BMAC First Impact PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miren Amiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and josh carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miren Amiano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to josh carlson's chin.

Amiano
vs
carlson

200 cm
21
240 lbs
4 - 9 - 1

194 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miren Amiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, josh carlson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carlson throws a body punch but Amiano moves out of range.
Amiano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but carlson swivels and escapes.
carlson fails in his attempt to clinch.
carlson misses with the combination.
carlson tries to clinch up but Amiano circles away and keeps his distance.

carlson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
carlson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
carlson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amiano won't allow carlson to pass to mount.
Amiano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
carlson wants to stand up but Amiano is controlling the position.
Amiano wants to get back to his feet.

carlson stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
carlson cracks Amiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Amiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with carlson, pushing him back against the cage.
Amiano tries to pull guard but carlson holds him up against the cage and eventually Amiano drops back down to his feet.
Amiano has had enough of the clinch but carlson keeps him there for the moment.
carlson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amiano up against the cage.

carlson manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson misses with a takedown

and Amiano counters by moving into the clinch.
carlson tries to pull guard but Amiano holds him up against the cage and eventually carlson drops back down to his feet.
carlson is looking to control Amiano's arms but Amiano gets an underhook and turns him. Now carlson has his back to the cage.

carlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amiano uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if carlson can do anything to dispel that myth.
carlson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
carlson controls Amiano momentarily but Amiano frees himself.
Amiano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
carlson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amiano kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Amiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
carlson 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.
Amiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

carlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amiano counters with a big head kick but carlson shrugs it off.
josh carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
carlson has his takedown stuffed

and Amiano counters by clinching up.
carlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
carlson effectively controlling the action here.
carlson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miren Amiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of josh carlson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiano being controlled against the cage.

carlson breaks the clinch.
Amiano connects with a crisp jab.
carlson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Amiano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
carlson is pulling down on Amiano's head. It's preventing any offense from Amiano, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson tries to strike from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

carlson working for a triangle but Amiano defends it easily.
carlson is breathing heavily.
carlson trying to control the position.
carlson wants to stand up but Amiano is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiano preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
carlson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
carlson throws a sloppy head kick

and Amiano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
carlson taking a breather.
Amiano working hard to break the clinch.
carlson being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Amiano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miren Amiano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

carlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Amiano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in carlson's guard.
carlson trying to keep a closed guard but Amiano is proving a slippery customer.
carlson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amiano is stalling in the full guard.
carlson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amiano is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

carlson working for a triangle but Amiano defends it easily.
carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
carlson being controlled here, momentarily.
Amiano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson wants to stand and escape but Amiano is having none of it.
carlson looking to control.
carlson wants to stand up but Amiano is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
carlson being controlled here, momentarily.

carlson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
carlson wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miren Amiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miren Amiano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasten Wikman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sultans Of Swing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Andersen
vs
Wikman

192 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
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, Kasten Wikman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Wikman. Wikman gets slowly back to his feet.

Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wikman keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Andersen to work.

Andersen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andersen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Andersen pushes Wikman off and gets back to his feet.

Andersen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wikman!
Andersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wikman tries to hold on but Andersen postures up.
Andersen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andersen avoids the attempt from Wikman to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen prevents Wikman from getting the reversal.
Andersen avoids the attempt from Wikman to control.

Andersen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wikman is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wikman is pushing down on Andersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Wikman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersen is trying to stand.
Andersen is trying to control but can't.

Wikman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wikman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersen's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wikman is controlling the pace.
Andersen trying to hold on to Wikman's head to control him but Wikman postures up.

Wikman is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andersen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wikman tries for a takedown but Andersen circles away easily

and Andersen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wikman as Andersen tries to tie him up.
Wikman swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersen prevents Wikman from breaking the clinch.

Andersen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wikman regains guard immediately.
Andersen is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wikman is trying to control the position but Andersen postures up.
Wikman trying to control the position here.
Wikman wants to sweep here but Andersen controlling him for the moment.
Andersen trying to control but Wikman is working from the bottom.
Wikman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersen is looking to stand up but Wikman won't let him.
Wikman is pulling down on Andersen's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wikman.
Andersen tries to clinch but Wikman moves away

and Wikman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andersen's guard.
Wikman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wikman won't allow Andersen to get back to his feet.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet but Wikman passes into half guard.
Andersen trying to control here.
Wikman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersen's head.

Wikman seems to be working for a kimura but Andersen defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wikman is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikman controlling the action here.
Wikman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andersen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wikman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wikman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wikman controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersen tries to reverse the position but Wikman maintains control.
Wikman controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Wikman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kasten Wikman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Andersen tries to keep at a distance but Wikman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wikman wants a takedown but no success here.

Wikman pulls Andersen into guard.
Andersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wikman is retaining full guard.
Wikman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersen's guard.
Wikman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wikman passes into half guard.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wikman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Andersen dodges the punch combination from Wikman.
Andersen with a poor takedown

and Wikman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wikman.
Andersen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wikman tries for a takedown but Andersen manages to get underhooks.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wikman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wikman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Wikman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasten Wikman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Wikman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Andersen counters by moving into the clinch.

Andersen pulls guard effortlessly.
Wikman throwing strikes from guard but Andersen blocks nicely.
Wikman trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Wikman looking to sit in guard and control but Andersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wikman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersen stands up and waves to Wikman to follow him.
Andersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersen scores with a push kick.
Andersen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wikman fails with the takedown

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

Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wikman stuffs the takedown.
Wikman fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersen throws out a loose jab but Wikman uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wikman gets control of Andersen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wikman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wikman lands a decent punch to the body there.
Kasten Wikman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wikman looking for subs off his back but Andersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wikman keeps working.
Wikman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen.
Wikman tries to get to full guard but Andersen has control of the leg.
Wikman trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wikman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wikman defending well though.
Wikman manages to get to full guard.
Wikman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Andersen scores a takedown into full mount!
Wikman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wikman wants to improve his position but Andersen is controlling well.
Wikman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andersen.
Wikman has control of Andersen's left arm, preventing Andersen from doing any damage.
Andersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wikman controls Andersen momentarily but Andersen frees himself.
Andersen wants to stand and escape but instead Wikman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henric Andersen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PD Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Freitas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benn
vs
Freitas

175 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, PD Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benn fails to land the takedown.
Freitas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freitas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benn looks to land a combination but Freitas avoids it well.
Freitas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benn shoots in and drives through. Freitas sprawls well.

Freitas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benn is trying to defend but Freitas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freitas.
Benn is looking to improve his position.
Benn wants to control but Freitas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn pushes Freitas off looking to stand but Freitas dives back in and keeps control.

Benn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freitas is tapping! Great win for Benn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). PD Benn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between My Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brukk Lesmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brukk Lesmore's chin.

Boy
vs
Lesmore

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, My Boy!
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, Brukk Lesmore!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lesmore instigates a clinch.
Boy has Lesmore pressed against the cage, preventing Lesmore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Lesmore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Lesmore has control of the leg.
Lesmore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesmore is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boy controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesmore is working to get back to half guard.
Boy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lesmore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesmore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesmore working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesmore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boy controlling from the full mount.
Boy lands with some strikes.
Boy landing strikes from the mount.
Boy controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lesmore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy controlling his opponent.
Lesmore is desperately trying to improve his position but Boy has a good base and remains in mount.

Boy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lesmore is looking to escape.
Lesmore trying desperately to get to his feet.

Boy has control of Lesmore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lesmore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lesmore gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy prevents Lesmore from improving his position.
Lesmore won't allow Boy to pass to mount.
Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesmore is looking for a sweep. Boy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Boy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lesmore defends it well.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boy prevents Lesmore from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesmore scores with a jab to the head.
Lesmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesmore sprawls well. Lesmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesmore tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
My Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Lesmore misses.
Lesmore throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.

Lesmore pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lesmore lands a takedown into guard.
Lesmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boy looking to control.
Lesmore trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesmore is one step ahead there.
Lesmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesmore lands with an overhand left.
Lesmore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesmore lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesmore misses with the combination.
Lesmore thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesmore scores with a jab to the body.

Lesmore feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Lesmore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesmore wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Lesmore stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Lesmore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boy seems keen to control Lesmore's posture.
Lesmore preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boy with good strikes from the mount here!
Boy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lesmore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesmore is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boy landing strikes from the mount.
Boy avoids the attempt from Lesmore to control.
Boy cracks Lesmore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boy tries to control but Lesmore wriggling away.
Boy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boy lands a heavy elbow.
Lesmore working to try and regain half guard.
Boy raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brukk Lesmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lesmore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt

and Lesmore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boy's guard.
Lesmore thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesmore trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy controlling Lesmore's posture.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesmore throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesmore trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesmore is one step ahead there.
Lesmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesmore throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Lesmore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Lesmore misses.
Lesmore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
My Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesmore throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lesmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesmore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesmore.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesmore counters with a left and a right that stings Boy.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lesmore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for My Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesmore preventing the sweep.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Lesmore from controlling successfully.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesmore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy looking for a guillotine here but Lesmore defends easily.
Lesmore is fighting to break Boy's control of his arms but Boy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesmore!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesmore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brukk Lesmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesmore is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesmore is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boy controlling the pace for now.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lesmore is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Boy looking to secure an arm triangle but Lesmore defends it well.
Boy trying to control but Lesmore is having none of it.

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.
Lesmore tries to reverse the position but Boy maintains control.
Boy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boy raining down shots from the mount!
Boy controlling his opponent.
Lesmore tries to hold on but Boy postures up.
Boy 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.
Boy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lesmore hang on?
A nice elbow there by Boy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brukk Lesmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesmore 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brukk Lesmore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remero Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remero Riggs looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ketchum
vs
Riggs

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Ketchum!
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, Remero Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Ketchum dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Ketchum's head and hops out.
Riggs leaves Ketchum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Ketchum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketchum fails to land the takedown.
Ketchum fails with a takedown attempt.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ketchum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riggs pinned against the cage. Riggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ketchum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ketchum is breathing heavily.
Ketchum tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Riggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ketchum was covering up waiting for the punch and Riggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs pushing down on Ketchum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ketchum taking some punishment here, with Riggs in his half guard.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ketchum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs slips a nice elbow through Ketchum's hands, connecting with Ketchum's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs raining down shots from the mount!
Riggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ketchum is looking to escape.
Riggs lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum is trying desperately to improve position.
Riggs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riggs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ketchum is bucking up trying to escape but Riggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ketchum taking shots to the head.
Riggs lands with some strikes.
Riggs controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riggs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riggs landing strikes from the mount and Ketchum is in trouble!
Riggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Riggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ketchum!
Riggs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ketchum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Riggs working over Ketchum with some ground and pound. Ketchum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ketchum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riggs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Riggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ketchum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggs sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Riggs is looking for a kimura here.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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.
Riggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ketchum tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg.
Riggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ketchum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ketchum tries to get out of the position.
Riggs is taking a breather. Ketchum 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs works his way into side control.
Remero Riggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ketchum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a few punches from side control.
Riggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Riggs stalls from top position.
Ketchum regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to pass the guard but Ketchum is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggs lands a nice short elbow.
Riggs is just content to waste time from the top position. Ketchum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ketchum keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ketchum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riggs wants to free his trapped foot but Ketchum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ketchum moves into full guard.
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ketchum is keeping the position for now.
Riggs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ketchum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs has Ketchum pulled in close to control his posture.

Ketchum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Riggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ketchum is staying active underneath Riggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ketchum's head.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ketchum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to free his trapped foot but Ketchum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggs is looking to advance position but Ketchum won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ketchum has his takedown stuffed

and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riggs is pressing down on Ketchum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ketchum is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Riggs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ketchum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Riggs landing strikes.
Riggs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riggs is putting a hurting on Ketchum here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ketchum to see if he's OK.
Riggs looks up at the clock and then as Ketchum takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ketchum to see if he's OK.
Ketchum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Riggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ketchum some visible discomfort.
Ash Ketchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remero Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riggs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ketchum's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remero Riggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riggs 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remero Riggs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkell Adir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hazashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Adir
vs
Hazashi

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arkell Adir!
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, Hanzo Hazashi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adir cracks Hazashi with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Hanzo Hazashi has been cut.
Hazashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazashi shoots in for a double leg but Adir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Adir finds it's target.
Hazashi shoots in and drives through. Adir sprawls well.
Arkell Adir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hazashi.
Adir connects with a superb combination that knocks Hazashi out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Adir before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hazashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arkell Adir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ROYCKSON GRACIE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GRACIE has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. ROYCKSON GRACIE has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliveira
vs
GRACIE

190 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ROYCKSON GRACIE!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but GRACIE slips the punch.
Oliveira tries to bum rush GRACIE with a series of wild strikes but GRACIE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira throws a jab when GRACIE was well out of range.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but GRACIE paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
GRACIE moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira tries to bum rush GRACIE with a series of wild strikes but GRACIE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
GRACIE uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to clinch but GRACIE is having none of it.
GRACIE defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
GRACIE ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

GRACIE bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

GRACIE thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GRACIE has an Americana. Oliveira didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! GRACIE is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if GRACIE hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). ROYCKSON GRACIE!