CWFL Machida's Return PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lerroy jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is W32.Mydoom.AU@mm . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

James
vs
jenkins

185 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lerroy jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stuns jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
James slips a jab and a cross from jenkins.
jenkins shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James clobbers jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
lerroy jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
jenkins misses with a wild combination.
jenkins looks gassed!
jenkins misses with a hook.
James with a hook.
jenkins tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands with an uppercut that bounces jenkins off the cage and back into rage.
jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
jenkins avoids the body shot from James.
James cracks a nice hook into jenkins's ribs.
James lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James punishes jenkins's body with a nice straight punch.

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming jenkins to the mat! jenkins manages to get full guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James manages to capitalize on a mistake by jenkins to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jenkins is really stuck here.
I would not like to be jenkins right now.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Richard James just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
jenkins with a poor takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richard James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lerroy jenkins.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
jenkins is trying desperately to land a takedown but James is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for jenkins.
jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

James closes the distance and clinches.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight right hand.
jenkins tries to clinch up
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James works his way into side control.
jenkins seems a little lost for a moment, as James dominates the positioning.
jenkins is breathing heavily.
James working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jenkins is trying to escape the position but James is controlling the position.
jenkins is trying to improve his position.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James controls the position from side control.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Richard James just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
jenkins throws a hook but James blocks it.
jenkins tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that jenkins can do to turn this around?
jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James clinches.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of jenkins backwards.
jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from James.
James works on jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James digs a right hand into jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on jenkins's gas tank.
jenkins misses with a body punch.
James lands a nice uppercut.
jenkins stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
jenkins throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
jenkins throws a sloppy head kick

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands a shoulder strike.
jenkins is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from James.
James is pushing jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

James manages to pull guard.
jenkins wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James moves to the back position.
jenkins trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I would not like to be jenkins right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jenkins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of jenkins's body.

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.
jenkins trying to control the hands but James won't let him.
James is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Richard James 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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 for Richard James!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Richard James!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Richard James!

Richard James wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gambatesa
vs
Henderson

185 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
277 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Dino Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gambatesa just stands there and leans against the cage.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Gambatesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gambatesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gambatesa misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson cracks the inside of Gambatesa's front leg.
Gambatesa lands a lovely overhand right.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Dino Gambatesa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambatesa misses with a wild combination.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambatesa finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.

Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa can't do much from the bottom here.
Gambatesa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gambatesa tries to get out of the position.
Henderson trying to control the position but Gambatesa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet here but Henderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gambatesa's back.
Henderson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gambatesa is really stuck here.
Gambatesa covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Henderson throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gambatesa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Henderson is looking to control Gambatesa but Gambatesa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Henderson struggling to land strikes to the head as Gambatesa covers up.
Gambatesa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Henderson trying to control.
Gambatesa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson biding his time, controlling Gambatesa.
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson missing with strikes from the back.
Gambatesa holding both Henderson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Henderson missing with strikes.

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

Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Gambatesa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Gambatesa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Henderson gets his way!
Henderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gambatesa pushed the leg off.
Gambatesa tries to break free.
Henderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gambatesa's body.
Will Henderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Gambatesa'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.

Gambatesa misses the shot to the body.
Gambatesa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gambatesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Gambatesa misses.
Gambatesa ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambatesa's sensitive parts.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambatesa circles away.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Gambatesa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henderson misses with a double jab

and Gambatesa counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Gambatesa trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gambatesa is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gambatesa.

Gambatesa uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Gambatesa.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Dino Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Henderson.
Gambatesa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gambatesa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gambatesa wants it to stay on the feet.
Gambatesa lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Gambatesa swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Gambatesa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Gambatesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambatesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Gambatesa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambatesa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Henderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gambatesa keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson passes Gambatesa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson is keen to just control but Gambatesa is a slippery customer.
Gambatesa wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Gambatesa is working away.
Gambatesa pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Gambatesa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dino Gambatesa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambatesa throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambatesa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gambatesa's guard.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson prevents Gambatesa from getting back to his feet.
Gambatesa keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henderson gets to his feet. Gambatesa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Gambatesa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot by Gambatesa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in but Gambatesa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dino Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Henderson.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gambatesa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Gambatesa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambatesa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gambatesa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
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!
Henderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa throws a right and a left that both miss.

Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.
Barry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson is keen to just control but Gambatesa is a slippery customer.
Gambatesa pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Gambatesa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gambatesa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trapped and Gambatesa is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa is trying to control but Henderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gambatesa controlling the pace for now.

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.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambatesa has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderson tries to hold on but Gambatesa pushes him away.

Gambatesa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Henderson turns into him and now he's in Gambatesa's guard.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambatesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Gambatesa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambatesa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Dino Gambatesa!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Dino Gambatesa!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Dino Gambatesa!

Dino Gambatesa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx comes into the arena with Eye of the tiger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foxx
vs
Biff

214 cm
28
275 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

220 cm
24
279 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxx leaves Biff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foxx misses with a double jab.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Foxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foxx throws a right hand that Biff ducks under and follows up with a left that Biff also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biff.
Steve Foxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Biff.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Foxx shows good takedown defense.
Biff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foxx swivels and escapes.
Biff avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biff.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biff is defended easily by Foxx.
Biff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sensei Biff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Foxx.
Biff looks gassed!
Foxx throws a series of punches but Biff avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Foxx.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biff seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Foxx shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Biff is backing up but Foxx catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Biff covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Foxx Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Foxx!

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 Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Need
vs
Rau

185 cm
27
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
197 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

CWFL Supplements

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rau!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Need avoids the head kick by Rau.
Rau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rau dodges the punch combination from Need.
Need rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rau throws a jab when Need was well out of range.
Need throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Need closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rau circles away.
Rau throws a sloppy head kick and Need moves out of range easily.
Rau throws a combination that misses
and Need counters with a one-two to the body.

Rau forces Need back against the cage and clinches.
Need trying to stall but Rau improves his position.

Rau breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Need crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rau - the referee stops the clock and Need gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rau. Need manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rau looks to land a left hand but Need moved out of range nicely.
Need clinches but Rau breaks the clinch
and Rau counters with a good low kick that Need was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Need works over Rau's head and body with a nice combination.
Rau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Need does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rau.
Rau throws a head kick but Need moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rau.
Rau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rau dodges the punch combination from Need.
Rau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rau misses with a body kick.
Rau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Need misses with a takedown attempt - Rau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Need throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rau's waist but Rau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Need off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Need lands a right hook to the body.
Rau looks gassed!
Rau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rau counters with a one-two to the body.

Need drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Need has gone for a leg lock! Rau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Need's guard.
Rau wants to stand and escape but instead Need has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Need works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

Rau kicks Need off and gets back to his feet.
Rau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need.

Need shoots in and bounces Rau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Need with a nice head shot there.
Rau being controlled here, momentarily.
Rau wants to sweep here but Need controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Need wants to control from the top but Rau keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Need is in close to Rau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Apollo Need will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Need throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Need misses with the combination.
Rau misses with a hook. Need ducked under it nicely.
Rau swings for the body but Need moves out of range.
Rau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Need shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Need scoring with strikes but Rau is staying in there.
Need tries to control but Rau wriggling away.
Need lands a big shot there that rocks Rau but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau is trying to stand.
Rau working to try and regain half guard.
Need in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Need scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rau?
A nice elbow there by Need.
Need controlling his opponent.
Need in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rau tries to get to full guard but Need has control of the leg.
Need seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Need has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rau is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Need jumps into side control!
Need working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rau some visible discomfort.
Rau is not content to let Need control the position.

Need tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Need has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Need working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Need connects with a decent elbow.
Rau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Need landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Need wants to control but Rau is keeping him busy.
Rau regains half guard there - taking advantage of Need's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Need dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo Need is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rau looks for the body kick but Need saw that one coming.
Need tries to clinch but Rau moves out of range.
Rau throws a head kick that Need semi-blocks.
Need bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Need displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rau throws out the jab.
Need scores with a punch to the head.
Rau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Need throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick from Need.
Need with a poor takedown

and Rau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rau.
Need wants to get back to striking at distance but Rau won't allow it.

Rau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Need looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rau has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau works on Need's body with a couple of short punches.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rau is leaning against Need and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
Rau is trying to break the clinch but Need has him pressed against the cage.
Need tries to pull guard but Rau holds him up against the cage and eventually Need drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
Need jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rau walks away with a smile on his face. Need gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Need will feel that in the morning.

Need gets a takedown into half guard.
Rau is refusing to be controlled, as Need sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need thows a huge punch but Rau dodges it nicely.
Need is looking to take a break and control but Rau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Need in particular looking to stall.

Need seems to be working for a kimura but Rau defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rau defending well though.
Need thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Need rushes Rau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rau pushes Need back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rau.
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Need blocking some punches.

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.
Need is trying to break the clinch but Rau has him pressed against the cage.
Rau is working Need over against the cage.
Need jumps guard but Rau stands there with Need around his waist. Need gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rau.
Rau misses with some punches.
Rau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rau misses with a punch to the body.
Rau lands with a short shot to the head.
Need has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rau works on Need's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Need has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rau uses from the top position.
Rau wanted to stand there but Need had control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Apollo Need!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Apollo Need!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Apollo Need!

Apollo Need wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen thunderstruck as his entrance music. Damien Fellows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fellows
vs
Maynard

190 cm
27
288 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

201 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CWFL Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fellows has managed to clinch.
Fellows managing to block the knees to the body from Maynard.
Maynard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fellows.
Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fellows fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fellows looks to land a combination. Maynard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Fellows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maynard is trying to maintain the position but Fellows is very close to passing his half guard.
Fellows lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control from the bottom.

Fellows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fellows.
Maynard trying to control here.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fellows throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Fellows is looking to advance position but Maynard won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fellows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fellows wants it to stay on the feet.

Fellows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maynard's guard.
Maynard wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fellows lands a couple of digs.
Fellows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fellows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fellows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fellows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to keep Fellows in close.
Fellows looking to pass the guard.
Fellows content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fellows postures up.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fellows is controlling him.
Maynard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fellows is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fellows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fellows working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fellows works over Maynard with some ground and pound from guard.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
Fellows thows a big elbow that misses.
Maynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fellows's guard.
Fellows wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Maynard trying to control but Fellows is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Fellows misses.
Fellows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Fellows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard misses with a combination

and Fellows counters by clinching up.
Maynard is trying to drag Fellows to the mat but Fellows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maynard tries to pull guard but Fellows holds him up against the cage and eventually Maynard drops back down to his feet.
Fellows pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fellows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maynard's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to score a body lock takedown but Fellows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damien Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maynard.

Fellows lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fellows lands with a punch from half guard.
Fellows throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Fellows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maynard tries to roll over but Fellows keeps him under control.

Fellows seems to be looking for submissions.
Fellows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fellows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fellows.
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Fellows is controlling him

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Fellows pushes him off.
Damien Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Maynard gets a clinch.
Maynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fellows walks away with a smile on his face. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed

and Fellows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fellows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellows landing with the ground and pound.
Fellows stands up over Maynard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fellows throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows stops Maynard from standing up.
Fellows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maynard trying to control the position.
Maynard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fellows scoring with some ground and pound.
Fellows prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
Fellows working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Fellows tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fellows working some strikes from top position.

Fellows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fellows has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Fellows lands a couple of digs.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Fellows controlling him for the moment.
Fellows throws a big right hand that misses.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fellows forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maynard darts in and clinches Fellows up against the cage.
Maynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fellows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fellows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maynard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellows misses with a body kick.

Fellows shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maynard is trying to defend but Fellows finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maynard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fellows prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Damien Fellows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fellows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows is working Maynard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fellows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fellows working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Maynard has his foot on Fellows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fellows works his way back into a safe position though.
Fellows with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fellows 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.
Fellows won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.

Maynard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fellows rolls with it to try and escape but Maynard cranks on the arm and Fellows is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Maynard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jordan Bija has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordan Bija seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bija
vs
Alastrasz

181 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Bija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan Bija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bija throws a chopping leg kick but Alastrasz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bija throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alastrasz's waist but Alastrasz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bija off to one side.
Alastrasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bija is just out of range.
Bija has a takedown stuffed.
Bija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Bija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bija throws a predictable looking body shot

and Alastrasz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bija!
Bija swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bija is in a horrible position here. Alastrasz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alastrasz controlling from the full mount.
Bija takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Alastrasz.
Bija wants to control but Alastrasz is having none of it.
Alastrasz wants to control the pace but Bija is squirming around nicely.
Alastrasz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Alastrasz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bija can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alastrasz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alastrasz controlling from mount.
Alastrasz working Bija over with strikes here.
Bija is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alastrasz raining down shots from the mount!

Jordan Bija's cut is getting worse.
Bija keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alastrasz raining down shots from the mount!
Alastrasz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz blocks Bija's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bija tries to reverse the position but Alastrasz maintains control.
Alastrasz scoring with strikes but Bija is staying in there.
Alastrasz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alastrasz with a couple of short strikes.
Alastrasz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Alastrasz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bija swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bija defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alastrasz.
Bija is in a horrible position here. Alastrasz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bija tries to hold on but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alastrasz is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Jordan Bija's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Bija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richter Alastrasz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winters has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McSofterson
vs
Winters

190 cm
26
277 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

190 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
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, Jamarcus Winters!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson drops his hands momentarily and Winters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSofterson tries for a takedown but Winters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winters fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McSofterson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McSofterson looks to clinch but Winters throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McSofterson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jamarcus Winters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Ride Of The Valkyries as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacques
vs
Bradley

178 cm
20
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
178 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giorgio Jacques!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacques scores a takedown into full mount!
Bradley is bucking up trying to escape but Jacques cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bradley is trying desperately to improve position.
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Jacques smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jacques controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacques wants to control the pace but Bradley is squirming around nicely.
Jacques scoring with strikes but Bradley is staying in there.
Jacques with a couple of short strikes.
Bradley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacques landing shots from mount.
Bradley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bradley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques avoids the attempt from Bradley to control.
Bradley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacques looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jacques has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bradley is trying desperately to improve position.
Bradley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacques trying to control but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley is trying to escape the mount.
Jacques lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bradley hang on?
Jacques controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacques looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacques looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bradley is looking to get to half guard.
Jacques controlling the position easily from mount.
Bradley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to buck Jacques off but he can't manage it.
Bradley is looking to improve his position but Jacques isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacques controlling his opponent.
Bradley tries to lock up and control but Jacques gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacques scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bradley?
Jacques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacques avoids the attempt from Bradley to control.
Jacques lands a big elbow.
Bradley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bradley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bradley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacques landing strikes from the mount.
Bradley is looking to improve his position but Jacques isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacques landing strikes from the mount.
Jacques blocks Bradley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Jacques smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jacques lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bradley digs a good body shot into Jacques's ribs.
Jacques shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bradley tries to clinch there but Jacques circles away.
Dan Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Jacques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacques throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradley's waist but Bradley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacques off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Jacques avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacques is out of range.
Jacques slips a jab from Bradley.
Jacques avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two 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.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
Jacques ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacques has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacques.
Jacques swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacques's hands.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Jacques.

Bradley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jacques!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bradley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacques is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacques manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacques wants to control but Bradley is keeping busy.
Jacques is trying to get back to full guard.
Bradley trying to control from half guard but Jacques is working away.
Jacques avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacques closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bradley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bradley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacques's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacques's back!
Even with his hooks in, Bradley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacques trying to control the position but Bradley manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Bradley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bradley is not going to allow Jacques to sit and survive in this position.
Giorgio Jacques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacques rolls, trying to escape but Bradley keeps control of the position.
Bradley misses with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jacques looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jacques is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bradley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bradley misses with punches from the back.
Jacques breaks Bradley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bradley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacques misses with a takedown
and Bradley counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradley misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Jacques saw that one coming.
Jacques misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Bradley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacques.
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jacques doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jacques counters with a shoot takedown. Bradley fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to stand and escape but Jacques is having none of it.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacques tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Bradley looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacques postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bradley really dominated that round.
That's time! Jacques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jacques takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bradley shoots and misses

and Jacques counters with a single leg into guard. Bradley didn't expect that.
Bradley is trying to keep Jacques in close.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
Jacques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley 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.
Bradley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jacques trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley managing to control the position.
Jacques is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradley has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Bradley misses.
Jacques uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Bradley throws a shot to the body.

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.
Jacques doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Dan Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bradley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradley is aware though and is defending well.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacques works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Jacques keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bradley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacques looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley preventing the sweep.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradley.
Bradley throws a hook but Jacques blocks it.
Bradley scores with a hook.
Bradley tries to clinch but Jacques is having none of it.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bradley dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jacques counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacques lands with a punch from half guard.
Bradley is trying to control but can't.

Bradley looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jacques pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bradley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jacques looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bradley tries to hold on but Jacques postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques controlling the pace for now.

Jacques looking for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley is squirming around, avoiding Jacques's attempts to control the action.
Bradley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacques scoring with strikes but Bradley is staying in there.
Bradley tries to hold on but Jacques pushes him away.
Jacques can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bradley is looking to escape.
Bradley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bradley is working to get back to half guard.
Bradley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jacques. What's that going to do exactly?
Jacques unloading with bombs!
Jacques controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacques with the ground and pound from mount.
Jacques controlling from mount.
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Jacques smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bradley trying to control but Jacques postures up.

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

Bradley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradley tries to roll over but Jacques keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacques scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacques misses with a takedown
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Bradley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Jacques showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Dan Bradley!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Giorgio Jacques!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Giorgio Jacques!

Giorgio Jacques wins by split decision!
Giorgio Jacques retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahim Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brazilian Death. Fabian has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Rahim Fabian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Machida
vs
Fabian

179 cm
28
144 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

150 cm
23
141 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rahim Fabian!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a head kick but Fabian moves out of range.
Fabian is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fabian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Machida rushes Fabian with punches - Fabian moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fabian goes down! Machida follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dameon Machida!
Dameon Machida retains his bantamweight title!