Coyotile:Monteiro vs Aparecido PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sene Gal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Schlemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gal
vs
Schlemper

182 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sene Gal!
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, Fabricio Schlemper!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlemper misses with a leg kick
and Gal counters with a leg kick.

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

Schlemper lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlemper looking to pass the guard.
Schlemper pushing down on Gal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gal looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Schlemper is looking for a kimura here.

Gal looking for subs from the bottom but Schlemper mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gal is looking to improve his position but Schlemper isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlemper controlling his opponent.
Gal can't escape the position.
Schlemper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlemper controlling from the full mount.
Gal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlemper controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gal somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Schlemper throws a nice looking combination but Gal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Schlemper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gal manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gal actively working from the bottom here.

Gal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gal tries to kick Schlemper off but Schlemper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gal is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlemper decides to return to a standing position.
Schlemper tries to clinch but Gal moves out of range.
Schlemper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gal swats him away and circles back towards the center.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gal enables Schlemper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Schlemper gets to his feet - Gal follows without any prompting.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlemper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlemper throwing strikes but missing.

Gal has his foot on Schlemper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schlemper works his way back into a safe position though.
Gal being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schlemper looks to clinch
and Gal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Schlemper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gal's guard.
Schlemper lands a couple of elbows.
Schlemper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schlemper is looking to take a break and control but Gal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gal is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gal's face as Schlemper controls the position.
Schlemper lands a nice forearm strike.
Gal is trying to work for a sweep but Schlemper has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlemper controlling his opponent.
Gal is trying to escape the mount.
Schlemper raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schlemper controlling from the full mount.
Schlemper wants to control the pace but Gal is squirming around nicely.
Schlemper controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlemper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gal tries to reverse the position but Schlemper maintains control.
Gal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Schlemper connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gal to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlemper controlling well, preventing Gal from escaping the position.

Schlemper is persistently looking for the submission but Gal is defending it well.
Schlemper lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlemper has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gal is in real trouble here. Schlemper gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gal is tapping out! Schlemper wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Schlemper!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eustaquio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Santos
vs
Braga

184 cm
20
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Santos!
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, Eustaquio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Braga.
Braga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Braga swinging wildly here.
Braga lands a two punch combo.
Braga clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Braga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Braga misses with a wild combination.
Braga throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Braga scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Fernando Santos has been cut.

Braga gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braga throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Braga throws an elbow that misses.

Santos pulls guard.
Braga postures up.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Braga manages to get himself to full guard.
Braga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Braga from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fernando Santos just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Braga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braga falls off balance throwing a combination

and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Braga fails to land.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Braga gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga throws a head punch that misses.
Braga is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Braga throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Santos jumps guard.

Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Braga frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos has switched to an armbar! Braga is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fernando Santos!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsunori Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takahashi's choice of entrance music: Crystal King - You wa Shock!. On his way into the cage it seems that Jeffrey Molina has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeffrey Molina seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Molina
vs
Takahashi

168 cm
18
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
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, Katsunori Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi has his takedown stuffed

and Molina counters by clinching up.

Molina works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Takahashi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Takahashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Molina has his hands clasped together but Takahashi extends and breaks Molina's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takahashi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsunori Takahashi!
An out of breath Katsunori Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jeffrey Molina was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that punk ass bitch, I won that shit. Fuck Bitches get money! BIRD SQUAD!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fereiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polish has chosen Ice Cube Today was a Good Day as his entrance music. Gabriel Fereiera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Polish's chin.

Fereiera
vs
Polish

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Heisenberg

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, Gabriel Fereiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Polish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by Fereiera's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Polish looks to score with a jab to the body but Fereiera is just out of range.
Polish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fereiera.
Polish looks to land a combination. Fereiera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Polish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Polish has Fereiera up against the cage in a clinch.
Polish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Polish breaks the clinch.

Polish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fereiera, pushing him back against the cage.
Polish lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Polish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fereiera has Polish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Polish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Polish gets tackled into the cage by Fereiera. Fereiera maintains the clinch.

Polish has Fereiera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Polish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fereiera tumbling to the mat - Polish dives into Fereiera's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish wants to stand but Fereiera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Polish trying to control but Fereiera is working from the bottom.
Polish wants to get up but he can't break Fereiera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Polish throwing strikes but missing.
Polish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fereiera is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish throwing strikes from guard but Fereiera blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fereiera controlling Polish's posture.
Fereiera is breathing heavily.
Polish postures up in Fereiera's guard and throws a big left but Fereiera blocks it.
Polish is looking to stand up but Fereiera won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Polish breaks from the clinch.
Polish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fereiera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polish lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polish cracks Fereiera with a good jab.

Polish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fereiera's guard.
Polish wanted to stand there but Fereiera had control of the position.
Fereiera keeping moving, preventing Polish from controlling successfully.
Polish prevents Fereiera from getting back to his feet.
Polish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polish wants to control from the top but Fereiera keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Polish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Polish.

Polish shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Polish showed some decent athleticism there.
Fereiera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Polish seems content to control.
Polish wants to stand up but Fereiera is controlling the position.
Fereiera is not content to let Polish control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Polish in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Polish wasn't active enough on the ground.
Polish lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Polish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Polish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polish moves into the clinch.

Polish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fereiera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Polish clinches up against the cage.
Polish looking to throw knees to the head but Fereiera is blocking nicely.
Fereiera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Polish gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Polish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Polish looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fereiera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fereiera is staying active underneath Polish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Polish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Polish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Polish postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fereiera to stand up.
Polish misses with the combination.

Polish forces Fereiera back against the cage and clinches.

Polish breaks from the clinch.
Polish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Polish shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fereiera is trying to defend but Polish finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera is looking to improve his position.
Polish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Fereiera is defending against the submission attempts here by Polish.
Polish wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fereiera defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polish seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Fereiera is defending against the submission attempts here by Polish.
Polish trying to control from half guard but Fereiera is working away.
Polish tries to stand and escape but Fereiera is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera won't allow Polish to pass to mount.
Polish throwing shots but Fereiera is blocking nicely.
Polish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fereiera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Polish was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polish tries a head kick but it misses.

Polish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Polish is going to stand back up.
Polish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polish passes into side control, despite Fereiera's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Polish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Polish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fereiera to the mat! Fereiera manages to get full guard.
Polish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fereiera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Polish decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fereiera, up you get!
James Polish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fereiera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fereiera drops his hands momentarily and Polish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fereiera has a takedown stuffed.

Polish moves into the clinch.

Polish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polish tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fereiera keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish scoring with punches from side control.
Polish lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fereiera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Polish.
Polish creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fereiera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Polish is chipping away with strikes.
Fereiera wants to control but Polish postures up.

Polish decides to take the fight back to the feet.
James Polish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polish thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Polish gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Polish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polish jabs at Fereiera's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Polish. That snapped Fereiera's head back.

Polish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Polish.

Polish is trying to trip Fereiera. He has hold of a leg but Fereiera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Polish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Polish throws a big elbow that misses.
Polish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Polish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab from Polish.
Polish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Polish clinches with his opponent.

Polish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Polish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Fereiera has his foot on Polish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polish works his way back into a safe position though.
Polish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polish scores with a jab to the jaw.

Polish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Polish scores with a couple of short elbows.
James Polish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polish in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Polish working the head and body with strikes.
Gabriel Fereiera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Polish decides to stand back up. Polish steps back and let's Fereiera get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Polish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polish 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Polish!
James Polish made sure to mention his sponsor, Heisenberg in his post fight interview.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Serafin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moura
vs
Serafin

182 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Serafin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura shoots in and gets a takedown into Serafin's guard.
Serafin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lukas Moura just wasn't active enough.

Moura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Moura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Serafin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moura.

Moura stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Moura dives in and scores a takedown into Serafin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serafin has control of Moura's left arm, preventing Moura from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Lukas Moura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moura circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moura gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serafin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moura is staying active.
Moura taking a break here but Serafin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Moura controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Lukas Moura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moura laying and praying for a moment but Serafin takes advantage and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serafin is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serafin avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Moura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Serafin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moura.

Moura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serafin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Serafin seems a little lost for a moment, as Moura dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura tries to score with some ground and pound. Serafin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serafin dodges the ground and pound from Moura.
Lukas Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moura decides to stand back up.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Serafin moves out of range easily.

Moura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Moura escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moura gets the takedown into side control.
Moura wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
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!
Serafin regains half guard.
Serafin is controlling Moura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Serafin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.

Lukas Moura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Moura feints and as Serafin raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura throws a strike but Serafin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Serafin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moura, up you get!

Moura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Serafin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Serafin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moura's guard! Nice work there by Serafin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Serafin thows a body shot but no joy.

Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Serafin to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serafin is keeping the position for now.
Moura looking to sit in guard and control but Serafin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Serafin escapes and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moura tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Moura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serafin stands up and beckons Moura to his feet.
Bruno Serafin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Serafin on his heels. He'll look to pass Serafin's guard now, I'm sure.
Serafin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukas Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lukas Moura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Serafin is looking to clinch but Moura is avoiding it.

Moura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Serafin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serafin is on top in guard.

Serafin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serafin was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Moura!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salam Abdulrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Apaga mais não bate. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Salam Abdulrahim was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Oliveira
vs
Abdulrahim

166 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Antonio 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, Salam Abdulrahim!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

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

and Abdulrahim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Oliveira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abdulrahim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulrahim trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Oliveira is trying to stand up here but Abdulrahim is controlling him well.

Oliveira looking for subs from the bottom but Abdulrahim mounts him!
Abdulrahim fails to take his opponent's back.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Abdulrahim isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Abdulrahim postures up.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Abdulrahim is controlling well.
Abdulrahim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Salam Abdulrahim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Abdulrahim counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim working away.
Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abdulrahim is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abdulrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Oliveira is just holding on here. Abdulrahim manages to take his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulrahim controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salam Abdulrahim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdulrahim is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Abdulrahim circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdulrahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt

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

Oliveira has an active guard here but Abdulrahim has managed to pass into half guard.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Abdulrahim keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdulrahim pulls his head out easily.
Abdulrahim has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel Penn - Elite Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdulrahim is working away from the top position though.
Abdulrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abdulrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdulrahim is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Abdulrahim is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Abdulrahim passes to side control.
Abdulrahim trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim scoring with punches and elbows.
Abdulrahim is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulrahim working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira controls the position for a moment.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdulrahim is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Abdulrahim circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salam Abdulrahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Oliveira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Abdulrahim stacks Oliveira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Abdulrahim!
Oliveira is trying to control Abdulrahim's posture but Abdulrahim avoids it.
Abdulrahim trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Abdulrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdulrahim moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim working away.
Abdulrahim wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Salam Abdulrahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salam Abdulrahim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim prevents Oliveira from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Salam Abdulrahim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Abdulrahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Abdulrahim is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Abdulrahim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abdulrahim working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Abdulrahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!

And that's the end of the fight!
Salam Abdulrahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abdulrahim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salam Abdulrahim!
Antonio Oliveira was interviewed post fight and said 'infelizmente não deu,um nojento'.