pinto has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Pinto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinto is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinto.
Pinto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Pinto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Pinto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Pinto.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Pinto.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jackson.
Pinto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinto misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinto at a distance.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinto misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Pinto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Pinto motions for Jackson to come forward. Pinto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Pinto looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Pinto throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.
Diogo Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.

Pinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pinto is rocked!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short right from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Pinto fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Pinto tries to tie him up.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has Pinto pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinto being controlled against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pinto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinto off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Pinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Pinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Pinto didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Diogo Pinto has been cut.
No joy there for Pinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.

Pinto closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Oh Pinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Pinto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Jackson! Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!

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