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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Manson
vs
White

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for White on that attempt.
White shoots in but no luck this time.

Manson drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Manson is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Manson pulls guard successfully.
Manson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.

Manson stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Manson pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.

Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manson but Manson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
George Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny White.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Manson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manson showed some decent athleticism there.
White trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

White has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White wants to break free but Manson has control.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Manson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

White kicks Manson off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from White as Manson shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Manson.
A head kick from Manson lands but White takes it in his stride.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Manson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White prevents the takedown attempt.

Manson manages to break the clinch.
White tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Manson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.

White moves into the clinch.

Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manson shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Manson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Manson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Manson.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a big head kick but Manson shrugs it off.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Manson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manson looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Manson decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.

Manson has White up against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
George Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Manson counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson has his takedown stuffed

and White counters by clinching up.
White stalling the fight.
Manson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Manson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.

Manson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
White tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson is taking a breather. White 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.

Manson wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manson blocks the strikes from White.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manson shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Manson 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. This is the final round!

Manson misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.

Manson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manson wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White moves into the clinch.

White manages to break the clinch.
White shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a series of strikes. Manson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Manson as White shoots in.

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Manson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.

White 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White is looking to land body kicks.

Manson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
Manson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.

White has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.

Sonny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manson 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Manson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez has chosen Brazilian Fight Song by Stephane Attias as his entrance music. Benny Cortez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Silva
vs
Cortez

194 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Cortez looks winded!

Silva 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.
Silva content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cortez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cortez's head.
Silva is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.

Cortez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cortez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!
In defeat, Benny Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dann
vs
Fournier

182 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Fournier!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dann clinches with his opponent.
Fournier avoiding damage.

Dann breaks the clinch.

Dann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fournier trying to control the position.
Dann won't allow Fournier to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fournier looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.
Dann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier trying to control the position.
Fournier keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass.
Fournier tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dann rushes Fournier and presses him up against the cage.

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

Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fournier pulls Dann in close to his closed guard and prevents Dann from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann content to stall in guard here.
Dann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dann stopping the sweep attempt from Fournier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann controlling from the top position.

Dann is sitting in close to Fournier's body. Fournier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fournier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zack Fournier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. Yamada has chosen good luck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Murphy
vs
Yamada

170 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Yamada is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murphy connects with a decent elbow.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Yamada's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murphy has hold of Yamada's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yamada tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Murphy cranks the arm and Yamada screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yamada, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Murphy!
Daniel Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Leon Yamada was interviewed post fight and said 'Good job man.'.

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 Ethan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Brown
vs
Rua

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rua gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua passes into half guard.
Rua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Rua might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown pushes Rua off looking to stand but Rua dives back in and keeps control.
Brown tries to kick Rua off in order to stand up. Rua Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rua advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Rua scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.

Rua has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rua with good strikes from the mount here!
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Rua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rua closes the distance and clinches.

Rua jumps guard.

Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.

Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Rua breaks away and moves out of range.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Rua.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.

Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.

Rua pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Rua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua stands up out of the half guard.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.

Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Rua moves into full guard.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown is fighting to break Rua's control of his arms but Rua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Brown decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown trying to control but Rua postures up.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rua lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Rua looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Rua just gets out of the way.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Rua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rua stacks Brown 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 Rua!

Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Brown feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rua has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Rua clinches.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.

Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.

Rua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Rua.

Rua rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Rua shoots in.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown stands up from Rua's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.

Brown gets a double leg takedown into Rua's guard.

Rua wriggles free and stands up.
Ethan Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Rua!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Oladipo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Areias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Santiago Areias enters the cage!

Oladipo
vs
Areias

193 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Oladipo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Areias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oladipo throws a jab when Areias was well out of range.
Oladipo looks to land a left hand but Areias moved out of range nicely.

Areias forces Oladipo back against the cage and clinches.
Oladipo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oladipo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Areias's coach down at AXIS - Rio Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Areias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Areias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oladipo's efforts to push away.
Areias is trying to drag Oladipo to the mat but Oladipo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oladipo lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Oladipo - that landed with a thud.
Oladipo wants to break free but Areias has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oladipo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oladipo.
Oladipo tries a body shot but Areias blocks it.
Oladipo tries to work over Areias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areias blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Areias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oladipo lands a nice looking body shot.
Oladipo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oladipo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oladipo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areias moves away.
Victor Oladipo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oladipo works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Oladipo misses.
Oladipo throws a series of punches but Areias avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Oladipo finds it's way through Areias's defenses.
Oladipo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Areias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oladipo is looking to clinch.
Oladipo connects with a nice looking jab.
Oladipo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areias avoids the body shot from Oladipo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oladipo lands with a hook. Areias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areias is defended easily by Oladipo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Areias or perhaps it was just good defense by Oladipo, which made it look bad.
Victor Oladipo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Areias.
Areias looks winded!
Areias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oladipo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Areias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oladipo defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oladipo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areias.
Areias dives in for a single leg takedown but Oladipo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Areias slips a straight right by Oladipo.
Oladipo throws a nice looking combination but Areias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oladipo misses with a straight right.
Areias avoids the body shot from Oladipo.
Oladipo throws a jab when Areias was well out of range.
Areias is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Areias has his takedown stuffed
and Oladipo counters with a straight right hand.
Oladipo misses the shot to the body.
Areias moves away from the strike by Oladipo.
Areias avoids the body shot from Oladipo.
Areias slips a straight right by Oladipo.
Areias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oladipo stuffs the takedown attempt from Areias. Areias gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oladipo lands a glancing blow to the side of Areias's head.

Oladipo moves into the clinch successfully.
Areias keeps control of Oladipo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oladipo gets through Areias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oladipo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oladipo scores with a shot to the side of Areias's head.
Oladipo has had enough of the clinch but Areias keeps him there for the moment.

Areias breaks from the clinch.
Oladipo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areias was well out of range. Poor timing from Oladipo.
Oladipo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oladipo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areias tries to clinch
and Oladipo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oladipo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Areias closes the distance and clinches.
Oladipo is working Areias over against the cage.
Victor Oladipo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oladipo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Areiass head.
Areias jumps guard but Oladipo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oladipo.
Areias has Oladipo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oladipo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oladipo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victor Oladipo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Areias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oladipo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oladipo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands a shot to the body.
Oladipo pushes Areias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areias is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oladipo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands with a light punch inside.
Areias blocks a body shot from Oladipo.
Oladipo can't find room to land a body shot as Areias controls the action.
Oladipo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oladipo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oladipo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oladipo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oladipo lands a shoulder strike.
Oladipo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oladipo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Areias can do to turn this around?

Areias breaks the clinch.
Oladipo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areias was well out of range. Poor timing from Oladipo.
Oladipo misses with a looping right.
Areias throws out a counter right but Oladipo avoids it with no problem.
Areias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Areias is rocked!
Victor Oladipo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Areias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areias tries to counter by closing the distance.
Areias is still on wobbly legs! Can Oladipo finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oladipo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Oladipo. Beautiful body shot.
Areias seems to have recovered his senses.
Areias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oladipo. Areias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oladipo lands a nice hook to Areias's body. Areias takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oladipo just misses with a punch to the body.
Areias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oladipo defends it well.
Areias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oladipo scores with a nice right hand.
Oladipo lands a body shot.
Oladipo looks to throw the jab but Areias is out of range.
Oladipo jabs at Areias's body.
Oladipo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago Areias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oladipo lands the left hand.
Areias with a poor takedown
letting Oladipo counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oladipo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Areias takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oladipo lands a lovely overhand right.
Oladipo misses with a body shot.
Oladipo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areias momentarily.

Oladipo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oladipo tries to throw a body punch but Areias avoids it by throwing Oladipo back against the cage.
Oladipo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oladipo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Areiass head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Areias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victor Oladipo is winning the standup battle so far.
Oladipo wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oladipo connects with a looping right hand.
Oladipo looks to score with a jab to the body but Areias is just out of range.
Areias moves away from the strike by Oladipo.
Oladipo misses with a double jab.
Areias staying out of range there.
Oladipo throws a one two combo.
Oladipo connects with a body shot that sends Areias's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Oladipo dominated that second round.
That's time! Oladipo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oladipo misses with a wild body shot.
Oladipo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areias was well out of range. Poor timing from Oladipo.

Oladipo moves into the clinch.
Areias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oladipo smiles and moves away.
Areias has his takedown stuffed

and Oladipo counters by moving into the clinch.
Oladipo prevents the takedown attempt.
Victor Oladipo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Areias.
Oladipo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Areias.
Areias prevents a body shot from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands a hook that snaps the head of Areias backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oladipo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oladipo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oladipo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oladipo digs a right hand into Areias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areias's gas tank.
Areias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oladipo pushes Areias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oladipo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Oladipo.
Oladipo can't break the clinch.
Oladipo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oladipo is trying to push Areias away but Areias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oladipo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oladipo.
Oladipo blocks a body shot from Areias.
Areias keeps control of Oladipo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oladipo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oladipo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oladipo lands a body shot.
Oladipo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oladipo lands a right hand.
Oladipo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oladipo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oladipo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oladipo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Oladipo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oladipo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Areias.
Oladipo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oladipo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areias prevents a body shot from Oladipo.
Oladipo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areias is trying to pull guard but Oladipo has him pressed against the cage.
Areias is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Oladipo.
Areias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oladipo lands an uppercut.
Oladipo is trying to push Areias away but Areias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oladipo is trying to break the clinch but Areias is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areias prevents a body shot from Oladipo.
Oladipo digs a right hand into Areias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areias's gas tank.
Oladipo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Oladipo.
Oladipo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oladipo wants to break free but Areias has control.
Oladipo tries a body shot but Areias blocks it.
Oladipo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Areias or not.
Oladipo digs a right hand underneath Areias's ribcage. Areias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oladipo.
Oladipo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oladipo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Areias backwards.
Oladipo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oladipo cracks Areias with a nice body shot.
Areias takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Oladipo on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oladipo lands a body punch.
Oladipo misses with a body punch.
Oladipo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oladipo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oladipo lands a left hand.
Oladipo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oladipo is trying to break free.
Oladipo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Oladipo.
Oladipo can't find room to land a body shot as Areias controls the action.
Oladipo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oladipo has had enough of the clinch but Areias keeps him there for the moment.
Oladipo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oladipo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areias's elbow.
Oladipo gets through Areias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santiago Areias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oladipo lands a hook that snaps the head of Areias backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Oladipo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oladipo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Oladipo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker John struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tucker John looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sergeant
vs
John

175 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tucker John!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John has a takedown stuffed.
John looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No joy there for Sergeant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sergeant throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sergeant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.

Sergeant looking to score a takedown here. John is defending well but Sergeant drives through and ends up in John's guard.
Sergeant pushes down on John's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Sergeant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergeant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sergeant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

John is rocked!
Sergeant working John over with strikes.
John is still in real trouble! Can Sergeant finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sergeant connects with a nice short shot to John's temple.
Sergeant lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt John quite badly. John pulls Sergeant in close trying to recover. Sergeant postures up and lands two really hard shots that put John on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but John doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!
The defeated Tucker John had this to say: 'Really luv d fans for deir support. Follow me on my twitter acct: @culguy4oto. Like my page on facebook: Culguy Foto'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Silva
vs
Jones

176 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
A swing and a miss from Silva.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a head kick.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Silva tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva looking to control.

Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva advances to half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Silva trying to control the pace.

That's four 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.
Silva is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriano Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bravo
vs
Oliveira

186 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bravo.
Bravo lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
Bravo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bravo pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Matheus Oliveira has been cut.
Bravo lands with a right to the head.

Oliveira is rocked!
Bravo gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him?
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!
Bravo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oliveira! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bravo is unloading with more strikes now! Oliveira drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Bravo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.