SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±39± PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Noia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes to the cage accompanied by Mushroomhead - Solitaire Unraveling. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Insano
vs
Noia

190 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
232 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Noia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noia throws a push kick but Insano slaps the foot to one side.
Noia looks to land a body kick but Insano moved away.
Insano clobbers Noia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Insano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noia looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noia's head backwards.
Insano throws a sloppy head kick and Noia moves out of range easily.
Insano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noia takes a step back to recover.
Insano cracks Noia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Insano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noia backs up against the cage.
Insano lands with a big right hook that stumbles Noia - he's out on his feet here! Insano follows up with another monster hook that separates Noia from consciousness! Noia falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Insano stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipezoom Insano!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Bicchiere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Pernambuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bicchiere
vs
Pernambuco

182 cm
19
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Bicchiere !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Pernambuco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pernambuco slips a jab and a cross from Bicchiere .
Pernambuco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bicchiere throws a right hand that Pernambuco ducks under and follows up with a left that Pernambuco also avoids with ease.
Mauricio Pernambuco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bicchiere throws a series of punches but Pernambuco moves out of range.
Pernambuco looks to land a combination but Bicchiere avoids it well.
Bicchiere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pernambuco.
Bicchiere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pernambuco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pernambuco throws a combination that misses
and Bicchiere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bicchiere lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pernambuco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bicchiere throws a series of punches but Pernambuco avoids them all with ease.
Bicchiere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pernambuco.
A combination from Pernambuco does no damage.
Pernambuco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bicchiere .
Pernambuco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pernambuco swinging wildly here.
A big left from Pernambuco misses.

Pernambuco closes the distance and clinches.
Pernambuco tries to pull guard but Bicchiere holds him up against the cage and eventually Pernambuco drops back down to his feet.
Pernambuco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bicchiere walks away with a smile on his face. Pernambuco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pernambuco fails with the takedown.
Dante Bicchiere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Pernambuco.
Pernambuco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bicchiere counters with a left and a right that stings Pernambuco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicchiere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pernambuco.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pernambuco dodges the punch combination from Bicchiere .
Pernambuco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bicchiere lands a right hook to the body.
Bicchiere works over Pernambuco's head and body with a nice combination.
Pernambuco throws a series of punches but Bicchiere moves out of range.
Bicchiere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pernambuco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bicchiere misses with the combination.
Pernambuco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bicchiere takes a swing at Pernambuco's ribcage but misses.
Bicchiere misses with a two punch combination.
Bicchiere misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bicchiere !
Dante Bicchiere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pernambuco wants to clinch.
Bicchiere misses with a wild combination.
Bicchiere throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pernambuco throws a combination that misses
and Bicchiere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicchiere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pernambuco.
Bicchiere jabs at Pernambuco's body.
Bicchiere lands with a nice combination. Pernambuco backs away looking to recover.
Bicchiere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pernambuco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bicchiere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bicchiere swinging wildly here.
Bicchiere scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Bicchiere , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Bicchiere does no damage.
Bicchiere is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Pernambuco misses.
Pernambuco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bicchiere counters with a right hand to the body.
Bicchiere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bicchiere tries to bum rush Pernambuco with a series of wild strikes but Pernambuco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Pernambuco does no damage.
Pernambuco misses with a double jab
and Bicchiere counters with a three punch combo that has Pernambuco backing up. Pernambuco nods at Bicchiere to acknowledge the strikes.

Pernambuco is rocked!
Bicchiere misses with a few strikes there.
Pernambuco is still on wobbly legs! Can Bicchiere finish him?
Pernambuco dodges the punch combination from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pernambuco.
Bicchiere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Bicchiere does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicchiere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pernambuco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bicchiere throws a right hand that Pernambuco ducks under and follows up with a left that Pernambuco also avoids with ease.
Bicchiere misses with a wild combination.
Pernambuco seems to have recovered his senses.
Bicchiere closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bicchiere lands with a big left! Pernambuco is wobbled badly! Bicchiere comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Pernambuco to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Bicchiere !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Drake
vs
Smith

176 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Xavier Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake clinches but Smith breaks the clinch

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks gassed!
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drake has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Drake blocks it.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dustin Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Smith.
Drake is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake slows down the pace here.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Drake blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith working Drake over with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Drake takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Drake moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake lands with an overhand left.

That has opened up Xavier Smith's cut even more.
Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.

Smith is rocked!
Drake drops Smith with a naaaaasty hook - Smith is in real trouble here! Drake dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Drake!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LeSean McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeSean McCoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McCoy
vs
Mir

175 cm
22
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeSean McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Mir!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount!
Mir squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McCoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McCoy lands a big shot there that rocks Mir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Mir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mir in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mir to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeSean McCoy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Davis
vs
Rodriguez

183 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Rodriguez.

It looks like Drake Davis has been cut.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes that sends Davis to the canvas! Rodriguez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Davis is rocked!
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez stalks Davis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davis's face. Davis staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cesar Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a body kick.
Davis throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drake Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
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 Drake Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Drake Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Davis counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Rodriguez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Davis throws Rodriguez to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis lands a high kick!
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rodriguez if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodriguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Davis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Davis throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Davis lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a nice kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a head kick.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Davis misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davis looks to land a combination. Rodriguez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Davis.
Both fighters circling a little - Davis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Davis misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Holle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ektomorf - Show your fist. Bueller has chosen Circus Maximus - From Childhood's Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Holle
vs
Bueller

183 cm
24
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs
[MMABR] Killer Bee Supplements

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Holle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferris Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bueller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

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

Bueller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holle is looking to reverse the position.
Bueller tries to score with some ground and pound. Holle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bueller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bueller wants to take a breather but Holle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bueller.

Holle is working an open guard so Bueller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bueller. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown by Bueller or perhaps it was just good defense by Holle which made him look bad.
Holle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bueller.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bueller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holle leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Holle misses its intended target.
Bueller shoots in looking for a takedown. Holle tries to sprawl out of it but Bueller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
Bueller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bueller somewhat.
Ferris Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bueller looks gassed!
Bueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holle can pounce on him.

Bueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holle won't allow Bueller to pass to mount.
Bueller has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Holle works to full guard.
Bueller trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bueller 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.
Bueller prevents Holle from getting back to his feet.
Holle pulls Bueller in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bueller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holle looks to land a left hand but Bueller moved out of range nicely.
Bueller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bueller throws a combination that misses
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.
Holle connects with a right hand. Bueller shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holle.
A head kick by Bueller misses
and Holle counters with a leg kick.
Bueller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Bueller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bueller throws a right hand that Holle ducks under and follows up with a left that Holle also avoids with ease.
Bueller shoots for a takedown but Holle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bueller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Bueller was not able to check.
Bueller shoots in but no luck this time.

Bueller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holle is looking for a sweep.

Bueller tries for a kimura but Holle is defending well.
Holle is not content to let Bueller control the position.
Holle is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bueller stands up and beckons Holle to his feet.
Holle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueller shoots in and drives through. Holle sprawls well.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
A punch combination from Holle misses.
Bueller misses with a takedown attempt - Holle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ferris Bueller has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Holle. No joy for Bueller on that attempt.
Bueller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holle pinned against the cage. Holle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holle as he avoids it easily.
Holle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Holle gets caught flat footed, as Bueller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holle pulls Bueller in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Holle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holle but Holle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense.
Holle scores with a nice right hand.
Ferris Bueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bueller tries for a takedown but Holle circles away easily
and Holle counters with a nice leg kick.
Holle dips to his left and cracks Bueller with an uppercut!
Bueller has a takedown stuffed.
Bueller closes the distance but Holle moves to the side
and Holle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle slaps away a takedown attempt from Bueller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holle cracks Bueller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richard Holle is winning the standup battle so far.
Holle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Holle.
Holle with a jab.
Holle takes a swing at Bueller's ribcage but misses.
Bueller misses with a takedown
enabling Holle to counter with a crisp jab.
Holle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holle lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueller is defended easily by Holle.
Bueller fails with the takedown
enabling Holle to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Holle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller'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. This is the final round!

Holle throws a leg kick which misses Bueller's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueller tries to avoid it.
Holle scores with a jab to the head.

Bueller gets a takedown into half guard.
Holle tries to roll over but Bueller keeps him under control.
Bueller wants to pass the guard but Holle is defending well.
Holle wants to control but Bueller is keeping busy.
Bueller works his way into full mount!
Bueller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holle is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bueller goes for an armbar but Holle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holle.

Holle stands up from Bueller's guard - Holle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holle misses with a low kick.
Bueller shoots in for a double leg but Holle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Holle.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holle.
Holle with a nice cross.

Bueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Holle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Richard Holle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bueller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holle is fending him off so far but Bueller persists. Nope, Holle circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
Jab from Holle.
Bueller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bueller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holle. That's going to slow Bueller down.
Bueller shoots for a double leg takedown but Holle sprawls well. He's pushed Bueller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holle lands a high kick!
Bueller throws a right and a left that Holle avoids nicely.
Bueller shoots for a double leg takedown but Holle sprawls well. He's pushed Bueller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bueller misses with a takedown
and Bueller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bueller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt.
Holle catches Bueller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bueller has his takedown stuffed
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bueller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holle tries to avoid it but Bueller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holle to the ground. Holle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holle cracks Bueller with an open hand slap.
Bueller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bueller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holle can pounce on him.
Holle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueller is defended easily by Holle.
Richard Holle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller takes one to the side of the head.
Holle leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferris Bueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holle slips under a jab from Bueller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Holle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Holle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Djokovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandi Montague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djokovic comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black - AC/DC. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brandi Montague enters the cage!

Djokovic
vs
Montague

182 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dejan Djokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandi Montague!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montague throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Djokovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Djokovic.
Montague fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Djokovic.
Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.
Dejan Djokovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djokovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montague swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Djokovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Montague.
Djokovic tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montague.
Montague tries for a takedown but Djokovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Jab, jab by Djokovic - just one landing.
Djokovic tries to clinch
and Montague counters with a stiff right hand.
Montague throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Djokovic connects with a right hand. Montague shakes it off.
Montague fails to land the takedown.
Montague is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montague shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Djokovic as he avoids it easily.
Dejan Djokovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Djokovic rushes Montague and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Djokovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Djokovic gets through Montague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montague is working for takedown but Djokovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Djokovic stalling against the cage.
Montague tries to pull guard but Djokovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Montague drops back down to his feet.
Djokovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Djokovic.
Montague tries for a takedown but Djokovic manages to get underhooks.
Montague goes for a takedown attempt but Djokovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montague shoots in for a double leg but Djokovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montague looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Djokovic closes the distance and clinches.
Montague has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Djokovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djokovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Djokovic.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Djokovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montague stalling in the clinch but Djokovic improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Djokovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
Djokovic lands a shoulder strike.
Djokovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Djokovic.
Djokovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djokovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Djokovic pushes Montague back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
Djokovic is working Montague over against the cage.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Djokovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic scores with a hook to the body.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic gets through Montague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Djokovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Djokovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
Montague tries to pull guard but Djokovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Montague drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montague just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djokovic's brow.
Montague has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Djokovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Djokovic scores with a shot to the side of Montague's head.
Montague is trying to maintain a safe position but Djokovic gets an underhook and turns Montague into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic slowing the pace effectively.
Montague has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Djokovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Djokovic is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
Montague fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montague drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Djokovic rushes Montague and presses him up against the cage.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Djokovic lands a body shot.
Montague drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Djokovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Djokovic digs a right hand underneath Montague's ribcage. Montague let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Djokovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Djokovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
Montague is breathing heavily.
Djokovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Montague fails to pull guard.
Djokovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montague is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Djokovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Djokovic lands a left hand.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Djokovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Djokovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montague.
Stalling in the clinch from Djokovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Djokovic.
Djokovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Djokovic lands a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands a shot to the body.
Djokovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Djokovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Djokovic on the inside.
Djokovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic pushes Montague back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djokovic.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Djokovic.
Djokovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Djokovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montague's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montague looking for a takedown.
Djokovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Djokovic lands a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Djokovic scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Djokovic.
A short uppercut from Djokovic.
The referee calls for Djokovic to work.
Djokovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montague is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dejan Djokovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Djokovic lands with a right to the head.
Djokovic is pushing Montague up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djokovic.
Djokovic stalls.
A short body shot lands from Djokovic as the two fighters clinch.
Djokovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Djokovic lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montague looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Djokovic is stalling here.
Djokovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montague can do to turn this around?
Djokovic lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Djokovic.
Djokovic is working Montague over against the cage.
Djokovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montague or not.
A right hand to the body from Djokovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djokovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djokovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Djokovic lands a shot to the body.
Djokovic works on Montague's body with a couple of short punches.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Montague changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Djokovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Djokovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Djokovic wants to clinch up but Montague keeps it at a distance.

Djokovic clinches with his opponent.
Montague wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djokovic has him pressed against the cage.
Djokovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montague up against the cage.
Djokovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djokovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Djokovic effectively controlling the action here.
Djokovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montague backwards.
Montague is trying to break the clinch but Djokovic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djokovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djokovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Djokovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montague takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Djokovic lands with a left to the head.
Montague tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Djokovic smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic tries to clinch up

and Montague counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djokovic!

Montague goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Djokovic is on top in guard.
Djokovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Montague is proving hard to escape from.

Djokovic gets to his feet. Montague looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Montague swinging wildly here.
Montague on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Djokovic closes the distance and pushes Montague back into the cage.
Montague goes for a takedown attempt but Djokovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandi Montague.
Djokovic tries to clinch

and Montague counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djokovic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montague trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Djokovic really wants to buck Montague off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montague looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Montague wants to control the pace but Djokovic is squirming around nicely.

Montague goes for an armbar but Djokovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Djokovic.
Montague wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Djokovic is now in half guard.
Djokovic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Montague reverses the position - he's now on top in Djokovic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montague looking to sit in guard and control but Djokovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djokovic wants to get up but he can't break Montague's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brandi Montague has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djokovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Djokovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Montague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montague throws a right and a left that Djokovic avoids nicely.
Dejan Djokovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Djokovic rushes Montague and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Djokovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montagues head.

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 Dejan Djokovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Djokovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dejan Djokovic!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battlestar Scralatchtica . Dingle Berrian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Herzog
vs
Berrian

175 cm
24
172 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Fightworld Formula

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Berrian.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berrian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berrian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berrian is keeping the position for now.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herzog postures up.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berrian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Berrian in his guard.
Herzog working a defensive guard here.
Herzog is pulling down on Berrian's head. It's preventing any offense from Berrian, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog wants to sweep here but Berrian controlling him for the moment.
Herzog trying to control the position here.
Berrian is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berrian tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Herzog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berrian.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berrian but Berrian pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Herzog avoids the attempt from Berrian to control.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herzog controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berrian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berrian tries to lock up and control but Herzog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herzog content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berrian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herzog tries to control but Berrian wriggling away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Herzog just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herzog swinging wildly here.
Berrian throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Chris Herzog has been cut.
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berrian throws a head kick but Herzog moves out of range.
Berrian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berrian wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berrian stuffs the takedown.
Berrian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herzog's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berrian, right into the meat.
Berrian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Berrian.
Berrian pushes Herzog away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Berrian.
Berrian lands with a right hand.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian digs a good body shot into Herzog's ribs.
Berrian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berrian scores with a head kick.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Berrian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Berrian slams his shin into Herzog's torso.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berrian can pounce on him.
Berrian lands with an uppercut that bounces Herzog off the cage and back into rage.
Berrian thows a body kick. Herzog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dingle Berrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Herzog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berrian. Herzog shrugs it off though.
Herzog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berrian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berrian thuds his shin into the meat of Herzog's side.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berrian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herzog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berrian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berrian.
Berrian connects with a high kick.
Berrian connects with a high kick.

Herzog is rocked!
Herzog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Berrian throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingle Berrian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Herzog's cut.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Berrian.

Berrian lands a big head kick that sends Herzog tumbling to the mat! Berrian takes a step backwards and waves Herzog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Herzog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berrian throws a leg kick which misses Herzog's front leg but catches the back leg as Herzog tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Berrian throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Herzog is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dingle Berrian!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes into the arena with A Day to Remember - blaring out of the sound system. Rogan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken Pieces - 54-40 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Liddel
vs
Rogan

185 cm
20
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
189 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Fightworld Formula

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws an overhand right that lands on Liddel's shoulder, as Liddel tries to avoid the shot.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddel sprawls well. Liddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liddel.

It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddel misses with an uppercut.
Liddel works the jab nicely.
Rogan slips a jab from Liddel.
A big left from Liddel misses.
Liddel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogan. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogan has a takedown stuffed.
Tota Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Liddel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogan.
Rogan shoots in and drives through. Liddel sprawls well.
Rogan fails with the takedown.
Rogan shoots for a takedown but Liddel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel works Rogan's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Rogan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Liddel as Rogan shoots in.
Rogan looks gassed!
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddel lands a jab to the nose.
Rogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel connects with a looping right hand.
Liddel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogan walks into a stiff left hand from Liddel.

That has opened up Joe Rogan's cut even more.
Rogan walks into a jab.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liddel lands an overhand right.
Rogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Liddel drops Rogan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rogan looks back up at him and smiles so Liddel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Rogan is rocked!
Liddel shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rogan takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Liddel sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rogan bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tota Liddel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
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