AFC Bravo vs Napolitano PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny White (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?

Sanna
vs
White

185 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny White!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White slips a straight right by Sanna.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
Sanna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanna throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanna.

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

Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanna wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Sanna as White shoots in.
White avoids the head kick by Sanna.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Sanna misses
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Sanna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanna looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny White.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White tries for a takedown but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanna tries a low kick but White avoids it.
A low kick from Sanna misses

and White counters with a single leg into guard. Sanna didn't expect that.

Sanna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanna gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Sanna scores with a four punch combination!
Sanna wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Sanna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanna tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
Sanna throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanna backs up against the cage.
Sanna throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanna.
Sanna just misses with a punch to the body.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanna.
Sanna throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White tries to clinch but Sanna moves out of range.
White checks the leg kick.

White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Sanna kicks off White and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White checks a low kick from Sanna.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanna.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White tries to counter with a clinch but Sanna shakes him off and moves away.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White works over Sanna's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna throws a leg kick
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huffy Sanna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab from Sanna.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab, jab by Sanna - just one landing.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanna tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White staying out of range there.
White shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Sanna is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna motions for White to come forward. Sanna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
White throws a right hand that Sanna ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanna also avoids with ease.
Sanna feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanna throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny White.
Sanna jabs at White's body.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Sanna counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Sanna misses

and White moves into the clinch.

Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White tries to clinch up.
Sanna throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

White moves into range and clinches up with Sanna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White checks a low kick from Sanna.
Sanna connects with a high kick.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
White feints the counter takedown.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanna throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanna defends it well.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanna scores with a leg kick.
Sanna misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna scores with a leg kick.
Sanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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

Sanna manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sanna takes an elbow to the temple.

Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White tries to clinch up.
Sanna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanna tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
Sanna tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White checks a leg kick.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Sanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
White wants to clinch.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huffy Sanna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huffy Sanna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Sanna.
A low kick from Sanna misses
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Sanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

White has Sanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanna lands a nice shot to the body.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sanna.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanna.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.

Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanna throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanna sprawls well. Sanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny White.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Sanna pushes him away.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White wants to counter the offense by Sanna and move into the clinch position.
Sanna throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Sanna only half commits.
Sanna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanna scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Sanna misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.

White has Sanna up against the cage in a clinch.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanna walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanna throws a leg kick

and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White.

Sanna pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
As White backs away, Sanna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanna throws a leg kick that is checked
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White tries to clinch up.
Sanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanna wants it to stay on the feet.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanna scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanna.
Sanna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Sanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Sanna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White wants to clinch up but Sanna keeps it at a distance.
Sanna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick from Sanna lands but White takes it in his stride.
Sanna throws a big shot that misses.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Sanna gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Huffy Sanna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sonny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Areias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Murphy
vs
Areias

170 cm
23
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

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 - 1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Areias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Areias misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areias manages to avoid it.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Areias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Areias is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Areias circles away and we're back to standing.
Areias closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Areias pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Areias.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Areias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Areias circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Areias's head back.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Murphy dives in and grabs Areias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Areias pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areias has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand

and Areias counters by clinching up.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Areias tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to break free but Areias pushes him back against the cage.
Areias is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries to stall but Areias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Areias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Areias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Areias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Areias jumps guard.
Areias keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy postures up.
Areias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Areias has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Areias.
Murphy controlling the position from side mount.

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.

Murphy decides to stand back up.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Areias avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Areias shoots in and bounces Murphy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Areias wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
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 Daniel Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murphy goes for a double leg but Areias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Areias continues to drive forward.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Areias.
Areias misses the shot to the body.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Areias.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Areias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Areias circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. 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.

Areias rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Murphy jumps guard and drags Areias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is pulling down on Areias's head. It's preventing any offense from Areias, at least for the moment.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Murphy!
A less than humble Daniel Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantino Carizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asker Allakaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carizzo's entrance music is WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS. A fine choice. Constantino Carizzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asker Allakaev's chin.

Carizzo
vs
Allakaev

165 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Fatty's Cothing & Laundry

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, Constantino Carizzo!
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, Asker Allakaev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allakaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carizzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carizzo trying to control but Allakaev is working from the bottom.

Carizzo is posturing up here but Allakaev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carizzo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carizzo has to tap! Slick submission there by Allakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asker Allakaev!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mikhailov
vs
Moses

190 cm
24
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses looks for a takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well.
Moses tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Mikhailov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Moses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Mikhailov stands up from Moses's guard - Mikhailov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moses wants to clinch

and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mikhailov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Moses.

Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailov swivels and escapes.

Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov 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.
Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Moses misses

and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Moses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
Viktor Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.

Moses looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailov defends easily.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.
Moses looking to control.
Moses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Moses is striking but Mikhailov is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control here.
Moses is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moses.
Mikhailov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick which misses Moses's front leg but catches the back leg as Moses tries to avoid it.

Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moses to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Moses's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailov stands and steps away. Moses gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Mikhailov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mikhailov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Moses struggling a bit here.
Mikhailov is staying tight to Moses's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moses for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Moses tries to control but Mikhailov manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Moses is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Moses's head.
Mikhailov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moses doesn't escape.

Mikhailov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Moses is controlling Mikhailov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Mikhailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses.
Mikhailov has control of Moses's left arm, preventing Moses from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moses prevents Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Moses stands up from Mikhailov's guard - Moses perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhailov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses fails to pull guard.
Moses looking for a takedown.
Mikhailov lands a right hand.

Mikhailov manages to pull guard.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov has Moses pulled in close to control his posture.
Moses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov wants to control but Moses postures up.
Mikhailov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mikhailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Sean Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moses is working for a rear naked choke. Mikhailov is not defending it well and Moses has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mikhailov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mikhailov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!

C
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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pablo Jr Silva enters the cage!

Sergeant
vs
Jr Silva

175 cm
26
139 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Sergeant lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sergeant to the ground. Silva is now in Sergeant's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant trying to control the position here.
Sergeant wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Sergeant slips an elbow through the middle.

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.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but Sergeant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sergeant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sergeant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sergeant winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sergeant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva is staying active underneath Sergeant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sergeant thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sergeant there.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Sergeant has control of the leg.
Sergeant controlling the action here.
Sergeant working Silva over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva trying to control but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Silva is looking to control Sergeant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Sergeant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Sergeant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva throws the kick towards the body but Sergeant avoids it.
Sergeant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Silva is rocked!
Sergeant pounces like a tiger and cracks Silva with a vicious hook! Silva is down but not out! Sergeant follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Sergeant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Sezorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Green
vs
Sezorro

178 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
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, Luis Sezorro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sezorro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Luis Sezorro has been cut.
Sezorro dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Sezorro's head and hops out.

Sezorro drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Green has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sezorro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sezorro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Green is defending well.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Sezorro.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sezorro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.

Green clinches up with Sezorro and pushes 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!

Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Green shoots in and bounces Sezorro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Sezorro looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to stand but Sezorro is controlling from the bottom.
Sezorro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sezorro on the ground.

Sezorro looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.

Sezorro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

Green decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sezorro, up you get!
Sezorro fails with the takedown.
Sezorro looks winded!

Sezorro 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pulls Sezorro in close to prevent any damage.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.

Sezorro keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Sezorro is looking to improve his position.
Green winds up and cracks Sezorro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Sezorro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!

Sezorro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the pace.

Sezorro actively working from the bottom here.
Sezorro is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Sezorro looking for submissions off his back.

Sezorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sezorro won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green wants to get back to his feet.

Green stands up out of the half guard.

Green drives through with a takedown into Sezorro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sezorro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Sezorro's legs - danger averted.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green trying to control but Sezorro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Sezorro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crunch! Green slams his shin into Sezorro's torso.

Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Green lands a few punches from side control.

Green decides to stand back up. Green steps back and let's Sezorro get back to his feet.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sezorro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sezorro shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Sezorro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Green was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green looks up at the clock and then as Sezorro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Green smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sezorro is trying to get back to half guard.
Sezorro is breathing heavily.

Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Sezorro is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control the action but Sezorro is working from the bottom.
Sezorro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Green is controlling the pace.

Sezorro looking for submissions off his back.
Sezorro is not content to let Green control the position.

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.
Sezorro wants to get back to full guard.

Sezorro actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green winds up and cracks Sezorro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Green content to control rather than advance.

Sezorro looking for submissions off his back.
Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sezorro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sezorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.

Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sezorro defends it well.
Sezorro is trying to control but can't.
Alonzo Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Green 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.

Sezorro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sezorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Green is pressing down on Sezorro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sezorro is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Green there.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Green is thwarting Sezorro's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sezorro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sezorro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Green passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Sezorro's cut.
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!

Sezorro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Sezorro ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Green drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Sezorro is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.

Sezorro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sezorro's guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Sezorro keeps moving.
Sezorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Green decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sezorro keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.

Sezorro working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.

Sezorro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green passes Sezorro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sezorro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount!
Green lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Green lands a couple of good shots and Sezorro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Green throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sezorro could be in trouble here!
Green has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sezorro.
Sezorro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Luis Sezorro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green is trying to stick to Sezorro's back but Sezorro is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sezorro.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sezorro is controlling him.

Sezorro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Green is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sezorro, into his guard.

Green looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a couple of elbows.

Sezorro looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Green working some strikes from top position.

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sezorro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sezorro can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sezorro looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.

Sezorro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Green 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.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Green!

C
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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tripoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcmannus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tripoli
vs
Mcmannus

178 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
143 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Michael Tripoli!
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, James Mcmannus!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tripoli clinches.
Tripoli avoiding damage.
Mcmannus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tripoli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Tripoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcmannus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tripoli.
Mcmannus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tripoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcmannus under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up.
Mcmannus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tripoli!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmannus has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Tripoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripoli.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown but Tripoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcmannus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tripoli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcmannus avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcmannus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tripoli scores with a one two! Mcmannus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcmannus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tripoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tripoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripoli sets himself, and Mcmannus steps forward looking for the clinch! Tripoli avoids it this time.
Tripoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcmannus checks it well.
Tripoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus looks for a takedown but Tripoli sprawls well.

Mcmannus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tripoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Tripoli's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tripoli keeping full guard, as Mcmannus tries to pass.
Mcmannus preventing the sweep.
Tripoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcmannus distracts Tripoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus being controlled here momentarily.
Mcmannus wants to stand but Tripoli is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tripoli keeping moving, preventing Mcmannus from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Tripoli manages to break the clinch.
Michael Tripoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcmannus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcmannus shoots for a double leg takedown but Tripoli sprawls well. He's pushed Mcmannus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcmannus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcmannus tries to clinch but Tripoli moves out of range.
Tripoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Mcmannus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tripoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcmannus. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmannus avoids the head kick by Tripoli.

Mcmannus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tripoli quickly recovers to half guard.
Tripoli is refusing to be controlled, as Mcmannus sits in half guard.
Tripoli pushes Mcmannus off looking to stand but Mcmannus dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripoli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tripoli throws a front kick aimed at Mcmannus's knee but Mcmannus avoids it well.

Tripoli tries to keep at a distance but Mcmannus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tripoli controlling the action here for a moment.

Tripoli manages to break the clinch.
Mcmannus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tripoli motions for Mcmannus to come forward. Tripoli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcmannus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Mcmannus gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tripoli.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcmannus drops back down to his feet.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Michael Tripoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripoli lands a leg kick that knocks Mcmannus off balance momentarily.
Mcmannus darts in looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets double underhooks and turns Mcmannus into the cage.
A low kick from Mcmannus misses
and Tripoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tripoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcmannus is able to avoid easily.
Mcmannus circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mcmannus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcmannus.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tripoli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcmannus tries a knee to the head but Tripoli blocks it.
Mcmannus misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripoli effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Tripoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcmannus is just out of range.
Mcmannus blocks a low kick nicely.
Mcmannus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Tripoli clinches.
Tripoli letting Mcmannus take a breather here.

Tripoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Tripoli is predictable there

and Mcmannus counters by clinching up.
Mcmannus pushes Tripoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcmannus works on Tripoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripoli to keep the fight standing.
Mcmannus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Mcmannus shoots in but Tripoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Tripoli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcmannus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tripoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmannus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripoli throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcmannus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tripoli passes into half guard.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
Tripoli winds up and cracks Mcmannus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Tripoli 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.
Mcmannus trying to control but Tripoli postures up.
Michael Tripoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tripoli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tripoli not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tripoli throws a series of punches but Mcmannus avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcmannus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Mcmannus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tripoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcmannus is out of range and Tripoli settles back down.
Tripoli scores with a jab to the body.
Tripoli wants to slow Mcmannus down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tripoli but Tripoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown. Tripoli tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmannus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tripoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Tripoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mcmannus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tripoli has a takedown stuffed.
Mcmannus misses the shot to the body.
Tripoli shoots in but Mcmannus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tripoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmannus can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Mcmannus. No joy for Tripoli on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tripoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcmannus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tripoli lands a leg kick that knocks Mcmannus off balance momentarily.
Mcmannus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcmannus is looking to clinch.

Tripoli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcmannus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mcmannus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripoli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcmannus as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcmannus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcmannus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcmannus somewhat.

Tripoli closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcmannus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tripoli is pushing Mcmannus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli won't allow it.

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

Tripoli moves into range and clinches up with Mcmannus.

Tripoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tripoli sprawls well. Tripoli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmannus throws a wild body kick that Tripoli sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripoli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tripoli throws out a leg kick but Mcmannus moves out of range and Tripoli only half commits.
Tripoli throws a low kick but Mcmannus moves out of range easily.
Mcmannus tries to counter with a clinch but Tripoli shakes him off and moves away.
Mcmannus darts in looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets double underhooks and turns Mcmannus into the cage.
Tripoli connects with a body shot that sends Mcmannus's belly button to the back.
Mcmannus misses with a straight right.
Mcmannus blocks the body kick.
Tripoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tripoli throws a low kick, looking for Mcmannus's leg but Mcmannus calmly moves out of range.
Mcmannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Mcmannus blocks the low kick.
Tripoli shoots and misses
and Mcmannus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Mcmannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Mcmannus blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Mcmannus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tripoli!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Silva
vs
Como

176 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Como fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Como manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Como, right into the meat.
Como throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Como's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Como looking to control.
Silva prevents Como from getting back to his feet.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Como wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como 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.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Como has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Como lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a hook. Como ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Silva misses.
Como throws a quick inside leg kick.
Como misses with a low kick.
Como misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Como!
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Como swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Como fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Como swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Como throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a head kick but Como moves out of range.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Como connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Como misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Como.

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

Silva is working to tighten his grip on Como's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Como has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Como passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva is the new bantamweight champion!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norberto Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bravo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norberto Napolitano's chin.

Bravo
vs
Napolitano

186 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norberto Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napolitano shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Bravo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Napolitano tries for a takedown but Bravo circles away easily
letting Bravo counter with a right hand.
Napolitano looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Johnny Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norberto Napolitano.
Napolitano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bravo slaps away a takedown attempt from Napolitano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bravo misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Napolitano to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Napolitano looks to clinch but Bravo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Napolitano taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo retains his middleweight title!
Johnny Bravo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

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