KOR 118 - Hallow's Eve II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michel Thurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thurtz
vs
Carvalho

175 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michel Thurtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carvalho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thurtz's half guard.
Carvalho seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carvalho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carvalho tries to stand but Thurtz is controlling from the bottom.
Carvalho throws a strike but Thurtz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thurtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thurtz forces his way into half guard.
Thurtz is taking a breather. Carvalho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Thurtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thurtz controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thurtz is working away from the top position though.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.

Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Thurtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho is not content to let Thurtz control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Thurtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Carvalho.
Thurtz misses with a looping right.
Thurtz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thurtz. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thurtz.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thurtz.
Thurtz throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Donk. Carvalho catches Thurtz right on the button with a cross.
Thurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Thurtz.
Thurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thurtz counters by clinching up.
Thurtz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thurtz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thurtz lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Thurtz digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carvalho looks gassed!
Carvalho tries to break free but Thurtz pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thurtz.
Thurtz lands a hook to the side of the head.

Thurtz jumps guard and drags Carvalho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho won't allow Thurtz to sweep him here.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Thurtz keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Thurtz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carvalho!
Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thurtz controlling the pace for now.
Thurtz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thurtz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thurtz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee warns Carvalho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Thurtz pushes him away.
Thurtz tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Michel Thurtz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Thurtz closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Thurtz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho letting Thurtz take a breather here.
Thurtz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carvalho can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.
Carvalho thuds his right hand into Thurtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thurtz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvalho counters with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogerio Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thurtz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Thurtz gets control of Carvalho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thurtz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thurtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho tries to stand but Thurtz is controlling from the bottom.

Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thurtz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thurtz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thurtz!

Thurtz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Thurtz throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thurtz tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thurtz to the ground. Thurtz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogerio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Thurtz.
Thurtz misses with a body shot.
Thurtz takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Thurtz blocks the leg kick.
Thurtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thurtz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Thurtz.

Thurtz lands a big shot that drops Carvalho! Can he finish him?

Carvalho is rocked!
Thurtz is stalling in the full guard.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Thurtz finish him?
Thurtz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thurtz is taking a breather. Carvalho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carvalho seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thurtz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thurtz throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Thurtz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thurtz staying out of range there.
Carvalho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Thurtz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Thurtz getting side control.
Thurtz blocks the strikes from Carvalho.
Thurtz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Thurtz 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.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Thurtz has control of the leg.
Thurtz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Michel Thurtz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thurtz.
Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thurtz. Thurtz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thurtz connects with a nice looking jab.
Thurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Thurtz is looking to wear down Carvalho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thurtz wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thurtz misses with a shot to the body
and Carvalho counters with a thumping low kick.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thurtz.

Thurtz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thurtz goes for a takedown attempt but Carvalho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thurtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Thurtz dominated that second round.
That's time! Thurtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thurtz tries to clinch up.
Thurtz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thurtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.

Carvalho tries to keep at a distance but Thurtz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Thurtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Thurtz off the cage and back into rage.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thurtz.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thurtz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carvalho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Thurtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Thurtz's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Thurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Thurtz misses its intended target.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Thurtz avoids the punch easily.
Thurtz lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Rogerio Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thurtz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Carvalho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thurtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thurtz, not yet.

Thurtz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thurtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Thurtz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thurtz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Thurtz is keeping the position.
Thurtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thurtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thurtz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thurtz keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carvalho!
Thurtz tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Thurtz controlling from the full mount.
Thurtz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carvalho wants to control but Thurtz is having none of it.
Thurtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Michel Thurtz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michel Thurtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thurtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogerio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho tries to hold on but Thurtz pushes him away.
Thurtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Thurtz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thurtz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Thurtz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avan Strash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Silveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Strash
vs
Silveira

195 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avan Strash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Silveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strash misses with a series of wild punches.
Strash throws a one two combo.

It looks like Leonardo Silveira has been cut.
Strash scores with the left hand. Silveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Silveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Silveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strash counters with a stiff right hand.

Silveira is rocked!
Silveira misses with a shot to the body
and Strash counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Silveira! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Strash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avan Strash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rorian Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rorian Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
Infamous

183 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorian Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infamous as he avoids it easily.
Rorian Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.

Infamous is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Infamous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Infamous working a defensive guard here.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Infamous wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Infamous.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Machado scores a takedown into full mount!

Machado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Infamous is surviving well by controlling Machado's body position as best he can.
Infamous is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action.
Machado prevents Infamous from getting the reversal.
Machado wants to control the pace but Infamous is squirming around nicely.
Infamous wants to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
Infamous is trying to escape the mount.
Infamous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous tries to hold on but Machado postures up.

Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Infamous frees his head quite easily.
Infamous slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado works his way into side control.
Machado wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy.

Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Infamous knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Infamous has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Infamous keeps working.
Infamous struggling a bit here.
Infamous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Infamous wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Infamous is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Infamous trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rorian Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado slips a straight right by Infamous.
Infamous looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Machado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Infamous manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy.
Infamous is looking to reverse the position.
Machado trying to control the position but Infamous is working away.

Machado tries for a kimura but Infamous is defending well.
Machado moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Infamous is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Infamous tries to improve position but can't.

Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Infamous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Infamous is looking for a sweep.

Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Infamous, who protects the arm well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous sneaks back into half guard.

Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado not doing much here.
Infamous misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Infamous trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.

Machado 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.
Machado trying to control the pace.

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

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

Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is taking a breather. Infamous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado trying to control the action but Infamous is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
A decent looking cross lands there for Infamous.
Left hook, right uppercut from Infamous.

It looks like Rorian Machado has been cut.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorian Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Infamous - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infamous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Infamous.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Infamous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Infamous looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Infamous misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Infamous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Infamous as he jumps to the side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado.
Infamous is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
Infamous sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Infamous wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Infamous actively working from the bottom here.
Infamous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Infamous tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Machado is trying for a kimura here. Infamous looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machado wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorian Machado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Charneski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charneski comes to the cage accompanied by Pongale por las hileras. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Charneski
vs
Wolfen

190 cm
23
207 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Charneski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charneski.
Charneski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charneski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charneski jabs at Wolfen's body.
Charneski connects with a single shot there.
Wolfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charneski.

Wolfen gets caught flat footed, as Charneski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Charneski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Charneski has gone for a leg lock! Wolfen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Charneski's guard.
Wolfen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Charneski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolfen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolfen is thwarting Charneski's attempts to control the position.
Charneski is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charneski is pressing down on Wolfen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Charneski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charneski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charneski looking to control.
Wolfen stays in close to Charneski's body and controls the position.
Wolfen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolfen cracks Charneski with a solid left hand.
Wolfen postures up.
Wolfen won't allow Charneski to sweep him here.
Wolfen trying to control but Charneski is working from the bottom.
Charneski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Charneski is working an open guard so Wolfen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wolfen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfen misses the target.
Charneski misses with a low kick as Wolfen jumps back.
Wes Wolfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charneski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Charneski misses.
Charneski moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charneski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolfen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfen connects with a right hand. Charneski shakes it off.
Luiz Charneski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charneski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfen manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfen.
Charneski scores with a jab.
Wolfen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charneski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charneski ducks under a wild hook from Wolfen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen defending well as Charneski loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfen connects with a body shot.
Wolfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfen misses the jab.
Charneski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charneski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolfen misses with a looping left.
Charneski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfen scores with a body shot.
Charneski misses with a body shot.
Charneski connects with the punch.
Wolfen misses with a wild combination.
Charneski slips under a jab.
Charneski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charneski is defended easily by Wolfen.
Charneski throws a jab when Wolfen was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charneski looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfen is just out of range.
Charneski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Charneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Wolfen.
Charneski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Charneski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolfen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Charneski.
Wolfen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Charneski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charneski is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfen is looking for a sweep. Charneski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Luiz Charneski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wolfen scores with a nice strike.

Charneski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolfen is trying to defend but Charneski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Charneski.
Wolfen taking some punishment here, with Charneski in his half guard.
Charneski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolfen tries to roll over but Charneski keeps him under control.
Wolfen is doing well to control the position and prevent Charneski from advancing to side control.
Charneski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Charneski works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen is looking to reverse the position.
Charneski is working Wolfen over with some ground and pound from side control.

Charneski tries for a kimura but Wolfen is defending well.

Charneski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Charneski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wolfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charneski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfen struggling a bit here.
Wolfen parries the strikes from Charneski easily there. Charneski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolfen to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfen walks into a jab.
Charneski misses with a double jab
and Wolfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Charneski.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charneski throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Wolfen misses.
Charneski scores with a nice head shot.
Charneski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfen looks to land a right hand but Charneski moved out of range.
Charneski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charneski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charneski lands a head shot.
Charneski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charneski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charneski fails with the takedown
and Wolfen counters with a straight right hand.
Charneski throws a nice looking combination but Wolfen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfen ducks under a wild hook from Charneski.
Charneski lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfen misses the target.
Charneski misses the shot to the body.
Charneski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charneski works the jab nicely.
Charneski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charneski.
Charneski cracks a nice hook into Wolfen's ribs.
Charneski throws a hook to the side of Wolfen's head but Wolfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charneski throws a shot from downtown. Wolfen moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Wolfen as he checks the leg kick.
Charneski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charneski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charneski moves away from the strike by Wolfen.
Charneski throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolfen counters with a straight right hand.
Charneski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charneski avoids the body shot from Wolfen.
Wolfen takes a swing at Charneski's ribcage but misses.
Wolfen takes a swing at Charneski's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Charneski.
Wolfen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolfen.
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!
Charneski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfen.
Charneski throws the left hand but Wolfen avoids the punch easily.
Charneski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charneski misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charneski throws out a powerful jab.
Wolfen swinging wildly here.
Wolfen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charneski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Charneski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Charneski fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfen. That snapped Charneski's head back.
Wes Wolfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charneski.
Wolfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolfen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Charneski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charneski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Charneski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charneski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfen.
Wolfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfen looks to throw the jab but Charneski is out of range.
Charneski scores with a decent looking hook.
Charneski ducks under a wild hook from Wolfen.
Charneski throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolfen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfen misses with the combination.
Charneski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charneski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolfen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Charneski misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Wolfen.
Wolfen keeps the fight on the outside.
Charneski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charneski just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfen throws a body punch but Charneski moves out of range.
Charneski throws the left hand but Wolfen avoids the punch easily.
Wolfen stuffs the takedown attempt from Charneski. Charneski gets slowly back to his feet.
Charneski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charneski slips under a jab.
Charneski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charneski throws a shot from downtown. Wolfen moves away and avoids it.
Charneski misses with an uppercut.

Charneski gets the takedown into side control.
Wes Wolfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charneski working away.

Charneski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charneski throws an elbow but Wolfen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wolfen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wolfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Charneski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charneski drops an elbow to the side of Wolfen's head.

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

Charneski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolfen wants to get back to full guard.
Charneski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charneski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfen.
Charneski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Charneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charneski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charneski lands a body shot.
Charneski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Charneski misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charneski misses with a leg kick.
Charneski misses with a body shot.
Charneski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfen.
A slow jab from Charneski misses its intended target.
Wolfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charneski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charneski tries for a takedown but Wolfen circles away easily
letting Wolfen counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Charneski misses the target.
Charneski throws a right hand that Wolfen ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfen also avoids with ease.
Wolfen connects with a nice looking jab.
Luiz Charneski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolfen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charneski was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfen.
Wolfen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charneski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolfen ducks right into an uppercut from Charneski.
Wolfen misses with a hook. Charneski ducked under it nicely.
Wolfen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charneski throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wes Wolfen.
I think Charneski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Barbie Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Luca Brasi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brasi
vs
Clegane

203 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
20
307 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi throws a nice looking combination but Clegane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Brasi closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clegane lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luca Brasi has been cut.
Brasi lands with a right to the head.
Brasi letting Clegane take a breather here.
Brasi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Brasi.
Clegane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Clegane to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane prevents a takedown attempt there.

Clegane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clegane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Brasi is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clegane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clegane pushes down on Brasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Brasi moves into full guard.
Brasi trying to keep a closed guard but Clegane is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi is pulling down on Clegane's head to control his posture.

Clegane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clegane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane stands and throws Brasi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brasi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Clegane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brasi's head.
Brasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brasi.
Clegane is in close to Brasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brasi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Brasi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brasi looks to land a combination but Clegane avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Brasi.
Brasi misses with an attempted mid kick.

Brasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clegane's guard.
Brasi wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.

Clegane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clegane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brasi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clegane's legs.
Clegane wants to control but Brasi postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is not content to let Brasi control the position.
Clegane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brasi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brasi advances to full mount.
Clegane is desperately trying to improve his position but Brasi has a good base and remains in mount.

Brasi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clegane has worked his arm free - good work by Clegane!
Brasi wants to control but Clegane is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clegane is looking to regain half guard here but Brasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Brasi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clegane wants to control but Brasi postures up.
Brasi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brasi trying to control the position but Clegane is working away.
Clegane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane gets full guard.
Brasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Brasi won't allow Clegane to sweep him here.

Clegane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brasi defends well.
Brasi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clegane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Clegane has gone for a leg lock! Brasi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clegane's guard.
Brasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.

Brasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clegane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brasi has Clegane in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Brasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Brasi's cut.
That's time! Brasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Brasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clegane pinned against the cage. Clegane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clegane.
Clegane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Brasi blocks a leg kick.
Clegane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane thuds his shin into the meat of Brasi's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasi misses with a looping right.

Clegane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brasi keeps working.
Clegane is working Brasi over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi prevents Clegane from improving position.
Brasi struggling a bit here.
Clegane wants to control but Brasi is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Clegane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brasi defending against the ground and pound.
Clegane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brasi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Clegane crashes against the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brasi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clegane.
Brasi stuffs the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Brasi.
Brasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clegane backs up against the cage.
Brasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Brasi does no damage.
Clegane fails with a takedown attempt.
Luca Brasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Clegane.
A punch combination from Brasi misses.
Brasi misses with a few strikes there.
Brasi moves in looking to clinch but Clegane pushes him off.
Clegane throws a solid leg kick but Brasi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clegane.

Clegane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brasi trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Brasi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clegane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clegane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clegane!
Brasi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clegane.
Brasi defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasi is not content to let Clegane control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clegane 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Bate Pesadao as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crazy
vs
Belfort

195 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
199 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crazy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crazy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crazy tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Belfort chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crazy can pounce on him.
Crazy is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Crazy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crazy tries to move into range but Belfort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
Crazy leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crazy tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Dog Crazy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crazy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crazy fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort throws the left hand but Crazy avoids the punch easily.
Crazy moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Crazy doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Crazy doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Crazy tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crazy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Crazy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crazy tries a head kick but it misses.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.

Crazy drives through and clinches with Belfort against the cage.
Crazy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Crazy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crazy lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Crazy.
A body shot lands from Crazy.
Crazy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort is working for takedown but Crazy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dog Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Crazy misses with a knee to the head.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crazy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazy throws a head kick that Belfort semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Crazy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Whack! Crazy lands a heavy head kick that drops Belfort. The ref tackles Crazy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Belfort was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dog Crazy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo Bulaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Takata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Angelo Bulaun
vs
Takata

167 cm
23
130 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
143 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Angelo Bulaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata thows a body shot but no joy.
Takata misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Takata.

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

Bulaun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takata defends it easily.

Bulaun working for a triangle but Takata defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Bulaun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takata is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata thows a big elbow that misses.
Takata pushes down on Bulaun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bulaun wants to get back to full guard.
Bulaun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bulaun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bulaun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bulaun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takata moves nicely into side control.
Bulaun is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takata throws an elbow but Bulaun slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takata landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bulaun regains half guard.
Takata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takata is keen to just control but Bulaun is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bulaun actively working from the bottom here.
Bulaun taking some punishment here, with Takata in his half guard.
Bulaun is pressing down on Takata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Takata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulaun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takata has managed to get both his arms back between Bulaun's legs - danger averted.
Bulaun trying to keep a closed guard but Takata is proving a slippery customer.
Takata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulaun keeping moving, preventing Takata from controlling successfully.
Bulaun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takata wants to pass the guard but Bulaun is keeping the position.
Takata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulaun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bulaun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takata is working Bulaun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bulaun has his foot on Takata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takata works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata wants to pass the guard but Bulaun is keeping the position.
Bulaun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takata.
Bulaun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takata.
Takata tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulaun is retaining full guard.

Bulaun is looking for a triangle but Takata pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takata landing with the ground and pound.
Takata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takata landing with the ground and pound.
Bulaun trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takata cracks Bulaun with a solid left hand.
Takata wants to control from the top but Bulaun keeps moving.

Bulaun looking for a guillotine here but Takata defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Angelo Bulaun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takata misses the shot to the body.
Takata tries to land a leg kick but Bulaun saw it coming and moves away.
Takata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulaun.
Takata missing with a left hand there. Bulaun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulaun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Takata misses.
Takata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulaun moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulaun slips a jab from Takata.
Takata slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulaun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bulaun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Takata misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Takata.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata scores with a punch to the head.
Bulaun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takata throws out the jab.
Takata misses with a straight left.
Bulaun blocks a low kick nicely.
Bulaun fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Takata.

Bulaun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takata is trying to stand back up but Bulaun is controlling him

Bulaun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takata defends it well.
Takata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takata is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulaun.
Michael Angelo Bulaun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bulaun is trying to work for a kimura but Takata is defending well.

Bulaun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takata defends it well.
Takata is looking for a sweep. Bulaun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulaun stops Takata from getting back to his feet.

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

Bulaun gets caught flat footed, as Takata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bulaun working for a triangle but Takata defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bulaun has his foot on Takata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takata works his way back into a safe position though.

Bulaun isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takata stacks Bulaun 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 Takata!
Bulaun wants to control but Takata postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulaun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bulaun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takata winds up and cracks Bulaun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bulaun is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Takata there.
Takata lands with a punch from half guard.

Bulaun is rocked!
Takata lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bulaun! More strikes land and this one is all over! Takata jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance comes to the cage accompanied by The Refridgerator Man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vance
vs
McLean

186 cm
25
298 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McLean!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean takes one to the side of the head.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vance finds it's way round the side to connect with McLean's head.
Vance misses the shot to the body.
McLean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vance thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from McLean does no damage.
Vance throws a hook to the side of McLean's head but McLean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLean slips a jab from Vance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLean, as that shot connected.

It looks like Bob Vance has been cut.
Vance lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Lenny McLean has been cut.
Vance misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Vance misses the target.
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vance thows a body shot but no joy.
McLean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vance.
Vance misses the body punch
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Vance finds it's target.

McLean pushes Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but McLean keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vance. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vance scores with a shot to the body.
Vance throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLean on the side of the head.
Vance misses with a straight left.
McLean throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease.
Vance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Vance lands a jab.
Vance is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
McLean tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vance cracks McLean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vance.
Vance looks to land a left hand but McLean moved out of range nicely.
Vance lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vance misses with a body shot

and McLean moves into the clinch.
McLean's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean can't find room to land a body shot as Vance controls the action.
Vance tries to break free but McLean pushes him back against the cage.
Vance blocking some punches.
McLean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
McLean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McLean stalling the fight.
McLean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vance misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLean is working Vance over against the cage.
McLean wants a takedown.
Vance blocks a body shot from McLean.
McLean taking a breather.

Vance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of McLean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
Vance swings for the body but McLean moves out of range.
Vance throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
Vance staying out of range there.
McLean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance connects with a single shot there.
Vance throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vance.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLean was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Vance lands with a straight right. McLean didn't see that one coming.
Vance misses with a hook to the body
and McLean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from McLean misses the target.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.

McLean moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McLean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vance blocks a body shot from McLean.

McLean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vance is trying to keep McLean in close.
Vance is controlling McLean's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vance dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Vance scores with a jab to the head.
McLean shoots in and drives through. Vance sprawls well.
Vance with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLean somewhat.
McLean doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Vance.
Bob Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLean throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vance lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLean is breathing heavily.
McLean blocks a jab.
McLean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance stuns McLean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vance digs a good hook to McLean's body.
Vance scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLean doesn't seem bothered though.
Vance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vance throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Vance swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McLean counters with a single leg into guard. Vance didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vance holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vance wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vance looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLean is one step ahead there.
McLean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vance is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vance dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McLean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.

McLean clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for McLean to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean lands with a short shot to the head.
McLean lands a knee to the body.
McLean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
McLean is pushing Vance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLean has Vance pushed against the cage.
McLean prevents Vance from breaking the clinch.
McLean lands a shot to the body.
Vance avoiding damage as McLean throws knees to the body.
McLean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
McLean cracks Vance with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLean cracks Vance with a nice body shot.
McLean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McLean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lenny McLean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vance blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLean.
McLean is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lenny McLean.
Vance misses with a looping left.

McLean has closed the distance and engaged Vance in a clinch.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
McLean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLean pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but McLean is controlling him.
Lenny McLean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLean lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McLean.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLean scores with a shot to the side of Vance's head.
A bit of stalling here from McLean.
McLean lands a right hand.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but McLean keeps him there for the moment.
Vance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vance.

McLean manages to break the clinch.
McLean is looking to clinch.
McLean misses with a double jab.

McLean instigates a clinch.
McLean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean stalling against the cage.
McLean working aggressively here.
McLean working aggressively here.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McLean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLean throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
Vance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vance clobbers McLean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vance.
McLean scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob Vance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

McLean has Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
McLean working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny McLean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vance has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hamster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Bial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bial has chosen Big Brother Brasil Song as his entrance music. Pedro Bial will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hamster
vs
Bial

185 cm
22
178 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Hamster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Bial!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Hamster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bial circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamster tries to clinch there but Bial circles away.
Hamster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bial.
Hamster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richard Hamster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hamster.
Bial slips a jab and a cross from Hamster.
Bial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Hamster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Hamster.
Bial misses with a low kick.
Hamster dips to his left and cracks Bial with an uppercut!
Bial throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hamster jabs at Bial's body.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Hamster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamster.
A big left from Hamster misses.
Hamster thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamster misses the jab.
Bial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bial looks to land a body kick but Hamster moved away.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Hamster moves out of range easily.
Hamster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bial.
Hamster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamster.
Hamster is looking to wear down Bial with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamster swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Hamster tries to clinch but Bial moves out of range.
Hamster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamster moves in looking to clinch but Bial pushes him off.
Bial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Hamster connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hamster misses.
Hamster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bial. Bial obviously looking to wear him down.
Bial throws a head kick that misses.
Bial throws a head kick that Hamster semi-blocks.
Hamster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bial.
Hamster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bial.
Hamster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamster looks to land a combination but Bial avoids it well.
Hamster misses with a looping right.
Hamster swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Hamster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bial connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bial throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hamster swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Hamster cracks Bial with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Bial.
Hamster throws a lazy right hand but Bial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bial throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamster clobbers Bial with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamster tries to clinch up but Bial circles away and keeps his distance.
Bial keeps Hamster at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamster.
Nice defenses there by Bial.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Hamster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hamster looks to throw the jab but Bial is out of range.
Bial throws a body kick that misses.
Hamster avoids the head kick by Bial.
Hamster misses the jab.
Nice cross by Hamster.
Bial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamster.
Hamster lands with a straight right. Bial didn't see that one coming.
Bial shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bial staying out of range there.
Bial slips a jab from Hamster.
Hamster loads up on a big right hand but Bial slips the punch.
Hamster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Hamster blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial dodges the punch combination from Hamster.
Bial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamster misses with a wild combination.
Bial throws a head kick but Hamster moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Bial.
Bial is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bial slips under a jab.
Hamster misses with a looping left.
Bial slips a jab from Hamster.
Bial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Bial thows a body kick. Hamster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bial thumps Hamster with a low kick.
Hamster misses with an uppercut. Bial saw that one coming.
Richard Hamster is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Bial.
Bial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bial takes one on the button.
Hamster lands with a right hand.
Pedro Bial is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Hamster. Beautiful body shot.
Hamster throws a nice looking combination but Bial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster loads up on a big right hand but Bial slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamster. Bial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bial.
Bial looks to land a body kick but Hamster moved away.
Hamster thuds a left hand into Bial's body.
Bial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamster.
Hamster looks to land a right hand but Bial moved out of range.
Hamster throws an overhand right that lands on Bial's shoulder, as Bial tries to avoid the shot.
Hamster misses the shot to the body.
Bial throws a leg kick but Hamster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamster lands a body shot.
Hamster lands with a hook. Bial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamster wants to clinch.
Hamster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamster lands with a straight right. Bial didn't see that one coming.
Hamster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bial.
Hamster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bial manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamster. Bial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hamster looks to land a left hand but Bial moved out of range nicely.
Hamster takes a swing at Bial's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamster's sensitive parts.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Bial.
Hamster misses with a hook.
Bial avoids the body shot from Hamster.
Hamster throws a body punch but Bial moves out of range.
Hamster throws a body punch but Bial moves out of range.
Bial moves away from the strike by Hamster.
Bial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamster.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamster lands a jab to Bial's midsection.
Bial needs to keep his hands up - Hamster had a free shot at his head there.
Bial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster looks to throw the jab but Bial is out of range.
Bial moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bial throws out a leg kick but Hamster moves out of range and Bial only half commits.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Bial.
Hamster looks to throw the jab but Bial is out of range.
Hamster lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamster misses with a straight right.
Hamster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bial misses with a leg kick.
Bial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamster misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bial is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Hamster.
Bial throws a chopping leg kick but Hamster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamster misses the target.
Hamster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bial moves away from the strike by Hamster.
Hamster wants to clinch up but Bial keeps it at a distance.
Bial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamster misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamster misses the target.
Hamster takes a swing at Bial's ribcage but misses.
Hamster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bial.
Hamster throws a jab when Bial was well out of range.
Good work by Hamster as he checks the leg kick.
Hamster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bial can pounce on him.
Hamster connects with the punch.
Hamster misses with a double jab.
Hamster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamster moves out of range of the leg kick from Bial.
Hamster misses the jab.
Crunch! Bial slams his shin into Hamster's torso.
Bial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamster moves out of range of the leg kick from Bial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamster tries to clinch there but Bial circles away.
Nice shot lands for Hamster.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Hamster misses with a looping left.
Bial throws a head kick but Hamster moves out of range.
Bial throws a head kick but Hamster moves out of range.
Hamster is looking to clinch.
Bial slips a straight right by Hamster.
Hamster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamster avoids the head kick by Bial.
Bial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bial throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pedro Bial just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hamster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Bial.
Bial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Hamster.
Nice body punch from Hamster.
The fighters circling - Hamster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Hamster moves out of range easily.
Hamster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bial has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Hamster moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamster avoids the head kick by Bial.
Bial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamster.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Hamster moves out of range easily.
Bial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hamster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hamster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamster tries to close the distance and clinch but Bial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bial.
Bial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamster 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Bial.
Hamster throws a nice looking combination but Bial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamster connects with a right hand. Bial shakes it off.
Bial moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Bial.
Hamster misses with a body shot.
Hamster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bial tries a head kick but it misses.
Bial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bial bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Hamster moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hamster as the two fighters clinch.

Bial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bial blocks a jab.
Bial throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamster swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Bial looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamster's head.
Bial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hamster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hamster.
Hamster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bial avoids the body shot from Hamster.
Bial misses with a low kick.
Hamster misses the shot to the body.
Hamster avoids the head kick by Bial.

Hamster clinches with his opponent.
Hamster keeps control of Bial as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bial tries to break free but Hamster pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Hamster 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!

Bial slips a jab from Hamster.
Hamster throws a looping overhand right but Bial ducks down to avoid it.
Bial drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bial takes one to the chin there.
Hamster throws a nice looking combination but Bial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bial misses with a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Hamster. Beautiful body shot.
Hamster throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamster looks to land a right hand but Bial moved out of range.
Hamster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bial.
Hamster throws a combination. Bial tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamster swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Bial moves out of range as Hamster strikes.
Bial staying out of range there.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Hamster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.

Hamster rushes Bial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hamster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A short right from Hamster on the inside.
Hamster digs a right hand underneath Bial's ribcage. Bial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bial is trying to break the clinch but Hamster has him pressed against the cage.
Bial has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bial wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamster won't allow it.
Hamster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamster is leaning against Bial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamster digs a right hand underneath Bial's ribcage. Bial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamster.
Bial is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Bial breaks the clinch.
Hamster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
Bial throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bial walks into a left hand.
Bial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamster.
Richard Hamster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster scores with a jab to the head.
Hamster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bial throws a head kick but Hamster moves out of range.
Bial tries to move into range but Hamster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamster throws a jab when Bial was well out of range.
Bial drops his hands momentarily and Hamster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bial throws a head kick that misses.

Hamster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamster lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamster.
Hamster prevents Bial from breaking the clinch.
Hamster gets through Bial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bial can't break the clinch.
Hamster digs a right hand underneath Bial's ribcage. Bial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pedro Bial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamster misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bial.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamster.
Hamster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bial's efforts to push away.
Hamster lands with a right to the head.
Hamster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamster gets through Bial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bial is rocked!
Hamster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bial is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamster finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bial just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamster's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hamster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Hamster!
Richard Hamster retains his welterweight title!

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