H2H1-The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Supra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Armstrong
vs
Supra

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bones Supra!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Supra sprawls well.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Supra avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.

It looks like Bones Supra has been cut.
Supra dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Supra looks winded!
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Supra goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Supra sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but Supra defending well.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Armstrong passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Armstrong in side control, throwing shots but Supra defends.
Armstrong controlling from side mount.
Armstrong wants to stand but Supra has his arm trapped.
Armstrong landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong stands up and beckons Supra to his feet.

Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Supra tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Armstrong lands an elbow that stopped Supra in his tracks for a moment.
Armstrong working Supra over with knees to the body.
Supra avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Supra dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Supra blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a good knee to the midsection. Supra won't want to take too many of those.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Supra is rocked!

That has opened up Bones Supra's cut even more.
Armstrong lands a big knee to the head and Supra goes down! Armstrong pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Armstrong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Figueroa
vs
Mott

189 cm
20
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elias Figueroa!
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, Juan Mott!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott fails with the takedown.
Figueroa misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mott.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mott.
Elias Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Mott.
Figueroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mott tries to avoid it but Figueroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mott to the ground. Mott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Mott is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Figueroa or perhaps it was just good defense by Mott which made him look bad.
Mott shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Mott pushes him off.
Mott shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mott fails with the takedown.

Mott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mott misses with a kick to the body.
Figueroa slaps away a takedown attempt from Mott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mott shoots in looking for a takedown. Figueroa tries to sprawl out of it but Mott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figueroa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mott.
Figueroa tries for a takedown but Mott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mott misses with a low kick.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Mott sprawls well.
Mott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mott has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa wants a takedown but no success here.

Mott decides to pull guard.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa won't allow Mott to sweep him here.
Mott wants to get back to his feet but Figueroa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa being controlled here momentarily.
Figueroa throwing strikes but missing.
Mott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mott has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.
Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Figueroa trying to control but Mott is working from the bottom.

Mott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figueroa is aware though and is defending well.

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

Mott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figueroa defends well.
Mott throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mott looking to ground and pound but Figueroa is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mott content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Mott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mott trying to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mott raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Mott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

It looks like Elias Figueroa has been cut.

Mott clinches with his opponent.
Mott is trying to drag Figueroa to the mat but Figueroa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Figueroa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mott rolls, trying to escape but Figueroa keeps control of the position.
Figueroa doesn't have the hooks in and Mott manages to turn into his guard.
Mott sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mott stands up from Figueroa's guard - Mott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mott fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mott avoids it really well and circles away.
Mott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Figueroa gets caught napping as Mott dives in and scores a takedown. Figueroa manages to retain guard.
Mott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mott is looking to work some ground and pound but Figueroa has wrist control.
Figueroa wants to sweep here but Mott controlling him for the moment.

Mott gets to his feet. Figueroa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Figueroa wants to take the fight to the mat but Mott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mott successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mott is on top in guard.

Figueroa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mott escapes and throws Figueroa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Figueroa down.

Mott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mott controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Mott tries for a kimura but Figueroa is defending well.

Mott decides to stand back up. Mott steps back and let's Figueroa get back to his feet.
Mott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Figueroa clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Figueroa pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Mott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mott has Figueroa pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Mott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Figueroa'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!

Mott leaves Figueroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mott closes the distance and clinches.

Mott jumps into guard, dragging Figueroa to the mat.
Mott looking for a sweep. Not yet Mott, not yet.
Mott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figueroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mott on the ground.

Mott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Figueroa with that takedown attempt.
Figueroa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Figueroa tries for a takedown but Mott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mott fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa has a takedown stuffed.
Mott fails with the takedown.

Mott closes the distance and clinches.

Mott wants the takedown. Figueroa is fighting it off but Mott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Figueroa's guard against the cage.
Mott slips nicely into half guard.
Figueroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Figueroa tries to get out of the position.
Mott moves nicely into side control.
Mott just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott advances to mount.
Mott content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott thowing shots but they're missing.
Mott controlling the position easily from mount.
Figueroa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mott looking to control and managing it successfully.

Mott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Figueroa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Figueroa shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mott thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Figueroa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mott tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Figueroa hang on?

Elias Figueroa's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mott with a couple of short strikes.
Juan Mott has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mott controlling from the full mount.
Elias Figueroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Mott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Mott!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Pozinibbio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Pozinibbio

175 cm
20
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lasse Kongo!
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, Santiago Pozinibbio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozinibbio shoots and misses
and Kongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pozinibbio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pozinibbio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kongo counters with a nice body shot.
Lasse Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Pozinibbio.
Pozinibbio has his takedown stuffed
and Kongo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pozinibbio tries for a takedown but Kongo circles away easily
and Kongo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pozinibbio looks winded!
Pozinibbio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kongo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pozinibbio shoots and misses
and Kongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pozinibbio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pozinibbio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Santiago Pozinibbio has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozinibbio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kongo counters with a body kick that stops Pozinibbio in his tracks momentarily.
Pozinibbio with a poor takedown
and Kongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pozinibbio misses with a takedown attempt
and Kongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pozinibbio with a poor takedown
letting Kongo counter with a right hand.

Pozinibbio is rocked!
Pozinibbio shoots and misses
and Kongo counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Pozinibbio has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jose Aldo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Aldo
vs
Jackson

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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, Jose Aldo!
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, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

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

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aldo pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is keen to just control but Aldo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
Jackson stops Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson is trying to control. Aldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Aldo defends it.
Aldo controlling the position well.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Aldo is having none of it.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Aldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Even with his hooks in, Aldo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Aldo punches Jackson on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aldo shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jackson gets caught napping as Aldo dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo throws a big elbow that misses.

Jackson has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Aldo is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Aldo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Aldo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aldo forces his way into half guard.
Aldo is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Aldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aldo lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo stops Jackson from standing up.
Aldo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldo connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jackson has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to stand up but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo with a nice head shot there.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aldo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aldo's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aldo dives on top into guard.
Aldo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aldo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aldo stops Jackson from standing up.
Aldo is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo landing some decent shots from guard.

Jackson pushes Aldo off and scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson prevents Aldo from improving his position.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Jackson is keen to just control but Aldo is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is trying is best to control the position here.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson stops Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Aldo is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo is looking to escape.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Aldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aldo's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldo has wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Aldo is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Menina te amo tanto as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pereira
vs
Ramirez

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Dragon

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, Tiago Pereira!
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, Juan Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramirez blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiago Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Ramirez.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira lands a knee to the body.
Ramirez dodges an elbow strike from Pereira.
Pereira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pereira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pereira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pereira gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
Pereira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pereira after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez looking for a takedown.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Pereira manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez wants the takedown. Pereira is fighting it off but Ramirez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pereira's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ramirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pereira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pereira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pereira!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.

Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pereira wants to stand but Ramirez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Ramirez!
Juan Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Dragon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.