RFC 15 - Time Paradox PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane has chosen 2pac - changes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diaz
vs
Zane

186 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Zane!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Zane throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Zane.
Zane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zane looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A big right from Zane misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Zane blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zane doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Zane takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Zane.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Zane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Zane misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz cracks Zane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a right hand that Zane ducks under and follows up with a left that Zane also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Zane throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Zane moved out of range nicely.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Zane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zane swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Zane misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zane throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Zane misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Zane throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Zane looks gassed!
Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Zane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Zane's head.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Zane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Zane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Zane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a hook but Zane avoids it easily.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz cracks Zane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Zane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Zane swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
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 Alex Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Zane avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Zane's head back.
Alex Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook. Zane ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Zane avoids them all with ease.
Zane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane is breathing heavily.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zane.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Zane should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz throws a right hand that Zane ducks under and follows up with a left that Zane also avoids with ease.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Zane's head back.
Zane swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Zane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Zane looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zane throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Zane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

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

Zane is rocked!

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zane is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz 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.
Zane seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Zane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Zane is defending well.
Zane tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Zane is defending well.
Zane tries to improve position but can't.

Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Zane dodges the punch combination from Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zane misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Zane missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Zane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zane defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zane doesn't seem bothered though.
Zane loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zane takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zane. Zane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Zane's head back.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zane momentarily.
Zane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zane counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz works Zane's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz punishes Zane's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Zane walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a combination. Zane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Diaz catches Zane right on the button with a cross.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Zane didn't see that one coming.
Zane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Zane's head.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Zane.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Zane's defenses.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Zane didn't see that one coming.
Zane dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Zane with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zane walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zane stumbling backwards into the ropes! Zane bounces back off the ropes towards Diaz, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Diaz lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Diaz celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Diaz!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Matarzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliveira
vs
Matarzo

188 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Matarzo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matarzo as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Victor Oliveira has been cut.
Matarzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matarzo.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matarzo as he avoids it easily.

Matarzo instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matarzo as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Matarzo.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matarzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveira up against the ropes.
Oliveira jumps guard but Matarzo stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to break free but Matarzo pushes him back against the ropes.
Matarzo lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Matarzo has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matarzo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Matarzo lands a body shot.
Oliveira has Matarzo pressed against the ropes, preventing Matarzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matarzo walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Matarzo. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Matarzo shoots in.
Matarzo lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matarzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Matarzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matarzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matarzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matarzo swinging wildly here.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Matarzo, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Matarzo against the ropes but Matarzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matarzo connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matarzo tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matarzo tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matarzo lands with a cross.
Matarzo throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Matarzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.

Matarzo darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the ropes.
Matarzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Matarzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matarzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Matarzo - that landed with a thud.
Matarzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matarzo tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Matarzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Matarzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Matarzo scores with a four punch combination!
Bruno Matarzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matarzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matarzo tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Matarzo moves away
and Matarzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.

Oliveira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matarzo!
Oliveira cracks Matarzo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Matarzo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matarzo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Oliveira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matarzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matarzo tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Matarzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Oliveira'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.

Oliveira throws a chopping leg kick but Matarzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matarzo has his takedown stuffed

so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matarzo is keeping the position for now.

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

Matarzo has an active guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass into half guard.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Matarzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matarzo trying to control from the bottom.

Oliveira stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Matarzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matarzo as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matarzo!
Matarzo scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matarzo jabs at Oliveira's body.
Matarzo digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Matarzo. That snapped Oliveira's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matarzo jabs at Oliveira's body.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Matarzo.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Victor Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Matarzo.
Matarzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matarzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Matarzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matarzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Matarzo misses with a body shot

and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Matarzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Matarzo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Matarzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira prevents Matarzo from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Oliveira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Matarzo takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matarzo.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Matarzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matarzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matarzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Matarzo both land. Nice combination.

Matarzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matarzo wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matarzo wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Matarzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Matarzo from controlling successfully.
Oliveira controls Matarzo momentarily but Matarzo frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matarzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matarzo scores with a body shot.
Matarzo connects with a single shot there.
Matarzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Matarzo.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Matarzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Matarzo counters with a one-two to the body.

Victor Oliveira's cut is getting worse.

Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matarzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matarzo is letting Oliveira control him for a moment.

Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matarzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Matarzo.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Victor Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matarzo trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Matarzo trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matarzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Matarzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matarzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Matarzo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allie Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Creeping Death - Metallica. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Alexandre
vs
Marcus

180 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Future Pharmaceuticals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Alexandre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allie Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marcus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexandre controls Marcus momentarily but Marcus frees himself.
Marcus wants to get up but he can't break Alexandre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexandre has Marcus pulled in close to control his posture.

Marcus drops back looking for a leg! Alexandre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandre manages to kick Marcus off! Marcus jumps back into Alexandre's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marcus wanted to stand there but Alexandre had control of the position.
Marcus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Marcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcus showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexandre has his hands clasped together around Marcus's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Alexandre is having none of it.
Alexandre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcus scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Marcus wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexandre controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marcus wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Alexandre uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Alexandre is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexandre keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexandre looking to control.
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Alexandre keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marcus has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Marcus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allie Marcus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alexandre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Marcus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marcus!

Marcus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexandre is trying to maintain the position but Marcus is very close to passing his half guard.

Marcus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandre defends it well.
Marcus is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Marcus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alexandre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcus trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Alexandre working a defensive guard here.
Marcus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexandre's guard.
Marcus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Alexandre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Marcus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexandre did well to prevent Marcus getting side control.

Marcus escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alexandre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcus misses with a takedown

and Alexandre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcus won't be happy with that.
Allie Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alexandre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marcus down.
Marcus manages to get back to half guard.
Marcus trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus 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.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Alexandre from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allie Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alexandre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandre tries for a takedown but Marcus circles away easily
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Felipe Alexandre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alexandre gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus trying to control but Alexandre postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcus.
Alexandre looking to pass the guard.
Marcus 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.
Marcus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alexandre tries to hold on but Marcus pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexandre is squirming around, avoiding Marcus's attempts to control the action.

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

Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexandre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by Alexandre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Alexandre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexandre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Felipe Alexandre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus wants to improve his position but Alexandre is controlling well.
Allie Marcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard but Alexandre has passed into side control.
Marcus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alexandre prevents Marcus from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandre unloading with bombs!
Marcus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Alexandre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allie Marcus!

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 Fernando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Coffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gracie
vs
Coffin

175 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morgan Coffin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Coffin!

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coffin prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Coffin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Gracie stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Morgan Coffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Coffin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Coffin misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Coffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Coffin shows good takedown defense.

Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coffin tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is trying to drag Coffin to the mat but Coffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coffin's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Coffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coffin is trying to break free.

That's two 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.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coffin blocking some punches.
Coffin can't break the clinch.
Gracie trying to stall but Coffin improves his position.
Coffin fails to pull guard.
Coffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gracie has clasped his hands together around Coffin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.

Gracie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Coffin swinging wildly here.
Coffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Coffin throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coffin looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coffin.
Coffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Coffin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coffin duly obliges.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coffin's half guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coffin!

Gracie get's back to his feet.
Coffin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Coffin tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Coffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan Coffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Coffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Coffin looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coffin circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Coffin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coffin!

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coffin sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coffin as he jumps to the side.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coffin's waist but Coffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie tries to move to mount but Coffin blocks the move with his legs.
Coffin struggling a bit here.
Gracie moves into full mount!

Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coffin misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Coffin scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coffin!
Coffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Coffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coffin duly obliges.
Coffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coffin.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie wants to stand but Coffin is controlling his arm.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coffin's legs.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Coffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coffin tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coffin's guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Coffin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie tries to clinch there but Coffin circles away.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coffin swivels and escapes.
Coffin lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coffin as he jumps to the side.
Coffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Coffin, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Coffin against the ropes but Coffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Coffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coffin looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Coffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Coffin.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffin tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coffin.
Coffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Coffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coffin.
Coffin leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coffin lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.

That's two 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.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coffin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coffin, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Coffin.
Coffin is working the combinations to good effect here.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Gracie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Coffin throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Coffin pushes him off.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coffin is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Coffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coffin misses with a few strikes there.

Gracie forces Coffin back against the ropes and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coffin trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coffin into the ropes.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coffin looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coffin swivels and escapes.
Coffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Coffin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffin has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fernando Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Coffin is defending it well.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Coffin tries to break free.
Morgan Coffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Mughes
vs
de Oliveira

173 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

189 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatt Mughes!
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, Eduardo de Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eduardo de Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from de Oliveira does no damage.
de Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
de Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming de Oliveira to the mat! de Oliveira manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

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

Mughes 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

de Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Mughes pushes his legs off easily.

de Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

de Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mughes passes into half guard.
de Oliveira is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
de Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Mughes has control of the leg.
de Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mughes's back!

de Oliveira is looking for a choke. Mughes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mughes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
de Oliveira looks gassed!
Mughes pushing down on de Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mughes trying to control from half guard but de Oliveira is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and de Oliveira defends it well.
Mughes trying to control from half guard but de Oliveira is working away.

Mughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mughes prevents de Oliveira from improving his position.

de Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mughes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mughes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it de Oliveira is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatt Mughes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Tobkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tobkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Tobkins
vs
Phoenix

175 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Tobkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tobkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phoenix's half guard.
Phoenix trying to control but Tobkins postures up.
Tobkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Tobkins is very close to passing his half guard.

Tobkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tobkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well.

Tobkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Tobkins is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Phoenix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tobkins did well to prevent Phoenix getting side control.
Tobkins wants to get back to full guard.

Phoenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tobkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phoenix.
Phoenix sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobkins is staying active underneath Phoenix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Phoenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tobkins sees it coming and defends easily.

Phoenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tobkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phoenix.
Tobkins tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tobkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tobkins looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Phoenix scores a takedown into full mount!
Tobkins tries to reverse the position but Phoenix maintains control.
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Tobkins is squirming around nicely.
Phoenix content just to control the position here.
Tobkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Phoenix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tobkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Phoenix has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tobkins is looking to escape.
Tobkins is wriggling around trying to escape.

Phoenix is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tobkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Phoenix wants to finish this one by submission but Tobkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Tobkins is squirming around nicely.
Tobkins can't escape the position.
Phoenix pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tobkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tobkins is just riding it out for now. Phoenix eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Phoenix looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Phoenix connects with a nice short shot to Tobkins's temple.
Phoenix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tobkins gets full guard.
Phoenix passes Tobkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tobkins actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Tobkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tobkins is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tobkins avoid being mounted?
Tobkins moves into full guard.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Phoenix working for a guillotine from mount but Tobkins is in no mood to give up.
Phoenix raining down shots from the mount!
Tobkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phoenix trying to control but Tobkins is having none of it.
Tobkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tobkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to control but Tobkins wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobkins regains half guard.
Tobkins trying to control here.

Phoenix wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Phoenix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobkins defends it well.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Tobkins is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tobkins is staying active underneath Phoenix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phoenix prevents Tobkins from improving his position.

Phoenix seems to be looking for submissions.
Tobkins gets back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix is posturing up here but Tobkins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Phoenix tries to roll out but it's too tight and Phoenix has to tap! Slick submission there by Tobkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Tobkins!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henrique
vs
Rua

179 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

181 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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, Lauro Henrique!
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, Silvio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua gets a takedown into half guard.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henrique gets back to full guard.
Rua postures up.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henrique manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henrique lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henrique cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Henrique.

Rua is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henrique drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rua! More shots from Henrique and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauro Henrique!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Falco
vs
Joe

180 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Joe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joe. Falco shrugs it off though.
Joe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Joe lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Falco sprawling to the canvas. Joe follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Falco hang on?
Falco is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe wants to stand up but Falco is controlling the position.

Joe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joe can pounce on him.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falco takes a step back to recover.
Joe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Falco if he has to take too many more of those.

Nice combo by Joe! Oh, that's hurt him - Falco falls to the canvas and Joe follows him into side control.

Falco is rocked!

Joe stands up.
Oh Falco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe seems to be stalking Falco here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Falco drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Joe!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john's entrance music is Drop the world. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

john
vs
Gracie

184 cm
26
206 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big john!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
john walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
john misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.

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

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
john thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can john finish him?
Gracie looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
john throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
john lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from john, right into the meat.
john tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
john moves out of range of the strikes.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
john fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
john fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
john feints a jab and as Gracie dips his head, john unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gracie right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gracie falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! john smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big john!
Big john is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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