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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cozard Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozard Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cozard Jr
vs
Lawler

186 cm
23
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cozard Jr!
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, Kesigan Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozard Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cozard Jr throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cozard Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozard Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawler closes the distance but Cozard Jr moves to the side
enabling Cozard Jr to counter with a crisp jab.

Lawler clinches up with Cozard Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawler is looking to control Cozard Jr's arms but Cozard Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawler has his back to the cage.

Cozard Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cozard Jr enables Lawler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cozard Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cozard Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cozard Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cozard Jr wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it.
Lawler throwing strikes from guard but Cozard Jr blocks nicely.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Cozard Jr keeps moving.
Lawler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lawler won't allow Cozard Jr to sweep him here.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cozard Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kesigan Lawler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lawler shoots for a takedown but Cozard Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cozard Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Lawler.
Cozard Jr throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawler misses with a hook to the body
and Cozard Jr counters with a two punch combo.

Lawler moves into the clinch.
Cozard Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawler's efforts to push away.
Lawler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cozard Jr prevents it.
Lawler misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler jumps guard but Cozard Jr stands there with Lawler around his waist. Lawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler tries to break the clinch but Cozard Jr is controlling the position.
Lawler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cozard Jr smiles and moves away.
Cozard Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Cozard Jr scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler has his takedown stuffed
and Cozard Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawler fails with the takedown
and Cozard Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler looks winded!
Lawler moves to clinch but Cozard Jr breaks away
and Cozard Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozard Jr lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler moves to clinch but Cozard Jr breaks away
and Cozard Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Cozard Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab lands there for Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr connects with a single shot there.
Cozard Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cozard Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler throws a body kick that misses.
Cozard Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Cozard Jr stuffs the takedown.
Cozard Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawler.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Cozard Jr avoids nicely.
Ryan Cozard Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawler won't allow Cozard Jr to get back to his feet.
Cozard Jr keeping full guard, as Lawler tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler trying to control but Cozard Jr is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cozard Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cozard Jr tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kesigan Lawler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cozard Jr misses with a double jab.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozard Jr punishes Lawler's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Cozard Jr misses.
A big right from Cozard Jr misses.
Lawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozard Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cozard Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawler has his takedown stuffed
and Cozard Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozard Jr manages to avoid it.
Kesigan Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Lawler or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozard Jr which made him look bad.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Lawler.
Cozard Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cozard Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozard Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler throws a leg kick that misses.
Cozard Jr shoots in and drives through. Lawler sprawls well.
Lawler shoots and misses
and Cozard Jr counters with a series of strikes. Lawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Cozard Jr lands with a hook. Lawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawler misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Cozard Jr. No joy for Lawler on that attempt.
Lawler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozard Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Cozard Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cozard Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Cozard Jr.
Lawler moves forwards but Cozard Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cozard Jr lands with a straight right. Lawler didn't see that one coming.
Cozard Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozard Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Lawler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cozard Jr really felt that one!
Lawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cozard Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt - Cozard Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Lawler.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lawler keeps control of Cozard Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawler is working for takedown but Cozard Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cozard Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cozard Jr lands an overhand right.
Cozard Jr lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is looking to clinch.
Cozard Jr looks to land a right hand but Lawler moved out of range.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cozard Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Cozard Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawler doesn't seem phased though.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozard Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cozard Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozard Jr counters with a series of strikes. Lawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozard Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Lawler misses with a takedown
and Cozard Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cozard Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Cozard Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cozard Jr throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
Lawler tries to clinch up
and Cozard Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozard Jr.
Ryan Cozard Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozard Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cozard Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Cozard Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lawler throws a chopping leg kick but Cozard Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Cozard Jr!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ademir Azevado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clausen
vs
Azevado

200 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Clausen!
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, Ademir Azevado!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azevado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clausen lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Clausen.
Clausen misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Clausen.
Azevado thumps Clausen with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevado has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azevado tries to clinch up.
Azevado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clausen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azevado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clausen checks a leg kick.
Clausen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevado darts in trying to clinch
and Clausen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevado thinking.

Azevado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clausen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Azevado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clausen is trying to get back to his feet.

Clausen throws Azevado to one side and escapes!
Clausen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azevado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clausen defends it nicely.
Azevado tries to clinch there but Clausen circles away.
Azevado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clausen swings for the body but Azevado moves out of range.
Clausen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azevado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azevado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clausen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Azevado does no damage.

Azevado has closed the distance and engaged Clausen in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen stops a takedown attempt from Azevado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clausen is trying to push Azevado away but Azevado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Azevado misses with an elbow strike.
Azevado misses with a punch to the body.
Azevado prevents a body shot from Clausen.
Clausen is trying to push Azevado away but Azevado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Azevado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clausen's efforts to push away.
Azevado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clausen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Azevado.
Clausen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azevado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azevado lands a hook that snaps the head of Clausen backwards.
Azevado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clausen avoids it.
Azevado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clausen's elbow.
Clausen blocks a body shot from Azevado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen is looking to break free of the clinch but Azevado has double underhooks.
Clausen avoiding damage as Azevado throws knees to the body.
Azevado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azevado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clausen is trying to push Azevado away but Azevado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clausen wants to get back to striking at distance but Azevado won't allow it.
Clausen is trying to push Azevado away but Azevado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Azevado tries to land a knee to the head but Clausen blocks with his arms.
Azevado misses with a knee strike.
Azevado looks winded!
Clausen tries to break the clinch but Azevado is controlling the position.
Azevado misses with a knee strike.
Azevado misses with a knee strike.
Azevado has Clausen pressed against the cage, preventing Clausen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Azevado tries a knee to the head but Clausen blocks it.
Clausen is looking to break free of the clinch but Azevado has double underhooks.
Clausen tries to work over Azevado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clausen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clausen wants to get back to striking at distance but Azevado won't allow it.
Clausen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clausen wants to break free but Azevado has control.
Azevado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clausen's elbow.
Azevado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azevado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azevado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clausen's elbow.
Azevado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clausen.
Azevado working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azevado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azevado misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen tries to break free but Azevado pushes him back against the cage.
Azevado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clausen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clausen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clausen misses with a head kick.
Azevado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clausen moves away.
Azevado is looking to clinch.
Azevado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevado moves away.
Clausen leaves Azevado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clausen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevado.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clausen.
Clausen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Azevado has closed the distance and engaged Clausen in a clinch.
Clausen gets underhooks to prevent Azevado's takedown attempt.
Azevado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clausen is defending well for now.
Azevado swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clausen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Clausen.
Azevado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clausen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas Clausen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clausen scores with a shot to the body.
Azevado is looking to clinch but Clausen is avoiding it.
Azevado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clausen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevado somewhat.
Thomas Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Azevado.
Azevado is breathing heavily.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Azevado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clausen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azevado avoids the head kick by Clausen.
Clausen throws a chopping leg kick but Azevado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevado circles away quickly and effectively.
Clausen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Azevado darts in and clinches Clausen up against the cage.
Clausen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clausen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clausen has had enough of the clinch but Azevado keeps him there for the moment.
Azevado trying to land knees to the body.
Azevado pushes off an throws an elbow but Clausen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clausen is defending well.
Clausen is trying to break the clinch but Azevado is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Azevado fails to land.
Clausen tries to throw a body punch but Azevado avoids it by throwing Clausen back against the cage.
Clausen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azevado has him pressed against the cage.
Azevado goes for a takedown attempt but Clausen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Clausen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azevado is looking to clinch but Clausen is avoiding it.
Clausen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Azevado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevado. Clausen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azevado.
Clausen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clausen.
Clausen misses with a wild combination.
Azevado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clausen but Clausen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azevado tries to clinch but Clausen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevado wants to clinch.
Azevado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azevado tries to clinch up.
Clausen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevado is looking to clinch but Clausen is avoiding it.
Azevado is looking to clinch but Clausen is avoiding it.
Clausen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azevado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ademir Azevado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azevado forces Clausen back against the cage and clinches.

Clausen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azevado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clausen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Clausen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Clausen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azevado looks to land a body kick but Clausen moved away.
Clausen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Clausen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Clausen.
Azevado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clausen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Clausen as Azevado shoots in.
Azevado avoids the head kick by Clausen.
Clausen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevado shoots in for a takedown but Clausen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Clausen misses.
Clausen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevado closes the distance and clinches up with Clausen, looking for a takedown. Azevado pushes Clausen against the cage but Clausen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Azevado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azevado doesn't manage to clinch there - Clausen circles away.
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azevado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azevado.
Azevado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azevado tries to clinch up but Clausen circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevado throws a hook to the side of Clausen's head but Clausen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevado tries to score with a low kick but Clausen moves his leg out of the way.
Clausen throws a head kick that misses.

Azevado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clausen, pushing him back against the cage.
Azevado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevado is looking for a takedown.
Clausen swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevado misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevado looking to throw knees to the head but Clausen is blocking nicely.
Azevado lands a nice shot to the body.

Azevado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Azevado 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.
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!
Clausen wants to get back to his feet.

Azevado 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.
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.

Azevado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clausen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevado on the ground.
Azevado works his way into full mount!

Azevado is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Azevado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ademir Azevado!
Ademir Azevado made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fereiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Klink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klink has chosen Johnny Cash - God's gonna cut you down as his entrance music. Gabriel Fereiera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fereiera
vs
Klink

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mads Klink!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fereiera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Klink wants to get back to his feet but Fereiera drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Klink sneaks out the side door and pushes Fereiera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Klink throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klink throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mads Klink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fereiera takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klink connects with the punch.

Fereiera is rocked!
Klink looks to land a body kick but Fereiera moved away.
Oh Fereiera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klink tries a head kick but it misses.
Fereiera seems to have got his legs back now.

Fereiera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klink's guard.
Klink wants to stand up but Fereiera is controlling him.
Fereiera is looking to stand up but Klink won't let him.

Fereiera drops back looking for a leg! Klink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klink manages to kick Fereiera off! Fereiera jumps back into Klink's guard.
Fereiera won't allow Klink to get back to his feet.
Klink looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klink keeping moving, preventing Fereiera from controlling successfully.
Klink wants to stand up but Fereiera is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fereiera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fereiera works over Klink with some ground and pound from guard.
Fereiera prevents Klink from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera is looking to stand up but Klink won't let him.
Fereiera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fereiera throwing strikes but missing.
Fereiera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Fereiera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fereiera wanted to stand there but Klink had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klink can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fereiera won't allow Klink to get back to his feet.
Fereiera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fereiera trying to control the position from guard on top but Klink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel Fereiera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fereiera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klink goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klink pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klink displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fereiera.
Mads Klink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fereiera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fereiera moves away.
Fereiera looks to land a combination but Klink avoids it well.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown but Klink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fereiera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klink napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klink wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klink takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fereiera tries to stand but Klink is controlling his head.
Klink is not content to let Fereiera control the position.
Fereiera 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.
Klink tries to escape but Fereiera is in control.
Fereiera trying to control the action but Klink is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fereiera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fereiera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klink misses with a body shot.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klink as he avoids it easily.
Klink scores with a shot to the body.
Klink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klink delivers a nice body kick.
Klink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fereiera manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Klink misses.
Klink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klink throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fereiera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klink tries to avoid it but Fereiera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klink to the ground. Klink escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klink is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klink but Klink pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fereiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fereiera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fereiera shoots in looking for a takedown but Klink manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fereiera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fereiera takes one to the chin there.
Fereiera moves out of range as Klink throws a body kick.
Fereiera dodges the punch combination from Klink.
Klink looks to land a combination but Fereiera avoids it well.
Fereiera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fereiera circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera shoots in for a double leg but Klink sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fereiera.
Klink throws the kick towards the body but Fereiera avoids it.
Klink misses with the combination.
Klink wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Fereiera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klink swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fereiera.
Fereiera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fereiera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klink.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera ducks right into an uppercut from Klink.
Fereiera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fereiera darts in looking for a takedown but Klink gets double underhooks and turns Fereiera into the cage.
Klink is working Fereiera over against the cage.
Fereiera is trying to pull guard but Klink turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klink has had enough of the clinch but Fereiera keeps him there for the moment.
Klink has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Klink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fereiera has him pressed against the cage.
Klink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fereiera has him pressed against the cage.
Klink is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klink looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klink working hard to break the clinch.
Fereiera wants to take the fight to the mat but Klink manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fereiera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fereiera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fereiera is trying to maintain a safe position but Klink gets an underhook and turns Fereiera into the cage.
Fereiera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klink to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Klink escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klink cracks a nice hook into Fereiera's ribs.
Mads Klink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klink.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Klink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Klink connects with a single shot there.
Klink darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fereiera avoids a kick to the body.
Klink misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Klink finds it's target.
Klink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Fereiera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klink lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fereiera.
Klink stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Klink misses.
Klink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fereiera counters with a straight right hand.
Fereiera looks to land a body kick but Klink moved away.
Gabriel Fereiera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klink throws the kick towards the body but Fereiera avoids it.
Fereiera tries to clinch up.
Fereiera is looking to clinch.
Fereiera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klink defends well and Fereiera ends up having to push Klink into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klink is trying to push Fereiera away but Fereiera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fereiera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klink pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fereiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fereiera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fereiera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klink pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klink misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera throws out a leg kick but Klink moves out of range and Fereiera only half commits.
Klink tries a head kick but it misses.
Klink throws a head kick that Fereiera semi-blocks.

Fereiera scores with a takedown into Klink's guard.
Fereiera won't allow Klink to get back to his feet.
Fereiera throwing strikes from guard but Klink blocks nicely.
Fereiera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Klink has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fereiera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera avoids the head kick by Klink.
Fereiera shoots for a double leg takedown but Klink sprawls well. He's pushed Fereiera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left and a right from Klink both land. Nice combination.
Klink tries to bum rush Fereiera with a series of wild strikes but Fereiera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fereiera clinches with his opponent.
Fereiera tries to pull guard but Klink forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klink lands with a nice combination. Fereiera backs away looking to recover.
Fereiera fails with a takedown attempt.
Klink moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fereiera shoots in but Klink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klink throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klink misses with a body shot.
Klink throws a nice looking combination but Fereiera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Klink.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Klink!
An out of breath Mads Klink thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run This Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Molina
vs
Lamas

168 cm
19
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Bad Man Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lamas feints and as Molina raises his hands in defense, Lamas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Molina is pulling down on Lamas's head to control his posture.
Molina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molina has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lamas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Molina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Lamas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lamas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lamas tries to free his leg and advance position but Molina is retaining full guard.
Molina is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molina working for a triangle but Lamas defends it easily.
Lamas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molina looking to control.

Lamas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molina looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molina looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molina!
Molina postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Molina trying to control the action but Lamas is working from the bottom.
Molina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Molina.
Molina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamas on the ground.

Molina is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molina cracks Lamas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molina cracks Lamas with a big right hand but Lamas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lamas gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamas wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molina lands a nice short elbow.

Molina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Molina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Molina connects with a nice short shot to Lamas's temple.
Lamas gets back to full guard.
Molina looking to sit in guard and control but Lamas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molina keeping moving, preventing Lamas from controlling successfully.
Lamas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to sweep here but Lamas controlling him for the moment.
Molina is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lamas dives into side control.
Molina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lamas off and has taken his back!
Lamas trying to control the position but Molina manages to sink in the hooks.

Molina is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Lamas right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Molina looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Molina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamas up against the cage.
Molina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lamas to keep the fight standing.
Lamas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molina wants a takedown.

Lamas successfully pulls guard.

Lamas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Molina scoring with some ground and pound.
Molina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
Molina throwing strikes but missing.
Lamas controls Molina momentarily but Molina frees himself.
Molina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molina throws a strike but Lamas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamas wants to stand but Molina is controlling the position.
Lamas has momentary wrist control but Molina slips an elbow through the middle.

Lamas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molina preventing the sweep.
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molina controlling from the top position.
Molina wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas has momentary wrist control but Molina slips an elbow through the middle.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses.
Molina wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Molina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lamas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Molina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamas controls Molina momentarily but Molina frees himself.
Lamas trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lamas closes the distance and clinches up with Molina, looking for a takedown. Lamas pushes Molina against the cage but Molina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Molina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lamas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Molina postures up in Lamas's guard and throws a big left but Lamas blocks it.
Molina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lamas shoots and misses

and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Molina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamas misses with a wild combination.
Lamas tries for a takedown but Molina circles away easily

and Molina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molina.
Molina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamas.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lamas.

Molina manages to break the clinch.

Molina darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Molina stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas tries to kick Molina off but Molina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molina slips a nice elbow through Lamas's hands, connecting with Lamas's forehead.
Jeffrey Molina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamas wants to improve his position but Molina is controlling well.
Molina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Molina is keen to just control but Lamas is a slippery customer.
Molina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Molina drops an elbow to the side of Lamas's head.
Lamas has hold of Molina's hands but Molina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina controlling the action here.
Molina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lamas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Molina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamas's head.
Molina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Molina seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lamas has recovered full guard.
Molina lands a couple of digs.
Molina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lamas trying to control the position.
Molina won't allow Lamas to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamas's head.
Molina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Molina stands up from Lamas's guard - Molina perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo Lamas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Molina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Molina 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.

Molina stands up and waves to Lamas to follow him.
Jeffrey Molina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Molina shoots in and bounces Lamas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Molina 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Molina!
A victorious Jeffrey Molina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ricardo Lamas had this to say: 'I know what I gotta do to get that W. '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salam Abdulrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abdulrahim might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brand Nubian - Allah U Akbar. Jack Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Abdulrahim
vs
Jones

165 cm
22
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salam Abdulrahim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulrahim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdulrahim off to one side.
Abdulrahim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Abdulrahim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Abdulrahim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abdulrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdulrahim stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdulrahim trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abdulrahim stands up.

Abdulrahim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdulrahim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdulrahim has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Abdulrahim is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Abdulrahim to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones is the new bantamweight champion!

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