AFC Fight Night 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 3574 p4p, 160 weight class) and Kane Riggs (ranked 3955 p4p, 187 weight class). Adriano Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Silva
vs
Riggs

176 cm
32
135 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

169 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva shoots in and bounces Riggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.

Silva gets to his feet. Riggs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva throws a body punch but Riggs moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Riggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Riggs.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Riggs.
Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riggs prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Silva.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Riggs won't allow it.
Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Riggs.
Riggs fails to pull guard.
Riggs wants to stall.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Riggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs fails with the takedown.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Riggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riggs misses with a head kick.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riggs fails with the takedown.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riggs sprawls and moves away.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggs throws a sloppy head kick

and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been informed that Riggs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riggs looking to control.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riggs's guard.

Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
Riggs wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva digs a good hook to Riggs's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggs shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riggs tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Riggs avoids it well and moves away.
Silva is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Riggs's shoulder. That is not cool.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Riggs get back to his feet.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Riggs.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva cracks Riggs with a big right hand but Riggs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Silva stands up and beckons Riggs to his feet.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riggs wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Riggs to get to his feet.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riggs sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab when Riggs was well out of range.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riggs is out of range.
Adriano Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggs throws a counter combo.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.

Riggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva stays in close to Riggs's body and controls the position.

Riggs is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riggs scrambles back to his feet.
Silva throws a low kick but Riggs avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggs manages to avoid it.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Riggs wants to clinch.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggs manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Riggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Riggs backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Riggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a jab from Riggs.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Riggs is quick to defend against it.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Riggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Riggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Riggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riggs on his heels. He'll look to pass Riggs's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggs has wrist control.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Riggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Riggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riggs wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva stops Riggs from getting back to his feet.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riggs is looking to reverse the position.

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riggs being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Riggs tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.

Silva decides to stand back up.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Riggs slips the punch.
Riggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva cracks Riggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Riggs's brow.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riggs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riggs is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggs avoid being mounted?
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Riggs won't be happy about that!
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yusef Habib (ranked 7749 p4p, 638 weight class) and Roger Theodore (ranked 22918 p4p, 696 weight class). Yusef Habib could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Theodore's chin.

Habib
vs
Theodore

192 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
188 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yusef Habib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Theodore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Habib off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Theodore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Habib tries to avoid it but Theodore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Habib to the ground. Habib escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Theodore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Theodore tries to keep at a distance but Habib has taken the fight into the clinch.
Habib prevents Theodore from breaking the clinch.

Habib has clasped his hands together around Theodore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet here but Habib is keeping cool and he's managed to take Theodore's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Habib controlling the positon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habib scores with punches and elbows.
Good control from Habib.
Theodore tries to roll but Habib sticks to his back.
Theodore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Habib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Habib is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Theodore won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Habib off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yusef Habib!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3158 p4p, 351 weight class) and Brian Dann (ranked 4266 p4p, 460 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Dann

190 cm
26
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
32
196 lbs
11 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dann avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dann tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dann tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Dann gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dann throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dann.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Dann is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to control.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Dann preventing the sweep.
Dann works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dann decides to stand and escape the position.
Dann shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaves Dann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dann darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Dann into the cage.

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

Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dann shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.

Dann drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

Dann jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Jones postures up in Dann's guard and throws a big left but Dann blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.

Jones tries for a kimura but Dann is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here.
Dann tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Dann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Dann rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dann jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Dann holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Dann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Dann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Dann wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with a takedown attempt.

Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Dann jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dann around his waist. Dann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Dann misses with a punch on the inside.
Dann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Dann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Dann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dann has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Dann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Dann passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.

Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action.

Dann get's back to his feet.
Dann shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dann manages to circle out of the way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Dann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Dann goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dann avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.

Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dann misses with a double jab.

Dann closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dann has his back to the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dann is controlling him.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Dann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Dann prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Brian Dann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dann trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dann into the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dann is looking for a takedown.

Dann lands a takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Dann pushes his legs off easily.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dann controls the pace.

Jones looking for subs off his back but Dann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dann is working away from the top position though.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.

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.
Dann sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Dann is working for a submission of some sort.
Dann not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dann trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dann is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Dann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Dann counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Dann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Dann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.

Dann looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dann dives into side control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wilson (ranked 4144 p4p, 442 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 23897 p4p, 687 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Wilson
vs
Epstien

186 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
27
192 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilson defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Wilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wilson forces Epstien back against the cage and clinches.

Epstien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Epstien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien being controlled here, momentarily.
Epstien has his hands on Wilson's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Epstien from getting back to his feet.

Wilson gets to his feet. Epstien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Wilson pushes Epstien up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson has Epstien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epstien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Epstien uses from the top position.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Epstien trying to get back to full guard but Wilson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Wilson misses with a head shot.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Epstien to control.
Epstien is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wilson throws a wild left hand from mount and Epstien manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Epstien tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.

Wilson looking for a submission but Epstien manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Epstien.

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.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Epstien wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Epstien is striking but Wilson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Epstien is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Epstien uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Epstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epstien's waist but Epstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Epstien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epstien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wayne Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epstien lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Epstien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Epstien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epstien stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Epstien tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.

Epstien clinches up against the cage.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Epstien won't allow it.
Epstien is looking for a takedown.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epstien pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien stuffs the takedown.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epstien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Epstien shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Epstien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Epstien pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Epstien up against the cage.

Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Epstien looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Epstien just gets out of the way.
Epstien keeps the fight on the outside.
Epstien wants to clinch.
Epstien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Epstien swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Epstien wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Epstien scores with a kick to the body.
Epstien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epstien misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epstien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.

Epstien closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.

Wilson gets control of Epstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epstien is one step ahead there.

Epstien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epstien trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Epstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Epstien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Epstien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Epstien as Wilson shoots in.
Epstien avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epstien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epstien throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Epstien darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Epstien into the cage.
Epstien wants to clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Epstien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Epstien gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Epstien.
Epstien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Epstien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Epstien moves into the clinch.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epstien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Epstien forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Epstien is trying to stall.

Epstien manages to break the clinch.
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Epstien has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson tries to clinch but Epstien moves out of range.

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Epstien back into the cage.
Epstien misses with a body punch.
Epstien lands a shot to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epstien circles away quickly and effectively.
Epstien wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Epstien dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Epstien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epstien misses with a head kick.
Wilson with a poor takedown

and Epstien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Epstien.

Epstien breaks the clinch.
Epstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epstien stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Epstien throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Epstien counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Epstien!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warner (ranked 5397 p4p, 235 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 3900 p4p, 181 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?

Warner
vs
Simmons

176 cm
25
147 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
31
143 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Warner or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad.

Warner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warner wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simmons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warner has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Simmons has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Warner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.
Simmons is pressing down on Warner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warner is holding on for now.
Warner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.

Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Simmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
Simmons works his way into full mount!
Warner is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - Warner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warner tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Warner tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Warner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Simmons controls the position.
Let's hope that Simmons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simmons looking for the choke from the back.
Simmons lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Warner.
What can Warner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Simmons.
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!
Simmons trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Warner doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warner has been working on his balance at Melhor Lutador MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Simmons.
Warner is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.

Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Warner is trying to escape the position but Simmons is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons cracks Warner with a big right hand but Warner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gregory Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Simmons wants to stand but Warner is controlling his arm.
Simmons controlling the position from side mount.

Simmons stands up.

Simmons gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons advances to mount.
Simmons controlling his opponent.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons scoring with strikes but Warner is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Warner tries to control the position but Simmons now has his back.
Good control from Simmons.
Simmons is continuing to stall.

Simmons is persistently looking for the submission but Warner is defending it well.

Warner showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warner 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 Simmons gets his way!
Warner trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Warner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Warner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warner feinted with a counter takedown.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Warner wants to stand and escape but instead Simmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.

Warner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Simmons pushes down on Warner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Warner defends it.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warner tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Warner is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Simmons.
Warner tries to improve position but can't.
Warner wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Warner prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Simmons moves into the clinch.
Jeff Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Simmons breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3746 p4p, 407 weight class) and Barry Reaves (ranked 4197 p4p, 449 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McDonald
vs
Reaves

186 cm
31
200 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald instigates a clinch.

McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reaves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reaves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald controlling Reaves's posture.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McDonald has his foot on Reaves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaves throwing strikes but missing.
Reaves trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves postures up.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reaves is one step ahead there.
McDonald is controlling Reaves's posture.
Reaves stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald is really struggling to control Reaves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Reaves slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reaves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Reaves thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reaves as McDonald shoots in.
Reaves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
Reaves swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Reaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reaves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Reaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald prevents Reaves from getting back to his feet.

Reaves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks Reaves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonald!
Reaves is looking to reverse the position.

McDonald decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Reaves pushes him off.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Reaves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reaves with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Reaves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reaves is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Reaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
And Reaves tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

McDonald drives through and clinches with Reaves against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reaves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves.
Barry Reaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Reaves sprawls well.

Reaves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald passes Reaves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is thwarting Reaves's attempts to control the position.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Reaves is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Reaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald landing a few strikes.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reaves is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Reaves tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald advances to full mount.
Reaves can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reaves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controlling from mount.

Reaves reaches up to try and pull McDonald in and control his posture, but McDonald latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Reaves taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Silva (ranked 3143 p4p, 352 weight class) and Cain Alvarado (ranked 3686 p4p, 405 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Silva
vs
Alvarado

178 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
155 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Silva has Alvarado up against the cage in a clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Alvarado misses.
Alvarado misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarado fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarado stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarado tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarado to the ground. Alvarado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarado connects with a high kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarado's guard.

Silva stands and throws Alvarado's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Silva stands up and beckons Alvarado to his feet.
Cain Alvarado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva lands a takedown into guard.

Alvarado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.

Alvarado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the action here.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Alvarado actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Alvarado is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarado looking for submissions off his back.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is looking to advance position but Alvarado won't allow it.
Silva prevents Alvarado from improving his position.
Alvarado is not content to let Silva control the position.

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.
Alvarado wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarado's legs - danger averted.

Alvarado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alvarado, up you get!
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 Ronaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alvarado avoids a punch combination nicely.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Alvarado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarado to the mat. Alvarado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva pushes down on Alvarado's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Silva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alvarado to stand up.
Alvarado misses with a body kick.
Alvarado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Alvarado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Alvarado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarado lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Alvarado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Alvarado scores with a body shot.
Cain Alvarado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarado lands the left hand.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarado to the mat! Alvarado manages to get full guard.

Alvarado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Alvarado up and slammed him! Alvarado can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Silva trying to control the action but Alvarado is working from the bottom.
Alvarado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Alvarado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarado wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying to control. Alvarado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarado is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Silva.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Alvarado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is trying to control. Alvarado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Alvarado looking for subs from the bottom but Silva mounts him!
Alvarado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Silva rushes Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.

Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva is trying to keep Alvarado in close.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Alvarado is very close to passing his half guard.

Alvarado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Alvarado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cain Alvarado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarado enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Alvarado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva wants to control from the top but Alvarado keeps moving.

Alvarado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

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

Alvarado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Alvarado has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva keeping full guard, as Alvarado tries to pass.

Alvarado drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Alvarado off! Alvarado jumps back into Silva's guard.
Alvarado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.

Silva 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.
Ronaldo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alvarado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alvarado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alvarado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Silva takes a little break here. Alvarado wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alvarado tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura but Alvarado is defending well.
Alvarado sneaks back into half guard.

Alvarado looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Sargent (ranked 3324 p4p, 454 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 3433 p4p, 469 weight class). Tito Ortiz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tito Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sargent
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
25
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
226 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Sargent!
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, Tito Ortiz !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sargent.
Nice takedown defense from Sargent. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Sargent throws a leg kick but Ortiz checks it.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sargent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz .
Ortiz throws a lazy body kick
and Sargent counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Sargent keeps it at a distance.
Sargent cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.

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

Sargent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortiz , who protects the arm well.
Ortiz tries to escape but Sargent is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard.

Sargent stands up out of the half guard.
A head kick from Sargent lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Sargent tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.

Ortiz tries for a kimura but Sargent is defending well.
Sargent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working away.
Sargent regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sargent is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sargent trying to control from the bottom.

Sargent makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz .

Ortiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sargent tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.

Ortiz forces Sargent back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz goes for a takedown attempt but Sargent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaun Sargent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .
Sargent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sargent is looking to clinch.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sargent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sargent wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Sargent saw that one coming.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Sargent wants to clinch but Ortiz slips to the side

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sargent!
Sargent pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sargent is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sargent struggling a bit here.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sargent keeps working.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sargent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz controls the position.
Sargent tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
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!
Sargent can't do much from the bottom here.
Sargent taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.
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 Shaun Sargent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sargent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Sargent sits in half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sargent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz is positioning himself well to prevent Sargent advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortiz !
Ortiz tries to lock up and control but Sargent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sargent looking to finish with strikes here!
Sargent controlling his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortiz working to try and regain half guard.
Ortiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Ortiz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sargent.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Sargent is controlling well.

Sargent decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sargent is looking to stand back up but Ortiz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sargent.

Sargent trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ortiz is going to stand back up.

Ortiz is looking for a kimura but Sargent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortiz to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Sargent dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

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

Ortiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sargent on his heels. He'll look to pass Sargent's guard now, I'm sure.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sargent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Sargent sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is trying to stand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Sargent keeps him under control.
Sargent tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Sargent keeps him under control.
Sargent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ortiz can't escape 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.
Ortiz wants to control but Sargent is having none of it.
Sargent throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sargent looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Sargent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sargent controlling from the full mount.
Sargent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape.

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.

Sargent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz blocking the ground and pound.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaun Sargent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Sargent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sargent, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Sargent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 786 p4p, 125 weight class) and Ramon Diaz (ranked 3568 p4p, 478 weight class). Ramon Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sanna
vs
Diaz

192 cm
26
218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Sanna lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Diaz is rocked!

It looks like Ramon Diaz has been cut.
Sanna thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanna drops Diaz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diaz! Sanna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 1695 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ralph Bonnano (ranked 1653 p4p, 81 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ruger
vs
Bonnano

169 cm
31
145 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

170 cm
26
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Bonnano!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruger dives in and scores a takedown into Bonnano's guard.
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonnano's head.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bonnano is rocked!
Ruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonnano's head.
Bonnano is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger works over Bonnano with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bonnano covers up, he's hurt! Ruger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ruger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ruger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!

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